MONDAY, FEB. 8
* The Carter County Women's Fellowship will meet at 7 p.m. at First Christian Church in Elizabethton.
* The Carter County/Elizabethton Retired Teachers Association will meet for a luncheon at noon at Memorial Presbyterian Church in Elizabethton. All members are encouraged to attend.
* The Ladies Auxiliary for VFW Post No. 2166 will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at the VFW Post on Elk Avenue at 7 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 542-0520.
* Take Off Pounds Sensibly, or TOPS, will meet at First Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton, on Mondays with weighing in from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 975-6540 or 542-4476.
* The Mountain Empire Shag Society meets and dances every Monday from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Johnson City. DJ "Bigfish Calhoun" spins beach music and blues. Learn basic shag dance at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 612-8852.
TUESDAY, FEB. 9
* The Johnson City United Auto Workers Retirees will hold their monthly meeting at 10 a.m. at the Pipefitters Union Hall, 121 Spring St., Johnson City. Scheduled to speak will be a Blue Cross Blue Shield representative from Michigan. All UAW Retirees are invited to attend and to bring your spouse or friend. For local information, call 743-8778 or 772-4777.
* The board of commissioners for the Hampton Utility District of Carter County will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. at the utility office.
* The Green Pastures Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m. in the Conference Room at Crossroads, 413 East Elk Ave., Elizabethton.
* Al-Anon "Free to Be Me" meeting will be held at the Watauga Association of Baptists office, across from Elizabethton Lumber, from 6 to 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, FEB. 11
* The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 17 and Auxiliary will meet at the American Legion Building on Watauga Avenue. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. followed by the business meetings at 7 p.m. The building is smoke free and is accessible for handicapped members. All members are uged to attend.
* The Roan Mountain 12-Step Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m. at Magill Presbyterian Church, 296 Highway 143, Roan Mountain.
* The Johnson City affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will meet at 7 p.m. at Harrison Christian Church. Robert Merritt, MSN, RN, will present "Psychiatric Home Health: What's Up With That?" His presentation will provide options for psychiatric services in the home for those in our community dealing with mental illness.
FRIDAY, FEB. 12
* The Carter County Emergency Communications District board of directors will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Communications Center. The public is invited to attend.
* The Elizabethton Senior Dance Club will hold a Valentine's Dance at the Elizabethton Elks Lodge, No. 1847, 1000 N. Sycamore St., from 7 to 10 p.m. Those attending are asked to wear red and white and bring finger foods to share. Music will be provided by Ruth and Earl with the Rambling Rose Band. There is a $6 door charge.
* David O'Roark and the Southern Countrymen Band will perform at the Outdoorsman's Building, 4535 Highway 11W, Kingsport, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $1 for children. For more information, call 913-3205.
* The Green Pastures Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m. in the Conference Room at Crossroads, 413 East Elk Ave., Elizabethton.
SATURDAY, FEB. 13
* A country breakfast will be held at Dashiell Lodge No. 238, Elizabethton, from 7-10 a.m. This breakfast was rescheduled from Jan. 30 because of inclement weather. Tickets already sold for the Jan. 30 breakfast will be honored on Feb. 13. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Carryout will be available. The public is invited.
* David O'Roark and the Southern Countrymen Band will perform for a Valentine's Dance at the Jericho Shriners Temple on Jericho Temple Road, Kingsport. For more information, call 913-3205.
* The Red Room, located just off I-81 at Exit 66, Blountville, will host a Valentine Dance from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Music will be provided by P.F. Flyers. Tickets are $15 for couples and $8 for singles.
* Rhythm Brewers will perform at Kozy Kitchen in Johnson City from 6 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 213-0676.
* TriState Singles, Inc. will be hosting a dance from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the former Lynn View High School cafeteria, 257 Walker St., off Lynn Garden Drive in Kingsport. Kids Our Age will be playing. Cost for members is $7 and for guests $10. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. For more information, call 384-1469 or 357-4096.
SUNDAY, FEB. 14
* The Green Pastures Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m. in the Conference Room at Crossroads, 413 E. Elk Ave., Elizabethton.
MONDAY, FEB. 15
* The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter No. 824, will meet at 7:30 p.m. at College Park Free Will Baptist Church, off the Milligan Highway. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month. For more information, call 543-8963 or 543-5941.
