Upcoming Events
May 10 Fri Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere at Weathered Ground Brewery. Try some WV Crafted spirits and enjoy live music. Check online for times and schedule changes.
6/24- JC Square
6/25- Emmalea Deal
6/31- Matt Kiser
- 7/1- Chet Lowther
- 7/7- Velvet Spruce
- 7/14 Samuel Mills
- 7/15 Matt Deal
- 7/21 Zachariah Elmore
May 11 Sat May 11- May 25 – Rhododendron Photo Contest with Active SWV Facebook. (winner announced 5/25)
Saturday, May 11 – Coffee, Tea, and Sweet Treats along with the Emergency Preparedness Fair, 11 am – 2 pm, downtown (Word Park and Neville Street weather-permitting; Rain location: middle level of BIG); sample tickets sold at The Raleigh Playhouse & Theatre, 5 sample tickets for $5. Music at Word Park and Cardinals Plaza, featuring Strings of Green, WWHS Choir/Theatre, Beckley Children’s Theatre Ministry, and Seeking Altitude.
Also, the WV Paranormal Collective will be having an event at the Raleigh Playhouse & Theatre / Sir Walters, $10.
Saturday, May 11 – Raleigh County Library – flower power slime time, noon
Sunday, May 12 – Happy Mother’s Day
Tuesday, May 14 – Rhododendron-themed Painting with Sarah at the Raleigh County Library, 4:00 pm, registration opens May 1.
Wednesday, May 15 (or rain date – May 22) – Waterfall Wednesday Walk at the Piney Creek Preserve – Whitestick & Cranberry Creek Waterfalls, 5:30 pm, with WV Land Trust and Beckley Outdoors. Pre-registering requested at wvlandtrust.org/pineycreek.
Thursday, May 16 – Raleigh County Library – Paper Rhododendrons, 4 pm, an adult craft event.
Saturday, May 18 – Pickleball tournament at New River Park, Info: 304-673-8390.
– Painting event at Pottery Place, 11:30 am, painting watercolor cards with flower theme.
– Founder’s Day at Wildwood House Museum – 11 am – 2pm
Sunday, May 19 – Visit Grandview to see rhododendrons in bloom. Walk with a National Park Service Park Ranger, 2:30 and 3:00 pm
Thursday, May 23 – Music in the Beckley Underground, 5:30-7 pm, music by Shane Ingram with Fruits of Labor Pizzeria
– Full Moon Walk with Active Southern WV, McManus Trail, 7:30 pm
Friday, May 24 – Full Moon Walk with Active Southern WV, Grandview, 7:30
– Last day to enter a photo in the Facebook Rhododendron Photo Contest
Saturday, May 25 – Rhododendron Festival Car Show and Concert at the Beckley Intermodal Gateway, 4-8 pm, Vehicle registration 4-6 pm; Concert by Krista Hughes Band (5-7:30)
– Winner of Facebook Rhododendron Photo Contest announced.
Monday, May 27 – Memorial Day Cars, Coffee, and Cruise with Archies’ Cruisers: 10-11 am – Cars will lineup in the parking lot beside Word Park; 11 am – Memorial Day ceremony – Pledge, National anthem, patriotic songs, history of Memorial Day; 11:30 – Cruise from Word Park, through downtown, along Kanawha, ending at the American Legion cemetery; Noon – 1 pm – Wildwood will be open, plus Scott Worley will offer tours of the Wildwood Cemetery. Then, visit the Open House for new Raleigh County Veterans Museum (in former Sheriff office on Eisenhower Drive) – tentative.
