Veteran Day Facts

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VIRGINIA

Featured Events.......................................................................... 6|7 Make Holiday Memories with Us............................................ 3 Veteran Day Facts....................................................................... 4

NORTH CAROLINA

Featured Events.......................................................................... 6|7 A Mountain Christmas Trail of Lights Returns...................... 2 Christmas is Coming to Core Sound Museum.....................8 A Real Treasure............................................................................12 “Pop” in this Holiday Season...................................................13 Barn Memories............................................................................15 A Christmas Tradition.................................................................16|17 East Yancey Middle School Friendsgiving.............................20 Catch the Bug..............................................................................21

TENNESSEE

Featured Events.......................................................................... 6|7 Celebrating 42 Years of Artisians and Crafters.....................22 Enjoy the Holiday Lights by Train............................................26

HOLIDAY TIPS & RECIPES

Black Friday Shopping...............................................................9 This Holiday Season Shop Local............................................. 10|11 Best Cookies for Dunking Recipe............................................ 19 Fresh Cranberry Vodka Spritzers with Rosemary.................23 Over the River & Through the Woods.....................................24|25 Did Somebody Say “Dirty Santa”........................................... 28|29 Lets Make the House Smell Like Christmas..........................31

savannah knows

That there are many types of art to explore an appreciate. The metal artist that created this sculpture behind me- wondering how I could make one like it! If I start at my early age I could be a great metal artist or find my creative abilities as I grow! Find your inner artist!

Veterans Day Facts

Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead— but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.

When Is Veterans Day? Veterans Day occurs on November 11 every year in the United States in honor of the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” of 1918 that signaled the end of World War I, known as Armistice Day.

In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill was passed by Congress, which moved the celebration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. The law went into effect in 1971, but in 1975 President Gerald Ford returned Veterans Day to November 11, due to the important historical significance of the date. Veterans Day commemorates veterans of all wars.

Great Britain, France, Australia and Canada also commemorate the veterans of World War I and World War II on or near November 11th: Canada has Remembrance Day, while Britain has Remembrance Sunday (the second Sunday of November). In Europe, Great Britain and the Commonwealth countries it is common to observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. every November 11. Every Veterans Day and Memorial Day, Arlington National Cemetery holds an annual memorial service. The cemetery is home to the graves of over 400,000 people, most of whom served in the military.

Veterans Today The military men and women who serve and protect the U.S. come from all walks of life; they are parents, children, grandparents, friends, neighbors and coworkers, and are an important part of their communities. Here are some facts about the veteran population of the United States:

18.2 million living veterans served during at least one war as of 2018. 9 percent of veterans are women. 7 million veterans served during the Vietnam War.

3 million veterans have served in support of the War on Terrorism. Of the 16 million Americans who served during World War II, about 325,000 were still alive as of 2020. 2 million veterans served during the Korean War.

Thank you to all our men and women who have served our country!

eva girl says

Soon it will be Christmas! No matter the gifts, remember family is the best gift of all. Whether it’s relatives or people who love you and are important in your life, hopefully you take the time to see them! And always remember, Jesus is the reason for the season! Have a Merry Christmas Everyone!

SUPPER BREAK BLUEGRASS CONCERT

November 6th @ 6:30 pm Come enjoy a great evening filled with lively bluegrass tunes from Supper Break at Homeplace Beer Company! Supper Break is a bluegrass band serving tasty licks night & day. Members represent many styles and areas of the country but now call Asheville home. Homeplace Beer Company has weekly events through the end of the year. Find more events and information at https://www.facebook.com/ homeplacebeer.

2021 CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

November 4th @ 4:30 pm-7:30 pm Stop by Third Day Market’s annual Christmas Open House shopping in the dark event! From 4:30-7:30 enjoy store wide savings, refreshments and double loyalty. Stay tuned to their Facebook for more information to come: https://fb.me/e/LIK0FbbV.

SANCTUS REAL LIVE ACOUSTIC

November 20th @ 7:00 pm-10:00 pm Sanctus Real perform a live acoustic show to raise funds for the Compassionate CommissaryTM program of Musicians Mission of Mercy at Ashe Civic Center. More information and tickets at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/sanctus-real-live-acoustic-tickets-186005496447?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Hot Springs, NC

‘BIG PILLOW TALK’-LIVE MUSIC WEDNESDAYS!

Every Wednesday @ 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Stop by Big Pillow Brewing every Wednesday for delious craft beers and live music. Some Wednesdays are even Open Mic Night! Times may vary. Check their website or Facebook page for more details.

