The week's events

  • Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program

    Category: General Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program


    January 28, 2020 February 28, 2020

    Johnson 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 423-283-5822

    Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3

    Category: General Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3


    February 3, 2020 April 3, 2020

    Adult 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 organizations

    Category: General Marsh 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.

    JC Parks and Recreation presents Snakes of Northeast Tennessee

    Category: General JC Parks and Recreation presents Snakes of Northeast Tennessee


    February 24, 2020

    Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., invites community members to join Connie Deegan for a presentation on Snakes of Northeast Tennessee. The presentation will be held in the classroom near the Senior Services entrance from 10-11:15 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24.

    As a herpetologist, Deegan studies reptiles and amphibians. She will begin her presentation with an explanation of how she developed her interest in snakes, explore myths that surround snakes, and discuss species native to our area, including several venomous snakes. In addition to sharing photos, Deegan will also bring two live snakes to the presentation.

    The presentation is free and open to all ages. Registration is not required.
    For more information, call 423-283-5821.

    PULLED PORK FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE PROUD PROTECTOR ORGANIZATION

    Category: General PULLED PORK FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE PROUD PROTECTOR ORGANIZATION


    February 24, 2020

    THE EVENT IS FEBRUARY 24 FROM 4 TO 10 PM.

    IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT AND WOULD STILL LIKE TO PURCHASE A TICKET, JUST CALL ME AT 423-914-0608 OR EMAIL ME kmatneyfrg@gmail.com.

    IF YOU PURCHASE ONE AND DO NOT MAKE IT YOU STILL GET A CACTUS BLOSSOM OR FRIED PICKLE APPETIZER FROM TEXAS ROADHOUSE FROM FEBRUARY 25 TO MAY 25, 2020.

    ALL UNSOLD TICKETS HAVE TO BE TURNED IN ON MONDAY - FEBRUARY 17.

    TEXAS ROADHOUSE IN JOHNSON CITY WILL BE SERVING THE BBQ.

    1808 N Roan St, Johnson City, TN 37601

  • Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program

    Category: General Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program


    January 28, 2020 February 28, 2020

    Johnson 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 423-283-5822

    Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3

    Category: General Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3


    February 3, 2020 April 3, 2020

    Adult 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 organizations

    Category: General Marsh 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.

  • Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program

    Category: General Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program


    January 28, 2020 February 28, 2020

    Johnson 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 423-283-5822

    Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3

    Category: General Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3


    February 3, 2020 April 3, 2020

    Adult 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 organizations

    Category: General Marsh 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.

  • Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program

    Category: General Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program


    January 28, 2020 February 28, 2020

    Johnson 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 423-283-5822

    Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3

    Category: General Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3


    February 3, 2020 April 3, 2020

    Adult 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 organizations

    Category: General Marsh 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.

  • Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program

    Category: General Parks and Recreation offers Spring Youth Soccer program


    January 28, 2020 February 28, 2020

    Johnson 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 423-283-5822

    Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3

    Category: General Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3


    February 3, 2020 April 3, 2020

    Adult 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 organizations

    Category: General Marsh 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.

  • Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3

    Category: General Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3


    February 3, 2020 April 3, 2020

    Adult 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 organizations

    Category: General Marsh 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.

  • Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3

    Category: General Parks and Rec adult softball registration starts Feb. 3


    February 3, 2020 April 3, 2020

    Adult 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 organizations

    Category: General Marsh 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.