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Beach Dance:
What better way to end your summer than with a Beach Dance?? On Sat., Sept.
18 at 6 pm at the National Guard Armory, with live music by the Blue Suede
Soul Band with Andy Woodall, vocals; Ben Bradford, keyboard; Dub Lowe,
drums; Stacey Peake, guitar; John Winer, guitar, and featured singer John T.
Woodall, you can do just that. Concessions, along with cash prize raffle,
door prizes, and free shag lessons from the Boone Shag Club to ticket
holders at 5 pm in the Armory. Free shag lessons will also be available at
the Community Center on Sept. 18, 7 pm with Frank and Jackie Gentry. $15
tickets on sale at Heritage Hall Box Office or through the HH Board members.
For more information, call 423-727-7444.
Heritage Hall News:
Heritage Hall Theatre features great entertainment at reasonable prices
Also, on Sat., Sept 11, at 7pm, The Hills are Alive Chorus, a Sweet Adeline
group of 32 women will be performing a concert of eclectic music, featuring
spiritual music, show tunes, and hits from different eras, sponsored by Farm
Bureau Insurance.
FREE CONCERT, that’s right a FREE CONCERT on Sat., Sept. 25 at 7pm with the
John Woodall Group and their wonderful sound, sponsored by Farmers State
Bank in honor of Heritage Hall’s Fifth Anniversary.
For tickets or reservations, call Heritage Hall, 423-727-7444, leave a
message and a staff member will get back to you within 24 hours, or visit
the Box Office at 126 College St., Tues.- Fri., 12 – 2.
PLEASE NOTE: Heritage Hall has canceled the Indie Songwriters Tour, and is
now planning to assist the local artists, both songwriters and aspiring
songwriters, with a 2-hour, free workshop on Sept 25 at 10a.m. conducted by
John Woodall in the theatre. You won’t need an audition tape, cd’s etc.,
just attend this two-hour workshop where you can learn how to copyright and
promote original work.
Democratic Women of Jo. Co.:
The Dem. Women of Jo.
Co. will meet at 11:30 am on Wed., Sept. 8 in the Jo. Co. Public Library.
The discussion topic is The Federal Deficit: Causes and Cures--Part 2,
Financial Reform. A light potluck lunch will follow at 12:30 pm. All
interested people are invited to attend.
Health Fair: Johnson County
Farmers Market will have a health fair for the last day of market, September
25th from 9am-1pm. There will be: games on nutrition, body mass index
testing, and information from health organizations in the county. We will
also have a pot-luck covered dish dinner that night from 6 pm till dark.
Johnson County Farmers Market:
Come join us at the
Johnson County Farmers Market on Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chestnut Grove
Farm returns with grass fed beef on Sept 4th.
We are located at the Shouns Crossroads, 212 Roan Creek Rd., next to the
Longhorn Auction Barn. We accept food stamps and debit cards. Foodstamp
customers, double your dollars all summer. Meat vendors present. New vendors
always welcome. For questions or information call the Johnson County Farmers
Market at 895-9980.
Workshop for Farmers: For those
interested in Marketing to Restaurants and Retailers.
The Center for Profitable
Agriculture has teamed up with Dr. Tim Woods, professor at the University of
Kentucky, to offer a workshop to help give farmers the information and tools
needed to build marketing relationships with restaurants and retailers, like
grocery stores. The Market Ready workshop will be held October 7, 2010 from
8:30am to 4:00pm in Knoxville. Space is limited, and pre-registration is
required by September 27.
Topics will include:
Registration is $25 per person
and includes training materials and lunch.
To register, farmers should:
1) Call or email the Center for Profitable
Agriculture before September 27 to save their space then
2) Mail the registration form to the Center
with the registration fee. (Attached and soon available at
http://cpa.utk.edu.)
The workshop is coordinated by
the Center for Profitable Agriculture and funded, in part, by the Tennessee
Department of Agriculture.
Sobriety Checkpoints:
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, in partnership with the A.C.T.I.O.N.
Coalition, will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint:
During the week of September 12, 2010 Times: 9:00pm-12:00 midnight.
