Mom`s Best Friend

TAKE ONE • FALL 2010
Mom’s Best Friend
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Fall is in the Air. . . Finally!
After a long hot summer, the new chill is energizing. And good for moms, we need a lot of
energy this time of year.
As school begins, we turn our energies to
keeping the kids healthy and busy. In this
edition, we offer some ways to Avoid Those
School/Daycare Sickness Blues, and a partial
listing of many of the Extracurricular Activities
available for our kids. Check out everything
from art to guitar lessons to tumbling to taekwondo.
Then it seems the kids are barely back in
school and fall and holiday activity is upon us!
Features in this edition include Fun Family
Activities as we move into fall, Top 5 Things To
Do This Fall, TriCityMom.com Calendar Highlights, and a great list of Halloween Activities
throughout the region.
Continuing the fall theme, we also offer some
healthy, safe, and fun treat alternatives for
your Halloween tricksters, Fall Fitness for You
and Your Family, and the latest Fall Fashion
Trends for You.
Last quarter, TriCityMom.com attempted to
address mom concerns about the recent trend
of Cyber Bullying. This quarter, we wanted to
pass along to you area resources when dealing with child abuse.
And on a lighter note, Holiday Events are
coming to a town near you! We have updated information on holiday events throughout the region!
As we approach fall, we at TriCityMom.com
want to say a big “thank you” to all area
moms for the support, enthusiasm, and encouragement you’ve shown us since we started
this website dedicated to you. October 6,
2010, will mark our one-year anniversary,
and as of this writing, we have over 3,200
registered moms on the site, and many others
who haven’t had the time to sign up yet! Our
pledge to you is to continue to do our best to
be your “one-stop” mom resource in the TriCities. Please let us know how we’re doing.
TriCityMom.com Quarterly Calendar
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Top 5 Things to Do this Fall
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Make Summer Last in the Chillier Weather
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Childhood Shouldn’t Hurt!
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Deceivingly DeliciousGet those Kids to Eat!
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Halloween is Coming! What is going on?
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Fitness in Fall for You and Your Family
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Avoid the Daycare Sickness Blues
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Holiday Happenings in a town near you!
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Lessons Galore! Find Extracurricular
Activities for your Kids this Fall!
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Fall
1. Bristol Rhythm and Roots.
3. National Storytelling in
Jonesborough.
Plan now to bring the whole family to
the National Storytelling Festival on
October 1-3, 10 am to 10 pm on Friday &
Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday.
There are hour long sessions of storytelling
throughout the day, with breaks mixed
in. There are large, circus-like tents with
seating for all. Ticket prices range from
$20 to $165 depending on what you want
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4. Women’s Expo for You!
2. The Apple Festival in
Erwin, Tennessee.
This will be the 33rd annual Apple Fest,
and it is more popular than ever! In 2009,
more than 110,000 people came to enjoy
this event that held more than 300 vendors.
On October 1 & 2, 2010, from 8 am
to 8 pm, come out and enjoy the crafts,
antiques, pottery shows, entertainment
for kids and adults, and of course, food!
Check out www.unicoicounty.org/applefestactivities.php to get information on events
going on, details on whom to contact for
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great two day event.
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visit from Bruce Pearl! Come out Saturday
and Sunday and spend a nice, relaxing
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Come out and enjoy three days of music
celebrating Bristol’s heritage as the
Birthplace of Country Music! The cost
of a weekend pass is $40. This year’s
incredible line-up includes: The DriveBy Truckers, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky
Thunder, Del McCoury Band, Doyle
Lawson & Quicksilver, Joe Diffie w/The
New Found Road, Cadillac Sky, Blue
Highway, The Felice Brothers, Phil Wiggins
& Rick Franklin, Todd Snider w/Great
American Taxi, The Carolina Chocolate
Drops, Michelle Malone, Red Molly, Missy
Raines & The New Hip, Eleanor Ellis,
Unknown Hinson, and many, many more!
On the 18th, from 9 am to 1 pm, bring
out your family for the kids day to enjoy
carnival games, arts and crafts, and tons
of fun! Go to www.bristolrhythm.com for
more information.
