Join a teacher from Yoga Goodness for a one-hour yoga class on Mr. Jeffersons south lawn. Art Exhibition: The Heart of Christ, 6 p.m.Calvary Chapel Lynchburg, 20722 Timberlake Road, Suite 5, Lynchburg. Popular attractions Lynchburg City Stadium and Miller Center are located nearby. This years festival is happening at riverfront park! A small fee will be assessed for the six follow-up sessions. A base level of fitness is needed, but all skill levels are welcome. Register online at bedford.librarycalendar.com. Dish presents The Drive feat. No refunds will be issued unless Poplar Forest cannot reschedule the event. In addition to the two fields, the City Stadium lawn is used as an event space for larger events up to 5,000 people. Under the direction of Maestro Aaron Garber, a Jefferson Choral Society ensemble will sing before an audience of about 50,000 NASCAR fans at the Martinsville Speedway. First Fridays Lynchburg - (Virtual) Mar 03. Masks are recommended. Lynchburg is hosting its annual International Festival on May 7, 2022. BLUEGRASS: Working on a Building 2022, 4 to 10 p.m. at the Academy Center of the Arts, 600 Main St., Lynchburg. Lynchburg's favorite street festival is back. The Espresso ride is hosted by the shop race team and is about 26 miles of rolling terrain and is moderately paced (17 mph+ average). Take a look at these excursions in the area, some of which you can appreciate while being mindful of your wallet. School's out for the day, so drop the kids off at the Center! Tickets for the performance followed by a reception are $38 for adults, $20 for students (must show ID) plus taxes and fees. Take in a performance at the historic homes 8th annual presentation of 1776the Tony Award-winning musical comedy based on the events leading up to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independenceon Mr. Jeffersons south lawn for three nights only. Mother's Day Tea at Avoca, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Avoca Museums & Historical Society in Altavista. Event Name Venue / City Date / Time Tickets. Enjoy wines, beers, and ciders as well as food from Schult's Dogs and Music by Sunshine starting at 3 p.m. Jefferson Choral Societyto sing God Bless America for NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville Speedway, 7:30 p.m. Appalachian Ballad novelist Sharyn McCrumb to read at Lynchburg, 7:30 p.m. at Hall Campus Centers Memorial Ballroom at University of Lynchburg.The event, the latest in the University of Lynchburgs Thornton Reading series, is sponsored by the Richard H. Thornton Endowment in English. Taking Root: a Propagation Workshop, 10:30 a.m. at the Montvale Library. Due to airport restrictions, there are no strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, bikes, or pets allowed on the airport taxiway. Submit your completed log with a total of at least 23 points to earn a one-of-a-kind "23 for []. the camp involves special guests, lessons on pet care, games, crafts, snacks, and more. Prices of books for the book sale will vary. There is a 500-person limit to this event. Music provided by five local Bluegrass favorites: Country Proud, Deep Blue Express, Little Mountain Boys, Wound Tight and New Standard. 10K out and back run, starting at Depot Plaza and running along Blackwater Creek Trail, 5/30, 8:00 A.M. The 11th Annual Lynchburg Wine & Music Festival is back for 2022! Therapeutic Recreation programs provide opportunities for persons []. The second class will be to smooth and refine the flowers, as well as adding any underglaze color prior to a bisque firing. Events. Each participant will receive seeds and cuttings to practice with at home. Lynchburg Beer, Wine & Cider Festival, noon to 7 p.m. at Lynchburg City Stadium. Masks are recommended. Avoca Museum's Opening Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Avoca Museums & Historical Society in Altavista. For tickets, visit www.lynchburgtickets.com/sedaliacenter. All ages are welcome; best for ages 2 to 5. Half-price bottles ofros, live music and a rotating menu of seasonal specials; $2 from every bottle ofros sold will benefit a local nonprofit. Price per child, adult free. Performance space: Natural grass turf baseball fields . The Central Virginia Land Conservancy is holding a landowner workshop on conservation easements, voluntary agreements with landowners that protect their land. Light refreshments provided. Peaksview Holiday Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5169 Waterlick Rd., Forest. Underwater Easter Egg Hunt, 1 to 2:45 p.m. at theJamerson Family YMCA. Baby Storytime, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Lynchburg Public Library. Tickets are $10 