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Runs, Car Shows and Bike Nights – Sponsored by Bears Bar
Send your event to: info@theloaferonline.com BIKE NIGHTS Wednesdays: Bear’s Bar Wednesdays: Holston River Brewing Co. Thursdays: Quaker Steak & Lube Fridays: Tulips American Grub and Pub RUNS & RIDES July 14: Apple Tyree 3rd Annual Poker Chip Memorial Ride; benefits Special Olympics; Smith Bros. Harley Davidson; 423-946-5423 or 423-283-0422 CAR SHOWS Tuesdays: Holston River Brewing […]
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The Howling: Craft Beer and Music Festival – Wolf Hills Brewing Co, Abingdon, VA
Wolf Hills Brewing Co. announces the Fourth Annual The Howling Craft Beer and Music Festival to be held June 1-2, 2018. In a special two-night event, on Friday June 1, The Howling weekend will start with a kickoff party starting at 5 pm at Wolf Hills Brewing Co., 350 Park Street, Abingdon. It will feature […]
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5th Annual Anniversary Event: Oasis of Kingsport
The Oasis of Kingsport, a local non-profit, will celebrate its anniversary with a huge event on June 2nd at the Kingsport Farmer’s Market. The Oasis is a multifaceted ministry and has served over 800 women since its founding and offers 25-cent laundry, a shower facility, counseling, classes that promote self-sufficiency and more. The Oasis is […]
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Pets of the Week
The Bridge Home has an ongoing aluminum can collection in front of the shelter at 2061 Hwy 75 in Blountville, TN 37617 and a second aluminum can collection site at Airworks Heating and Cooling, 5633 Memorial Blvd Kingsport. The cans are collected by a volunteer and the money from the aluminum goes towards badly needed […]
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Happenings in the Gap
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park to Feature Miss Ellie’s String Band in Season’s First “Lunch on the Lawn” Series The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will host its first event in this years “Lunch on the Lawn” series Friday, June 1, at 12 p.m., featuring Miss Ellie’s String Band. Miss Ellie’s String Band […]
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Best Race Returns
The Johnson City Omnium returns, for the 13th year, June 2, 3. The race director Reneau Dubberley, talked with the racers at the April 28 race in Athens, GA. Many racers said this was the best road race and best criterium they competed in. Julian Cabra, Pro1/2, posted, “Great event, it has been in our race […]
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Barter Theatre provides a Humorous Spin on the American Dream with The Lemonade Stand
Barter Theatre is providing a humorous new perspective on the American dream with “The Lemonade Stand” by Matthew Fowler. This side-splitting comedy is the first of the summer season, running May 13 to August 11. Barrett Guyton, director of “The Lemonade Stand,” is adding another hit to his outstanding productions at Barter Theatre. This performance […]
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Things to Do
Entries Now Being Accepted for Annual Jonesborough Days Parade Jonesborough Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting entries for the Annual Jonesborough Days. Parade to be held Saturday, June 30th at 10 a.m. The parade is part of the Jonesborough Days Festival held each year, and celebrates the community and its heritage. It is requested […]
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Skies This Week
Celestial events in the skies for the week of May 29-June 4, as compiled for The Loafer by Mark D. Marquette. Summer is officially three weeks away, and we are already experiencing the benefits of extended daylight to enjoy our outdoor activities. The Moon makes a big impression this week going to Full Phase on […]
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Hello Summer
Trash the Luggage – It’s A Staycation! We apparently skipped spring altogether and went straight from winter to summer – except for that one week in late February! But no matter how we got here, we got here. Summer is the greatest in NE Tennessee and SW Virginia. There is so much to do, so […]
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Runs, Car Shows and Bike Nights
Sponsored by Bear’s Bar Send your event to: info@theloaferonline.com BIKE NIGHTS Wednesdays: Bear’s Bar Wednesdays: Holston River Brewing Co. Thursdays: Quaker Steak & Lube Fridays: Tulips American Grub and Pub RUNS & RIDES July 14: Apple Tyree 3rd Annual Poker Chip Memorial Ride; benefits Special Olympics; Smith Bros. Harley Davidson; 423-946-5423 or 423-283-0422 CAR SHOWS Tuesdays: Holston River […]
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Cardboard Boat Race
Join us Saturday, May 26th from 11-3 at the Kingsport Farmers Market to begin building cardboard boats to race this summer during Fun Fest! You can bring your own team or join The Inventor Center Team for the build. Cardboard, duct tape, and packing tape will be provided. You may bring additional materials if desired.
