Grandma Bonnie Peters at Kingsport Fun Fest

Grandma Bonnie Peters re-entered cyberspace yesterday, but didn't stay long enough to e-mail me a recipe. She is feeling fine, and expects to meet fans at Kingsport Fun Fest this evening; specifically, at the "Make'n'Bake Bread" workshop, sponsored by the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., 3025 Fort Henry Drive, 423-247-3250, registration required, admission $5. (This is registration in the sense of making sure there's enough space and supplies for everybody.)

The focus of the Make'n'Bake Bread workshop is of course on baking wheat bread with yeast. GBP will be there to discuss alternatives. (She baked excellent whole-wheat bread back when she cooked with wheat, too.)

As a naturalized Kingsporter, GBP supports Fun Fest and may participate in other events, especially if begged to join a car pool.

This web site will not discuss conflicting Fun Fest events, nor will we bother with events that have already happened, but for those who may want to do something "for fun" in Kingsport, Tennessee, during the rest of the week, we will mention the following Fun Fest highlights. This is the way the schedule was reported in the Daily News. All events are scheduled as "rain or shine."

Tonight (Tuesday, 7/17/12), 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Somebody might find time for "Square & Round Dance Fun for All," at the Kingsport Civic Auditorium.

Wednesday, 7/18/12: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., "Senior Fest" at the Kingsport Senior Center, free. (If you miss it, this one will be repeated on Thursday and Friday.)

9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., "Glass Fest," a class in which participants will make stained glass mosaics, at 218 East Market Street. Registration and a $25 fee for materials are required.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: "Kids Central" (with rock wall climbing and children's activity mini-workshops) at the Andrew Johnson Elementary School. Free; some workshops require on-site registration up to 30 minutes in advance to ensure adequate space and supplies.

4-9 p.m.: "Taste of the Tri-Cities," in which various restaurants tempt you to eat/buy their specialties in the Memorial Park. Rock wall climbing will also be set up in the Memorial Park. (This one will be repeated on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.)

5-9 p.m. "Walk Through History with Your Veterans" at the Veterans Monument on Fort Henry Drive. Free. (This one will also be repeated on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.)

6-8 p.m. "Praise Band Showcase" at the Civic Auditorium. Free.

6-10 p.m. "Dollar Dive-In" at the Legion Pool. $1, payable at the gate.

7-8:30 p.m. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the Mafair United Methodist Church. Free.

Thursday, 7/19/12: 8-9 a.m. "Bird Walk" on the Greenbelt. Free. Meet at the East Stone Commons entrance.

9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. "Glass Fest" repeats, but during the morning session they plan to do "Flat Bottle Art" and in the afternoon session they'll be making wind chimes.

6:30 p.m. Jeremy Camp concert at the J. Fred Johnson Stadium. Tickets required. Regular tickets cost $15 with a discount if you're wearing an official Fun Fest T-shirt.

8 p.m. "Moonlight Hike" at Bays Mountain Park. Meet at the amphitheatre...be prompt! Free.

Friday, 7/20/12: 9 a.m. to 12 noon: "Healthy Seniors Fair." Free medical screening for the age-qualified at The Village at Allandale, 100 Strickland Court.

6:30 p.m.: Travis Tritt in concert at the J. Fred Johnson Stadium. Tickets required, $15, slight discount if you've already bought the official Fun Fest T-shirt.

8 p.m. "Hot Air Balloon Glow" on Fort Henry Drive. Preview of the balloons that will be launched on Saturday morning. Free.

Saturday, 7/21/12: 6-9 a.m. Hot-air balloon breakfast and rally on Fort Henry Drive; food in the Memorial Park.

8 a.m. to 12 noon: "White Lightning Ride." This is a fund-raiser. Registration is required and will cost $25 before 7/20, $35 after. See below. The ride starts at the Meadowview Marriott.

9 a.m. to 12 noon: "Trike Trials." Registration is requested for convenience. No fee is mentioned.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Vintage car show on Main Street. Registration is required for shown cars.

6:30 p.m.: Lynyrd Skynyrd in concert at the J. Fred Johnson Stadium. Tickets required, $15, slight discount if you have the official Fun Fest T-shirt.

10 p.m.: Concert ends, and fireworks display begins.

For more details, rules, sponsor ads, and online registration: http://www.visitkingsport.com/funfest/.