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.

Holiday Market at Hermitage Health Center from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The community is invited to join the staff and residents at Hermitage Health Center for a special Holiday Market featuring a variety of items available for purchase including baked goods, jewelry, crafts, Avon, Mary Kay, and other vendors. There is no cost to attend the market.

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).