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You can also find our Calendar here for specific times and dates of future events.

Getting Active is Easy

Meet Participant of the Month Laura Bowen-Coffelt Retired teacher gets active in the park Laura Bowen-Coffelt participated in a bike and hike in September, and

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Kids Run Clubs

Why Coach a Kids Run Club?

Active SWV’s Kids Run Club program depends on volunteers to keep it going at schools all across West Virginia. Every spring and fall, busy teachers,

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Bike/Walk

Fall is for Family

Hiking can be enjoyable for the whole family and all abilities. Check out our Stroller Friendly Trails page and other resources to plan the perfect family outing.

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Workplace Wellness

Data Is Beautiful. Here’s Why.

Why is data important to Workplace Wellness? To answer that question, let’s look at this common scenario: A couple enthusiastic employees decide they’d like to

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Beckley Bike Share

The Beckley Welcome center, located at 406 Prince Street, is having a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand launch of their bike share program.

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Community Captains

Fall Hiking Guide

Less Traveled Vistas: Enjoy these four trails, but also check our website calendar for community led programs.  Adventure seekers enjoy views from high elevations. The

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Community Captains

Announcing New Director

Elizabeth Raney – Community Captain Director and Health Educator Elizabeth joins the Active Southern West Virginia staff as the Community Captain Director. This role facilitates

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