You have until November 26th to register for the Johnson City “Are You Ready to Serve?”, a speed dating-like mixer to connect prospective volunteers with boards and committees that play a role in city government.“What we recognized in reviewing applications for board and committee appointments was that there were a lot of boards and committees that people didn’t know about or didn’t understand the role,” said Joe Wise, Johnson City mayor. The event is set to take place at the Memorial Park Community Center outdoor tennis courts. that will include volunteer roles for the Board of Zoning Appeals, Civil Service Commission,Golf Advisory Board, and Historic Zoning Commission.Go to johnsoncitytn.org for more details.