and available at www.showtix4u.com/event-details/61500 or at the door. Weekend visitors can add the Enslaved Community Tour (when available) to their itinerary at no extra cost. You cant go wrong with Soul, Food, and Funk! Children will be able to trade the eggs they find for candy and other prizes. Juneteenth - The Story Behind the Celebration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Miller Park in Lynchburg. Glory is a Fashion Show that reveals a glimpse of Heaven. City Stadium was built in 1939 along with the baseball stadium Calvin Falwell Field. These songs seek to remind that there's more to life, and that the pain any given individual feels can be transformed from a solitary torment into a vessel of connection. The Great Hunt 2022, noon to 3 p.m. Bring the family to one of Central Virginias largest candy and prize filled Easter Egg hunts. Toddler Tales storytime is open to children ages 2 and 3, plus their caregivers and siblings. Mar 03. This concert will feature a showcase of Madison House Of The Arts youth performers opening both nights! Susan Prillaman, of the Virginia Cooperative Extension, will teach about healthy eating options for individuals with either type of diabetes, and samples will be included. Juneteenth, noon, at the Sedalia Center at 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island. Celebrate spring and shop local handmade goods at Bower Center for the Arts. Drawn from real-life experiences of the men and women who were enslaved at Poplar Forest, the trilogy explores the complexity of their lives and their struggles to survive. Wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages as well as snacks will be available for purchase on site. Balanced Living with Diabetes, 3 p.m. at the Stewartsville Library. A mixture of winter and spring veggies will be on hand along with meats, eggs and value added items. Join the Bedford Public Library System this spring for a dietary workshop. No cover. Tickets to 1776 are $17.76 for adults (ages 18+); $13 for students (ages 617 and college); and $4 for children (ages 5 and under). Reservations are suggested as classes will be limited to 25 people. For more information, call the box office at (434) 846-8499. A small fee will be assessed for the six follow-up sessions. for more information, visit www.sedaliacenter.org/2021/10/05/2022-christmas-in-sedalia/.There will be activities for kids as young as 4, plus fun for grown-up makers too. Because this section is free of charge, community events are subject to run based on available space. Seniors will get 12 tickets (receive tickets at rehearsal). Grease at the Cavalier Theatre,from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Jefferson Forest High School Auditorium. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. $10 cover at the door. Enjoy unlimited articles at one of our lowest prices ever. 2nd Annual 5K on the Runway, 8 a.m. at the Lynchburg Regional Airport, 350 Terminal Drive, Lynchburg. Lynchburg police are investigating after a girl died after a shooting Friday night. . Lynchburg City Football Stadium hosts both high school and college athletics and marching band competition. Email events to. A Rustburg man died and three people were injured after a two-vehicle crash Thursday in Campbell County, police said. Reservations required. For more information, visit www.sedaliacenter.org/2021/09/28/2022-bbq-blues/. For more info, visit www.SecondStageAmherst.org or call (434) 941-0997. He began playing the five-string banjo when he was thirteen, and took up the guitar shortly after. No pre-registration required; first come, first served. Children ages 0 to 6 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian while in the water. Balanced Living with Diabetes, 10:30 a.m. at the Moneta Library. This will be a community event focusing on health-related businesses and nonprofits. Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m. at 290 Alcock Rd, Amherst. Originally constructed by the New Deal's Work Progress Administration (WPA) in 1939, Lynchburg City Stadium provides combined baseball and football stadium facilities for the city. Admission is free and the public is invited. Pleading The 5th Band at the Rivermont BierHaus, 7 to 10 p.m. at 2496 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg. More > October 1 - Get Downtown 2022 Yes, it's happening! Each participant will receive seeds and cuttings to practice with at home. Neruo Art: A Way of Painting Mindfully, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Second Stage Amherst at 194 2nd Street, Amherst. About 50 people sang worship songs and prayed Saturday outside the Bedford County school as the club, associated with the national Satanic Tem. Tickets are $15 for adults age 18+; $10 for youth ages 617 and college students; and free for children under 6. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. For tickets, visit members.bowercenter.org/events-performances/Details/new-standard-bluegrass-in-concert-542975. With over two dozen exhibitors from the Bedford region, you are sure to find the perfect Mothers Day gifts and spring treasures at the Spring Mayker's Market. In-person graduation ceremonies for Lynchburg's two public high schools will be held later this month at City Stadium, rain or shine. 9/18 Princess Anne. For more information about the Thornton Reading series, contact Jer Bryant 03, 10 MA, Richard H. Thornton chair and assistant professor of English, at bryant.j@lynchburg.edu. Virginia Hollow is a band and a sound born from the hills, valleys and mountains of Appalachia. Register by 2/28. Toddler Tales features fun stories, fingerplays, songs, rhymes and simple rhythm instruments to engage toddlers and promote early literacy skills. This event has passed. In this two-part workshop, practice easy ways to draw and paint our way into mindfulness using your choice of acrylic or watercolors. A night of encouragement for Christian Foster Parents with Foster the Family author Jamie Finn. Children will be able to explore and learn about a variety of different vehicles. Mar 02. Children ages 3 to 5 are invited for Preschool Storytime to explore different themes through stories, songs, rhymes, and more to promote early literacy. Based on a true story, The Tin Woman uses humor and pathos to explore loss, family, and what it means to be given the gift of life. Mar 5 - Mar 6. No registration is required. Join the our annual Job Fair at Forest Public Library. Easter Egg Hunt, 3 p.m., Heritage Green,201 Lillian Lane in Lynchburg. Join the Hillcats at Bank of the James Stadium for an Opening Day Extravaganza to kick off the 2022 baseball season. Best Friend Ball 2022, 5 p.m. at the Academy Center of the Arts at 600 Main Street, Lynchburg. Admission is $10 per person or $15 per class for both April and May classes. Bring the family and hop on over to Heritage Green for an egg-citing egg hunt and other fun-filled games! Learn more about the Central Virginia Land Conservancy at www.cvalc.org. The 2022 Lynchburg Heart Walk, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at Riverfront Park at 1000 Jefferson St., Lynchburg. During the three- day retreat, women will have the opportunity to build relationships with diverse women, dig deeper into their creative brain, learn more about how physical health aligns with mental health, gain access to resources for success, as well as give back to the community through serving as volunteers at a community dinner giveaway. Join Amherst County Habitats 17th Annual Bluegrass: Working on a Building 2022 event. Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the regions natural beauty in a concert that features spectacular artwork, synchronized to music inspired by nature. In addition to the two fields, the City Stadium lawn is used as an event space for larger events up to 5,000 people. Start: April 30, 2022 @ 8:00 am End: May 1, 2022 @ 5:00 pm Event Category: Sports Activity Website: https://atlantic-lacrosse-conference.webnode.com/alc-tournament/ Venue Lynchburg City Stadium 3180 Fort Ave Lynchburg, VA 24501 United States + Google Map Phone: 4344555858 View Venue Website Interactive Virtual Investors Meet 2022- Free Tickets Star Wars Night, 6:30 p.m. Bank of the James Stadium in Lynchburg. This event will include the popular Mimosa punch, chances to win door prizes, a Spring Gift Basket raffle, free face painting and a makers space for kids to get creative. Sports. Join Poplar Forest and Peakland Pilates for an early-evening Pilates workout on Mr. Jeffersons south lawn. For Saturday and Sunday matinees, the doors open at 2 p.m. and curtain is at 3 p.m. Evening performances are held Thursdays through Saturdays, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and curtain at 7:30 p.m. For more details, visit http://www.wolfbane.org/xanadu. My Profile. Share Watch on Lynchburg City Schools is very excited to kickoff the football season on Friday, August 26 at Lynchburg City Stadium at 7:00 p.m. as Heritage High School takes on William Fleming High School. Copyright 2023 Lynchburg Parks & Recreation. Laughing John Entertainment presents the Pre-Mother's Day Party with DJ Kurupt & The Katz Band from Richmond. Non drinking tickets are $15 at the gate. The recent restorations of Jeffersons ornamental garden and carriage turnaround were made possible through the generosity of the Garden Club of Virginia. It is a family-friendly event that will be exciting for people of all ages! A 6-week afterschool course will give students hands-on-teaching and guidance from experienced skateboarders in the area to help get young skaters off their feet and on their boards in no time. Members: free; non members: $8 per child or $20 for 3 or more children. For more information, visit www.lynchburgtickets.com/sedaliacenter. Tap shoes are required. 