May 15 Wed Join us for a beginner-friendly BROGA (Brewery Yoga) class with the talented instructor Kate Sopher at Weathered Ground Brewery in Cool Ridge, WV, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 6 pm. Immerse yourself in a unique yoga experience set in the inviting ambiance of the brewery. This 1-hr long All-Levels yoga session combines the benefits of yoga practice with the laid-back atmosphere of Weathered Ground Brewery. Unwind and enhance your well-being while surrounded by the soothing vibes of this rustic venue. Kate Sopher, our seasoned yoga instructor, will guide you through a session designed to promote relaxation, flexibility, and mindfulness. Kate’s commitment to creating a harmonious atmosphere is reflected in the thoughtfully themed playlists for each yoga session, ensuring that the music is chosen with purpose and intention. Tickets for this exclusive BROGA event are available for $10, offering you a fantastic opportunity to indulge in self-care while enjoying the company of fellow yoga enthusiasts. Hurry, as there are only 12 spots available for this intimate gathering. Reserve your spot now and treat yourself to a harmonious blend of yoga, community, and the delightful setting of Weathered Ground Brewery. Embrace the balance of body and spirit at BROGA!
See less May 18 Sat Join the City of Beckley for their Founder’s Day celebration on May 18th, 2024 from 11 am-2 pm. There will also be a wreath dedication by the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution at 9:30 am at the memorial to Alfred Beckley on the Courthouse Lawn.
At Wildwood we will have vendors, house tours, cemetery tours, provided lunch, reenactors, and information about all of the clubs we support and our members can join.
We will be there rain or shine, and all ages are welcome!!
Backroads of Appalachia Scavenger Hunt- Friends of Charity @ Marquee Cinemas May 18 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join Friends of Charity Auto Fair and Backroads of Appalachia for a fun spirited drive around southern West Virginia. This event is addition to their cruise in at Marquee Cinema on May 18, 2024.
Sign in begins at: 12:00PM after the cruise in
Time to complete: 6 Hours (1PM-7PM)
Participants are to go to the points, take a photo of their vehicle or themselves there and post to social media.
All social posts must be made within those time frames to be counted toward winning prizes. Instructions must be followed to be counted.
Participants must use: #FOC24HUNT in your social posts (tracking purposes)
Winner to be announced at 9PM via social post (Backroads of Appalachia)
Must tag on Facebook:
-Backroads of Appalachia (https://www.facebook.com/BackroadsofAppalachia)
-Friends of Charity Auto Fair (https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofCharityAutoFair)
-Visit Southern West Virginia (https://www.facebook.com/visitwv)
Must tag on Instagram:
-Backroads of Appalachia (@backroadsofappalachia)
-Visit Southern WV (@visitwv)
-Hospice of Southern WV (@hospiceofsouthernwv)
**POINTS WILL BE RELEASED DAY OF VIA SOCIAL POST ON FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE**
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Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere at Weathered Ground Brewery. Try some WV Crafted spirits and enjoy live music. Check online for times and schedule changes.
6/24- JC Square
6/25- Emmalea Deal
6/31- Matt Kiser
- 7/1- Chet Lowther
- 7/7- Velvet Spruce
- 7/14 Samuel Mills
- 7/15 Matt Deal
- 7/21 Zachariah Elmore
May 11- May 25 – Rhododendron Photo Contest with Active SWV Facebook. (winner announced 5/25)
Saturday, May 11 – Coffee, Tea, and Sweet Treats along with the Emergency Preparedness Fair, 11 am – 2 pm, downtown (Word Park and Neville Street weather-permitting; Rain location: middle level of BIG); sample tickets sold at The Raleigh Playhouse & Theatre, 5 sample tickets for $5. Music at Word Park and Cardinals Plaza, featuring Strings of Green, WWHS Choir/Theatre, Beckley Children’s Theatre Ministry, and Seeking Altitude.
Also, the WV Paranormal Collective will be having an event at the Raleigh Playhouse & Theatre / Sir Walters, $10.
Saturday, May 11 – Raleigh County Library – flower power slime time, noon
Sunday, May 12 – Happy Mother’s Day
Tuesday, May 14 – Rhododendron-themed Painting with Sarah at the Raleigh County Library, 4:00 pm, registration opens May 1.
