"The Importance of Her Voice" concert with Almeda Bradshaw - March 27
Almeda Bradshaw presents the history of women in country music and of early American folk music of the Appalachian Mountains.
The Importance of Her Voice: Song in the Lives of Mountain Women tells the story of Emma Bell Miles, famous poet and artist of Walden's Ridge, and others. 7:00 PM Thursday, March 27. Tickets at the door. $15.00
Tell It on the Mountain - Storytelling April 4
Come and hear stories that enchant not only children, but also folks of all ages. Friday, April 4, doors open at 5:30 and stories begin at 6:00PM. Time to grab a hot dog and settle the kids at the feet of the tellers for the first half-hour. Then after a break, more complex stories begin. Open Mic at 7:30 for new tales from new tellers.
TELL A STORY YOURSELF!
We invite you to tell your own family-friendly story in 5 minutes or less. To register call/text Carolyn Longphre
423-315-3405 or write us a note waldensridgecivicleague@gmail.com
You can also register at the door.
The audience can expect original tall tales from experienced tellers, and fresh material from fresh faces. Register to tell your story. Just call or text Carolyn Longphre 423-315-3405
or waldensridgecivicleagu@gmail.com Stories must be 5 minutes or shorter.
Renowned storytellers bring new and exciting tales to the Walden's Ridge Civic League for the fourth year. The program includes a special half-hour session for children, then our Special Guests from the Cleveland Storytellers Guild will perform from 6:45-7:30. Open Mic at 7:30 is for novice tellers to entertain.
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner & Quarterly Meeting Scheduled for April 17
We love our VOLUNTEERS !!
Watch for your special invitation.
At right are the Basement Cleanout Volunteers enjoying pizza under the pavilion after a successful day.
All Members of WRCL are encouraged to attend the Quarterly Membership Meeting on April 17 and enjoy the dinner as well. Tickets are $15.00 per adult and may be paid by cash or check, or by Venmo or credit card on the home page.
TELL IT on the MOUNTAIN 2024
Storytellers entertained at the third annual TELL IT on the MOUNTAIN April 5, 2024. We look forward to hosting another storytelling event next spring.
WRCL offers four seasonal events every year: TELL IT on the MOUNTAIN in spring; the BIRTHDAY BASH in summer, SMOKE on the MOUNTAIN in fall, and a MERRY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS the last Friday before Christmas.
Help Save Our Historic Structures
Signal Mt. Mirror published a story about saving the structures at Walden's Ridge Civic League. The buildings are badly in need of restoration.
A Happy Fiddler remains only as a Ghost on the front of the Auditorium. Note the siding is badly deteriorated and needs replacing.
Tennessee Senate Proclamation
Thanks to Senators Bo Watson & Randy McNally and Representatives Patsy Hazlewood & Cameron Sexton for Tennessee Senate Proclamation honoring 100 years