5. Mistletoe Market in
Abingdon.
The 12th annual premier holiday shopping
and fundraising event will be at the
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center.
With up to 80 vendors, there will be more
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to stop. There is still a lot to do, and 60 degree weather
shouldn’t scare a mom away! Kids are up for anything, and their
energy is in need of a good release. What can you do?
Love to Swim? Freedom Hall in Johnson City has fall and winter themed swim sessions.
If you and your kids are missing dips in the water, see if you can take a few hours and get
your swimming fix one Saturday. If your kids want even more, you can check out swim
team lessons. Call 423-461-4872 for more information.
Animal Lovin’ Fun. Colder temperatures mean the zoos don’t have a huge selection
of favorites to look at. During the entire season of autumn, take the kids on a day trip to
Briarwood Ranch Safari Park in Bybee (Morristown), Tennessee. Open from 10 until 4,
Monday through Saturday, the tour is done in the comfort of your car! Later you can feed
animals, enjoy the petting zoo, and even treat your family to a gourmet lunch. For more
information call 865-919-5072.
Tooty-Fruity Pickin’. Strawberries, blueberries, and cherries are almost done for the
year, but don’t loose heart because apples are ripe and ready for picking! Rogersville has
a young apple orchard that has lots for the taking. Get your family outside on a sunny day
and go learn about the apple, get some and take home to make a yummy fruit pie. Melody
Orchard is open through October, usually 9 to 5. Call first to make sure you can come at
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Ring around the Campfire. Pocket full of s’mores! Campfires are great in twilight in
summer and are even better at autumn time. Get out the lawn chairs, don the sweater, and
let your kids roast goodies over an open flame. It’s a great way to relax for both parent and
child. Tell stories and jokes around the fire and make new family memories. After the kids
go to bed, mom and dad can enjoy alone time before the fire goes out. It makes for a nice
evening, no matter the season!
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hood
SHOULDN’T HURT!
Child abuse is a serious matter, one that can be hidden and can take place everyday. As
moms, we find it hard to believe that people can abuse children. They need us to lead them
and protect them. But national figures confirm that the problem is real and the Children’s
Advocacy Centers of the Tri-Cities are available to help and provide confidential treatment.
On the Child’s Advocacy Center of Bristol, VA website http://virginia.nationalchildrensalliance.
org/index.php?s=3353, several statistics and information about child abuse is given:
• More than 800,000 children are confirmed as victims of abuse or neglect each year in the U.S.
• Neglect is the most common form of child maltreatment, followed by physical abuse.
• Younger children (ages 0-6) are the most vulnerable to abuse.
• One in three girls and one in five boys will be sexually assaulted
before they reach the age of 18.
• Perpetrators often consist of family members, friends, and acquaintances. 95% of all
victims know their perpetrators.
• There are a large percentage of children who do not disclose abuse until
adulthood,if ever at all.
• Some consequences of child sexual abuse include fear, loneliness, selfblame, poor self-esteem, anger, and mental health issues.
• Disclosure of child sexual abuse is a process. It is estimated that only
one in ten child victims disclose abuse.
The Children’s Advocacy Center has offices throughout the TriCities to
help victims of child abuse:
Children’s Advocacy Center in Johnson City: You can get short or long term
counseling, group therapy, special, private interviewing as well as participate
in educational and prevention programs. There is support for court
appearances, and help with finding extra housing, medical, and financial
assistance. For information, call 423-926-6528.
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Children’s Advocacy Center in Sullivan County: Everything is confidential and the process to
help a child who is a victim is swift and painless as possible. To avoid multiple interviewing and
examination, the CAC of Sullivan County works to write down the answers to pass along to the
appropriate departments, keeping the child away from too many repetitive questions and feeling
even more traumatized. They also provide community education to help others learn how to
report abuse. For information, call 423-279-1222.
Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol, VA: This non-profit organization has several centers
across the state of Virginia, and is able to help children who have been witness to or victimized
in an abusive situation. The CACVA looks to minimize traumatic events that children have gone
through, eliminate being interviewed over and over again, and help lead a child to recovery from
what they have been exposed to. For information, call 276-645-5867.
How can you prevent child abuse?
1. Tell your kids to never go anywhere with anyone, even with relatives, until they clear it with
you first. Most abuse cases are caused from family friends and relatives, usually from a
person who the child trusts. Strangers are much less likely to abuse.
2. Have your child carry or memorize their phone number and street address. Kids can soak
up a lot. Make a song out of your address and phone number so they can sing it to a police
officer or to someone who can help them if need be.
3. Teach your child that if they even feel weird or uncomfortable, to run
away as fast as they can. There is nothing wrong with getting
out of something if they don’t like what they see or hear.
4. Consider getting a pay-by-the-month phone for
emergencies for younger children.
5. Use the buddy system. Whether it is with their friends
or siblings, never let them go anywhere alone.
6. Communicate all the time with your children about
being safe. You don’t have to overdo it, but it’s a good
idea to go over this stuff every month or so, just to
make sure they understand.
As moms, we cannot imagine what it would be like to learn
that our own children have been abused on any level. But,
it is a very real thing that cannot be ignored. Many times
children will want to clamp up and not reveal anything that
might have happened or is going on, but we have to work
to lovingly and caringly seek help and recovery for any
child who has been traumatized. Moms, you are the
shield, the help, and many times the voice of your child –
protect now and listen when there is a need!
To share ways on how to protect your children and
others, please speak out at www.TriCityMom.com
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Get those kids to EAT!
Do you like being sneaky and tricky? Do you
like to scam people into doing things they
might otherwise not do? Well, we have an
outlet for you, a new idea that is taking over
kitchens across the country!
These days, it is hard to get our kids to eat
good, healthy food. It is no trouble trying
to get them to consume cake, candy, and
cookies; but when it comes to salads, steamed
veggies, and whole grains, kids are more than
likely to say “No thanks….I’ll go hungry.” They
are missing out on vital nutrients their bodies
need, and we moms feel the guilt over it.
Sure, they might get a vitamin every day, but is
it enough? How can you get your kids to eat
the goodies that are good for their body?
Jessica Seinfeld, Jerry Seinfeld’s wife, has
written a book called “Deceptively Delicious,”
which gives tips and recipes on how to cook
your tasty favorites with special ingredients.
She talks about how your can puree
vegetables and put them into fun, everyday
foods like macaroni and cheese and brownies.
The kids never know that they’re eating their
veggies! That means, no more telling them to
have just three more bites because they will
scarf down their dinner with no suspicions they
have been “tricked!”
You can buy her book on the web or at a
bookstore, but to give you an idea of what
we’re talking about, here are is an idea of a
recipe you can use and see if the “Deceiving”
idea works on your kids:
Mac and Cheese – Healthy Style:
Take one onion, a stick of butter and sauté
over medium heat; make sure the onion is
see-through before moving on to the next step.
Add two tablespoons of flour and 1.5 cups of
milk. Lower the heat and stir until thick. Bring
a large pot of water to boil and cook one box
of elbow macaroni, drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, take a cup of carrots OR a cup of
cauliflower and puree.
Shred 24 oz of sharp cheddar; use 16 oz.
to mix into the thickened mixture on the stove
and set aside the other 8 oz. Also mix in the
veggie puree and let it become one melted
bliss.
Mix in the cooked macaroni with the cheese/
veggie mixture and coat well. Pour into a
baking pan and top off with the remaining
cheese. Cook at 350 degrees for 30 to 45
minutes, until golden brown.
Your kids won’t even know that they’re eating
extra nutrition, and they will ask for seconds.
Other dishes you can get creative with
are brownies, spaghetti, soup, bread, and
meatloaf –really anything that can bake/cook
with a puree. Spinach, tomato, peas, green
beans, and more can all be used to hide extra
nutrition in with your recipe that kids already
love. Get creative, fun, and most importantly,
deceitful!
