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Items Needed For Our Troops

The Rogersville office of Edward Jones Investments is the drop of location for items to be sent to our  US troops overseas. Items needed are Kool aid, hard candy, snack foods (non perishable),  magazines, deodorant, razors, pens and pencils, notebooks, envelopes, socks and playing cards. Items can be dropped off at Edward Jones investments at 420 Park Boulevard, suite 2 from 8:30am-5:30pm  

The Community Services Center

712 Caney Creek Road just behind The Seventh Day Adventist Church....Open every   Tuesday from 2:00p.m.-6:00p.m.  A large, new supply of household items, clothes, shoes, and children items and door prizes of your choice 

English As A Second Language Class

First Baptist Church in Surgoinsville is sponsoring an English as a second language class on Sunday's at 5:30pm at the church on 510 Old Stage Rd. in Surgoinsville.  Call 921-2683

Computer Classes for Military Veterans .....ETSU at Kingsport

The course is for Veterans who need an introduction course in computers. Class will meet Tuesdays from 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. No computer experience is required. It is not a college credit course and there will be no cost to Honorable Veterans.  Call 423-392-8034 or 423-360-2097.

Rogersville Middle School is looking to start an extended skills class for the 2010-2011 school year. 

 We are in need of the following items...stove (working), refrigerator (working), small section of cabinets, kitchen sink, table and chairs, and kitchen island.  These items would be put to GREAT use in our extended resource class.  If you have any of these items that you would be willing to donate or sell reasonably please let us know.  For more information contact Jacki Wolfe at 423-272-7603.  Thanks for you help and support!

Hawkins County Humane Society in need of dog and cat food

The dog and cat food at the shelter is almost at a emergency level. The shelter is also in need of cleaning supplies. Please drop off your donations at the shelter on Highway 11-W between the hours of 12:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. For more information call 272-6538 or visit www.hawkinscountyhum@bellsouth.net.

Civic Organization Chartering Rogersville Civitan Club

Club organizers invite community residents to attend organizational meetings at Holston Electric Cooperative on 1200 West Main Street on July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, and August 17 from 6:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Fellowship and refreshments will begin at 6:00p.m. Civitan is a worldwide organization of community service clubs whose major emphasis is toward helping people with developmental disabilities. Some of the projects which the Rogersville Civitan Club will be involved in are Special Olympic and Junior Civitan. For more information about the Rogersville Civitan Club, call Mekia Hickman at 423-343-6759. 

2010 Cherokee High School Season Football Tickets On Sale Now

The 2010 Cherokee High School football season tickets are now on sale. The Chiefs will have home games this season against Johnson County, Morristown East, South-Doyle, Seymour, and Cocke County. To get your Cherokee Football season tickets please call Athletic Director David Kenner at 272-6507 or 754-1342.

2010 Surgoinsville Riverfront Shirts are now available at Cliffhanger Video and the Surgoinsville Pharmacy

T-shirts....$9, Hoodies $16.....extra large $1 more...caps $10

Heritage Association to sponsor Art Show during Heritage Days.  Call for Artists ...click here

Now through 10/29/10

Applications are now available for the Appalachian Hands Autumn Festival in Kyles Ford, TN.  This showcase and sale of contemporary and traditional artwork and crafts is set for October 29 &30.  Friday evening from 5pm to 9pm and Saturday from 9am -4pm.  The show will take place inside and on the grounds of the Kyles Ford Auction Co. at 3718 Kyles Ford Hwy - Route 33 in Kyles Fort, TN.  Exhibitor spaces are $50 per booth for both days.  Indoor space includes an 8' table, chairs and electricity for lights and the outdoor space is approximately 10'X10' ....exhibitors provide their own tents (limited electricity outside available for an additional $10).  This is a juried show, accepting only handmade crafts and artwork.

9/6/10
Rogersville City Offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 6 for Labor Day.  Monday's garbage will be picked up on Tuesday.

9/7/10
Board of Education Meeting

Notice is hereby given to the Citizens of the Town of Rogersville that the Rogersville City Board of Education will meet in Regular Session, Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. in Board Room at the City School.  Anyone needing special accommodations in order to attend this meeting should contact Joy Rhea, ADA Coordinator , at 272-7651

9/11/10

Rogersville Kiwanis Club 2010 4 Man Scramble Golf Tournament

9:00a.m. at McDonalds Hills Golf Course. $200.00 entry fee per team. $400.00 for 1st place, $300.00 for 2nd, & $200.00 for 3rd. Hole in one on #6 wins 2010 Dodge Caliber. Contests on long drive, closest to the pin on par 3's & raffle prizes. Lunch provided. Contact Glenn Hutchens at 272-1063 or Larry Elkins at 272-8821 for further information.

Cub Scout Pack 146 To Hold Car Wash and Bake Sale

Cub Scout Pack 146 is having a car wash & bake sale Saturday, September 11th
@ Hawkins Elementary starting at 10am.  Thank you for supporting your local Cub Scouts.