Location(s): US HWY 421
Cans to Cash Program:
The A.C.T.I.O.N. Coalition/Johnson County Volunteer Center is partnering
with Mountain City Builders Supply to recycle aluminum cans to fund youth
programming in the county. You can drop your aluminum cans off at Mountain
City Builders Supply between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The cans must
be in bags when they are dropped off. For further information on the
collection of aluminum cans, you may contact Denise Woods at 727-0780 or Rob
Lewis at 727-8281.
Trade Community Park:
Every Saturday night beginning at 7 p.m. we will have music and dancing.
Clogging, 2 step, line dancing, slow dancing, something for everyone.
Admission is inexpensive and concessions will be available. Come on out and
join us for some foot stompin’ fun and bring all your friends too. All
proceeds go to help ongoing renovations in our park/community center.
Trade Community Center Events Calendar:
September
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September 11 - Southern 76
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September 18 - Broadstone
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September 25 - James Meadows & The Country Mile Drifters
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December 31st, *New Years Eve Celebration* 2 Great Country Bands Rockin’
til midnight, Breakfast served @ 12:15A.M. Reserve Tickets Now!!
Couples: $25.00 Singles: $15.00
Thank You for supporting The Trade Community Center. Please tell your family
& friends to come and have a good time listening to some of the best bands
around. We look forward to seeing you and desire your input on how to make
what we are doing even more enjoyable. If you would like to attend dance
classes from intermediate to advanced line dancers, email us. If you know of
a local band, food ideas, etc. Suggestions are wanted and welcomed. This is
Your Community Center and we want to strive to make it the best it can be,
with your help. Thank you again for your support and we look forward to
your input.
Children's Storytime:
Join us at the Johnson County Library the second Friday of each month for
stories and poems. Hope to see you there!
Free Medical Service:
Crossroads Medical Mission, the free medical service, sponsored by the
United Methodist Church, normally comes to Mountain City’s St. Anthony’s
Church, where a food pantry is also located, on the first Thursday of each
month. Next scheduled visit is October 7. Patients are seen beginning
at 9:00. Crossroads is a mobile medical clinic and Christian mission
providing free healthcare to the uninsured and underserved of the Mountain
Empire. The Doctor’s Office on Wheels provides medical care and can often
help with testing, labwork, minor surgeries, and in some instances
medications. For more information, call Crossroads Office at 276-466-1600.
Schedules and directions can found on the internet at
www.crossroadsmedicalmission.org. If schools in the area are closed
for weather, the clinic will be canceled.
Sixth Annual Charity Golf Tournament:
to benefit the Johnson County Community Foundation. This event will be held
on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Red Tail Mountain Golf Course in
Mountain City, Tennessee. Time: 12:00—Registration & Box Lunch Provided
12:30—Shot Gun Start. Proceeds from this tournament are used to fund grants
for non-profit organizations in Johnson County as well as scholarships for
students in Johnson County. Prizes for 1st, 2, 3, place finishers. There
will also be a Hole-in-One cash prize. Deadline for entry is September 8.
All proceeds go to the Johnson County Community Foundation. CONTACT: Barbara
Seals (423) 727-9061 or 727-1772,
barbara.seals@dannyherman.com
JCHSI Recycling Programs:
The Johnson County Humane Society collects printer cartridges, toner
cartridges and digital cell phones for recycling. We accept all printer
cartridges except for Epson brand and those that have been previously
recycled. This environmentally responsible fundraising effort supports the
foster dogs and cats while they await adoption. If you work for or own a
business, go to a church or belong to a club, ask if they would allow you to
collect these cartridges and phones for the benefit of the animals. Printer
cartridges and phones may be dropped off at High Country Online, 873 South
Shady Street or you can call 423-727-2566 for drop off locations. The
Society also collects aluminum cans for recycling. (If it sticks to a
magnet, it's not aluminum and we can't use it.)
Our collection bins are at the Mountain City Food Lion, just outside the
north entrance near the soda machines and phones, and at Food Country, in
between the east entrance and Auto Zone, next to the soda machines.
Unique Boutique Open:
Unique Boutique, sponsored by First United Methodist Church, is a thrift
store with something for everyone. Located at 122 Butler Lane in Mountain
City, you can shop on Wednesdays, when the ‘open’ sign is out, from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. For more information, call Kathy Devine at 727-0604.
