The week's events
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Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program
Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program
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January 28, 2020 – February 28, 2020Johnson City Parks and Recreation youth soccer registration will be open from Tuesday, Jan. 28 through Friday, Feb. 28.
Cost is $25 for Johnson City residents, $30 for non-residents. A $20 late fee will apply beginning Feb. 29. Practices start March 16; games begin April 6.
Age groups are 3-5 (coed), 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15. Children are placed according to elementary school districts. Practices and games will be played at Civitan Park and Winged Deer Park.
Register online at www.myjcparks.org or at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office, 4137 Bristol Highway, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Early registration is encouraged as team placement is not guaranteed.
Age cutoff date is Aug. 15, 2019.
For more information, call 423-283-5822Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3
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February 3, 2020 – April 3, 2020Adult spring softball leagues are forming. Divisions and associated fees include: men’s open/church ($400/14 games), women’s open/church ($200/eight games), and coed open/church ($300/10 games). A $5 non-resident fee applies.
Registration begins Monday, Feb. 3 and ends Friday, April 3. Please register at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office, 4137 Bristol Highway, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Entry fee, completed roster and photo IDs are required when registering. Players may play on only one men’s, women’s or coed team. Ages 16-17 may play with signed parental consent form.
Practice dates and times have not yet been determined. Games begin on April 20 and will be played Monday through Thursday at Winged Deer Park.
For more information, call 423-283-5822
Carver Recreation Center celebrates Black History Month with two eventsCarver Recreation Center celebrates Black History Month with two events
February 17, 2020
Carver Recreation Center, 322 W. Watauga Ave., invites all ages to celebrate Black History Month with a showcase of local black businesses and entrepreneurs at its annual Taste of the Community from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2. Attendees will have an opportunity to try a variety of community food favorites for $5 per person.
The Color My World Healthy Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Feb. 29.
For more information, please call 423-461-8830.
Langston Centre to host screening of “Always in Season”Langston Centre to host screening of “Always in Season”
February 17, 2020
The Langston Centre, 315 Elm St., will present a free screening of the film “Always in Season” from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24.
This documentary, directed by independent filmmaker Jacqueline Olive, explores the history of lynching in America. In the film, descendants of victims and perpetrators of lynching work together to heal a violent history, blending observational footage with first-person testimonies and expert input.
Attendees must be 18 or older due to film content. Registration is not required.
For more information, call 423-434-5785.
Marsh Regional to hold blood drives at area organizationsMarsh Regional to hold blood drives at area organizations
February 17, 2020 – March 1, 2020
Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public blood drives at the following locations:
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., K-VA-T Corporate Support Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., CGI, Lebanon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Bristol Metals, Bristol
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 4:30-8 p.m., South Holston Ruritan Club, Bristol
Thursday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Eastside High School, Coeburn, Virginia
Thursday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Food City Distribution Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m.-noon, Strongwell, Bristol, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., The Robinette Company, Bristol
Friday, Feb. 21, 1-3 p.m., Sapling Grove Urgent Care, Bristol
Saturday, Feb. 22, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Sunday, Feb. 23, noon-4 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Monday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Flatwoods Job Corps, Coeburn, Virginia
Monday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lebanon High School, Lebanon, Virginia
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 8-11 a.m., Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority, Duffield, Virginia
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Ballad Health information technology, Blountville
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1-4 p.m., United States Penitentiary Lee, Pennington Gap, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lee County Career and Technical Center, Ben Hur, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1-5 p.m., Bland Correctional Center, Bland, Virginia
Thursday, Feb. 27, noon-6 p.m., Food City, Pennington Gap, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Abingdon Health & Rehab Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Saturday, Feb. 29, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Sunday, March 1, noon-4 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
As many as three lives can be saved each time someone donates blood – and blood donations to Marsh Regional stay local to help people in this region.Marsh Regional supplies blood to 28 regional medical facilities, all regional cancer centers and five air rescue bases in Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky.
Donors with O-negative blood types are particularly welcome, as their blood can be used for any patient.
