08/02/2026
You're invited to the Yew Mountain Center's Block Party! We'll have big pots of black beans and rice and welcome any additions for a potluck meal. Share a song, poem, or any other creative work at our Back Porch Open Mic and test your skills at the Boggle Tournament. Camp out or get a room and make a night of it! https://www.yewmountain.org/stay-with-us.html
Get your free tickets and/or donate here: https://givebutter.com/ymc-block-party-august-15-2026-xvgqjl
This is a free community event. We also gratefully accept donations to support our programs and land purchase campaign.
Potluck - 6:00-9:30pm Bring a dish or a snack to share. Labeled ingredients help people accommodate personal dietary needs and preference. BYOBeverages.
Open Mic - 7:00-8:30pm Phil Rolleston will bring a small PA and run sound. Each participant can have about 10 minutes to share songs, poems, essays, book reviews (like 8yo Cason did at our last one -- great idea for kids!) or any other creative work. Please let Phil know your sound needs in the note section when you sign up. Advance sign-ups are encouraged as spaces are limited. https://givebutter.com/ymc-block-party-august-15-2026-xvgqjl
Boggle Tournament - 7:00-8:30pm Robin Tywoniw will host a round robin style tournament for kids and grown-ups. Each participant will play 2 games per round and add their scores to determine the winner. Advance sign-ups encouraged as spaces are limited.
*This is a family-friendly event.
*Please leave your pets at home.
9494 Lobelia Road Hillsboro, WV 24946
The Yew Mountain Center is a 500-acre Botanical Sanctuary and educational center. Our mission is to provide programs that explore Appalachian ecology, culture, and the arts while promoting personal and community wellness. We are the home of the West Virginia Forest Farming Initiative and a stop on the Mountain Medicine Trail. See less