Wednesday, May 15 (or rain date – May 22) – Waterfall Wednesday Walk at the Piney Creek Preserve – Whitestick & Cranberry Creek Waterfalls, 5:30 pm, with WV Land Trust and Beckley Outdoors. Pre-registering requested at wvlandtrust.org/pineycreek.
Thursday, May 16 – Raleigh County Library – Paper Rhododendrons, 4 pm, an adult craft event.
Saturday, May 18 – Pickleball tournament at New River Park, Info: 304-673-8390.
– Painting event at Pottery Place, 11:30 am, painting watercolor cards with flower theme.
– Founder’s Day at Wildwood House Museum – 11 am – 2pm
Sunday, May 19 – Visit Grandview to see rhododendrons in bloom. Walk with a National Park Service Park Ranger, 2:30 and 3:00 pm
Thursday, May 23 – Music in the Beckley Underground, 5:30-7 pm, music by Shane Ingram with Fruits of Labor Pizzeria
– Full Moon Walk with Active Southern WV, McManus Trail, 7:30 pm
Friday, May 24 – Full Moon Walk with Active Southern WV, Grandview, 7:30
– Last day to enter a photo in the Facebook Rhododendron Photo Contest
Saturday, May 25 – Rhododendron Festival Car Show and Concert at the Beckley Intermodal Gateway, 4-8 pm, Vehicle registration 4-6 pm; Concert by Krista Hughes Band (5-7:30)
– Winner of Facebook Rhododendron Photo Contest announced.
Monday, May 27 – Memorial Day Cars, Coffee, and Cruise with Archies’ Cruisers: 10-11 am – Cars will lineup in the parking lot beside Word Park; 11 am – Memorial Day ceremony – Pledge, National anthem, patriotic songs, history of Memorial Day; 11:30 – Cruise from Word Park, through downtown, along Kanawha, ending at the American Legion cemetery; Noon – 1 pm – Wildwood will be open, plus Scott Worley will offer tours of the Wildwood Cemetery. Then, visit the Open House for new Raleigh County Veterans Museum (in former Sheriff office on Eisenhower Drive) – tentative.
Tickets for this exclusive BROGA event are available for $10, offering you a fantastic opportunity to indulge in self-care while enjoying the company of fellow yoga enthusiasts. Hurry, as there are only 12 spots available for this intimate gathering. Reserve your spot now and treat yourself to a harmonious blend of yoga, community, and the delightful setting of Weathered Ground Brewery. Embrace the balance of body and spirit at BROGA!
Join the City of Beckley for their Founder’s Day celebration on May 18th, 2024 from 11 am-2 pm. There will also be a wreath dedication by the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution at 9:30 am at the memorial to Alfred Beckley on the Courthouse Lawn.
At Wildwood we will have vendors, house tours, cemetery tours, provided lunch, reenactors, and information about all of the clubs we support and our members can join.
We will be there rain or shine, and all ages are welcome!!
Join Friends of Charity Auto Fair and Backroads of Appalachia for a fun spirited drive around southern West Virginia. This event is addition to their cruise in at Marquee Cinema on May 18, 2024.
Sign in begins at: 12:00PM after the cruise in
Time to complete: 6 Hours (1PM-7PM)
Participants are to go to the points, take a photo of their vehicle or themselves there and post to social media.
All social posts must be made within those time frames to be counted toward winning prizes. Instructions must be followed to be counted.
Participants must use: #FOC24HUNT in your social posts (tracking purposes)
Winner to be announced at 9PM via social post (Backroads of Appalachia)
Must tag on Facebook:
-Backroads of Appalachia (https://www.facebook.com/BackroadsofAppalachia)
-Friends of Charity Auto Fair (https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofCharityAutoFair)
-Visit Southern West Virginia (https://www.facebook.com/visitwv)
Must tag on Instagram:
-Backroads of Appalachia (@backroadsofappalachia)
-Visit Southern WV (@visitwv)
-Hospice of Southern WV (@hospiceofsouthernwv)
**POINTS WILL BE RELEASED DAY OF VIA SOCIAL POST ON FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE**