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April Events

Happy April! Endure the April showers by exploring the events in SWVA linked below. In addition to April events, do not forget to register for the 2025 'Head For the Hills' SWVA Graduate Med Ed Consortium CME Conference on October 24th - 25th at the historic Martha Washington Inn & Spa in Abingdon, VA! 1761307200 … Continue reading April Events

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March Events

Happy Spring (almost)! As the clocks spring forward, take advantage of the longer evenings and explore the special events happening across Appalachia this month. There are Saint Patrick's Day festivities across the board, as well as live music and pottery classes. So, put on your best green outfit and enjoy an evening out. Lee, Wise,… Continue reading March Events

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February Events

Happy February! Even though Punxsutawney Phil predicted 6 more weeks of winter, this doesn't mean that you can't get out and enjoy all that Southwest Virginia has to offer this month! From Super Bowl Sunday parties to Valentine's Day with Elvis and everything in between, this month is jam packed with wonderful live music, educational… Continue reading February Events

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January Events

Happy New Year! As the new year begins, now is a wonderful time to add exploring more of Southwest Virginia to your list of New Year's resolutions. From live music to hiking and everything in between, SWVA has something to offer for everyone. Explore the links below to find the perfect way to ring in… Continue reading January Events

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November Events

Happy November! Enjoy the beauty of Southwest Virginia in the fall by exploring one of the many events offered this month. Lee, Wise, & City of Norton Shorter evenings and colder weather are officially among us. Warm up with trivia Tuesdays at Doughmakers in downtown Norton and karaoke every Friday night at Moon Dog in… Continue reading November Events

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October Events

Happy October! It has been a somber start to the month as Appalachia was heavily affected by Hurricane Helene. Many communities in our region are currently struggling with the wreckage that was left in the wake of this natural disaster. However, Appalachians are resilient. Support the region by attending one of the many events in… Continue reading October Events

Covid Conspiracies

Throughline: The Conspiracy Files

Check out the podcast linked below to hear our Director, Wendy Welch, debunk conspiracy theories regarding COVID-19! At the Graduate Medical Education Consortium, we are dedicated to representing Appalachia in national news media outlets and across the globe. https://www.npr.org/2024/09/12/1198909175/throughline-conspiracy-files Sound off in the comments below on how do you think we, as Appalachians, can further… Continue reading Throughline: The Conspiracy Files

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May Events

April showers bring May flowers! As the evenings get longer, summertime is quickly approaching in Appalachia. Use these extra hours of daylight to enjoy local concerts, art classes, and drinks & trivia with friends! In addition to the usual local events, explore the various world-class festivals that call Appalachia home! Specifically, this month includes Damascus… Continue reading May Events