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Monday, July 10, 2017Community Event

The Foundation of Building Success:Discovering Your Identity

Tap into the power of story with Kim Weitkamp who has presented to over 42,000 people, speaking to some of Forbes' most admired companies.  

Utilize your power of storytelling to inspire and motivate. Kim blends her mastery of humor, storytelling, and communication into her presentations, making them entertaining, enlightening, and educational.

Kim Weitkamp presents and leads workshops internationally. She has coached and provided private consultations to business leaders, non-profit directors, team leaders, staff and volunteer staff. She has keynoted for some of Forbes’ most admired companies and has done long-term coaching and consulting with organizations such as Feeding America and Purina Nestle.

Working with companies on strategic planning, marketing, building sales teams, internal communication flow, and external results, Kim has gone into the trenches with large corporations for both short and long-term projects, helping them untangle issues and see new ways of problem solving and creating.

Kim has assisted internal marketing teams in guiding product launches, building story lines and content marketing. She has helped build training content from the ground up, developing content that doesn't just sound good, but is practical and applicable to the team on the street. Her approach is focused on guiding directors and executives to become better communicators, resulting in stronger teams and team loyalty. 


When:
Monday, July 10, 2017 8:30 AM thru 05:30 PM
Where:

ETSU Innovation Lab

2109 W. Market St.

Johnson City, TN 

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Tuesday, July 11, 2017Community Event

Storytelling Live! with Dan Keding

Storytelling Live! with Dan Keding

Internationally acclaimed storyteller, musician, and author, Dan Keding is known for his telling of world folktales, personal narratives of his Chicago boyhood, ghost stories and superbly crafted original pieces.  As a child he learned stories of the old country from his Croatian grandmother.

A well-respected ballad singer, Keding accompanies himself on guitar, banjo and spoons.  He has performed across the world, including festivals in England, Ireland and Canada. A recording artist and author, Keding’s numerous awards include two Anne Izard Storytelling Choice awards and the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence award. 

“For Dan Keding, simplicity and high art go hand-in-hand.”  – Illinois Times

Matinee Performances Tuesday- Saturday at 2pm.

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


When:
from Tuesday, July 11, 2017 2:00 PM
thru Saturday, July 15, 2017 3:00 PM
Where:
International Storytelling Center
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Wednesday, July 12, 2017Community Event

Upholstery Course

Instructor Mike Sluder, a "furniture artist" at Biltmore who teaches his craft at Asheville-Buncombe County Tech, guides class participants through the process of upholstering their own chair or other small piece of furniture. Class is limited to 10 participants; the cost for five day-long sessions is only $149. Phone the ETSU Office of Professional Development at 423.439.8084 to register or visit our website at etsu.edu/professionaldevelopment. 

When:
from Wednesday, July 12, 2017 8:30 AM
thru Wednesday, July 19, 2017 3:30 PM
Where:

ETSU Campus

Wilson-Wallace Hall, Room 111 

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Thursday, July 13, 2017Community Event

Northeast State Community College Information Session

Northeast State Community College Information Session
Have you heard about the new Tennessee Reconnect Grant?  It is an initiative that allows adults to return to school without paying tuition and mandatory fees.  We will have information about the new grant as well as information about Tennessee Promise, Admissions, Financial Aid, Career Services, Veterans Affairs, and the Northeast Tennessee Reconnect Community available. Come learn how a college degree can be a reality for you. 

When:
Thursday, July 13, 2017 6:00 PM thru 07:00 PM
Where:

Northeast State at Bristol

620 State Street

Bristol, TN 37620

 (Parking lot located off of Shelby Street) 

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Saturday, July 15, 2017Community Event

33rd Annual Kawasaki Tennesee State Motocross Championship

This event is one of the largest state championship races in America. Riders will come from at least 15 different states to compete for the title of TENNESSEE STATE CHAMPION. There will be at least 42 classes of racers competing on Sunday.