* The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter No. 824, will meet at 7:30 p.m. at College Park Free Will Baptist Church, off the Milligan Highway. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month. For more information, call 543-8963 or 543-5941.
* Take Off Pounds Sensibly, or TOPS, will meet at First Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton, on Mondays with weighing in from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 975-6540 or 542-4476.
* The Mountain Empire Shag Society meets and dances every Monday from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Johnson City. DJ "Bigfish Calhoun" spins beach music and blues. Learn basic shag dance at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 612-8852.
TUESDAY, FEB. 16
SBlt The Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter Building Committee will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the conference room at the Elizabethton STAR, 300 Sycamore St. The public is welcome.
* Sycamore Chapter No. 163 Order of Eastern Star will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Dashiell Lodge. Members are urged to attend and visiting members are welcome.
* The Alzheimer's Association will be holding their monthly caregiver support group meeting for area residents at 1 p.m. at the Johnson City Seniors Center, 607 East Myrtle St. A roundtable discussion will held. Anyone dealing with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia is encouraged to attend. For more information, call 928-4080.
* Unaka Piecemakers Quilt Club will meet at 9 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 103 Rock Creek Road, Erwin. There will be no meeting if Unicoi County Schools are closed due to inclement weather. This meeting is a special all-day machine quilting workshop by guest teacher Freda Goodwin, and participants should bring their lunch. Newcomers and beginners are welcome. Those wishing to participate in the workshop are asked to call Trish Harris at 743-9458 or Lavinia Sala at 791-2283 to obtain a list of items necessary for the class.
* The Green Pastures Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m. in the Conference Room at Crossroads, 413 East Elk Ave., Elizabethton.
* Al-Anon "Free to Be Me" meeting will be held at the Watauga Association of Baptists office, across from Elizabethton Lumber, from 6 to 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, FEB. 18
* The Carter County Civil Service Board will be testing at 7 p.m. in the Criminal Courtroom of the Carter County Justice Center. A completed Carter County Sheriff's Office application is required to be on file with the Civil Service Board seven days prior to the test date. Persons taking the test are asked to please bring a photo identification.
* The Alzheimer's Association will be holding a support group meeting from 10-11 a.m. at the Courtyards Senior Living, 2109 E. Lakeview Drive, Johnson City. The third of Teepa Snow's four-part series on caregiving will be shown. Anyone dealing with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia is encouraged to attend. For more information, call 928-4080.
* The Roan Mountain 12-Step Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m. at Magill Presbyterian Church, 296 Highway 143, Roan Mountain.
FRIDAY, FEB. 19
* David O'Roark and the Southern Countrymen Band will perform at the Outdoorsman's Building, 4535 Highway 11W, Kingsport, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $1 for children. For more information, call 913-3205.
* The Green Pastures Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m. in the Conference Room at Crossroads, 413 East Elk Ave., Elizabethton.
SATURDAY, FEB. 20
* Rocky Top Gun Permit School will hold a Tennessee Handgun Permit training class beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the B&K Community Center on the Old Bristol Highway in Elizabethton. Ken Potter, State Certified Instructor, will be instructing the class. Cost of the class is $50. For more information and to enroll, call 543-6048 or 542-8064.
* David O'Roark and the Southern Countrymen Band will perform at the Kingsport Eagles on Stone Drive, Kingsport, from 8 p.m.-midnight. Admission is $5. For more information, call 913-3205.
SUNDAY, FEB. 21
* The Green Pastures Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m. in the Conference Room at Crossroads, 413 E. Elk Ave., Elizabethton.
MONDAY, FEB. 22
* Take Off Pounds Sensibly, or TOPS, will meet at First Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton, on Mondays with weighing in from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 975-6540 or 542-4476.
* The Mountain Empire Shag Society meets and dances every Monday from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Johnson City. DJ "Bigfish Calhoun" spins beach music and blues. Learn basic shag dance at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 612-8852.
THURSDAY, FEB. 25
* The Roan Mountain 12-Step Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m. at Magill Presbyterian Church, 296 Highway 143, Roan Mountain.
FRIDAY, FEB. 26
* David O'Roark and the Southern Countrymen Band will perform at the Buffalo Ruritan Club in Bluff City from 7:30-10:30 p.m. For more information, call 913-3205.
* The Green Pastures Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m. in the Conference Room at Crossroads, 413 East Elk Ave., Elizabethton.