10/02 Charlottesville. Join Lynchburg Parks & Rec for multiple different nights of art and celebration, for more information visit the website. Mended Fences at The Clubhouse, 7 to 11 p.m. at The Clubhouse at 21174 Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg. The special vehicles on display include construction equipment, emergency responders, armored vehicles, utility trucks, a princess carriage and of course, much more. Register by 3/14. A small fee will be assessed for the six follow-up sessions. Family STEAM will take place in the Community Meeting Room. Tickets are $20 in advance, $30 at the door. Tiny dancers will learn rhythm, stretching, simple ballet exercises, creative movement, and more! Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a TV. Visit the Parks and Rec tent at the Spray Ground Parking Lot from 3:00pm6:00pm to pick up a clue card. Stand-up comedy returns to The Clubhouse. Bring friends and family to Liberty Baptist Church's Easter Egg Hunt. Topics covered will include: collecting and storing seeds, transplanting seedlings, propagating with plant cuttings, plant dividing, plant dormancy, tip vs. mound vs. air layering, and more. The Wizard Of Oz, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Liberty High School Performing Arts. EARTH DAY Concert with Sara Ernst, 11 a.m. at the Timbrook Library. Barks at the Barn will feature drinks, treats, and dog-related giveaways for pups of all ages. Attendees will then have the opportunity to sign up for six follow-up sessions, which will be held at the Bedford Extension Office, located at 1257 County Farm Road, Suite B. Upcoming Events - Lynchburg Parks & Recreation This Month 2023-01-28 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 26 Kwanzaa Holiday Celebration - Virtual 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Senior Advanced Beginner Tap 11 12 13 9:00 am - 3:00 pm School's Out Day Camp 14 15 16 17 9:30 am - 10:15 am Preschool Ballet 18 9:00 am - 10:00 am This classic stadium seats 4,300 fans and has undergone a slew of renovations, most recently in 2005, with six new luxury boxes and a video board in right field. Registration is required and seats are limited. My Events. Celebrating Educators: An Evening with Gerry Brooks,6 to 7:30 p.m. at Academy Center of the Arts, 600 Main St., Lynchburg. With each new day comes a new opportunity to achieve something, but we dont all get what we need to get by. Ros Thursdaysat The Water Dog, 6 to 10 p.m. Half price bottles ofros, live music and a rotating menu of seasonal specials, with $2 from every bottle ofros sold will benefit a local non-profit. Register @BusinessMattersVirginia. Listen to a live band. Every child after the first will require one additional child's ticket. All rights reserved. A variety of works will be performed. Performances are April 1 and 2 at 7 p.m., April 3 at 3 p.m., April 8 and 9 at 7 p.m., and April 9 at 2 p.m. in the E.C. The Day is Past and Gone, 6:30 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest in Forest. Join the Hillcats for the biggest fireworks show in Lynchburg, presented by Bank of the James. Hillcats Opening Day Extravaganza, 6:30 p.m. at the Bank of the James Stadium. 9/25 Herndon. Sampling Admission Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the gate. To sign up, visit runsignup.com/Race/VA/Lynchburg/UnitedWayAirport5k. Experience a full-body workout with an emphasis on strengthening deep core muscles and developing flexibility. Tickets are $20 in advance $25 at the gate. You'll be able to find lots of places to explore in Lynchburg while staying within budget. Menu is chicken, tossed salad, vegetables, bread, dessert, and beverage. CASA Shoe Sale, 5 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Saturday. Hop along our trails for an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt! The Parade of Nations will kickoff this free family-friendly event filled with culture, dance, entertainment, children's activities, and delicious international cuisine. September 17 - Lynchburg Beer, Wine, and Cider Fest Lynchburg Beer & Wine Festival will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 12-7pm at the Lynchburg City Stadium.