To give blood, donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. People with a cold, sore throat, fever, flu or fever blisters or who are taking antibiotics may not donate. Donors should eat a balanced meal before giving blood.
In addition to scheduled blood drives, donors are welcome at Marsh Regional’s collection centers: 111 W. Stone Drive, Suite 300, Kingsport, 2428 Knob Creek Road, Johnson City and 1996 W. State St., Bristol.
For more information about scheduling a blood drive at a local business, church, school or community organization, please call 423-408-7500, 423-652-0014 or 276-679-4669 or visit www.marshblood.com.
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Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program
Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program
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January 28, 2020 – February 28, 2020Johnson City Parks and Recreation youth soccer registration will be open from Tuesday, Jan. 28 through Friday, Feb. 28.
Cost is $25 for Johnson City residents, $30 for non-residents. A $20 late fee will apply beginning Feb. 29. Practices start March 16; games begin April 6.
Age groups are 3-5 (coed), 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15. Children are placed according to elementary school districts. Practices and games will be played at Civitan Park and Winged Deer Park.
Register online at www.myjcparks.org or at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office, 4137 Bristol Highway, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Early registration is encouraged as team placement is not guaranteed.
Age cutoff date is Aug. 15, 2019.
For more information, call 423-283-5822Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3
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February 3, 2020 – April 3, 2020Adult spring softball leagues are forming. Divisions and associated fees include: men’s open/church ($400/14 games), women’s open/church ($200/eight games), and coed open/church ($300/10 games). A $5 non-resident fee applies.
Registration begins Monday, Feb. 3 and ends Friday, April 3. Please register at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office, 4137 Bristol Highway, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Entry fee, completed roster and photo IDs are required when registering. Players may play on only one men’s, women’s or coed team. Ages 16-17 may play with signed parental consent form.
Practice dates and times have not yet been determined. Games begin on April 20 and will be played Monday through Thursday at Winged Deer Park.
For more information, call 423-283-5822
Marsh Regional to hold blood drives at area organizationsMarsh Regional to hold blood drives at area organizations
February 17, 2020 – March 1, 2020
Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public blood drives at the following locations:
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., K-VA-T Corporate Support Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., CGI, Lebanon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Bristol Metals, Bristol
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 4:30-8 p.m., South Holston Ruritan Club, Bristol
Thursday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Eastside High School, Coeburn, Virginia
Thursday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Food City Distribution Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m.-noon, Strongwell, Bristol, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., The Robinette Company, Bristol
Friday, Feb. 21, 1-3 p.m., Sapling Grove Urgent Care, Bristol
Saturday, Feb. 22, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Sunday, Feb. 23, noon-4 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Monday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Flatwoods Job Corps, Coeburn, Virginia
Monday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lebanon High School, Lebanon, Virginia
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 8-11 a.m., Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority, Duffield, Virginia
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Ballad Health information technology, Blountville
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1-4 p.m., United States Penitentiary Lee, Pennington Gap, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lee County Career and Technical Center, Ben Hur, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1-5 p.m., Bland Correctional Center, Bland, Virginia
Thursday, Feb. 27, noon-6 p.m., Food City, Pennington Gap, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Abingdon Health & Rehab Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Saturday, Feb. 29, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Sunday, March 1, noon-4 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
As many as three lives can be saved each time someone donates blood – and blood donations to Marsh Regional stay local to help people in this region.Marsh Regional supplies blood to 28 regional medical facilities, all regional cancer centers and five air rescue bases in Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky.
Donors with O-negative blood types are particularly welcome, as their blood can be used for any patient.
To give blood, donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. People with a cold, sore throat, fever, flu or fever blisters or who are taking antibiotics may not donate. Donors should eat a balanced meal before giving blood.
In addition to scheduled blood drives, donors are welcome at Marsh Regional’s collection centers: 111 W. Stone Drive, Suite 300, Kingsport, 2428 Knob Creek Road, Johnson City and 1996 W. State St., Bristol.
For more information about scheduling a blood drive at a local business, church, school or community organization, please call 423-408-7500, 423-652-0014 or 276-679-4669 or visit www.marshblood.com.
