May 31: Sunset Yoga and Sound by FestivALL | Haddad Riverfront Park at 7 p.m.
- Come together with neighbors, family, and friends to enjoy the ambience of the riverfront through yoga. Join Nina Ratliff, Folded Leaf yoga instructor, for 60 minutes of basic yoga flow that ends with a restorative sound bath at Haddad Riverfront Park in Charleston, WV at 7 p.m. Mats and props will be provided if you don’t have your own. All levels are welcome. Visit the event page HERE.
June 1-2: WILD Institute’s Wilderness First Aid Training | Minden, WV
- Illness and injuries can happen when you’re in nature. Learn how you can help during this two-day first aid course from the WILD Institute. To get more information about this training opportunity, visit the event page HERE.
June 2: Quilting for Community | Morgantown at 6 p.m.
- Gather at The Co-Op for the debut of the West Virginia Sierra Club community quilt. Finally look at the collective creative work of the local community. Learn more HERE.
June 4: Data Centers and Construction Employment | Remote at 12 p.m. EST
- Join Reimagine Appalachia for a lunch and learn discussion about folks in the region working to ensure data center construction jobs are good jobs. Learn more and register HERE.
June 4, 5, 10 & 11: WVPSC MARL Public Hearings | Various Locations
- The West Virginia Public Service Commission has scheduled four public hearings in early June for the NextEra Energy Transmission LLC’s MidAtlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) Project. NextEra is seeking PSC approval for its application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and Related Relief. Meetings will be held in different parts of the state, giving residents around West Virginia the opportunity to be heard:
June 4: Potomac State College Davis Conference Center, Keyser, 5:30 p.m.
June 5: Hampshire County Courthouse, Romney, 5:30 p.m.
June 10: Mylan Park showroom, Morgantown, 5:30 p.m.
June 11: Kingwood Civic Center, Kingwood, 5:30 p.m.
June 4-6: Mountain Music Festival | Fayetteville, WV
- Beginning at 10 a.m. on June 4, come together and enjoy great music in the great outdoors. Music, art, food, and adventure collide for a weekend of fun you won’t forget. Join folks at ACE Adventure Resort in New River Gorge National Park for a fun camping weekend. Learn more HERE.
June 5: Communities Over Computers Screen Printing Party | Charleston, WV at 5 p.m.
- Bring an old shirt, bandana, or cotton tote to upcycle with an anti-data center design by Oli Moran. Join the community for fun First Friday to fight back against the data center boom happening in West Virginia. This event is free but donations are welcome. Learn more HERE.
June 6: The Monongahela Action and Skills Camp | Yew Mountain Center, Hillsboro, WV
- Join the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy for a celebration of the Mon Forest. Learn skills to better defend and live with nature. Skills workshops will range from water protection to identifying edible and medicinal herbs and mushrooms. To learn more and register, visit HERE.
June 6: 15th Annual White Oak Rail Trail Expo | Oak Hill, WV from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Crafts, food, art, and more — all along the White Oak Rail Trail! More than 150 vendors will come together for visitors to enjoy all along the trail. Learn more HERE.
June 6: Clothing Swap | Hico, WV at 1 p.m.
- Bring clothes to swap for a wardrobe refresh that won’t add to a landfill! Don’t spend a penny or harm the planet, head to the clothing swap instead. Learn more HERE.
June 6: Three Rivers Avian Center Free Tour Day | Hinton, WV from 1 to 5 p.m.
- Enjoy a variety of gorgeous birds during this free interactive event at Three Rivers Avian Center. See the event page HERE.
June 7: Paddle with Pride | Caldwell, WV at 10 a.m.
- Join WV Rivers Coalition, Greenbrier River Watershed Association, and Greenbrier Valley Pride for Paddle with Pride on the Greenbrier River for a relaxed, community-centered float from the public access point at Caldwell, WV to Ronceverte Island Park, followed by an after-party at The Sportsman Tavern in Ronceverte, WV at 2:30 p.m. Learn more and register HERE.
June 16: Nonpartisan Advocacy: How 501(c)(3)s Can Educate and Advocate During Election Season with ReImagine Appalachia | Remote at 12 p.m. EST
- Learn more about how your 501(c)(3) can continue working for your cause during election season. Register HERE.
June 19: Juneteenth Festival Parade & Fair | Charleston at 10 a.m.
- Celebrate Juneteenth beginning at 11:30 a.m. with a parade from the MLK Jr. Community Center to Slack Plaza. Enjoy vendors and performances at Slack Plaza from 12 to 4 p.m. Learn more HERE.
June 19: Juneteenth Farm to Table Dinner | Capitol Market at 6 p.m.
- Celebrate Juneteenth by enjoying a four-course meal prepared by Chef Ke set to the sounds of DJ Lauryn Trill. It’s a dinner steeped in Black Excellence. Learn more and buy tickets HERE.
June 26: TEN YEARS AFTER: The Lasting Impacts of the 2016 West Virginia Floods and the Path Forward | Remote @ 12 EST
- A decade ago, West Virginia was devastated by catastrophic flooding. The disaster permanently changed many communities. Join Reimagine Appalachia for a webinar on the lasting impacts and journey forward. Register and learn more HERE.
Opportunities
AmeriCorps has a variety of service opportunities around the state:
Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area
Cockayne Farmstead – Preserve WV AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy – Crew Member
Conservation Legacy Assistant Crew Leader
Conservation Legacy Individual Placement
Actions
Although the Legislature didn’t take action on water infrastructure in the Southern Coalfields this year, there are still actions we can take to help urge leaders to invest in clean water access in our communities. Take action through the West Virginia Rivers Coalition here.