Local farmer’s markets have a wide variety of
choices to play these healthy pranks on your
kids. Bristol, Kingsport, and Johnson City will
have their markets open through the fall time,
usually on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Check
them out, get cooking, and starting tricking
those children!
Share your tricks with us
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• 5 - 12 years old 1:00 - 1:30
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HALLOWEEN
IS COMING!
What is going on?
Halloween time is coming up fast, and the
Tri-Cities will not fall short on activities for
you and your kids! Some things are more
appropriate for younger kids, of course,
and there is a lot out there for those tweens
and teens in your life. We have all the
information right here, so you can get the
details and decide how to spend your freaky
Friday nights!
CORN MAZES! Beck Mountain Corn
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countryside (423-543-2676). Meyer’s
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to offer this fall season (423-235-4796).
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in (423-306-9994). And of course, Fender’s
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kids of all ages (423-753-4469). All of these
farms have lots of events through autumn,
pumpkin patches, haunted tours and mazes,
and country flashbacks. Don’t miss fall time
without visiting one of them!
STORIES FROM THE PUMPKIN
PATCH on Saturday at Tipton-Haynes
Historic Site in Johnson City, October 16.
Enjoy a fun time for the whole family with
incredible storytellers, music, tractor-pulled
hayrides, open fire hot dog roast with all the
trimmings, and a spooky tour through the
historic house. Stories geared to younger
children will be from 4-6pm and the scarier
stories from 6-8pm Admission is $6.00 for
adults and $3.00 for kids 12 and under. For
more information, call 423-926-3631.
THE HAUNTED BOATYARD at
Netherland Inn in Kingsport on October 22
and 23; come out for a spooky good time!
Times and details are soon to be revealed
(small admission fee), but this will be an
event for the entire family. To learn more
details as they come, become a Facebook
fan today and check out the website: www.
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WITCHES WYND in Kingsport on October
22 and 23 starting at 8:00 pm. Bundle up
for a chilly night and listen to five spooky
stories as you walk through Exchange Place.
Admission: $7, all ages. Children 5 and
younger or who are afraid of the dark may
not be comfortable. For information on tickets
and groups, call 423-288-6071.
SCARY STORIES at the Carter Mansion
will be on Thursday, October 28 at 7:30
pm. Weird things will be happening near
Halloween time, and the 200 year old
Carter Mansion is a great place to get the
creepy feeling! Sycamore Shoals is pleased
to present this spooky event; for more
information call 423-543-5808.
HALLOWEEN HAUNTS AND
HAPPENINGS in downtown
Jonesborough! Bring out the whole family
from 6pm to 8pm on Friday, October 29 to
a transformed historic downtown ready to
greet trick or treaters of any age. There will
be stories, games, and a costume contest
held in front of the courthouse at 7pm. There
will also be snacks and haunted house for
the older kids. Don’t miss this free event. For
more information call 423-753-1010.
PUMPKIN PALOOZA! The Bristol
Farmer’s Market, City of Bristol and Believe
in Bristol bring you pumpkins! Come to
Downtown Bristol on October 30 at 9am for
free pumpkins, shop the Farmer’s Market,
and show off your Halloween costume.
There will be a costume parade that will
end with each child getting a goodie bag.
Concessions and drinks will be available
for purchase. For information, go to www.
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September, and the classes are not more than
$2.50 per class. Water aerobics, muscle
toning, and cardio water workouts, this place
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full of great hiking! Buffalo Mountain’s White
Rock Trail is a moderately difficult trail that is 3
miles round trip and takes about two hours to
complete – that is, if you don’t turn around first!
Contact the park ranger at 423-283-5815 for
more information. Warrior’s Path State Park
has nearly 12 miles of hiking trails; try the Lake
Shore or the Overlook Trails, as both are just ½
a mile each, so they are easy for kids. For a
more challenging hike, try the Devil’s Backbone
Trail at 2.5 miles or the Sinking Waters Trail
System at 3 miles in 3 loops. For information,
call 423-239-8531. Hiking at Steele Creek
State Park is rated as one of the best in
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School and day care are in full swing and it’s almost the time of year when flu season and
other sicknesses will hit. You can’t see an illness coming, and when it does hit your child,
it can feel like a ton of bricks! What is the best way to prevent sickness? Become familiar
with the procedures at your child’s day care and school, and get involved when you feel
they aren’t doing enough. Also, how can you get through sickness when it does hit your
family? Mom is always thought of as a “robo-doc” when it comes to caring for sick kids.
