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Happy October and Head for The Hills month! If you are attending the annual Head for The Hills conference, take some time to explore the surrounding area and attend one or more of the events listed below. Events in the town of Abingdon that weekend include a trunk or treat, shopping at the Farmers Market,… Continue reading October Updates
Hay there, pumpkin! Check out the list below to explore all the events that Southwest Virginia has to offer this month. Don't forget to register for Head for the Hills! Lee, Wise, & City of Norton The dog days of summer are coming to a close and the fall weather is slowly creeping in! Even… Continue reading September Events
What? Two herbal experts (MaryBeth Mitcham, running George Mason's rural public health master's degree, and MaryBeth Babos, a pharmacist and herbalist) will teach herbal and foraged foods as medicine for prescribers. The workshop is free to everyone! If you work 16+ hours as a prescribing provider in Planning Districts 1-3 and need an overnight motel,… Continue reading Roots of Knowledge – Register Now!
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
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
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
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
Happy Holidays, y'all! While you are enjoying the most wonderful time of the year with family, friends, and loved ones, take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season to explore the joys of winter in Appalachia. From Christmas markets, to ice skating, to viewing all the twinkling lights across the region, enjoy… Continue reading December 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
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
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