Appalachian Echoes

01/09/2025

We will be having the virtual interest meeting on Zoom today (1/9) at 6 PM for those that couldn't make it on Tuesday!

If you'd like the link for that, please message us here to have it sent to you!

01/07/2025

We are so excited about tonight's interest meeting for the first performance held by the Appalachian Echoes' Community Theatre at the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia!

We will still be having it tonight! However, due to the precarious nature of the weather and roads, please don't endanger yourself to attend if where you live is unsafe. We will have two more interest meetings due to current hazardous conditions.

We will be having a meeting on Zoom on Thursday at 6 PM. If you'd like the link for that, please message Appalachian Echoes.
We will be sending out a survey for the best time to have another physical meeting, too.

If you can't make any of these options, please reach out to Appalachian Echoes and we can work together to see that you are able to be involved.

Feel free to message Appalachian Echoes with any further questions!

Stay warm!

AE

11/12/2024

Friday, come join us!

Appalachian Echoes is hosting a Self Empowerment Fashion Show on November 15th, 2024 at 6 PM!

🌼 What is it? This is a fashion show that celebrates the wonderful YOU, exactly as you are! In a society that can cruel, this event is all about celebrating what makes us unique! Participants will wear outfits that make them feel powerful, confident, or comfortable in as they walk across the stage to strike a pose! It will be an evening of lifting each other up, learning about your neighbor, and showing gratitude for our amazing community!

🌼 Who can be involved? This event is for everyone of all ages! This show is entirely free to participate and attend!

🌼 How can someone sign up? Just contact Appalachian Echoes at at [email protected], by phone at 276-378-6911, or through our page!

We look forward to seeing you there!

10/25/2024

Appalachian Echoes is hosting a Self Empowerment Fashion Show on November 15th, 2024 at 6 PM!

🌼 What is it? This is a fashion show that celebrates the wonderful YOU, exactly as you are! In a society that can cruel, this event is all about celebrating what makes us unique! Participants will wear outfits that make them feel powerful, confident, or comfortable in as they walk across the stage to strike a pose! It will be an evening of lifting each other up, learning about your neighbor, and showing gratitude for our amazing community!

🌼 Who can be involved? This event is for everyone of all ages! This show is entirely free to participate and attend!

🌼 How can someone sign up? Just contact Appalachian Echoes at at [email protected], by phone at 276-378-6911, or through our page!

We look forward to seeing you there!

09/25/2024

Come see us there - we'll be doing blackout poetry!

09/24/2024

Come see us on Saturday!

09/17/2024

Make your voice heard! Take our survey so we can hear what events YOU want to see happen!

The Appalachian Echoes Event Interest Survey gives YOU the chance to have a say about what events you want to see happen locally!

In this short survey, you can help guide the direction of Appalachian Echoes’ efforts for the year of 2025! Be honest - we want to create community and free education events that will appeal to you!

Is there a hobby you wish you could explore with others? Do you want to get involved with your community more? Do you want to build more friendships and strengthen the ones you already have? Are you bored or simply want a change of pace?

Let us know in our survey what YOU want to see happen!

Follow the link bellow and make your voice heard, y'all!

https://forms.gle/MA6by2rKJtEUC9FKA

09/14/2024

We want to make sure the events we bring to you are the best that we can give - that's why we have decided to reschedule our Mental Health in Pop Culture lecture event after overwhelming interest. You requested a more accessible time and we heard you! With our community in mind, we have decided to move the event to January so those of you that were stopped by a schedule conflict can attend then instead!

The specific date will be announced here after coordination with vendors and presenters!

09/06/2024

DON'T MISS OUT ! CHECK OUT OUR EVENTS HAPPENING THIS MONTH !

TODAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH - The Art & Poetry Show is here at last! Join us from 6 PM to 8 PM for an evening of powerful poetry, amazing art, and creativity! Food will be provided!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH - Creating Connections' Writing Class is always an hour of fun and creation! We meet at 12 to 1 PM and welcome all who are interested in creative writing! Food will be provided!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH - "Mental Health In Pop Culture" will be a lecture in conjunction with The Lincoln Theatre's film curator, Katelin Aanerud, about the representation of mental health in film and television! This will be an evening of learning and conversation!

08/19/2024

Yes it is.

08/15/2024

The Appalachian Echoes Event Interest Survey gives YOU the chance to have a say about what events you want to see happen locally!

In this short survey, you can help guide the direction of Appalachian Echoes’ efforts for the year of 2025! Be honest - we want to create community and free education events that will appeal to you!

Is there a hobby you wish you could explore with others? Do you want to get involved with your community more? Do you want to build more friendships and strengthen the ones you already have? Are you bored or simply want a change of pace?

Let us know in our survey what YOU want to see happen!

Follow the link bellow and make your voice heard, y'all!

https://forms.gle/MA6by2rKJtEUC9FKA

07/30/2024

06/22/2024

We had a wonderful time at the Five Bridges Wellness Fair today at Hungry Mother State Park! It was an awesome event and a great chance to meet so many people from the community we serve!

We are grateful to the Lincoln Theatre for sharing a booth with us!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making today such a success!

We appreciate everyone who stopped by to chat!

Remember, come and join us at Creative Connections from 12 to 1 on Tuesdays to get creative with your community at The Henderson in Marion!

05/28/2024

Come out and see us! This event is always a blast!

05/07/2024

We are looking forward to seeing everyone tonight!

Come out and celebrate the end of our first ever poetry event series with our grand finale: a poetry showcase starring local poets!

This event is completely free and coffee will be provided!

Poets that are interested in performing and haven't signed up yet should contact the director of Appalachian Echoes through email at [email protected] or through phone at 276-378-6911!

We look forward to seeing you there!

04/29/2024

Come out and celebrate the end of our first ever poetry event series with our grand finale: a poetry showcase starring local poets!

This event is completely free and coffee will be provided!

Poets that are interested in performing and haven't signed up yet should contact the director of Appalachian Echoes through email at [email protected] or through phone at 276-378-6911!

We look forward to seeing you there!

04/10/2024

Calling all poets! Make sure to get your submissions in!

Smyth County residents who have written a poem that they’d like to share with the community, now have an opportunity.
For National Poetry Month, the News & Messenger and Lea Hamilton are partnering to spotlight the work of local poets.
All poets residing in Smyth County and Saltville residents who live in Washington County are invited to submit a poem.
To be considered for publication, submit one poem on any family-friendly topic. To allow as many poets as possible to be featured, the maximum length is 100 words per poem, and poems of three lines or less are encouraged.
Poems should be submitted online through https://www.brightdawnmedia.com/poetry-in-the-paper-2024. Copy and paste the poem in the submission form, or link to a Google doc or website of the poem, or upload a file.
The submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 14. Selected poems will be featured in the Smyth County News & Messenger.
Individuals will be notified by April 17 if their poem will be published. Poems not published in this year’s Poetry in the Paper will be considered for other upcoming publications.
For more information, email Leah Hamilton at [email protected]