Your needs and cares go out the window completely, but you need to care for yourself just
as much as you care for your little sick one(s)!
HOW CAN YOU PREVENT
SICKNESS?
An article from WebMD (www.webmd.
com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/germs-inschool-room) gives nine tips on keeping
well in school and daycare, tips that can be
followed for years to come:
Wash your hands frequently throughout
the day.
Soap up under warm water and pass the
time by singing a song for no less than
20 seconds. The “ABC” song is great for
younger kids.
Verify the hand-washing policy of staff.
For many families, daycare is essential.
Check the policy with the staff and see how
many sinks there are for frequent hand
washing.
Send your child equipped with
mechanical pencils.
Studies have shown that the dirtiest thing
in any classroom is the community pencil
sharpener, says Charles Gerba, PhD, a
professor of microbiology at University of
Arizona in Tucson. “Pack mechanical pencils
in your child’s school supplies so he or she
doesn’t have to use it.”
Wipe down common surfaces with
disinfectant.
Doorknobs, desks, handles, and more are
often not cleaned in school. Remind the
teacher to do this, or offer to volunteer to
disinfect the classroom yourself!
Carefully wipe down desks and
keyboards.
Keyboards and mouses have a lot of germs
– make sure those are disinfected regularly,
too. Maybe send antibiotic wipes with your
child to school and remind them to clean the
computer before use.
Send functional tissues to school with
your child.
Anit-virus tissues are on the market, and are
made to kill germs when used. These are
best for keeping germs at bay. Also, sneeze
into tissues and cough into your elbow
instead of your hands. If you cough into
your hands, wash right away.
Don’t borrow crayons.
These surfaces carry germs – make sure
your child has enough art and school
supplies to not have to borrow – or share.
Make sure community toys are clean.
Disinfecting wipes can clean hard surface
toys. Washing soft, plush stuffed toys can be
done frequently to keep germs away.
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Hang your backpack in the restroom.
“The bottom of women’s purses are pretty bad,” says Charles Gerba, PhD, a professor of
microbiology at University of Arizona in Tucson. “About 25% have fecal bacteria because
women put it down on the toilet floor in restroom,” he explains. “Encourage your son or
daughter to hang their
backpack on a hook if
they take it to the school
restroom.”
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Even though you have
worked to prevent sickness
in your school and daycare,
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will happen – there is no
magic way to keep all kids
completely healthy and
safe. Your child is sick and
you need to become Nurse Mom! How can you cope with this new demand?
1.
Make sure you get rest! Sleep when your child sleeps and maintain some level of rest.
2.
Keep disinfecting the house while your child is sick in the bed. Spray and wipe down
the house, and even take this time to clean the germiest areas: the phone, door
handles, banisters, and chairs.
3.
Make it comfy for two. Stay with your child while they watch a movie and suck down
chicken noodle soup. Take time to relax while they are down – their lack of energy
means mom can actually sit for a moment.
4.
If they can stomach it, make their favorite meal. It will be therapeutic to escape to the
kitchen and make something yummy, and then will feel great when you can share it
together. Plus, the rest of your family won’t go hungry during this tough time.
5.
Keep the other kids and hubby away – sickness should be stopped in its tracks. Make
them do jobs around the house while you stay and care for the cute, little sick-o.
You can never be too sure of sickness and being free from germs is a never ending battle.
Caring for yourself and your children is a full time job, but is necessary during the colder
seasons.
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Fall is the feature in this edition, but Christmas will creep up right before we know it! After
all the pumpkins and turkey, learn about what is going on to welcome in the Christmas and
Holiday spirit!
