Join us on Saturday, September 27, 2025 as the town of Marshall marks one year since Helene—honoring resilience, celebrating connection, and finding comfort in the community we’ve built together.
Highlights
Sunrise — Ceremonial Fire at the Capitola Mill Fire Pit. From sunrise to sunset, a fire will be kept burning in honor of the day.
Morning begins with ecstatic dance
Throughout the day → offerings of song, stories, and poetry. All are welcome to gather, share, and connect
10:30 AM — Community Gathering in Sound and Stillness at LightEn Center of Consciousness & Action. Located at 389 Upper Thomas Branch Rd.
10-12:30 PM — Save This Piece Community Writing Project by Lauren Rutten.
This is a community writing project and preview of photographs beginning Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Marshall High Studios room 105. Drop by between 10-12:30.
There will also be a desk set-up at Old Marshall Jail Hotel in the hallway telephone booth. If you can’t make it on the 27th, don’t worry. The project will likely be available for contributions through October.
12 PM — Community Reflections on the Courthouse
Speeches by:
- Aaron Hayne (Mayor, Town of Marshall)
- Jake Scully (Madison High Student)
- Carter Ray (Madison Early College Student)
- Daria Uporsky (MARC)
- Ronald Tipton (Rollins Resident)
- Mallory McCoy (Marshall Business Owner)
- Jeramy Stauffer (Marshall Relief Alliance)
All Day
Building Community Brick Project at the Old Marshall Jail
American Legion Fundraiser with Madison County Youth Football & Cheerleaders → food, kid activities, and music (bluegrass and gospel)
Penlands Department Store Grand Re-Opening!
On Your Bike — Quiet Gathering (All Day) → Enjoy music, a therapy dog, free books, board games, and all your favorite food & drinks
1 PM — Marshall Presbyterian Church is giving away BBQ as a thank you to all who volunteered
4 PM — The Honey Hole Grand Opening → Live music, light snacks & refreshments
4:30 PM — Banker’s Hours Co-Working Grand Re-opening → Live music by Ethan Winograd 4:30-6 PM, free professional head shots, light snacks & refreshments
6 PM — Mal’s Awkward Family Photos
Live Music Schedule
1 PM — Zuma → Subject to Change Band
2 PM — Zuma → Paint Rock
TBD — American Legion, Gospel, Bluegrass, and Veteran songs from Brothers and Sisters Like These
4 PM — Mad Co. Brew House → Ryan Furstenberg
4:30 PM — Banker’s Hours Co-Working → Ethan Winograd
6 PM — Zadie’s → Nest of Singing Birds
8 PM — Mal’s → Dance Party
Come together, share in the music, and celebrate what makes Marshall strong.
