HindmanCast

On this episode of the HindmanCast we sit down with our new Community Programs Manager, Melissa Helton, who shared stories from her life and writing career, updates and vision for new programs at HSS, and a lot of shade for Shania Twain. 

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Announcements

a.     Roots & Rows: HSS's Community Garden Project will start up with a SEED SWAP on Tuesday, February 15th, 5:30-7:30pm in the Great Hall at the Settlement School. If you have seeds to swap, please bring them! But there will be plenty of seed giveaways from the generous donations the Settlement School has received this past month. 

b.     Preparations are underway for this year's Knott County Farmers Market. Have you ever thought about selling your own produce, canned or baked goods at your local farmers market? Join Kelsey here at the Settlement School for Farmers Market 101 on Tuesday, March 1st from 5:30-6:30pm in the Great Hall to learn all about how you can sell your own wares at our farmers market here in Knott County.  

c.     What’s Cookin’ Now! – February 3rd @ 7:00 pm Livestream to Facebook and YouTube. Theme is “Brr! Carbs to Beat the Cold” 

Donor Recognition & Gratitude

Becky Elam

Martha Steward Bulloch Chapter DAR

Hollywood Chapter DAR 

Harold Bond 

On this episode the Troublesome boys travel all the way to California to speak with Carilyn Vice about her adventures in collecting historic dulcimers and the donation of her collection to Hindman Settlement School. We also discuss her trip to Hindman in 1996, growing up in California, and of course, the magic of Disneyland! 

This week, the Troublesome boys sit down with poet Marianne Worthington, author of our latest Fireside Industries publication, The Girl Singer. 

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Announcements

Shop our full line of Kentucky Proud Holiday Gift Boxes at www.hindman.org/shop 

Our next What's Cookin' Now will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube on December 9th, 2021 at 7:00PM 

Donor Recognition & Gratitude

John Marshall Chapter DAR out of Lexington - $1,000

Melissa Ruddick 

Jenette Schwab 

Becky Elam 

Lori Weiler 

On this episode of the HindmanCast, the Troublesome Boys sit down with Jayne Moore Waldrop, author of Drowned Town, the latest book published on our Fireside Industries imprint with the University Press of Kentucky.

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On this episode of the HindmanCast, the Troublesome Boys are joined by some HSS program staff, Josh Mullins, Kelsey Cloonan, and Sarah Kate Morgan to give an update on the past year of working through a pandemic, what we are working on now, and what is coming in the future. This episode is full of laughter, arguments, and friendly, sarcastic insults that gives you a good picture of internal staff relations, for better or worse. 

Super Exclusive and Special Sponsor and giver of sweet mugs: Read Spotted Newt 
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On this episode of the HindmanCast we sit down with the Queen of Eastern Kentucky Local Food, Jenny Willams, to discuss the growth and aspirations of the local food movement in East KY and our upcoming media offerings, Agrilachia and What's Cookin' Now!

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On this episode of the HindmanCast we sit down with beloved neighbor and friend of the Settlement, Mrs. Gail Young. We talk to Gail about her experience teaching in our Dyslexia program, her work with the Troublesome Creek Chapter of the DAR, and the much deserved honor of being awarded the Knott County Woman of the Year at our recent Civic Night.

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Announcements

Tuesdays on Troublesome Farmer’s Market on August 10th from 4:00-6:00 featuring music by “The Housecats” 

Join Hindman Settlement School and the Appalachian Arts Center for monthly Appalachian Folk Nights. The evening includes a free meal of traditional Appalachian fare, craft demonstrations, and a beginner friendly square dance. The event is held at the ArtStation in Hazard beginning at 6:30 on August 18th and September 22nd. 

Our next Yoga nights will be held on August 17th, 24th, and 31st in the Great Hall here on campus beginning at 5:30. Join Stephanie Waddles from Studio B as she leads in a gentle hour of yoga for all ability levels. 

East Kentucky Shape Note sing held every 2nd Sunday of the month, (except for August) from 2:00-5:00pm in the Great Hall. Please contact Sarah Kate Morgan for more information at [email protected]

Donor Recognition & Gratitude
Hindman Day at the Races Sponsors:
Forcht Bank - Presenting Sponsor 
Appalachian Wireless
Lee Smith 

Berea College Appalachian Fund $19,000

On this episode, the Troublesome Boys sit down at the 2021 Appalachian Writer's Workshop with Annette Clapsaddle, author of Even As We Breathe,  and Mandi Sheffel, owner of the Read Spotted Newt bookstore, to discuss the forging of their friendship through the Writer's Workshop, their writing processes, and what they hope to get out of this year's workshop.

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Announcements

Appalachian Writer's Workshop - July 19th - 23rd with nightly livestream readings and keynote speech at 7:30.

Be on the lookout in August/September for a new livestream cooking show called What's Cookin Now! with Jenny Williams and Jonathan Piercy. 

Donor Recognition & Gratitude

Friends of DAR Schools $20,000 and the the Junior Membership Committee $13,900  at this year's NSDAR Continental Congress 

Kentucky Humanities Council funded our grant for What's Cookin Now for $18,000

San Diego Chapter DAR  for sponsoring a square dance

This week the Troublesome Boys meet up with our neighbors down the street at the Appalachian Artisan Center to discuss their work, specifically the Culture of Recovery program that is bringing recovery, healing, and hope through the arts. One of their most recent graduates, the "Cowboy Weaver" Anthony Carter also joins to share his story, how weaving and art have helped him through the recovery process, and what it is like being an apprentice to the legendary Bob Young.

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Announcements

Appalachian Writer's Workshop - July 19th - 23rd with nightly livestream readings and keynote speech at 7:30.

Prime Time Reading: Each Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 :  A free educational family fun night with Hindman Settlement School. The literacy-focused event will be held at the Mike Mullins Cultural Heritage Center on the Settlement School's historic campus. Each participating family will receive one free book to take home, a free dinner, and a free storytelling session. 

Knott County Farmer's Markets happening now every Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 and will begin opening on Fridays in July from 10:00-12:00 

Donor Recognition & Gratitude

Julie Shrader for the awesome mug!

 Francis Hopkinson Chapter DAR out of New Jerkey sponsored two kids for the Imagination Library. You can too for $35! 

Marianne Worthington sent books for the James Still Cottage from our Amazon Wish List 

We received a grant from the Kentucky Colonels to purchase 10 DSLR cameras for our upcoming Hindman Photography After School Club. 

This week the Troublesome Boys meet up with the new Executive Director of Hindman Settlement School, Will Anderson. Tune in to discover more about Will, his background, hobbies, aspirations, and who he thinks the coolest person on staff is. Plus, as always, we get down to the nitty gritty with lightning round questions!

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Announcements

We are now hiring more tutors for our ReadingCorps program in Knott, Perry, and Leslie counties. For more information go to Hindman.org/recruitment or contact Jordan Collins at [email protected]. 

Family Yoga Night at the Settlement - June 24th 4:00-6:00. 

Knott County Farmer's Markets happening now every Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 and will begin opening on Fridays in July from 10:00-12:00 

Donor Recognition & Gratitude

Patricia Cannon Childs 

Jacob Feree Chapter DAR, Pittsburgh, PA 

Cora and Joe Pinhak 

Save the Children