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Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program
Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program
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January 28, 2020 – February 28, 2020Johnson City Parks and Recreation youth soccer registration will be open from Tuesday, Jan. 28 through Friday, Feb. 28.
Cost is $25 for Johnson City residents, $30 for non-residents. A $20 late fee will apply beginning Feb. 29. Practices start March 16; games begin April 6.
Age groups are 3-5 (coed), 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15. Children are placed according to elementary school districts. Practices and games will be played at Civitan Park and Winged Deer Park.
Register online at www.myjcparks.org or at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office, 4137 Bristol Highway, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Early registration is encouraged as team placement is not guaranteed.
Age cutoff date is Aug. 15, 2019.
For more information, call 423-283-5822Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3
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February 3, 2020 – April 3, 2020Adult spring softball leagues are forming. Divisions and associated fees include: men’s open/church ($400/14 games), women’s open/church ($200/eight games), and coed open/church ($300/10 games). A $5 non-resident fee applies.
Registration begins Monday, Feb. 3 and ends Friday, April 3. Please register at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office, 4137 Bristol Highway, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Entry fee, completed roster and photo IDs are required when registering. Players may play on only one men’s, women’s or coed team. Ages 16-17 may play with signed parental consent form.
Practice dates and times have not yet been determined. Games begin on April 20 and will be played Monday through Thursday at Winged Deer Park.
For more information, call 423-283-5822
Marsh Regional to hold blood drives at area organizationsMarsh Regional to hold blood drives at area organizations
February 17, 2020 – March 1, 2020
Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public blood drives at the following locations:
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., K-VA-T Corporate Support Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., CGI, Lebanon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Bristol Metals, Bristol
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 4:30-8 p.m., South Holston Ruritan Club, Bristol
Thursday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Eastside High School, Coeburn, Virginia
Thursday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Food City Distribution Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m.-noon, Strongwell, Bristol, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., The Robinette Company, Bristol
Friday, Feb. 21, 1-3 p.m., Sapling Grove Urgent Care, Bristol
Saturday, Feb. 22, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Sunday, Feb. 23, noon-4 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Monday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Flatwoods Job Corps, Coeburn, Virginia
Monday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lebanon High School, Lebanon, Virginia
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 8-11 a.m., Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority, Duffield, Virginia
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Ballad Health information technology, Blountville
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1-4 p.m., United States Penitentiary Lee, Pennington Gap, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lee County Career and Technical Center, Ben Hur, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1-5 p.m., Bland Correctional Center, Bland, Virginia
Thursday, Feb. 27, noon-6 p.m., Food City, Pennington Gap, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Abingdon Health & Rehab Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Saturday, Feb. 29, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Sunday, March 1, noon-4 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
As many as three lives can be saved each time someone donates blood – and blood donations to Marsh Regional stay local to help people in this region.Marsh Regional supplies blood to 28 regional medical facilities, all regional cancer centers and five air rescue bases in Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky.
Donors with O-negative blood types are particularly welcome, as their blood can be used for any patient.
To give blood, donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. People with a cold, sore throat, fever, flu or fever blisters or who are taking antibiotics may not donate. Donors should eat a balanced meal before giving blood.
In addition to scheduled blood drives, donors are welcome at Marsh Regional’s collection centers: 111 W. Stone Drive, Suite 300, Kingsport, 2428 Knob Creek Road, Johnson City and 1996 W. State St., Bristol.
For more information about scheduling a blood drive at a local business, church, school or community organization, please call 423-408-7500, 423-652-0014 or 276-679-4669 or visit www.marshblood.com.
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Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program
Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program
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January 28, 2020 – February 28, 2020Johnson City Parks and Recreation youth soccer registration will be open from Tuesday, Jan. 28 through Friday, Feb. 28.
Cost is $25 for Johnson City residents, $30 for non-residents. A $20 late fee will apply beginning Feb. 29. Practices start March 16; games begin April 6.
Age groups are 3-5 (coed), 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15. Children are placed according to elementary school districts. Practices and games will be played at Civitan Park and Winged Deer Park.