Rogersville Kiwanis Club2010 Golf Tournament

4 Man Scramble at McDonalds Hills Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 9am...1st Place $400, 2nd Place $300, and 3rd Place $200...Hole in One on #6 wins a 2010 Dodge Caliber.  Contests:  Long Drive, closese to the pin on par 3's & Raffle Prizes...Lunch will be provided...$200 Entry Fee per Team.  For more information or to register contact Glenn Hutchens at 272-1063 or Larry Elkins at 272-8821.

9/10/10      Deadline for entering the Miss Surgoinsville Middle School Pageant

9/18/10    2010 Miss Surgoinsville Middle School Pagent

2010 Miss Surgoinsville Middle School Pageant
Open to students from any area and any school
Saturday Sept. 18, 2010 @ 6:00
Deadline for entering is Sept, 10,
Fundraiser for SMS Cross Country Team
Only $50 entrey fee
Contact Stephanie Smith at 345-2252  smiths@hck12.net or
pick up forms at Reece Monument on Hwy 11-w 345-4280
between Rogersville and Surgoinsville

9/18/10

Tennessee Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Organizational Meeting

The TSSAR will hold an organizational meeting to form a chapter in Rogersville on September 18 at 2pm at the Hawkins County Gas Community Room.  Anyone that had an ancestor in the Revolution is welcome to attend.  For more information please call Bill at 423-921-0906 or email billvair65@yahoo.com

Concert in the Park

What's up Rogvegas! Are you ready for the concert of a lifetime? I know you are. Sept. 18, 4-7:30 pm @ Fred Miller Park, we WILL have the place to be in Motown. We are talking carnival and inflatable games for the kids, food, door prizes, and 8 different bands on 2 stages. Yep, you read that right. 8. Rock, R&B, Rap. And guess what, its all FREE! Did you hear that, FREE FREE FREE. Make sure you're there. You won't want to miss this.

First Annual East Tennessee Antique Tractor Pull

Sept. 18 beginning at 2pm at Cherokee High School...$5 Admission...12 and under, free.  Depending on your class, cash and or trophies will be awarded.  For more information please contact Chuck Johnson at 423-327-2185.

Family Reunion

Sept. 18 from 10am all day.  Price, Russell, Davis, Webb, Brooks, Jones, Elkins and Pearson Family Reunion at the Hawkins County Rescue Squad Building.  Bring a covered dish and old photos.  For more information call 865-983-4571.

9/19/10

Army Reserve Reunion

Reunion of the 844th Engineers Battalion and the 639th Transportation Battalion on September 19 at 1pm at the Armory on Stone Drive in Kingsport.  Past and present members and family  are welcome!  Bring a covered dish.  For  more information call Clifford Criggor at 357-6254 or Robert Barnette at 357-4438.

9/21/10
Hawkins County Tea Party

Next meeting is Sept 21st at 6:30pm at the American Legion in Rogersville.  Guest Speaker is Michael Jones from the "Young Americans for Freedom".

10/2/10

The Eleventh Annual 12 Mile Yard Sale

October 2 beginning at 8:30am rain or shine.  Runs the length of Clinch Valley Rd from Rt. 31 to Rt. 70. Items sold are clothing, furniture, crafts, antiques, household items, toys and much more.  If you are new to the sale or would like to change your spot, please call 272-4997 for more information.   Spots available to residents and non-residents.  Several locations will have food concessions and restrooms will be available at the Clinch Valley Fire Station #2.

10/8/10

The Heritage Association of Rogersville, Tennessee will host its 31st annual Heritage Days celebration on October 8, 9 and 10, 2010.  This year’s theme is “Building a Legacy”. Rogersville’s historic town square provides the setting for this popular festival, which showcases traditional music and dance, children’s events in the Young’uns Yard, craft demonstrations, a quilt show, an art and photography show, classic cars and farm equipment and a juried craft fair.  Enjoy the festival foods in the food court or dine in one of the local restaurants downtown.  Visit the recently renovated Historic Hale Springs Inn on Main Street; step back in time and tour, sleep or dine in this beautiful inn that has hosted three U. S.  Presidents.  The Southeast Tourism Society designated heritage Days as one of the Top Twenty Events in the Southeast.  For more information, contact the Heritage Association office at 423-272-1961 or aproffitt@rogersvilleheritge.  Visit our website: www.rogersvilleheritage.org .

10/8 - 9/ 10
Haunted Adventure "The Hallway of Screams"

Hawkins Elementary School... Opens at 6pm....Adults $5, Children 12 and under $3....All money raised will go to support the Physical Education Dept.

Dodson Creek School to hold 60’s and 70’s Class Reunion

October 10 at 3pm at the old Dodson Creek School on 523 Kite Rd in Rogersville. Everyone who attended or taught during those years is welcome to attend. Please bring a covered dish, lawn chairs and your talent and/or instruments and we will “Pick and Grin”. Bring any old photos, or scrapebooks from those years. For more information call Kathy Sullivan at 272-4671 or Joey Manis at 272-0110.