When:
from Saturday, July 15, 2017 9:00 AM
thru Sunday, July 16, 2017 5:00 PM
Where:

Muddy Creek Raceway

450 Ridgeway Dr.

Blountville, TN 37617 

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Saturday, July 15, 2017Community Event

GET YOUR PLAY ON Saturday in the Park! July 15, 2017

 

Come to Memorial Park Community Center on July 15 to experience GET YOUR PLAY ON Saturday in the Park!  in celebration of Parks and Recreation Month.  Kids and adults will play old-fashioned games, see performances, go on a hike, and watch an outdoor movie at dusk!


When:
Saturday, July 15, 2017 3:00 PM thru 06:00 PM
Where:

Memorial Park Community Center

Johnson  City, TN  37601

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Tuesday, July 18, 2017Community Event

Community Prayer Breakfast

Breakfast
Worship
Concert of Prayer

When:
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 7:00 AM thru 08:00 AM
Where:
Community Prayer Breakfast

Join with Pastors, Congregations, and Community Leaders at Summit Leadership Foundation
3104 Hanover Road
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Tuesday, July 18, 2017Concert

Storytelling Live! with Ingrid Nixon

Storytelling Live! with Ingrid Nixon

Ingrid Nixon is a world-traveled storyteller whose exploration nail-biters, tall tales, traditional and personal stories whisk listeners of all ages away on journeys of the imagination.  Known for her voices, gestures, and animated facial expressions that bring characters to life, her creative approaches to traditional tales make her ancient stories relevant to modern audiences. 

Nixon is a champion liar many times over, a claim that makes her mother both proud and worried. After living in Alaska for many years working in the wilds as a National Park Service ranger, she currently hails from Washington State. 

 “You will want to travel along as Ingrid recounts her journeys; whether they are imagined, stretched, or actually true, you are guaranteed an adventure!”  – Forest Storytelling Festival

Matinee Performances Tuesday- Saturday at 2pm.

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


When:
from Tuesday, July 18, 2017 2:00 PM
thru Saturday, July 22, 2017 3:00 PM
Where:
International Storytelling Center
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Thursday, July 20, 2017Community Event

Northeast State Community College Information Session

Northeast State Community College Information Session
Have you heard about the new Tennessee Reconnect Grant?  It is an initiative that allows adults to return to school without paying tuition and mandatory fees.  We will have information about the new grant as well as information about Tennessee Promise, Admissions, Financial Aid, Career Services, Veterans Affairs, and the Northeast Tennessee Reconnect Community available. Come learn how a college degree can be a reality for you. 

When:
Thursday, July 20, 2017 6:00 PM thru 07:00 PM
Where:

Northeast State at Johnson City

101 E. Market Street

Johnson City, TN 37604

(parking garage located off of Buffalo Street) 

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Friday, July 21, 2017Community Event

Friday Night Dances at Memorial Park Community Center

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 Kids Our Age performing on July 21.

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

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


When:
Friday, July 21, 2017 7:00 PM thru 10:00 PM
Where:

 510 Bert St.,

Johnson City, TN 37601 

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Tuesday, July 25, 2017Community Event

Johnson City Walk to End Alzheimer's Kickoff


When:
Tuesday, July 25, 2017 11:30 AM thru 01:00 PM
Where:
For More Info:
Meredith Sieber
4239284080
msieber@alz.org
alz.org/altn
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Tuesday, July 25, 2017Concert

Storytelling Live! with Judith Black

Storytelling Live! with Judith Black

Judith Black has been a creator and teller of tales for over thirty years.  Retellings of history from new perspectives, tickling familial dysfunction, ironic explorations of aging, and stories that address our warming world are all fodder for her tales.  Black has been featured on stages around the world, including the Montreal Comedy Festival, the Smithsonian Institution, the Art Museum of Cape Town and NPR.  She is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence award. 

“Black has culled the minefields of childhood and elevated them through her storytelling to a level of universal experience that is not only painful and poignant, but gut-wrenchingly hilarious.” – The Boston Globe

 

Matinee Performances Tuesday- Saturday at 2pm.

