• Poetry Writer’s Workshop

    Poetry Writer’s Workshop

    *This group is currently full, but if you would like to be added to the waitlist please email Kayla at nichols.kmichelle@gmail.com * This bi-weekly sharing circle is open to poets of all levels.  Participants are encouraged to share their poetry in a friendly, constructive, and welcoming atmosphere.  Attendees often discuss poetic themes, share resources and book recommendations, […]

  • Ride JC Meeting

    Ride JC Meeting

    Ride JC helps all people be healthier and happier by educating about alternative transit and improving connectedness in the Appalachian Highlands. We encourage everyone to Bike, Walk, Bus, or Roll around their communities through group rides, educational classes, and advocating for infrastructure. Join us for planning and organizing! Materials required: None needed. Location: Meditation/classroom space […]

  • Drawing and Tea Social

    Drawing and Tea Social
    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Drawing and Tea Social: We support and appreciate each other's artistic journeys. We have weekly challenges, sketchbook tours, art mentoring and more. When: Saturdays at 4:30 - 5-30p Location: Tea Table, 1st floor Organizer contact: Benjamin Abbott with The FADE Initiative. Email: benjaminabbott3@gmail.com or Laura Carlson at Laura@fadeinit.org What to bring: any dry art and dry materials you […]

  • Intro to Storytelling (registration required, 4-week series)

    Intro to Storytelling (4-Week Series) Whether you tell stories on stage, on the page, or somewhere in between, this four-week introductory storytelling series offers a welcoming space to develop your voice and craft. Designed for oral storytellers and writers alike, the class explores storytelling as both an art and a practice. While this class is […]

  • Steeped in Stories Author Meetup

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    Twice-Monthly meet up for local authors on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays: The goal is to be in community and encourage fellow authors on their current projects. We'll do group feedback, discuss local events and collaborations, and have various discussion topics on the craft of writing, and the business of selling, books. Feel free to […]

  • Drawing and Tea Social

    Drawing and Tea Social
    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Drawing and Tea Social: We support and appreciate each other's artistic journeys. We have weekly challenges, sketchbook tours, art mentoring and more. When: Saturdays at 4:30 - 5-30p Location: Tea Table, 1st floor Organizer contact: Benjamin Abbott with The FADE Initiative. Email: benjaminabbott3@gmail.com or Laura Carlson at Laura@fadeinit.org What to bring: any dry art and dry materials you […]

  • Intro to Storytelling (registration required, 4-week series)

    Intro to Storytelling (4-Week Series) Whether you tell stories on stage, on the page, or somewhere in between, this four-week introductory storytelling series offers a welcoming space to develop your voice and craft. Designed for oral storytellers and writers alike, the class explores storytelling as both an art and a practice. While this class is […]

  • Fireside Chat: Historian Luke Peace on Fascism and its effects on the world

    Sponsored by Carson and Paige McSailor What is Fascism and Why Should it Matter to Americans?  Fascism is a phrase commonly used in today’s tense political atmosphere, but what does it mean exactly? Who were the real fascists and what effects did they have on the world? As Americans, we should be keenly familiar with this historical […]

  • Poetry Writer’s Workshop

    Poetry Writer’s Workshop

    *This group is currently full, but if you would like to be added to the waitlist please email Kayla at nichols.kmichelle@gmail.com * This bi-weekly sharing circle is open to poets of all levels.  Participants are encouraged to share their poetry in a friendly, constructive, and welcoming atmosphere.  Attendees often discuss poetic themes, share resources and book recommendations, […]

  • Toxic People and Boundaries: A Buddhist Perspective

    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Toxic People and Boundaries: A Buddhist Perspective  March 21 | 1-4pm, Half-Day Meditation Course What is the best method for establishing boundaries? How can we skillfully navigate those we find toxic? Is there a way to not be triggered? We can find answers to these big questions in Buddha’s ancient wisdom, as well as special methods […]

  • Drawing and Tea Social

    Drawing and Tea Social
    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Drawing and Tea Social: We support and appreciate each other's artistic journeys. We have weekly challenges, sketchbook tours, art mentoring and more. When: Saturdays at 4:30 - 5-30p Location: Tea Table, 1st floor Organizer contact: Benjamin Abbott with The FADE Initiative. Email: benjaminabbott3@gmail.com or Laura Carlson at Laura@fadeinit.org What to bring: any dry art and dry materials you […]

  • Intro to Storytelling (registration required, 4-week series)

    Intro to Storytelling (4-Week Series) Whether you tell stories on stage, on the page, or somewhere in between, this four-week introductory storytelling series offers a welcoming space to develop your voice and craft. Designed for oral storytellers and writers alike, the class explores storytelling as both an art and a practice. While this class is […]