Christmas at the Inn at Netherland Inn in Kingsport will be the weekend of
December 11 and 12. Pay $5, tour the Christmas themed rooms of the Inn, indulge in
light hors d’oeuvres, and bid in the silent auction of the Christmas Wreath Festival, held in
the Bank Barn. For more information and to get times of the event, call 246-3262; also,
become a Facebook fan and always know what is going on!
Christmas Connection 2010 31st Annual Arts and Crafts Show will be held on
Friday, November 5 from 12am to 7pm, Saturday, November 6 from 10am to 6pm, and
Sunday, November 7 from 12am to 5pm. Come out to this free event and buy homemade
crafts such as candles, decorations, holiday items, jewelry, and other fun things. Held at the
Kingsport Civic Auditorium, there will be inside and outside vendors. There will also be a
kids’ corner provided by Arts4Kids, music to entertain, and food for purchase. For more
information, call 423-392-8416.
Sycamore Shoals Christmas Craft Show is the popular, fun craft event that
is just in time for all holidays this season. The times are: Friday, November 12 from 10am
to 4:30pm, Saturday, November 13 from 8am to 4:30pm, and Sunday, November 14 from
1 am to 4:30 pm. Don’t miss out on the fun! For more information call 423-543-5808.
Bristol Motor Speedway in Lights. November 19 to January 8, the lights
are coming back! From 6 to 10 every night bring out your whole family for a ride in
wonderland. $10 per car on Sunday through Thursday nights, $12 per car Friday and
Saturday nights; vans are always $15 and buses are $65. Stop by the Christmas Village
inside and enjoy hot chocolate, funnel cakes, marshmallow roasting, carnival rides and
more! For more information call 423-989-6933.
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Santa Train is coming back for the 68th year! On Saturday, November 20, gather
around the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce (423-392-8800) to welcome Santa and
kickoff the annual Kingsport Christmas parade! The train will start at Shelby, KY and end
up in Kingsport at around 3:00 pm. The volunteer workshop will also take place on
Wednesday, November 17 at the Kingsport Food City to help get everything ready for the
big day. Become a fan of the Santa Train on Facebook and check them out on Twitter to
get more information as it unfolds.
The Country Christmas Show in Viking Hall. The whole weekend after
Thanksgiving, November 26 and 27 from 9am to 6pm. and w28 from 12 to 5pm, come
out for a Christmas time event to buy holiday gifts and beautiful primitive treasures.
Cost is $5 for adults; kids 12 and younger are free. There will be entertainment,
crafts, gifts, homemade jewelry, hats, and more. Also, a special kids’ booth
will be open for kids to paint ornaments! For more information, call 423764-0188.
Holiday Craft Show in Downtown Jonesborough held
the weekend after Thanksgiving. November 26-27 from
10am to 5pm both days, come out and enjoy the local
flavor of homemade decorative crafts and gifts. It will
be held in the visitor’s center and the storytelling center
in downtown; cost is only $1.00 each day! For more
information call 423-753-1010.
Exchange Place Christmas Fun!
Christmas in the Country is in Kingsport on
December 4th, from 10am--4pm; admission is
free. Afterward, join in on the Yule Log Ceremony
at 4pm. Admission to this is also free. For more
information, call 423-288-6071.
Visions of Christmas in 1860
See reflections of holiday happenings during
the fall of 1860. Join the Tipton-Haynes
Historic Site in Johnson City on Saturday,
December 4 from 2pm to 6pm, and learn
about the historic events that were leading
up to the Civil War. The buildings will be
decorated with fresh Christmas greenery,
candles and oil lamps will give a special
glow. Get an idea of how holiday
dinners were in 1860. Reservations are
suggested. Admission is $6.00 for
adults and $3.00 for 12 and younger.
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Find Extracurricular Activities for your Kids this Fall!
We have locations, phone numbers, and information on all kinds of extracurricular
activities for your kids this fall. If you know of more places for families to enroll their
children in music, art, dance, and more, tell us at www.tricitymom.com!
ART:
• Bristol, Tenn., 604 State St., One of a Kind
Gallery, featuring watercolor painting, acrylic
painting, basic drawing, wheel thrown pottery,
drawing for youth, etc. 423-652-2648.
