Friday, December 1

First United Methodist Church of Elizabethton will present “A Tennessee Christmas Concert” at 7:30 p.m. Come hear the famous sounds of Floyd Cramer and Chet Atkins performed by Nashville artists Jason Coleman and Meagan Taylor. Jason is Cramer’s grandson, and Meagan is Chet’s niece. The concert will include Christmas songs as well as some of the signature songs of Floyd and Chet. Admission is free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (423) 543-3505, or jasoncolemanmusic.com or Facebook.

Bonnie Kate will host a performance of “The Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Christmas at the Carter Mansion — 6-9 p.m. Tours are $7 for adults, $3 for ages 7 to 17 and 6 and under are free. Spend a candlelit evening in the oldest frame house in Tennessee, decorated with bright greenery for the holidays. Enjoy music, refreshments and historic interpreters acting out scenes from an 18th century Christmas. This Christmas celebration is by reservation only by visiting http://tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals/

Saturday, December 2

Corner Nest Antiques Mall & Corner Nest Farmhouse Cafe, 100 West Elk Ave., Elizabethton, will host the Annual Christmas Open House beginning at 8:30 a.m. for a big day of decorations, food, fun and Christmas treasures galore.

Shell Creek General Store, 8712 Hwy. 19E in Roan Mountain, will have its Christmas Open House beginning at 1 p.m. with free hot cocoa.

The Christmas Parade will be held in historic downtown Elizabethton beginning at 6 p.m. at the corner of East Elk Avenue and Lynn Avenue (near Big John’s Closeouts) and proceed through downtown to the Veterans Monument in front of the Carter County Courthouse. This year’s theme is Christmas Around the World and representatives from Milligan College will serve as Grand Marshals for the parade.

Christmas at the Carter Mansion — 6–9 p.m. Tours are $7 for adults, $3 for ages 7 to 17 and 6 and under are free. Spend a candlelit evening in the oldest frame house in Tennessee, decorated with bright greenery for the holidays. Enjoy music, refreshments and historic interpreters acting out scenes from an 18th century Christmas. This Christmas celebration is by reservation only by visiting http://tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals/

Watauga Valley Fife and Drums from 10 a.m. until noon. The Fife & Drum Corps performs at historical events, dedications, and parades. This group is open to anyone ages 13 & up. Musical experience is welcome but not necessary; just come with a willingness to learn. Meet at the Sycamore Shoals Visitors Center. Lessons are free of charge, just call and let us know you’re coming!

A Craft Sale will be held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Beech Mountain Community Center, 60 Flat Springs Road, Elk Park, N.C. For more information, call Ida at 768-3148.

Milligan College’s music department will perform their annual Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. in the college’s Mary B. Martin Auditorium located in Seeger Chapel. The concerts are free and open to the public.

Bonnie Kate will host a performance of “The Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Sunday, December 3

Shell Creek General Store, 8712 Hwy. 19E in Roan Mountain, will have its Christmas Open House beginning at 1 p.m. with free hot cocoa.

Bonnie Kate will host a performance of “The Christmas Carol” at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Milligan College’s music department will perform their annual Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. in the college’s Mary B. Martin Auditorium located in Seeger Chapel. The concerts are free and open to the public.

Monday, December 4

Elizabethton Shrine Club will meet at Dashiell Masonic Lodge F&AM at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call George Lopota, 432-725-4123, or John Colbaugh, 423-895-2349.

Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238 F&AM will meet at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call John Colbaugh, 423-895-2349.

The GFWC of TN Elizabethton Woman’s Club will meet at 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church for their Christmas meeting. There will be a brief meeting to schedule delivery of lap-robes and coloring books and crayons to Signature Health Care of Elizabethton Rehab and Wellness Center and the Carter County Health Center. Any member who has these items at home are requested to bring them to this meeting. Following the meeting there will be a Christmas celebration with a catered luncheon and an exchange of gifts.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet at First Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton. Weigh-in begins at 5:30-6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 6:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings. For more information, call Joan Jarrett at 268-2100 or 914-1954 or Peggy Nave at 957-1114 or go to our website at www.tops.org (800-932-8677).

Friday, December 8

The Elizabethton Senior Dance Club will hold a dance at the Elizabethton Elks Lodge, No. 1847, 1000 N. Sycamore St., from 7 to 10 p.m. The Rambling Rose Band will provide music. Those attending the dances are asked to bring finger foods to share. There is a $6 door charge. The club holds dances the second and fourth Friday nights of each month. All seniors are welcome.

A Holiday Breakfast Buffet will be held from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Elizabethton Senior Center, 428 East G St. The all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet will consist of biscuits, gravy, sausage, pork tenderloin, scrambled eggs, hash browns, homemade apple butter, juice and coffee. Tickets are $7. Carryouts will be available. Get into the holiday spirit. Come and enjoy some delicious food and good music. Entertainment will be provided by Michael Hawkins and Chris Mathes. Sing-a-long or dance. Bring a friend. All proceeds will help with operating expenses at the Senior Center. Apple butter will also be for sale. Makes a great gift! For more information, call 543-4362.