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

When:
from Tuesday, July 25, 2017 2:00 PM
thru Saturday, July 29, 2017 3:00 PM
Where:
International Storytelling Center
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Thursday, July 27, 2017Community Event

Retiring the Champ

Retiring the Champ
An informative, soulful, and funny program geared toward people working with aging adults in any capacity, this combined performance-workshop features a story about coaching a feisty 86-year-old woman through the confusing landscape that is end-of-life care. The short workshop portion includes breakout groups that explore issues raised in the story

When:
Thursday, July 27, 2017 9:30 AM thru 11:30 AM
Where:
International Storytelling Center
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Saturday, July 29, 2017Community Event

National Chicken Wing Day at East Coast Wings and Grill

East Coast Wings and Grill

National Chicken Wing Day

Saturday July 29th

Come in and purchase wings

and recieve a coupon for

5 FREE WINGS

to use July 31-August 4 


When:
from Saturday, July 29, 2017 12:00 AM
thru Sunday, July 30, 2017 12:00 AM
Where:

East Coast Wings and Grill (Johnson City)

198 Marketplace Blvd. B130

Johnson City, TN 37604

 East Coast Wings and Grill (Kingsport)

2637 East Stone Drive

Kingsport, TN 37660 

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Saturday, July 29, 2017Community Event

“Day of Health” with Speedway Children’s Charities and Appal

Community members will have the opportunity to register for an appointment with Appalachian Miles for Smiles Mobile Dental Unit and the Cigna Health Improvement Tour. The Cigna Health Improvement Tour offers free biometric screenings allowing people to have tested and learn more about their "Core Four" which are blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and body mass index (BMI). Health coaches will be onsite to explain what the Core Four numbers mean for each appointment scheduled. There will also be the opportunity to receive a chest x-ray by appointment.


When:
Saturday, July 29, 2017 8:00 AM thru 05:00 PM
Where:
Bristol Motor Speedway
For More Info:
Stephen Susano
615.645.0233
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Tuesday, August 01, 2017Community Event

Guest Appreciation Day

Visit a participating Arby’s restaurant in the Tri-Cities (TN/VA) on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 and purchase Classic Roast Beef sandwiches for only $1.29! That is over 60% off – our Classics are usually $3.49!

 

Limit of 20 Classic Roast Beef sandwiches per guest at participating Arby's restaurants in Abingdon and Bristol in Virginia and in Elizabethton, Bristol, Johnson City, Kingsport, Greeneville, Blountville, and Jonesborough in Tennessee. The offer is not valid with any other discounts or promotions.


When:
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 10:00 AM thru 11:00 PM
Where:
Visit a participating Arby’s restaurant in the Tri-Cities (TN/VA)
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Wednesday, August 02, 2017Community Event

Northeast State Community College Information Session

Have you heard about the new Tennessee Reconnect Grant?  It is an initiative that allows adults to return to school without paying tuition and mandatory fees.  We will have information about the new grant as well as information about Tennessee Promise, Admissions, Financial Aid, Career Services, Veterans Affairs, and the Northeast Tennessee Reconnect Community available. Come learn how a college degree can be a reality for you. 

When:
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 6:00 PM thru 07:00 PM
Where:

 Kingsport Center for Higher Education

 300 W. Market Street

Kingsport, TN 37660 

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Friday, August 04, 2017Community Event

Friday Night Dances at Memorial Park Community Center

 

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 to live music. Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., hosts Friday Night Dances from 7-10 p.m. Next up is Kids Our Age on July 21.

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

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


When:
Friday, August 4, 2017 7:00 PM thru 10:00 PM
Where:

Memorial Park Community Center

510 Bert St. 

For More Info:
Debbie Fogle
(423)434-6237
DFogle@johnsoncitytn.org
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Friday, August 04, 2017Community Event

Friday Night Dances at Memorial Park Community Center

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 to live music. Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., hosts Friday Night Dances from 7-10 p.m. Next up is Limited Edition on Aug. 4.

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

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


When:
Friday, August 4, 2017 7:00 PM thru 10:00 PM
Where:

Memorial Park Community Center

510 Bert St.

 

For More Info:
Debbie Fogle
(423)434-6237
DFogle@johnsoncitytn.org
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Friday, August 04, 2017Community Event

Friday Night Dances at Memorial Park Community Center

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. Limited Edition will perform on Aug. 4.

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.


When:
Friday, August 4, 2017 7:00 PM thru 10:00 PM
Where:

 510 Bert St.,

Johnson City, TN  37601 

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