• Blowfish Emporium & The Grape Easel, 529
State Street, Bristol, VA 24201; 276-644-1428,
info@blowfishemporium.com. Jewelry making,
painting, children’s classes, and more.
• Princeton Arts Center in Johnson City for
Preschool and Elementary School aged children.
Various medians of art offered. Call 423-2835800.
• Bristol, Tenn., Anderson Street Methodist
Church; beginning drawing; 10 years and up,
no deadline to begin; call 423-646-8151.
• Art Unlimited, 57 Piedmont Ave., Bristol,
VA 24201 Mosaic art, stained glass, jewelry
making, etc.
• Various classes in oil painting, pastels, acrylic,
children’s and adult mixed media class, collage,
monotype, sculpture, etc. 423-246-1227 or
www.kingsportartguild.com.
BALLET:
• Ages 6-10 at Gold Star Fitness centers in
Kingsport and Allandale. Call 423-288-8346.
• 628 Cumberland Street, Bristol, VA 24201.
Call 276-669-6051.
• For beginners ages 5-8 pm on Wednesdays at
the Kingsport Renaissance Center. Call Tri-Cities
Talent at 423-288-8346.
• Ages 3-5, Gold Star Fitness Centers, Kingsport
and Allandale. $30. Call 423-288-8346.
CHEERLEADING/TUMBLE:
• Abingdon, Va., East Coast Cheer and Dance
Academy, 25218B Lee Hwy off Exit 19; join
all-star cheerleading squads for 2009, youth
junior, senior ages 5-18; tumble classes daily,
5:30 pm, beginners, intermediate, advance;
jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, clogging, ballet,
Tuesdays, 5:30 pm; 276-623-1122 or e-mail
eastcoastcheer@hotmail.com.
• Cheerleading ages 5-12 at the Princeton Arts
Center in Johnson City; call 423-283-5800.
• Tumbling ages 2-4, Wednesdays, Women’s
Gold Star Center, Brookside Drive, Kingsport.
Led by Dani Prevette Messamore, former ETSU
dance instructor. $25 per month. Call 423-2888346.
• Beginner Tumblers - Fridays, Gold Star Fitness
Center in Allandale. Ages 4-6, 1 pm; ages
2-4, 1:30 pm $25 per month. Taught by Dani
Messamore. To register, call 423-288-8346.
• For kids ages 3 to 12 at the Princeton Arts
Center in Johnson City; call 423-283-5800 for
information.
• Cheerleading & Tumbling - Tuesdays, ages
4-5, 2:30 pm; ages 5-10, 7:15-8 pm; ages
8-12, 8 pm, Colonial Heights Gold Star Fitness
Center, 4844 Fort Henry Drive. Led by Dani
Messamore, Rachel Thomas, Jamie McClain and
Marcus Messamore. $35 per month. Call 423288-8346 to register.
• For homeschooled students age 4-7,
Wednesdays, Gold Star Fitness, American Way,
Kingsport. Ages 4-5 at 1 pm, ages 6-7 at 1:30
pm. Led by Dani Messamore. $25 per month.
Call 423-288-8346.
CHESS:
Carver Parks and Recreation Center in Johnson
City every Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 for all
ages. Call 423-461-8830.
CULTURE CLUB:
Carver Parks and Recreation Center in Johnson
City for ages 10-13 from 4:30-5:30 pm every
Wednesday. Call 423-461-8830.
DANCE:
• Princeton Arts Center in Johnson City. For
ages 3-12, hip hop and ballet; ages 4-14,
belly/bolly and other cultural arts dance classes.
Call 423-283-5800 for more information.
• 1742 Edgemont Avenue, Bristol, TN 37620.
Call 423-844-0428.
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• In the Spotlight, 519 State Street, Bristol, VA.
Call 276-644-9468.
• Hip-Hop: ages 6-11, 5 pm, Fridays, at
Gold Star Fitness Center on American Way in
Kingsport; led by Dani Messamore. Call 423-2888346.