Register online at www.myjcparks.org or at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office, 4137 Bristol Highway, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Early registration is encouraged as team placement is not guaranteed.
Age cutoff date is Aug. 15, 2019.
For more information, call 423-283-5822Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3
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February 3, 2020 – April 3, 2020Adult spring softball leagues are forming. Divisions and associated fees include: men’s open/church ($400/14 games), women’s open/church ($200/eight games), and coed open/church ($300/10 games). A $5 non-resident fee applies.
Registration begins Monday, Feb. 3 and ends Friday, April 3. Please register at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office, 4137 Bristol Highway, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Entry fee, completed roster and photo IDs are required when registering. Players may play on only one men’s, women’s or coed team. Ages 16-17 may play with signed parental consent form.
Practice dates and times have not yet been determined. Games begin on April 20 and will be played Monday through Thursday at Winged Deer Park.
For more information, call 423-283-5822
Marsh Regional to hold blood drives at area organizationsMarsh Regional to hold blood drives at area organizations
February 17, 2020 – March 1, 2020
Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public blood drives at the following locations:
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., K-VA-T Corporate Support Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., CGI, Lebanon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Bristol Metals, Bristol
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 4:30-8 p.m., South Holston Ruritan Club, Bristol
Thursday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Eastside High School, Coeburn, Virginia
Thursday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Food City Distribution Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m.-noon, Strongwell, Bristol, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., The Robinette Company, Bristol
Friday, Feb. 21, 1-3 p.m., Sapling Grove Urgent Care, Bristol
Saturday, Feb. 22, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Sunday, Feb. 23, noon-4 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Monday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Flatwoods Job Corps, Coeburn, Virginia
Monday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lebanon High School, Lebanon, Virginia
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 8-11 a.m., Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority, Duffield, Virginia
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Ballad Health information technology, Blountville
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1-4 p.m., United States Penitentiary Lee, Pennington Gap, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lee County Career and Technical Center, Ben Hur, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1-5 p.m., Bland Correctional Center, Bland, Virginia
Thursday, Feb. 27, noon-6 p.m., Food City, Pennington Gap, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Abingdon Health & Rehab Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Saturday, Feb. 29, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Sunday, March 1, noon-4 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
As many as three lives can be saved each time someone donates blood – and blood donations to Marsh Regional stay local to help people in this region.Marsh Regional supplies blood to 28 regional medical facilities, all regional cancer centers and five air rescue bases in Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky.
Donors with O-negative blood types are particularly welcome, as their blood can be used for any patient.
To give blood, donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. People with a cold, sore throat, fever, flu or fever blisters or who are taking antibiotics may not donate. Donors should eat a balanced meal before giving blood.
In addition to scheduled blood drives, donors are welcome at Marsh Regional’s collection centers: 111 W. Stone Drive, Suite 300, Kingsport, 2428 Knob Creek Road, Johnson City and 1996 W. State St., Bristol.
For more information about scheduling a blood drive at a local business, church, school or community organization, please call 423-408-7500, 423-652-0014 or 276-679-4669 or visit www.marshblood.com.
Poetry Workshop: Washington County Jonesborough LibraryPoetry Workshop: Washington County Jonesborough Library
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February 20, 2020Join us at the Jonesborough Library for our Poetry Workshop night on
Thursday, February 20th @ 6:30pm!
Open Book welcomes everyone to come in and work on their poetry! Give feedback, tips, and suggestions on other’s poetry, and receive the same for your own. You’re free to perform your poetry if you’d like, or just read one on one with another person.
Open Book is a series that aims to connect our community through open dialogue and activities.
This program is free for everyone!
Coffee, Drinks, and Snacks will be provided!
If you have any questions, please contact Allen McCumber at (423) 753-1800 or amccumber@wclibrarytn.org.
All of our library programs are sponsored by the Washington County Friends of the Library.
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Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program
Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program
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January 28, 2020 – February 28, 2020Johnson City Parks and Recreation youth soccer registration will be open from Tuesday, Jan. 28 through Friday, Feb. 28.