Volunteer Center:
Need a volunteer for your non-profit organization’s project? Call 727-0780
Join the Johnson County Chorale:
The Johnson County Chorale needs you! We are looking for individuals who
like to sing to join our group to help prepare for a concert at Heritage
Hall in the fall. We are working on new music but it is not too late to join
and we would be most happy to have you with us. Our very congenial group is
directed by Peter Wachs and we meet every Tuesday evening at 7:30 in the
basement at First Christian Church. For further information, please call
727-4202 or 727-4119.
The MC/JC Community Center Activities:
Friday night music: Any bands interested in performing for Friday night
music, please let us know. Come in and enjoy an evening of old time
Bluegrass and country music. Children are welcome when accompanied by a
responsible adult. Music starts at 6:30 p.m.
The center’s computer lab and game room are open to adults from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. Monday thru Friday, during school. Rules of conduct are posted in each
room.
We are open 5 days a week unless an event is scheduled. Our hours are from
10-6 with evening events scheduled.
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Monday: ACCP classes 6-8 p.m.
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Tuesday: AA 7-8 p.m.
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Thursday: Kiwanis - 12-1 p.m. and AA - 7-8 p.m.
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Friday: Bluegrass and country music each Friday.
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Monday – Friday, we have our Leaps' after-school program for kids 10 to 18
who are still in school. All kids who participate must be signed up by a
parent or guardian. Hours for this program are 3:15-6 p.m., we open on
snow days for kids, weather permitting.
Join the Garden Club:
If you’re interested in gardening and in garden events, join the Johnson
County Garden Club. For more information call 727-1565.
First United Methodist Church:
First United Methodist Church, 128 N. Church St., has an open heart, an open
mind, and an open door for all to come in and be welcomed by a gracious and
friendly church family. We have a traditional service with strong preaching,
children’s church, and an exceptional music program. One of our major areas
of concern is local missions to which we donate, along with member
contributions, the earnings from our Unique Boutique, located behind the
church on Butler Street. Each Sunday morning Coffee begins at 9:30; Sunday
School at 10:00; and Morning Worship at 11:00.
Trade United Methodist Church:
Sunday Worship 9:00 am; Sunday School 10:00 am; Wednesday Choir Rehearsal
6:30 pm; Holy Communion is the first Sunday of each month.
Regular organization meetings:
A.C.T.I.O.N. Coalition, Inc.:
The ACTION Coalition meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the
Community Center @ 11:30a.m - 1 p.m.
www.jctnac.org Contact Person: Angela Wills, 727-0780
Al-Anon:
Al-Anon meetings Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at the Action Coalition Bldg., East
Main St, Mountain City. Call Julia at 727-0412 or Cindy at 727-7261 for more
info
Alcoholics Anonymous:
Alcoholics Anonymous meets each Thursday night at the community center
beginning at 7 p.m. Call
Chuck at 768-0643
for more info.
Amateur Radio Club:
The Johnson County Amateur Radio Club meets the second Tuesday of each month
at the Johnson County Emergency Center, back door, 7 p.m. (next to post
office). For information contact Frank Liberstein (W4FRL) 423-727-0333.
Arts Council Meetings:
4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 at Community Center. Call 727-2942 for
more information
Butler Ruritan:
meets the 4th Monday of every month at the Butler Ruritan Hall. Time is 6:30
PM for the potluck and 7:00 PM meeting. We welcome any interested seasonal
and permanent residents, as well as businesses, to our meetings. Located
just one block off Hwy. 67, on Piercetown Rd., above the Butler Fire Dept.
Inquiries? Call 423-768-3936 or 423-768-3159.
Chamber of Commerce:
The J.C. Chamber is organized for the purpose of advancing the economic,
industrial, professional, cultural and civil welfare of the Johnson County
area. The Chamber meetings are each month on the 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at
the Johnson County Welcome Center.
http://www.johnsoncountychamber.org
Crossroads Medical Mission:
Crossroads Medical Mission is held the first Thursday of each month at St.
Anthony’s Catholic Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They perform urgent care,
screenings, minor surgery, patient education, referrals, pharmacy and labs.
