Calendar of Events

Birch has shared her work around the world including in Singapore, Australia, and Europe; her media appearances include NPR, the CBS Morning Show, and ABC’s Nightline.  She is an NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence award recipient. 

“An articulate, skillful weaver of images and creator of moods . . .”  – Booklist Magazine

Visit Carol’s website.

*Photo by Fresh Air Photo

Matinee Performances Tuesday- Saturday at 2pm.

For reservations or more information call (800) 952-8392 or (423) 913-1276

Liz Weir is a professional storyteller and writer from Northern Ireland.  Formerly a children’s librarian for the city of Belfast, she now travels the world including appearances on five continents. 

Weir is the recipient of the NSN ORACLE International Storybridge award, which cited her “exemplary work promoting the art of storytelling within Ireland and between other countries.”  She is the author of over twenty children’s books.  A genuine senachie (Irish storyteller), Weir spins classic lore as fine as Irish lace, and folklore packed with the little people, songs and stories.  

“She is making an important impact on storytelling and the world.” – Winnipeg International Story

 Join us for a memorable musical experience featuring a dynamic mixture of the areas top talent!

The following bands will perform:

June 1 - Southern Countrymen

June 8 - Jerry Pierce & The Nightlife Band

June 15 - Shades of Refinement

June 22 - Asylum Suite

June 29 -  Beach Nite Band

July 6 - Model City Wrecking Crew

Sept. 10 - Johnson City Symphony 

Citizens are invited to put on their dancing shoes and join Senior Services the first and third Friday of each month to dance the night away. Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., will host Friday Night Dances from 7-10 p.m. Jerry Pierce and the Nightlife Band will perform on June 2.

Cost is $5 with a discount for Silver Sneakers eligible participants. Please pre-register at the Senior Services desk or pay at the door.

For more information, call (423)434-6237.

For over thirty years she has shared her storytelling performances and workshops across the U.S. and abroad, including in Canada, Holland, South Africa, Spain and New Zealand.  Her honors include three Gold awards from Storytelling World. 

Matinee Performances Tuesday- Saturday at 2pm.

For reservations or more information call (800) 952-8392 or (423) 913-1276

Join YWCA Bristol as they partner with writer, speaker, sports business analyst, attorney, author and founder of Guide My Brand and BusinessofCollegeSports.com, Kristi Dosh, on their first Emerge webinar of the year!  

Emerge is a professional series for women striving to be great leaders in today's organizations. Through expert-led presentations, networking, and interactive training, Emerge builds upon the strengths and talents women already possess. The new addition of webinars have enabled women from all over the nation to participate in the Emerge Series.

Join them on Wednesday June 7, 2017 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT for the live webinar: Take Control of your Development, “10 Surprising Reasons You’re Not Getting Promoted”.

About the webinar: You come into work 15 minutes early every day. You do everything that's asked of you (with a smile, no less), and you're a team player. So why haven't you gotten that promotion? It might be because you're female. No, the male higher-ups aren't necessarily sexist. It turns out that women are more prone than male colleagues to engage in career-sabotaging workplace behaviors. Kristi Dosh will share 10 little habits that may be keeping you down on the corporate ladder.

Participants will leave the workshop equipped to: Identify barriers that are hindering professional advancement, decreasing productivity, and keeping them from maximizing contributions to your organization, confidently communicate thoughts and ideas to enhance overall organization effectiveness, and determine work priorities and behaviors that enhance productivity.

About the speaker: Kristi currently contributes as a sports business analyst to Forbes and Campus Insiders. Previously, Kristi served as a sports business reporter at ESPN, and prior to that she was a full-time practicing attorney who contributed on the side to Forbes and Comcast Sports Southeast.

Kristi is also the founder BusinessofCollegeSports.com. The site has become a nationally-recognized source for news and analysis of the business of college sports. Professors around the country use content from BusinessofCollegeSports.com to teach courses in law, sports administration, and sports management programs.

In addition to her writing on the business of sports, Kristi is also a contributor to Fast Company, where she writes on topics related to entrepreneurship. Kristi is also a frequent freelance writer for national publications such as Glamour, Men’s Health, Woman’s Day and Parents.

Attendees at the Emerge Conference will also be awarded .1 Continuing Education Unit credit by Northeast State Community College.

Join YWCA Bristol as they partner with writer, speaker, sports business analyst, attorney, author and founder of Guide My Brand and BusinessofCollegeSports.com, Kristi Dosh, on their first Emerge webinar of the year!  

Emerge is a professional series for women striving to be great leaders in today's organizations. Through expert-led presentations, networking, and interactive training, Emerge builds upon the strengths and talents women already possess. The new addition of webinars have enabled women from all over the nation to participate in the Emerge Series.

Join them on Wednesday June 7, 2017 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT for the live webinar: Take Control of your Development, “10 Surprising Reasons You’re Not Getting Promoted”.

About the webinar: You come into work 15 minutes early every day. You do everything that's asked of you (with a smile, no less), and you're a team player. So why haven't you gotten that promotion? It might be because you're female. No, the male higher-ups aren't necessarily sexist. It turns out that women are more prone than male colleagues to engage in career-sabotaging workplace behaviors. Kristi Dosh will share 10 little habits that may be keeping you down on the corporate ladder.

Participants will leave the workshop equipped to: Identify barriers that are hindering professional advancement, decreasing productivity, and keeping them from maximizing contributions to your organization, confidently communicate thoughts and ideas to enhance overall organization effectiveness, and determine work priorities and behaviors that enhance productivity.