Cost is $25 for Johnson City residents, $30 for non-residents. A $20 late fee will apply beginning Feb. 29. Practices start March 16; games begin April 6.
Age groups are 3-5 (coed), 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15. Children are placed according to elementary school districts. Practices and games will be played at Civitan Park and Winged Deer Park.
Register online at www.myjcparks.org or at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office, 4137 Bristol Highway, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Early registration is encouraged as team placement is not guaranteed.
Age cutoff date is Aug. 15, 2019.
For more information, call 423-283-5822Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3
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February 3, 2020 – April 3, 2020Adult spring softball leagues are forming. Divisions and associated fees include: men’s open/church ($400/14 games), women’s open/church ($200/eight games), and coed open/church ($300/10 games). A $5 non-resident fee applies.
Registration begins Monday, Feb. 3 and ends Friday, April 3. Please register at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office, 4137 Bristol Highway, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Entry fee, completed roster and photo IDs are required when registering. Players may play on only one men’s, women’s or coed team. Ages 16-17 may play with signed parental consent form.
Practice dates and times have not yet been determined. Games begin on April 20 and will be played Monday through Thursday at Winged Deer Park.
For more information, call 423-283-5822
Marsh Regional to hold blood drives at area organizationsMarsh Regional to hold blood drives at area organizations
February 17, 2020 – March 1, 2020
Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public blood drives at the following locations:
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., K-VA-T Corporate Support Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., CGI, Lebanon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Bristol Metals, Bristol
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 4:30-8 p.m., South Holston Ruritan Club, Bristol
Thursday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Eastside High School, Coeburn, Virginia
Thursday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Food City Distribution Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m.-noon, Strongwell, Bristol, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., The Robinette Company, Bristol
Friday, Feb. 21, 1-3 p.m., Sapling Grove Urgent Care, Bristol
Saturday, Feb. 22, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Sunday, Feb. 23, noon-4 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Monday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Flatwoods Job Corps, Coeburn, Virginia
Monday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lebanon High School, Lebanon, Virginia
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 8-11 a.m., Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority, Duffield, Virginia
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Ballad Health information technology, Blountville
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1-4 p.m., United States Penitentiary Lee, Pennington Gap, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lee County Career and Technical Center, Ben Hur, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1-5 p.m., Bland Correctional Center, Bland, Virginia
Thursday, Feb. 27, noon-6 p.m., Food City, Pennington Gap, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Abingdon Health & Rehab Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Saturday, Feb. 29, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Sunday, March 1, noon-4 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
As many as three lives can be saved each time someone donates blood – and blood donations to Marsh Regional stay local to help people in this region.Marsh Regional supplies blood to 28 regional medical facilities, all regional cancer centers and five air rescue bases in Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky.
Donors with O-negative blood types are particularly welcome, as their blood can be used for any patient.
To give blood, donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. People with a cold, sore throat, fever, flu or fever blisters or who are taking antibiotics may not donate. Donors should eat a balanced meal before giving blood.
In addition to scheduled blood drives, donors are welcome at Marsh Regional’s collection centers: 111 W. Stone Drive, Suite 300, Kingsport, 2428 Knob Creek Road, Johnson City and 1996 W. State St., Bristol.
For more information about scheduling a blood drive at a local business, church, school or community organization, please call 423-408-7500, 423-652-0014 or 276-679-4669 or visit www.marshblood.com.
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Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program
Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program
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January 28, 2020 – February 28, 2020Johnson City Parks and Recreation youth soccer registration will be open from Tuesday, Jan. 28 through Friday, Feb. 28.
Cost is $25 for Johnson City residents, $30 for non-residents. A $20 late fee will apply beginning Feb. 29. Practices start March 16; games begin April 6.
Age groups are 3-5 (coed), 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15. Children are placed according to elementary school districts. Practices and games will be played at Civitan Park and Winged Deer Park.
Register online at www.myjcparks.org or at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office, 4137 Bristol Highway, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Early registration is encouraged as team placement is not guaranteed.
Age cutoff date is Aug. 15, 2019.
