Educating and enabling the people of Appalachia to work for peace and justice. Charles, and Dungannan.
In 1982 APEC opened an office in Abingdon, VA, considered a central location for the active peace groups in coal field towns such as Big Stone Gap, St. At first concentrating on education around nuclear disarmament, military spending, and cold war politics, the organization went on to oppose U.S. government’s intervention in Central America, and became involved in many other issues, including labo
07/29/2026
Celebrate q***r community with us by cuddling donkeys 🫏💕
Sunday, Aug 9th 4pm at a secret location - if you want the deets, DM us with a quick description of why q***r community is important to you! 🌈
07/28/2026
We are sending a clear message -
No weapons built in our mountains!
Join us in front of the Jonesboro nuclear facility as we remember past horrors and rally to prevent a nuclear future
🗓️ Thursday, August 6th
📍BWXT Jonesboro Site
1367 Old Stage Rt 34
06/06/2026
📆 Next Sunday, June 14th 6-8pm
Come chill with APEC's Q***r Underground
This month we're taking time to slow down and get to know each other at our Pride Social 🏳️🌈
For the secret location, DM us or send an email to [email protected] with a description of why q***r community is important to you!
04/19/2026
Don't miss our next open mic night, this Saturday, April 25th 5-7pm at The Dragonfly Book Bar in Bristol!
And while you're in the Tri-Cities join our healthcare conference in Kingsport that morning and make a day of it with us! (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthcare-at-a-crossroads-regional-conference-tickets-1984906617124)
04/18/2026
04/18/2026
Great turn out and so many peace cranes were born with the help of Yogev and Linda. Bucky signs up another APEC volunteer and Bob brought his peace pole for all to admire ❤️
04/16/2026
Last Chance for FREE LUNCH at Healthcare At A Crossroads Regional Conference
Be sure to register now because Thursday is the last day to put in orders for your free lunch healthcare conference in Kingsport, April 25th. Register here:
Healthcare at a Crossroads Regional Conference One-day conference to share information and mobilize people to address barriers that impact cost and access to affordable healthcare
04/15/2026
Hey, come join the fun and education at the Abingdon annual Earth Day Festival - THIS Saturday 9am to 1pm! Stop by the APEC table = bring the kid's and make a paper PEACE Crane, visit a hile and chat about how we can create Peace on Earth!
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03/26/2026
An important conversation!
Thinking Live with Heather Cox Richardson My conversation with Heather Cox Richardson