10/16/10

Cherokee High School Baseball Golf Tournament 4-Man Scramble

At Clinchview Golf Course...Prizes for Longest Drive, Closest to the pin, and other drawing....$60 for non members, $40 for members.  Please contact Mark Carroll at 423-232-9540 or Doug Drowder at 423-335-7908.

Regularly Scheduled Meetings

Organization: Hawkins Co. Cancer Support Group

Will meet 2nd Monday in Each Month from 6-7pm at Hope Community Church.  For Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers.
 

Hawkins County Library System

The HB Stamps Library is hosting a Tuesday Knit Night every Tuesday from 6:30PM until 7:30PM. Knitters of all levels are all welcome. This is a free event. Please call the library for more information: 423.272.8710

Hawkins County Adult Education .... GET Your FREE GED!!

Qualify to have the state pay for your GED
Test.  This opportunity ends soon.  Phone 423-272-8345 to make an appointment
to take advantage of this offer.

Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 442

Last Sunday of every month at 2:30PM.
Hawkins County Airport in Surgoinsville
Non-members are welcome. Member of the National Experimental Aircraft Association.
 

Goodwill Industries

Goodwill Industries is seeking donations from the public of new or gently used clothing, shoes and household items. 
Through the sale of these items, Goodwill funds its mission to provide employment, training and personal growth opportunities for people in your community.           
Donations can be taken to any of the 11 Goodwill store locations throughout the region, to the Administrative Office at 2017 Brookside Lane in Kingsport, or to the attended donation center open each Saturday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Wal-Mart Supercenter on Fort Henry Drive in Kingsport.
Contact your local Goodwill retail store or 423.245.0600 for more information.  Goodwill Industries…Our business is changing lives.

Keplar FCE

Meets every third Monday each month at 9:30AM at the Tunnell
Bowling Alley on Main Street Rogersville.  Our door is open to all women.
Contact Brenda J. Hice 921-9019 for more information.

Price Public Community Center Bingo Games

Monthly on every third wednesday from 1-2pm.  Refreshments are served.  For mre information call 272-2413

Hawking County Board of Education Monthly Board Meeting

Second Thursday of the Month at 7pm in the Board Room on East Main St. in Rogersville.  Pre Board meeting for members is 5:30pm

Hawkins County American Legion Post 21

Regular Monthly meeting the last Tuesday at 6pm.  For further information contact  Dean A. Tuttle at 423-754-4817.  Located on Est Main St. in Rogersville.

The Clinch Mountain Long Beards Chapter of the National  Wild Turkey Federation

Meeting Held the 3rd Tuesday of Each Month at 6:30pm at Charlie's Restaurant,  4017 Highway 66 Rogersville.  The NWTF is a grassroots, nonprofit organization.  We are taking new memberships and visitors are always welcome to attend.  For more information contact Ed. Avery at 423-293-4442 or email 

Guys and Dolls

Singles meet at the Country Kitchen in Surgoinsville

Music  Junction

Thursdays at 7pm, Music Junction presents "Old Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Music" at the Rogersville Park & Rec Building.  "Free Admission".  For more info call 272-9954

Of One Accord Ministries needs volunteers

Monday - Friday 10am -1pm...Volunteers are needed for their food distribution program.  Volunteers also needed for Good Neighbor Program. For more information call Sheldon Livesay at 921-8044 or Barbara Jones at 921-8356.

Fish Fry or Chicken at Carter's Valley Fire Hall Station # 2

2nd and 4th Friday each Month from 11am - 8pm.  Eat in...Adults $7, child $5, Desserts $1.  To Go orders....Adults $6, Child $5.  For more information or to have delivery call 357-7107 or 357 4388.

American Cancer Society, Hawkins County Relay for Life Monthly Meeting

First Monday of each month at 5:30 pm.  Open to everyone at Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital Conference room.  For more information about htis meeting or relay for Life call 272-1494 / 2709 or 358-0397

Hawkins County Humane Society

Open Tuesdays - Saturday from 12-5pm.  Volunteers needed as well as donations of cleaning supplies, bleach and towels, painting supplies, rugs and floor material.  For info call Clara at 272-6538.

Attention Veterans

Anyone needing counseling because of their military service should contact the County Veterans Service Office in room 107 in the Hawkins County Courthouse or call 272-5077.

Happy Heart Quilt Guild

Meets the first Monday of each month at 6pm at St. Henry Catholic Church...114 Hwy 70 North.  For more information call 272-5384.

Hawkins County Trash Convenience Centers

Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 am to 5:30pm, closed Sunday and Monday.  Break down all cardboard boxes before placing in recycling shed.

Rogersville Rotary Club

Regular meeting on Tuesdays at noon at Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital in Rogersville.

The Rogersville Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of every month at 7pm in City Hall on Kyle Street.

The Hawkins County Board of Commissioners

Regular monthly meeting held on the fourth Monday of the month at 7pmin the circut courtroom on the second floor of the Hawkins County Courthouse in Rogersville.

The Rogersville Lions Club

Meeting on the  third Monday of each month at 6pm at O'Henry's on Main Street.  Call 921-9019 for more information.