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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 July

29th

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Weight Watchers

The Center for Rural Development
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Events for August

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2nd

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Weight Watchers

The Center for Rural Development
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Events for August

3rd

No Events
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Events for August

5th

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Weight Watchers

The Center for Rural Development
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Events for August

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Events for August

9th

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Weight Watchers

The Center for Rural Development
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Events for August

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11th

No Events
Events for August

12th

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Weight Watchers

The Center for Rural Development
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Events for August

13th

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14th

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Events for August

16th

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Weight Watchers

The Center for Rural Development
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Events for August

17th

No Events
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18th

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Events for August

19th

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Weight Watchers

The Center for Rural Development
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Events for August

20th

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23rd

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Weight Watchers

The Center for Rural Development
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Events for August

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No Events
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25th

No Events
Events for August

26th

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Weight Watchers

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

27th

No Events
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28th

No Events
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29th

No Events
Events for August

30th

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Weight Watchers

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

31st

No Events
Events for September

2nd

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Weight Watchers

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

6th

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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