Community Calendar

Attached at the Heart Parenting Program Registration Open for Spring 2026 Series

Register now for free weekly sessions beginning in May by the Parenting Sweet, based on 70 years of evidenced-informed research for child and family wellbeing

Appalachian Promise Alliance wants to help make parenting sweet--whether you're looking for more cooperation, less stress and conflict, easier mealtimes, getting sleep, navigating technology use, finding community, addressing child care and development questions, or creating a lasting loving environment and connection in your family. The Parenting Sweet at Appalachian Promise Alliance announces registration for the Attached at the Heart Parenting Program for parents of children up to age 5 or expectant parents starting May 2026. Register now at www.ParentingSweet.org/#ahpp for live online Mondays at 7:30 pm, or live online and in-person options Fridays at 9:00 am.

Join to access all of the sessions and address your parenting concerns. Provided free of charge with grant support, this is an incredible opportunity to take advantage of valuable parenting information and support by educators with more than 25 years of experience and training:

Two weekly options to choose between, Mondays or Fridays, are provided for attending the 1-hour online sessions, or in-person on Fridays. Follow weekly session topics on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ParentingSweet/events

Attached at the Heart parenting sessions help improve pregnancy and birth outcomes and parent knowledge about child development; increase parent confidence and positive parenting skills, increase levels of empathy toward children, ensure healthy secure attachment, increase family connection, protect against trauma, and help make parenting sweeter. are also a great way to connect with other parents and find support, encouragement, and friends.

For more information, visit www.ParentingSweet.org or email parentingsweet@appalachianpromise.org.

The ​Doc & Merle Watson Folk Art Museum showcases the legacy of Doc Watson, Merle Watson, and the entire Watson family - highlighting their humble beginnings, impressive career achievements & long-lasting influence on traditional folk music.

We are located in the Old Cove Creek School. We are still recovering from Hurricane Helene but open and hope people will come see us.

The ​Doc & Merle Watson Folk Art Museum showcases the legacy of Doc Watson, Merle Watson, and the entire Watson family - highlighting their humble beginnings, impressive career achievements & long-lasting influence on traditional folk music.

We are located in the Old Cove Creek School. We are still recovering from Hurricane Helene but open and hope people will come see us.

Get your costumes ready, or come as you are – regardless, be prepared for a good time! We’ll have something for everyone:
* Interactive music and dance performances
* Henna, fairy hair, and face-painting artists
* Free craft activities with our community partners
* Numerous vendors selling whimsical, handmade art and crafts
* Visits with Brucie Abella, woodland fairy
* Cool drinks and yummy treats for purchase

Adults, if you wear your fairy and woodland best, you may win a prize!
Admission: $5 for adults, with young folk 17 and under free

The ​Doc & Merle Watson Folk Art Museum showcases the legacy of Doc Watson, Merle Watson, and the entire Watson family - highlighting their humble beginnings, impressive career achievements & long-lasting influence on traditional folk music.

We are located in the Old Cove Creek School. We are still recovering from Hurricane Helene but open and hope people will come see us.

The ​Doc & Merle Watson Folk Art Museum showcases the legacy of Doc Watson, Merle Watson, and the entire Watson family - highlighting their humble beginnings, impressive career achievements & long-lasting influence on traditional folk music.

We are located in the Old Cove Creek School. We are still recovering from Hurricane Helene but open and hope people will come see us.

Open Mic Stand-up comedy is at Crossroads Craftworks every Monday!

This weekly workshop provides a free performance venue for aspiring stand-up comics.

Signup: 6:30 pm
Show: 7ish pm
$5 cash at the door / performers get in free
Age 18 and up only.

Here's how it works:
Wanna get behind the mic? The sign up sheet goes out at 6:30.
Wanna sit back and laugh? Bring $5 cash for the cover. The show starts around 7ish. BYOwhatever.

This is unfiltered, uncensored comedy. So adults only, please.

We encourage anyone who is interested in performing to give it a chance. Bring your notes, your laptop, whatever you need to get started. This is your opportunity to workshop your material and get feedback from other comics.

The ​Doc & Merle Watson Folk Art Museum showcases the legacy of Doc Watson, Merle Watson, and the entire Watson family - highlighting their humble beginnings, impressive career achievements & long-lasting influence on traditional folk music.

We are located in the Old Cove Creek School. We are still recovering from Hurricane Helene but open and hope people will come see us.

UPCOMING Northeast Tennessee MASTER GARDENER CLASS
We all want to share our love of gardening.

The Northeast Master Gardener Association (NETMGA) membership includes volunteers from Hawkins, Sullivan, Washington, Carter, Johnson, and Unicoi Counties. Their many activities include information booths at various home and farm shows, answering Ask-a-Master Gardener questions, teaching classes in the community, and organizing new Master Gardener classes. Their presence can be seen in many local historic site gardens, demonstration gardens and community vegetable gardens.

A new Master Gardener class will begin January 28, 2025, and go through April 29, 2025. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Classes are available for the surrounding communities' participants and are held at the Sullivan County, Ron Ramsey Agricultural Center located at 140 Spurgeon Lane, Blountville, TN.

The cost for the class is $200 and applications are available online at the NETMGA website or UT website: https://www.netmga.net/ OR Call 423-574-1919 and press "0"

The ​Doc & Merle Watson Folk Art Museum showcases the legacy of Doc Watson, Merle Watson, and the entire Watson family - highlighting their humble beginnings, impressive career achievements & long-lasting influence on traditional folk music.

We are located in the Old Cove Creek School. We are still recovering from Hurricane Helene but open and hope people will come see us.