Powerhouse Community Wellness and Resource Center

06/19/2026

This Juneteenth, we celebrate Opal Lee—the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”—whose decades of advocacy helped turn a day of remembrance into a national movement.

Her work reminds us: freedom is not just remembered; it must be advanced.

Watch her story: https://www.history.com/videos/opal-lee-and-the-fight-for-juneteenth

06/18/2026

We're just past mid-month, so here's a reminder of our June calendar. We've got some great programming coming up in the next week or so! 🙂

06/18/2026

🤩BINGO!🤩

We're excited to host UVA Health next week for a fun morning of bingo and health supports. Join us for games and prizes while you learn important tips for a healthy lifestyle!

📅TUESDAY, JUNE 23
🕑10:00 a.m.

All are welcome. Contact us with any questions.

06/16/2026

Just a quick reminder for anyone who works or lives in the Bristol area!

06/15/2026

Summer's alllmost officially here, and we'd love your help with some children's activity supplies! You can drop things off anytime during open hours.

Thank you! We appreciate your support!

06/14/2026

👉🏻YOU'RE INVITED!👈🏻

📆 Monday, June 29
🕛 10:00 a.m.
📍Dunn Memorial Park, Glade Spring, VA

We hope everyone will join us for the grand opening of Motivation Station Outdoor Fitness Park!

Located at Dunn Memorial Park, Motivation Station is a new community asset to promote healthy living and exercise. With a full array of equipment, anyone and everyone can choose their level of exercise according to their fitness goals and abilities, with options for both cardio and strength training.

Join us for the ribbon cutting and learn all about it!

06/13/2026

The kids won't want to miss this one! 👏



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YES, Summer Reading superstar Darin Handy will bring his scaly friends to the library over the next three weeks, and we can't wait! Here's the full schedule:

Darin Handy’s Amazing Creatures
Wildlife rehabilitator Darin Handy will introduce us to reptiles and other incredible wild creatures of Southwest Virginia.

THURSDAY, JUNE 18TH
Damascus - 11AM
Abingdon - 3PM

THURSDAY, JUNE 25TH
Glade Spring - 11AM
Damascus - 3PM

THURSDAY, JULY 9TH
Hayters Gap - 11AM
Abingdon - 3PM

Thanks to our program sponsors WCPL Friends of the Library, WCPL Foundation, and Kiwanis Club of Abingdon!

06/11/2026

Say hello to our summer newsletter! Along with details about upcoming programming, we've got some summer tips and activity ideas and a partner spotlight to read through. Enjoy!