Community Calendar

The Reece Museum at East Tennessee State University is pleased to present Through the Light: Sculptural Works by artist, Molly Sawyer, Jan. 20 through April 2, 2026. The exhibition by cross-disciplinary artist Molly Sawyer weighs the ominous nature of the human dilemma against that of peaceful, and sometimes playful, intention. A reception with the artist will be held on Friday, Feb. 13 from 5-8 p.m. The Reece Museum is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Sawyer’s contemporary works combining salvaged with artist-made materials bridge sculpture and installation art with works on paper. The artist’s chosen materials and methods used for combining such pull the past into the present, emphasizing Sawyer’s concern with global changes, both ecological and humanitarian. She blends her disparate materials in a contemporary manner using versions of traditionally craft-based techniques of stitching, embroidery, knitting, felting, and piecing, among others. These combinations emblematize a convergence of the historical with the current, illustrating conceptual narratives relating to universal concerns. As these investigations are metaphor describing the balance of forces in nature with the human condition, Sawyer states, “By collecting materials which have had one or more lives already, I am giving credence to their narratives, which have been developed through handling, weathering and age.”

Do you have dizziness or imbalance from a concussion?
Volunteers needed for research! Join us as we design a new software program to make vestibular rehabilitation more accessible to adults with dizziness.

Participation involves:

• Completing questionnaires

• Testing of your vestibular system (inner ear function), balance and walking

• Five weekly physical therapy visits

• Daily at-home rehabilitation exercises

You may be eligible if:

• At least 18 years of age

• Dizziness or imbalance for at least 2 weeks

• Concussion/mild traumatic brain injury

For your participation, you will be compensated up to $175 in Visa gift cards.

Interested? Contact us:

Hearing and Balance Research Program

423-926-1171 ext. 2116

The Reece Museum at East Tennessee State University is pleased to present Through the Light: Sculptural Works by artist, Molly Sawyer, Jan. 20 through April 2, 2026. The exhibition by cross-disciplinary artist Molly Sawyer weighs the ominous nature of the human dilemma against that of peaceful, and sometimes playful, intention. A reception with the artist will be held on Friday, Feb. 13 from 5-8 p.m. The Reece Museum is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Sawyer’s contemporary works combining salvaged with artist-made materials bridge sculpture and installation art with works on paper. The artist’s chosen materials and methods used for combining such pull the past into the present, emphasizing Sawyer’s concern with global changes, both ecological and humanitarian. She blends her disparate materials in a contemporary manner using versions of traditionally craft-based techniques of stitching, embroidery, knitting, felting, and piecing, among others. These combinations emblematize a convergence of the historical with the current, illustrating conceptual narratives relating to universal concerns. As these investigations are metaphor describing the balance of forces in nature with the human condition, Sawyer states, “By collecting materials which have had one or more lives already, I am giving credence to their narratives, which have been developed through handling, weathering and age.”

Do you have dizziness or imbalance from a concussion?
Volunteers needed for research! Join us as we design a new software program to make vestibular rehabilitation more accessible to adults with dizziness.

Participation involves:

• Completing questionnaires

• Testing of your vestibular system (inner ear function), balance and walking

• Five weekly physical therapy visits

• Daily at-home rehabilitation exercises

You may be eligible if:

• At least 18 years of age

• Dizziness or imbalance for at least 2 weeks

• Concussion/mild traumatic brain injury

For your participation, you will be compensated up to $175 in Visa gift cards.

Interested? Contact us:

Hearing and Balance Research Program

423-926-1171 ext. 2116

The Reece Museum at East Tennessee State University is pleased to present Through the Light: Sculptural Works by artist, Molly Sawyer, Jan. 20 through April 2, 2026. The exhibition by cross-disciplinary artist Molly Sawyer weighs the ominous nature of the human dilemma against that of peaceful, and sometimes playful, intention. A reception with the artist will be held on Friday, Feb. 13 from 5-8 p.m. The Reece Museum is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Sawyer’s contemporary works combining salvaged with artist-made materials bridge sculpture and installation art with works on paper. The artist’s chosen materials and methods used for combining such pull the past into the present, emphasizing Sawyer’s concern with global changes, both ecological and humanitarian. She blends her disparate materials in a contemporary manner using versions of traditionally craft-based techniques of stitching, embroidery, knitting, felting, and piecing, among others. These combinations emblematize a convergence of the historical with the current, illustrating conceptual narratives relating to universal concerns. As these investigations are metaphor describing the balance of forces in nature with the human condition, Sawyer states, “By collecting materials which have had one or more lives already, I am giving credence to their narratives, which have been developed through handling, weathering and age.”

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"

Grieving the loss of a loved one is difficult, but you're not alone! Join us for an in-person Grief Support Group on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 5:00 p.m. at Independence Village Johnson City (2623 Peoples St, Johnson City, TN). Hosted by Chelsa Ervin, LCSW this group can provide you with the support and guidance you need to navigate your grief journey. We hope to see you there!

DIRECTIONS: Guest parking is marked with signage in facility's parking lot. As you enter the building, turn left and take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Turn right out of the elevator and the session is in the first room on your right.

Chelsa Ervin, Grief Counselor, facilitates. No registration is required.

Do you have dizziness or imbalance from a concussion?
Volunteers needed for research! Join us as we design a new software program to make vestibular rehabilitation more accessible to adults with dizziness.

Participation involves:

• Completing questionnaires

• Testing of your vestibular system (inner ear function), balance and walking

• Five weekly physical therapy visits

• Daily at-home rehabilitation exercises

You may be eligible if:

• At least 18 years of age

• Dizziness or imbalance for at least 2 weeks

• Concussion/mild traumatic brain injury

For your participation, you will be compensated up to $175 in Visa gift cards.

Interested? Contact us:

Hearing and Balance Research Program

423-926-1171 ext. 2116

The Reece Museum at East Tennessee State University is pleased to present Through the Light: Sculptural Works by artist, Molly Sawyer, Jan. 20 through April 2, 2026. The exhibition by cross-disciplinary artist Molly Sawyer weighs the ominous nature of the human dilemma against that of peaceful, and sometimes playful, intention. A reception with the artist will be held on Friday, Feb. 13 from 5-8 p.m. The Reece Museum is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Sawyer’s contemporary works combining salvaged with artist-made materials bridge sculpture and installation art with works on paper. The artist’s chosen materials and methods used for combining such pull the past into the present, emphasizing Sawyer’s concern with global changes, both ecological and humanitarian. She blends her disparate materials in a contemporary manner using versions of traditionally craft-based techniques of stitching, embroidery, knitting, felting, and piecing, among others. These combinations emblematize a convergence of the historical with the current, illustrating conceptual narratives relating to universal concerns. As these investigations are metaphor describing the balance of forces in nature with the human condition, Sawyer states, “By collecting materials which have had one or more lives already, I am giving credence to their narratives, which have been developed through handling, weathering and age.”

Do you have dizziness or imbalance from a concussion?
Volunteers needed for research! Join us as we design a new software program to make vestibular rehabilitation more accessible to adults with dizziness.

Participation involves:

• Completing questionnaires

• Testing of your vestibular system (inner ear function), balance and walking

• Five weekly physical therapy visits

• Daily at-home rehabilitation exercises

You may be eligible if:

• At least 18 years of age

• Dizziness or imbalance for at least 2 weeks

• Concussion/mild traumatic brain injury

For your participation, you will be compensated up to $175 in Visa gift cards.

Interested? Contact us:

Hearing and Balance Research Program

423-926-1171 ext. 2116