Jefferson, NC

Spruce Pine, NC

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS AT THE BARN

December 11th @ 1:00 pm-6:00 pm Join Neighbors Feeding Neighbors Food Ministry for a day of Holiday Cheer. Guests will be invited to make Christmas decorations to decorate the Christmas Tree. There will also be a reading of the Christmas Story and fun, festive activities for the children. Stay tuned to their Facebook page for additional information: https://fb.me/e/6LSg5YDdL.

AN APPALACHIAN CHRISTMAS

November 19th-21st @ 10:00 am-4:00 pm / 3:00 pm Vintage Market Days® is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more. Vintage Market Days® events are so much more than a flea market. More information at https://vintagemarketdays.com/market/tri-cities-tennessee/.

TRACY BYRD CONCERT

November 14th @ 7:30 pm Do the “Watermelon Crawl” with Tracy Byrd at the Traditional Country Troubador. Byrd will play a few of his hits and favorites. Tickets are on sale now for Orchestra: $40 I Mezzanine: $35 I Balcony: $30. For more information and ticket sales visit: https://www.npacgreeneville.com/events/tracybyrd.

SHOP & HOP: THE NOVEMBER OPEN HOUSE

November 4th It’s almost our favorite time of the year again! Kick start the holiday season at our November Shop & Hop: The Holiday Open House on November 4th. It’s never too early to begin checking off that Christmas Wish List, and what better way to do it than in Downtown Kingsport.

Waynesville, NC

WAYNESVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE

December 6th @ 6:00 pm Celebrate the Holiday Season with Downtown Waynesville at their annual Christmas Parade. This year’s theme is “A Winter Wonderland.” If you’d like to participate, parade applications are due by November 12th.

YOGA FOR A CAUSE 2021: HEALING PINES RESPITE FUNDRAISER

November 6th @ 12:00 pm-1:30 pm Join Karen McGovern for a Fundraiser Flow class on Saturday November 6th from 12:30 -1:30pm- with proceeds going toward Healing Pines Respite, who provide healing respite for women throughout North Carolina currently in cancer treatment and up to two years post-treatment with the intention of healing: mind, body, and spirit.

Bristol, TN

PICK A SIDE STUPID-COMEDY SHOW

November 4th @ 7:00 This is a comedy debate show. It is a silly debate, it is not political. Any audience members that would like to participate are encouraged to let the host know before the start of the show as there is some potential for audience participation. There will be a small bar with beer, seltzer, cider, soda and snacks. More information and tickets: https://www.blueridgecomedy.com/shows/154526

Greeneville, TN

Kingsport, TN

2021 ELIZABETHTON CHRISTMAS PARADE

December 11th @ 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Main Street Elizabethton is excited to host the annual Elizabethton Christmas Parade in Downtown Elizabethton! The theme of this year’s parade is “Christmas on the Big Screen”. Main Street will honor The Friends of the Bonnie Kate Theater as the Grand Marshal. All are encouraged to come out to enjoy an evening filled with lights, laughter, and joy as Main Street Elizabethton celebrates the Christmas season. Main Street will provide additional updates as needed, which can be found on their Facebook page listed above and local media outlets.

DOWNTOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS-SWEET TREATS & DRINKS GUIDE

November 13th Start off the holiday season with a trip down candy cane lane as you try out all the sweet treats & drinks from a variety of our downtown businesses. Make sure to grab your “Sweet Treats & Drinks Guide” on the FB Page. More information and event at https://fb.me/e/2JFYydvJA.

Jonesborough, TN

HOLIDAY MAKERS FAIRE

November 4th @ 10:00 am-4:00 pm Mill Spring Makers Market is so excited to host our first Holiday Edition of the Makers Faire. There’s no better way to shop local than with the area’s best handmade makers. Featuring over 40 local artists, you’re sure to find unique gifts for those on your list...and maybe even something for yourself! Taking place along Spring Street and Mill Spring Park in Downtown Jonesborough with demonstrations, food, merriment and more!

MADE AROUND HERE MARKET CRAFT SHOW

November 12th @ 10:00 am-5:00 pm At Made Around Here Market, attendees will discover pieces from local and regional artisans and crafters, as well as residents from surrounding states. All items are handmade, some examples include pottery, paintings and varied mediums, photographs, screen-printed items, seasonal décor, holiday gifts, leather items and woodcarvings. Admission is free but donations will be accepted.