Mark your calendar: Upcoming events in the Lynchburg area
Because this section is free of charge, community events are subject to run based on available space. Email events to [email protected].
Through Oct. 26
Storytime Picnic, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Timbrook Park Pavilion located between Timbrook Library and the baseball fields. We bring the book, outdoor games and fun, and you bring a snack (optional) and enjoy the day. We will read a selected book on and off throughout the event, do themed crafts and play yard games. Geared toward ages 0 to 5. For more information, contact Campbell County Public Library System Director Jordan Welborn at (434) 332-9657 or [email protected].
Through Oct. 28
Jekyll & Hyde, at Wolfbane, 618 Country Club Road, Appomattox. Gates open at 6:45 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Show dates are Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 1, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27 and 28. For more information, visit www.wolfbane.org.
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Through Oct. 29
The Lynchburg Art Club’s October 2023 exhibit, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Oct. 6 (First Friday) and during regular gallery hours after the Oct. 6 opening, Thursday to Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday to Sunday, 1:30 to 4 p.m., 1011 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg. The exhibit features the work of Julia Lesnichy and her pastel students (Elizabeth Brege, Ellen DeLuca, Chris Grubbs and Elen Nygaard). Light refreshments will be served on Frist Friday.
Through Oct. 31
Quilt exhibit, MOarts Gallery at Moneta/SML Library. The Lake Quilters Guild (LQG) at Smith Mountain Lake is presenting a quilt exhibit. This fun, free event features a variety of beautiful quilts and quilt-related items. The exhibit will include traditional, contemporary and modern quilts. LQG is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the SML area for more than 30 years and welcomes everyone interested in the art and craft of quilting. Please stop by the Moneta/SML Library to learn more about LQG and to view this distinctive collection of quilts during regular library business hours. For more information, call (540) 425-7004.
Through Nov. 7
LEGO + Library, at Campbell County Public Library System sites. This STEM program is for children to explore and stations will be set up for them to select which activities they would like to try, including LEGO bricks, circuits and more. For children in grades K–6 and their families. Altavista Library: 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 3 and 24. Timbrook Library: 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 10 and 31. Rustburg Library: 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 26, Oct. 17 and Nov. 7. The program will open up one hour early, 2 to 3 p.m., for families who homeschool. If they wish, families can stay past the early-bird hour and continue exploring.
Oct. 24
Dinner at Ledo Pizza with AARP Virginia, 5 to 7 p.m. at Ledo Pizza, 126 Old Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg. There will not be a sales seminar — just casual talk and socializing with community members. We are hosting this monthly gathering with the goal of friendship, fellowship and fun. Guests will be responsible for their own dinner cost. Come and go at your leisure. AARP staff and volunteers will provide free resources on the topics of Brain Health, Caregiving, Senior Fraud, and Purposeful Aging.
Trick-or-Treat Party, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lynchburg Public Library. Kids and their families are invited to our Trick-or-Treat Party. Put on your favorite costume (if you like) and drop in for trick-or-treat stations, Halloween snacks, activities and crafts, plus a Halloween photo op wall and more! Don’t forget to bring a bag or bucket to hold your treats!
Oct. 25
Lecture series, 5:30 p.m. at Jones Memorial Library, Lynchburg. Alex Owen, Daniel Bradway and Richard Bendall will share the history of Boonsboro County Club. Learn about the club’s centennial anniversary and contribution to Virginia golf. Free and open to public.
Grab-and-go lunch fundraiser, noon to 1 p.m., Heritage Green, 201 Lillian Lane. For $10, you’ll receive a savory bowl of Brunswick stew with crackers, a drink and dessert. Your lunch purchase helps Heritage Green’s fundraising efforts to support the Alzheimer’s Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Preorders only; reserve your meal no later than Oct. 18. Place your order by calling Misty or Coco at (434) 385-5102.
Alzheimer’s Workshop: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Bedford Library. Learn about some of the common triggers for behaviors associated with dementia, how to assess the person’s needs and how to intervene effectively.
Oct. 26
The Robert E. Lee Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors regular meeting, 6 p.m. at the Spring House Restaurant, 9789 Richmond Highway, Lynchburg. The meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities and open to the public. For more information, call (434) 352-2819 or email www.releeconservation.com.
Medicare 101 Workshop, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Bedford Library. Do you have questions about Medicare, what the signup process looks like and what the benefit details entail? Join us for this helpful workshop with a representative from Elevance Health. For more information, call the library at (540) 586-8911.