This is done without regard to one’s ability to pay, although they will
accept donations. This service is open to the public, and is sponsored by
the First United Methodist Church.
Experimental Aircraft Association meeting:
Local EAA Chapter 1136 (Experimental Aircraft Association) meets the second
Sunday of every month at the airport. For more information, call 727-1223.
www.eaa1136.com
Fibromyalgia support group:
Fibromyalgia support group meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month
at 2 p.m., Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 3385 Roan Creek Rd Mountain City,
TN 37683.Enter through lower level rear door. 423-727-0345.
Friends of the Library:
Meets quarterly and supports the library through fund-raising events Contact
Linda Icenhour 727-6544 for details.
Higher Ground Peer Support Group:
This is a social support group for those recovering from mental illness
and/or substance abuse. Call 727-8685 for more information. We are now open
FIVE days a week, Tues. thru Sat., from 9 - 5. Activities are subject to
change, and Higher Ground does not run a pickup service on those days with
snow.
Higher Ground
September calendar:
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Sept. 7: Support &
Education, Farmer's Market
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Sept. 8: Wellness
Action Recovery Plan (WRAP) Training, birthday potluck
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Sept. 9: Play Pool
at the Community Center
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Sept. 10: Jewelry
Class
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Sept. 13 & 14:
Closed for training
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Sept. 15: CARMi mtg.
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Sept. 16 & 17:
Closed for NAMI Convention
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Sept. 21: Support &
Education, Farmer's Market
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Sept. 22: WRAP
training
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Sept. 23: Trip to
Linville Falls or Frontier Health Picnic
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Sept. 24: Johnson
County Pet Adoption Center Volunteer Day
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Sept. 28: Support &
Education
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Sept. 29: WRAP
training, clean center
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Sept. 30: Frontier
Health Picnic or trip to Linville Falls
Humane Society:
Johnson County Humane Society meets the first Tuesday of each month at the
First United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. For more information, phone
423-768-0896 or write to P.O. Box 307 Mountain City, TN, 37683 or send email
to
jchsipac@gmail.com or visit
www.jchsi.org. We welcome new members, volunteers, and guests.
Johnson County NAMI:
Meets the third Tuesday of every month at the Higher Ground Peer Support
Center, located at 1952 Crossroads in Mountain City. For more information,
please call Coy Lauer, 423-727-4794.
Johnson County TN Community Food:
Food Security Council meetings are held for people interested in food
security. For more information call Tamara at 895-9980 or email
appnativeplants@gmail.com to find out meeting days and times, if you are
interested in attending.
Johnson County Trails Committee:
Meets as needed throughout the year. For more information email
info@johnsoncountytrails.org, visit
http://johnsoncountytrails.org, or write to P.O. Box 16 Mountain City,
TN 37683
Kiwanis Club of Johnson County:
The Kiwanis of Johnson County meet weekly on Thursdays at the Community
Center at 12 p.m. You are invited to join us and get involved "changing the
world one child and one community at a time”. Lunch is provided by
donation.
Narcotics Anonymous:
Narcotics Anonymous is meeting every Wednesday @ 7 p.m. at the A.C.T.I.O.N.
Coalition office at 138 East Main Street Mountain City, TN
Newcomers Club:
The Newcomer’s Club will be meeting the second Thursday of each month at
6:30 pm. If you’re new to the area and enjoy good food, conversation, and
meeting new friends, please come and join us! Contact Carol Frank at
727-5487 for directions and other information.
Rotary
Club: The Mountain City chapter of Rotary
International, a service organization with both local and international
projects, meets Monday evenings at 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. For more
information, contact club president Beverly Teague – 727-9816.
Senior Citizens Advisory Council:
Meeting 1st Monday of each month at 12:15 pm at the Senior Citizens Center
727-8883
Shady Valley Ruritan Club:
Regular meeting dates: 2nd Thursday of each month. Contact person: Jean
Sparger 739-4326
United Way of Mountain City/Johnson County:
Regular meeting dates: monthly – then weekly during campaign. Contact
person: Ronnie Perkins, Judy McGuire 727-6737
Watauga Watershed Alliance/Sierra Club:
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Contact Gloria 727-4797 or Dennis
423-534-4804 for details. |
