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Join Us! Voice Magazine is looking to add to our current outside sales staff! This is a growth opportunity for a dynamic individual with a positive attitude. Apply your ‘sales experience’ to selling ads and servicing. Must have ‘do what it takes’ attitude, be tenacious and enjoy serving businesses. This position is part-time to full-time. Commission only. (Abingdon, VA area) Email your resume to: sales @voicemagazineforwomen.com or fax your resume to 423-926-9983. In Home Care Services in Kingsport is now accepting applications for all shifts. Only experienced applicants need to apply. Call: 423-245-1065. Clerical Aide Position: Morrison School, a local non-pr ofit school for children with learning disabilities, is looking for a full time Clerical Aide to assist the School Director and the Administrative Manager. Duties would include but are not limited to: • Answer incoming phone calls or emails and distribute to appropriate staff members • Greet visitors • Maintain and mail out general information packets to people inquiring about Morrison School • Key information into database • Prepare student enrollment packets • Maintain stock of office, kitchen and janitorial supplies • Track and maintain academic materials and student files • Develop computer generated spreadsheets • Assist staff with use of iPads, computers etc. Job Requirements: Preferably training and/or experience in general office work with substantial knowledge and skill relative to office equipment and technology. Morrison School in Bristol, Virginia is now accepting appli cations for teacher and teacher's aide positions. Call: 276-669-2823.
Abingdon, VA
Virginia Tech is hosting the 2nd annual BLOG-On Conference at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. The cost is $35.00. The BLOG-On conference will be presented by Jeremy Bise and Barry Myers. Jeremy is the co-founder of ThoseGeeks, a website design and development company in Abingdon. He is a designer, developer, marketer, project manager, speaker and blogger! Barry is a freelance web and communications designer who has created web designs and content for dozens of websites. With a focus on making sites look good and function well, Barry excels at real-world problem solving and finding tools that make work more impactful and easier at the same time. The BLOG-On Conference is sponsored by Virginia Tech Southwest Center, ThoseGeeks, Stacy Makes Cents and Debtor to Better. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Penny McCallum, Director, Virginia Tech Southwest Center at pmccallum@ swcenter.edu or Dove Bush at dbush@swcenter.edu. Register online at www.cpe.vt.edu/reg/swvac. List of upcoming Cooking Along the Crooked Road Classes March 2: Gluten Free Breadmaking 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Youth Cooking Class and Pizza Party 2:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. March 16: Irish Cooking Traditions, Darla Jean Hood, Wilderness Trail Association 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 23: Easter Brunch Class for Kids, Chef Earl Baker, Wildflour Bakery 10 a.m.-12 p.m. March 25: Cupcakes, Cake Balls and Spring Celebrations, Natalie Shortridge, Baby Cakes Cupcakery 6 p.m.-9 p.m. April 1: Spotlight on Chicken: Comfort Food from a Southern Kitchen, Betsy White, ZazzyZ’s 6 p.m.-9 p.m. April 8: Creative Pizza-Making with Mellow Mushroom, Matt Shy 6 p.m.-9 p.m. April 15: Vegetable Cookery with Fresh Market 6 p.m.-9 p.m. More classes to come! For complete list of spring classes, information or to register, call 276-619-4300 or visit www.swcenter.edu/cooking. Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center One Partnership Circle, Abingdon, VA
Bristol, TN/VA
Upcoming Events at Paramount Center for the Arts Comedian James Gregory will perform Saturday, March 2nd at 7:30 p.m. at Paramount Center for the Arts. “The Funniest Man in America” will deliver common-sense wisdom, old-fashioned values and politically-incorrect humor. James Gregory is known for inspiring fanatic devotion, whether it’s the first or 15th time you’ve seen him. Tickets $35 VIP and $27.50 Individual An evening with Perpetuum Jazzile will be held Tuesday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m. at Paramount Center for the Arts. After seeing their concert somebody once said: “Perpetuum Jazzile is a vocal group in which music is actually the only thing the singers take seriously.” Well, there is some truth to that…but there is more. Powerful rhythms, rich harmonies, energetic sounds are what they love to make and give to the audience through (mostly) a cappella songs and renditions. Who needs instruments when they have voices? Smiles on people’s faces are what they strive for. Tickets $22.00 On Friday, May 17th at 8:00 p.m. prolific singersongwriter Clint Black has long been heralded as one of Country music's brightest stars. His many talents have taken him even further, as Black has transcended genres to become one of the most successful artists in all the music industry. To date, Black has written, recorded and released more than 100 songs, a benchmark in any artist's career. An astounding one-third of these songs eligible for major single release also achieved hit song status at Country radio, while more than 20 million of his albums have been sold worldwide. While it's wellknown that Black is an accomplished singer and guitarist, people may be surprised to learn that he is also proficient on drums and harmonica. Tickets: $100 Gold Circle, $52.00 Individual USAF Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble will perform on Tuesday, March 19th at 7:00 p.m. at Paramount Center for the Arts. Rhythm in Blue features the diverse talents of 15 professional musicians whose commitment to excellence has earned worldwide acclaim and military distinction. The band incorporates a wide repertoire of jazz