For more information, call 423-283-5822Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3
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February 3, 2020 – April 3, 2020Adult spring softball leagues are forming. Divisions and associated fees include: men’s open/church ($400/14 games), women’s open/church ($200/eight games), and coed open/church ($300/10 games). A $5 non-resident fee applies.
Registration begins Monday, Feb. 3 and ends Friday, April 3. Please register at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office, 4137 Bristol Highway, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Entry fee, completed roster and photo IDs are required when registering. Players may play on only one men’s, women’s or coed team. Ages 16-17 may play with signed parental consent form.
Practice dates and times have not yet been determined. Games begin on April 20 and will be played Monday through Thursday at Winged Deer Park.
For more information, call 423-283-5822
Marsh Regional to hold blood drives at area organizationsMarsh Regional to hold blood drives at area organizations
February 17, 2020 – March 1, 2020
Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public blood drives at the following locations:
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., K-VA-T Corporate Support Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., CGI, Lebanon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Bristol Metals, Bristol
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 4:30-8 p.m., South Holston Ruritan Club, Bristol
Thursday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Eastside High School, Coeburn, Virginia
Thursday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Food City Distribution Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m.-noon, Strongwell, Bristol, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., The Robinette Company, Bristol
Friday, Feb. 21, 1-3 p.m., Sapling Grove Urgent Care, Bristol
Saturday, Feb. 22, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Sunday, Feb. 23, noon-4 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Monday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Flatwoods Job Corps, Coeburn, Virginia
Monday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lebanon High School, Lebanon, Virginia
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 8-11 a.m., Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority, Duffield, Virginia
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Ballad Health information technology, Blountville
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1-4 p.m., United States Penitentiary Lee, Pennington Gap, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lee County Career and Technical Center, Ben Hur, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1-5 p.m., Bland Correctional Center, Bland, Virginia
Thursday, Feb. 27, noon-6 p.m., Food City, Pennington Gap, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Abingdon Health & Rehab Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Saturday, Feb. 29, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Sunday, March 1, noon-4 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
As many as three lives can be saved each time someone donates blood – and blood donations to Marsh Regional stay local to help people in this region.Marsh Regional supplies blood to 28 regional medical facilities, all regional cancer centers and five air rescue bases in Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky.
Donors with O-negative blood types are particularly welcome, as their blood can be used for any patient.
To give blood, donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. People with a cold, sore throat, fever, flu or fever blisters or who are taking antibiotics may not donate. Donors should eat a balanced meal before giving blood.
In addition to scheduled blood drives, donors are welcome at Marsh Regional’s collection centers: 111 W. Stone Drive, Suite 300, Kingsport, 2428 Knob Creek Road, Johnson City and 1996 W. State St., Bristol.
For more information about scheduling a blood drive at a local business, church, school or community organization, please call 423-408-7500, 423-652-0014 or 276-679-4669 or visit www.marshblood.com.
Adult 3D Modeling ClassAdult 3D Modeling Class
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February 22, 2020Join us at the Jonesborough Library for our 3D Modeling class on
Saturday, February 22nd @ 2:00pm!
Sierra Wallace will be giving a basic tutorial on 3D Modeling using TinkerCAD. She will guide you through making a small house and a good understand of the program’s basics so you can go home and make something yourself!
This program is free for everyone, although registration is required.
To register please call the Jonesborough Library at (423) 753-1800, or sign up at the front desk.
If you have any other questions, please contact Allen McCumber at amccumber@wclibrarytn.org.
All of our library programs are sponsored by the Washington County Friends of the Library.
Spaghetti Benefit Supper for the Proud ProtectorSpaghetti Benefit Supper for the Proud Protector
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February 22, 2020A Spaghetti Benefit Supper for the Proud Protector at the VFW in Elizabethton, TN is scheduled for February 22 from 7 p.m. to 9p.m. The evening will feature live music, raffles and a silent auction. Donations are accepted.