About the speaker: Kristi currently contributes as a sports business analyst to Forbes and Campus Insiders. Previously, Kristi served as a sports business reporter at ESPN, and prior to that she was a full-time practicing attorney who contributed on the side to Forbes and Comcast Sports Southeast.

Kristi is also the founder BusinessofCollegeSports.com. The site has become a nationally-recognized source for news and analysis of the business of college sports. Professors around the country use content from BusinessofCollegeSports.com to teach courses in law, sports administration, and sports management programs.

In addition to her writing on the business of sports, Kristi is also a contributor to Fast Company, where she writes on topics related to entrepreneurship. Kristi is also a frequent freelance writer for national publications such as Glamour, Men’s Health, Woman’s Day and Parents.

Attendees at the Emerge Conference will also be awarded .1 Continuing Education Unit credit by Northeast State Community College.

The 9th Annual Dancing With the Tri-Cities Stars Presented by Citi will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at the MeadowView Conference Center from 5-11PM.  This event will feature entertainment from Ballroom Dancing World Champions Mike and Kim Adler dancing with 10 local STARS in our community all competing to win the mirror ball trophy.  You will also enjoy an elegant dinner, silent and live auctions, and an after-party where you can dance the night away. 

Tickets are on sale now at www.dancingwiththetricitiesstars.com.

 All of the money raised from this event goes to SteppenStone Youth Treatment Services.  SteppenStone is a non-profit, 501c3 residential treatment facility for adolescent boys ages 13-17 years old who have experienced significant trauma, abuse and/or neglect and have developed emotional and behavioral disorders.  

Here is a list of the Stars taking the floor this year:

Women:

• Sherrie Jessee- Award Winning Hair and Makeup Artist
• Pamela Johnson- Co-Owner, Roberts Furniture
• Stefanie Roberts- Co-Owner/Stylist - DeCorum Hair Salon
• Nichole Stoops-  Sales Manager, Staff Pro
• Angela Vachon- CEO, Urban Synergy Downtown Commercial and Loft Development Company

Men:

• Danny Blackburn- National Sales Director, Cantech Industries Inc.
• Jameer Chester- Clinical Sales Specialist, Dendreon Pharma
• Jeff Goebel- Personal Trainer, Crossfit/Master Athlete, Federal Employee, VAML
• Brian Griffith- General Manager, Toyota of Kingsport
• Rusty Morrell- Entrepreneur, Producer/Owner Real Hot Yoga, Real Estate Broker

Sherri Jessee

Brian Griffith

Pam Johnson

Jeff Goebel

Stefanie Roberts

Rusty Morrell

Nichole Stoops

Jameer Chesser

Angela Vachon

Danny Blackburn

About SteppenStone: 
We are a 501(c) non-profit located in Limestone, TN that is a fully integrated closed treatment continuum specializing in the treatment of boys 13-18 years of age who have emotional and behavioral problems. Many of our boys have been abused, have parents who have lost their parental rights, and have endured unimaginable circumstances. Our organization provides 24 hour residential, day, after school, and outpatient treatment services. SteppenStone also provides academic services from a fully accredited education program. The program is designed to interrupt the cycle of abuse and mistreatment while developing pro-social attitudes and behavior. SteppenStone is dedicated to positively impacting the lives of these young boys so they may have the opportunity to lead a healthy life.

With a manic, Silly Putty voice, hilarious, heart-filled stories, and amazing mouth noises, (arguably the greatest in the world), Andy Offutt Irwin has been described as “The Marx Brothers meet Eudora Welty.” 

Irwin’s appearances have taken him across the U.S., including the Library of Congress and Walt Disney World’s EPCOT Center.  He has been associated with Oxford College of Emory University since 1991, where he maintains the title, Artist-in-Just-Passing-Through.  Irwin is the recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence award. 

 “A fiendishly clever union of Tom Lehrer’s topicality . . . cut with Bobby McFerrin-style mouth music.  Andy Offutt Irwin’s shows are good quirky fun!”  

Matinee Performances Tuesday- Saturday at 2pm.

For reservations or more information call (800) 952-8392 or (423) 913-1276

Citizens are invited to put on their dancing shoes and join Senior Services the first and third Friday of each month to dance the night away. Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., hosts Friday Night Dances from 7-10 p.m. Next up is The Eddie Skelton Band on June 16.

Cost is $5 with a Silver Sneakers® discount for eligible participants. Please pre-register in person and pay at the MPCC Senior Services desk. 

Citizens are invited to put on their dancing shoes and join Senior Services the first and third Friday of each month to dance the night away. Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., will host Friday Night Dances from 7-10 p.m. with Eddie Skelton Band performing on June 16.

Cost is $5 with a discount for Silver Sneakers® eligible participants. Please pre-register in person or pay at the MPCC Senior Services desk. 

Cooperative learning is an instructional method in which students work in small groups of two or three to accomplish a common learning goal under a teacher’s guidance.  This interactive workshop will cover cooperative learning methods.

Fee:  $235 including materials

Bill Harley is a songwriter, storyteller, author, performing and recording artist.  Recipient of two Grammy® awards, Harley uses song and story to paint a vibrant and hilarious picture of American life. 

With over thirty-five award-winning recordings and numerous books to his credit, his work honors the universal joys and hardships that all share. Harley has been awarded the lifetime achievement award from the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities and an NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence award.