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At The Center,
we change people's lives.

We help people feel safer through public safety initiatives; let people tap into their creative spirit through the arts; empower people through leadership education opportunities; and give people access to advanced technology.

Public Safety

The Center for Rural Development strives to establish productive and prosperous communities.

Events/Arts & Culture

The Center for Rural Development fosters a culture of creativity throughout our region.

Leadership

The Center for Rural Development is a catalyst for regional and statewide economic, local, and educational development.

Technology

The Center for Rural Development serves as your gateway to world-class communication and collaboration.

Upcoming Events

To access information on how to purchase tickets online for our public events; see our interactive monthly calendar with listings of daily events. You can find information and current schedule for our annual live performing arts series, and locate general information on our art exhibits that display in our lobby and first-floor areas.

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Events for January

28th

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Weight Watchers

The Center for Rural Development
  • Event Type : Public Event
Events for February

1st

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Weight Watchers

The Center for Rural Development
  • Event Type : Public Event
Events for February

2nd

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Events for February

3rd

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Events for February

4th

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Weight Watchers

The Center for Rural Development
  • Event Type : Public Event
Events for February

5th

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7th

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Events for February

8th

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Weight Watchers

The Center for Rural Development
  • Event Type : Public Event
Events for February

9th

No Events
Events for February

10th

No Events
Events for February

11th

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Weight Watchers

The Center for Rural Development
  • Event Type : Public Event
Events for February

12th

No Events
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13th

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14th

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Events for February

15th

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Weight Watchers

The Center for Rural Development
  • Event Type : Public Event
Events for February

16th

No Events
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17th

No Events
Events for February

18th

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Weight Watchers

The Center for Rural Development
  • Event Type : Public Event
Events for February

19th

No Events
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20th

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21st

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Events for February

22nd

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Weight Watchers

The Center for Rural Development
  • Event Type : Public Event
Events for February

23rd

No Events
Events for February

24th

No Events
Events for February

25th

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Weight Watchers

The Center for Rural Development
  • Event Type : Public Event
Events for February

26th

No Events
Events for February

27th

No Events
Events for February

28th

No Events
Events for March

1st

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Weight Watchers

The Center for Rural Development
  • Event Type : Public Event

News Articles

Public Safety

ArchivePublic Safety
September 23, 2022

Training for rural first responders

The Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) realizes the nation's rural and tribal emergency responders face unique challenges when compared to their urban counterparts. As a result, RDPC is committed to…

Arts & Culture

Arts & CultureNews
September 20, 2022

School Time Theater

The Emperor's New Clothes Presented by Virginia Repertory TheatreWritten by Hans Christian AndersenBook by Richard Giersch for Virginia Rep On TourNew Music, Lyrics and Script Updates/Additions by Jason Marks Showtimes:…

Leadership

Business & Community Training CenterLeadershipNews
September 23, 2022

New workforce program

The Center for Rural Development has been awarded $300,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to implement the Succeed, Thrive and Recover (STAR) program to benefit businesses and individuals in…

Technology

NewsTechnology
July 7, 2022

Broadband Announcement

KCTCS, KentuckyWired completed first college site transition in Somerset The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) recently completed their first college site transition to KentuckyWired and its gigabit broadband…

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