The Proud Protector, is helping military families navigate the difficult readjustment to civilian life. Research has shown that U.S. soldiers and veterans struggle to keep jobs and marriages after deployment, and that this has negative effects on family and friends. The Proud Protector receives NO government assistance and is supported ONLY by individual, community and corporate donations. If you would like to help us honor our veterans please feel free to contact Kathy J. Matney-Denton at 423-914-0608 or email at kmatneyfrg@gmail.com. The Proud Protector is a nonprofit (501C3), serving Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee.
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Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program
Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program
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January 28, 2020 – February 28, 2020Johnson City Parks and Recreation youth soccer registration will be open from Tuesday, Jan. 28 through Friday, Feb. 28.
Cost is $25 for Johnson City residents, $30 for non-residents. A $20 late fee will apply beginning Feb. 29. Practices start March 16; games begin April 6.
Age groups are 3-5 (coed), 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15. Children are placed according to elementary school districts. Practices and games will be played at Civitan Park and Winged Deer Park.
Register online at www.myjcparks.org or at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office, 4137 Bristol Highway, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Early registration is encouraged as team placement is not guaranteed.
Age cutoff date is Aug. 15, 2019.
For more information, call 423-283-5822Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3
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February 3, 2020 – April 3, 2020Adult spring softball leagues are forming. Divisions and associated fees include: men’s open/church ($400/14 games), women’s open/church ($200/eight games), and coed open/church ($300/10 games). A $5 non-resident fee applies.
Registration begins Monday, Feb. 3 and ends Friday, April 3. Please register at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office, 4137 Bristol Highway, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Entry fee, completed roster and photo IDs are required when registering. Players may play on only one men’s, women’s or coed team. Ages 16-17 may play with signed parental consent form.
Practice dates and times have not yet been determined. Games begin on April 20 and will be played Monday through Thursday at Winged Deer Park.
For more information, call 423-283-5822
Marsh Regional to hold blood drives at area organizationsMarsh Regional to hold blood drives at area organizations
February 17, 2020 – March 1, 2020
Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public blood drives at the following locations:
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., K-VA-T Corporate Support Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., CGI, Lebanon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Bristol Metals, Bristol
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 4:30-8 p.m., South Holston Ruritan Club, Bristol
Thursday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Eastside High School, Coeburn, Virginia
Thursday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Food City Distribution Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m.-noon, Strongwell, Bristol, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., The Robinette Company, Bristol
Friday, Feb. 21, 1-3 p.m., Sapling Grove Urgent Care, Bristol
Saturday, Feb. 22, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Sunday, Feb. 23, noon-4 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Monday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Flatwoods Job Corps, Coeburn, Virginia
Monday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lebanon High School, Lebanon, Virginia
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 8-11 a.m., Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority, Duffield, Virginia
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Ballad Health information technology, Blountville
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1-4 p.m., United States Penitentiary Lee, Pennington Gap, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lee County Career and Technical Center, Ben Hur, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Virginia
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1-5 p.m., Bland Correctional Center, Bland, Virginia
Thursday, Feb. 27, noon-6 p.m., Food City, Pennington Gap, Virginia
Friday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Abingdon Health & Rehab Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Saturday, Feb. 29, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
Sunday, March 1, noon-4 p.m., Julia Davis Collection Center, Kingsport (Platelet donors should call for an appointment.)
As many as three lives can be saved each time someone donates blood – and blood donations to Marsh Regional stay local to help people in this region.Marsh Regional supplies blood to 28 regional medical facilities, all regional cancer centers and five air rescue bases in Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky.
Donors with O-negative blood types are particularly welcome, as their blood can be used for any patient.
To give blood, donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. People with a cold, sore throat, fever, flu or fever blisters or who are taking antibiotics may not donate. Donors should eat a balanced meal before giving blood.
In addition to scheduled blood drives, donors are welcome at Marsh Regional’s collection centers: 111 W. Stone Drive, Suite 300, Kingsport, 2428 Knob Creek Road, Johnson City and 1996 W. State St., Bristol.
For more information about scheduling a blood drive at a local business, church, school or community organization, please call 423-408-7500, 423-652-0014 or 276-679-4669 or visit www.marshblood.com.