INSTRUMENT:
• Flute, irish flute, pennywhistle and clarinet
lessons offered at locations in Kingsport and
Colonial Heights. Martha A. Egan, instructor.
Band instrument repair service available. Call
423-677-8909 or e-mail maegan26@yahoo.com.
• Beginner guitar classes, for ages 10 through
adult. Led by Micah Messamore. Group classes,
$30 per month; private classes, $40 per month.
To register, call 423-288-8346.
KINDERMUSICK:
• For children ages newborn to 7 at the Princeton
Arts Center in Johnson City. Call 423-283-5800.
MARTIAL ARTS:
• Traditional Korean Taekwondo. For those
needing a flexible schedule, ages 4-adult. KHK
Martial Arts. Call 423-246-5425 at any time.
• Japan Karate-Do Organization, 503 State
Street, Bristol, VA 24201, 276-466-4481
• Taekwondo/Karate for children 5 to 10, 5:456:45 pm, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
East Tennessee School of Taekwondo/Karate,
1916 Bloomingdale Road, Kingsport. First class
free. Four-week introductory course $50 (includes
uniform). Call 423-288-4461 after 5 pm.
• Guitar lessons in country, bluegrass, rock and
blues offered by Jed Patterson, Music Doctors Inc.,
2465 Memorial Blvd., Kingsport. Call 423-8631254.
NEEDLEWORK:
• For ages 8-12 at Carver Parks and Recreation
Center in Johnson City each Monday from
5-6 pm. Call 423-461-8830.
• Guitar & Piano Princeton Arts Center in Johnson
City for ages 5 and up; call 423-283-5800 for
more information.
NUTRITION:
• Sajaiwise Kids - a nutrition class for children
ages 6-12 each Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30 pm
at Carver Parks and Recreation Center in Johnson
City; call 423-461-8830.
• Guitar lessons, $12 per one-hour session. Call
349-8365.
• Guitar & Three-finger banjo lessons weekdays,
Vintage Sounds, Highway 23, Weber City, Va.
Taught by Tommy Freeman. $10 for 30 minutes;
$20 for one hour. Call 276-386-6322.
• For teens held at Carver Parks and Recreation
Center in Johnson City every Friday from 4:306:30 pm; call 423-461-8830 for information.
• For children 6 and older (piano) and youth 15
and older (voice), at 415 Glory Road, Blountville.
Carol Noe, instructor. Beginners welcome. Call
423-967-5209.
SCRAPBOOKING:
at Carver Parks and Recreation Center in Johnson
City for ages 6-10 on Mondays from 5-6 pm.
Classes are free; for information call 423-4618830.
• Piano & Trumpet Lessons at new studio in Cooks
Valley area. Experienced teachers. Call 423-2882604.
SWIMMING:
• Children and adults. Taught by Nazim Hack,
Olympic swimmer. Call 276-608-3787.
• Voice for beginners through advanced, Monday
through Saturday, at Lakeside Vocal Academy,
581 Lakeside Dock Drive. Call for costs. 423-2799958.
• Freedom Hall in Johnson City. First session is
September 12 to October 5. Serves beginning
and intermediate swimmers; cost is $40. Second
fall session is October 16 to November 8. Call
461-4872 for information.
GARDENING:
• Junior G’s Gardening class Carver Parks
and Recreation Center in Johnson City. Each
Wednesday from 5-7, children ages 6-12 can
learn to plant, harvest, and prepare home grown
food. Call 423-462-8830.
KEYBOARDING:
• At Carver Parks and Recreation Center in
Johnson City. Ages 9-12 from 4:30-5:30; days
TBA. Call 423-461-8830.
THEATRE:
• Jonesborough Repertory Theatre - Jonesborough,
Tenn. Several classes for students with varied
experience: Beginners Drama I, Beginners
Drama II, Acting, Advanced Acting, Playwriting,
Beginning Dance and Advanced Dance
for Musical Theatre; Check the website for
performance opportunities for children throughout
the year; various times, space limited; Call
423-791-4440 or www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.
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