Saturday, December 9

Watauga Valley Fife and Drums from 10 a.m. until noon. The Fife & Drum Corps performs at historical events, dedications, and parades. This group is open to anyone ages 13 & up. Musical experience is welcome but not necessary; just come with a willingness to learn. Meet at the Sycamore Shoals Visitors Center. Lessons are free of charge, just call and let us know you’re coming!

Milligan College will hold its fall commencement at 7 p.m. in the Mary B. Martin Auditorium located in Seeger Chapel.

Sunday, December 10

Duck Crossing Antiques Mall, 515 E. Elk Ave., Elizabethton, will host a Christmas Open House from 1 until 6 p.m. with sales, food and door prizes.

Monday, December 11

The Elizabethton Choral Club will present its Christmas concert at 7 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 1114 Broad St. The group was organized in 1993 and is celebrating its 25th season. Led by Debbie Gouge, director, and Charles Dugger, accompanist, the choral club’s concert is a gift to the community. This year’s repertoire will include songs, both traditional and new, and will boost the Christmas spirit. Everyone is invited to attend.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet at First Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton. Weigh-in begins at 5:30-6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 6:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings. For more information, call Joan Jarrett at 268-2100 or 914-1954 or Peggy Nave at 957-1114 or go to our website at www.tops.org (800-932-8677).

Tuesday, December 12

Jericho Shrine Temple will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Airport Exit. For more information or needing a ride, call George Lopota, 423-725-4123 or 423-943-7440.

Tetrick Funeral Home, Silver Angels Home Care Specialists and Hathaway-Percy Funeral & Cremation Services invite you to their December Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Primo’s Restaurant, 151 Hudson Drive. You provide for your lunch from the menu and Silver Angels Home Care Specialists will treat you to a dessert. If you have lost a spouse, please join us and feel free to bring a friend or friends with you. To make a reservation, call Terry Cole at Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home at 423-543-5544. If you have any questions, please call Laura Graham at 423-610-7171 at Tetrick Funeral Services in Johnson City.

Monday, December 18

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet at First Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton. Weigh-in begins at 5:30-6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 6:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings. For more information, call Joan Jarrett at 268-2100 or 914-1954 or Peggy Nave at 957-1114 or go to our website at www.tops.org (800-932-8677).

Monday, January 1

First Hike at the historic John & Landon Carter Mansion — 9 a.m. Built circa 1775, the historic Carter Mansion is located at 1031 Broad Street in Elizabethton. The architectural details of the home are quite elaborate compared to most homes on the frontier. Enjoy the beauty of this site and learn about the history of this fascinating early home built by John and Landon Carter. The tour will meet at the Carter Mansion and last approximately 1-1/2 hours. For additional information please call Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park at 423-543-5808.

First Day Hike at Roan Mountain State Park — 9 a.m. — Start the New Year off right with Roan Mountain State Park’s First Hike of 2018. Join a Park Ranger for a winter morning hike along the frosty Doe River. Meet at Picnic Shelter 3 in the Campground. We will be hiking approximately 1 mile out and 1 mile back along the Tom Gray Trail. Please be prepared for cold, windy, and perhaps even snowy conditions as the average January temperature in Roan Mountain is 24 degrees! Following the hike, we will warm up with hot chocolate at Picnic Shelter 3. Please register in advance for this event.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet at First Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton. Weigh-in begins at 5:30-6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 6:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings. For more information, call Joan Jarrett at 268-2100 or 914-1954 or Peggy Nave at 957-1114 or go to our website at www.tops.org (800-932-8677).

Monday, January 8

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet at First Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton. Weigh-in begins at 5:30-6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 6:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings. For more information, call Joan Jarrett at 268-2100 or 914-1954 or Peggy Nave at 957-1114 or go to our website at www.tops.org (800-932-8677).

Monday, January 15

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet at First Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton. Weigh-in begins at 5:30-6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 6:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings. For more information, call Joan Jarrett at 268-2100 or 914-1954 or Peggy Nave at 957-1114 or go to our website at www.tops.org (800-932-8677).

Monday, January 22

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet at First Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton. Weigh-in begins at 5:30-6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 6:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings. For more information, call Joan Jarrett at 268-2100 or 914-1954 or Peggy Nave at 957-1114 or go to our website at www.tops.org (800-932-8677).

Monday, January 29

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet at First Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton. Weigh-in begins at 5:30-6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 6:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings. For more information, call Joan Jarrett at 268-2100 or 914-1954 or Peggy Nave at 957-1114 or go to our website at www.tops.org (800-932-8677).