Oct. 27
CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, 7:30 p.m. at 524 Main St., Lynchburg. After hundreds of sold out performances and critical acclaim from his inaugural theatrical tour, Michael Carbonaro takes the stage with a brand new show! From his hit television series “The Carbonaro Effect” on truTV, America’s favorite Trickster makes a triumphant return to live performances in CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, conjuring up a concoction of unbelievable magic, hysterical offbeat shenanigans, and wonder for audiences of all ages. We’d say you have to see it to believe it, but you won’t believe a thing when you’re in the presence of Michael Carbonaro. Tickets range from $20 to $100. Learn more at academycenter.org.
Friday Breakfast Book Club, 10 to 11 a.m. at Bedford Library. The Friday Breakfast Book Club meets on the last Friday of every month to discuss a different book. The month’s selection is “The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie” by Alan Bradley.
Medicare 101 Workshop, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Forest Library. Do you have questions about Medicare, what the signup process looks like, and what the benefit details entail? Join us for this helpful workshop with a representative from Elevance Health. For more information, call the library at: (540) 425-7002.
Oct. 28
Decorate a Pumpkin, 10:30 a.m. to noon at Big Island Library. It’s pumpkin decorating time! Stop by the library and decorate your very own pie pumpkin. Use it for Halloween, then remove the stickers and make a delicious treat for Thanksgiving. Don’t forget to register; space is limited.
Healthy Halloween with the SV Rescue Squad, 11 a.m. to noon at Stewartsville Library. Join us for some spooky, healthy fun! Tour an ambulance, see a CPR demonstration using a LUCAS machine, learn basic first aid techniques, get a free blood pressure check and more. Goodie bags will be provided to all participants.
Blue Ridge Chorale of Culpeper Bake Sale, noon to 4 p.m. at Culpeper United Methodist Church, lower parking lot off U.S. 29 Business. There will be lots of homemade goodies and fun activities for the family.
Second annual “Trunk or Treat,” 4 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1695 Perrowville Road, Forest. Decorated cars, candy and a visit from our friends at the Bedford Humane Society will all be part of this special event. The church’s historic sanctuary also will be open for anyone wishing to look inside and learn more about its history. For more information, please email [email protected] or call the Parish Office at (434) 525-5511.
Appreciation service for Brother Kevin Anderson, 5 p.m. at Peaks of Otter Baptist Church, 1815 Shiloh Church Road, Bedford. Brother Anderson is a faithful musician who plays for several choirs.
Fruit Tree Workshop & Apple Tasting presented by the Bedford Area Master Gardeners, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Bedford Library. Members of the Bedford Area Master Gardeners will be joining us this month for a workshop on growing and maintaining fruit trees. This workshop will focus on fruits that grow best locally, with special attention given to different apple varieties. Come learn about the dos and don’ts of pruning, dealing with diseases, fungi and more, and enjoy an apple tasting courtesy of the kind folks at Gross’ Orchard. Event participants are encouraged to bring an apple recipe to share with the group.
Bats: Be Afraid! Be Very Afraid … FOR Them, Not OF Them!, 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Bedford Library. Join us as Bonnie Miles, certified Virginia Master Naturalist and former bat rehabilitator, dispels the myths about one of nature’s most misunderstood and maligned animals. Learn all about these amazing creatures, including bats’ valuable place in ecosystems around the globe, and the many threats they currently face, such as white-nose syndrome, climate change, wind turbines, and habitat loss and degradation. The first 10 people to register will receive a free decorative wood bat garland for Halloween. Paint and other supplies will be available after the presentation for anyone who would like to stay and decorate their garland before taking it home. Registration is requested. We will need a minimum of 5 registrants to avoid canceling the program.
Saturday Matinee Presents “Hocus Pocus,” 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library. Join us for a monthly Saturday afternoon screening of a movie for adults and teens. This month we’ll watch “Hocus Pocus,” starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz, Thora Birch, and others. Three 17th-century witches, hanged for their murderous crimes, are resurrected on Halloween in modern-day Salem by an unsuspecting boy, who must now figure out how to get them back in the ground.
Haunted House Building Challenge, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lynchburg Public Library. Kids of all ages (and their families) are invited to drop in for a deliciously spooky Haunted House Building Challenge! Participating families will each be given a work area with supplies to create an edible haunted house of their own design. Once finished, participants can take their creepy creations home to enjoy — after having library staff take photos to show off their hard work.
Oct. 29
Roots and Reconnection: Celebrating our Story, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest. Join Poplar Forest’s African American Advisory Group, interpretation and archaeology staff, and the Board of Directors to celebrate, recognize and remember the men, women and children of the enslaved community at Poplar Forest. The free, family-oriented event features musical performances, historic interpreters, book talks and more on the grounds of Poplar Forest. Enjoy a catered lunch for $5 per person.
Kendall Knight’s Spook-tacular, 7:30 p.m. at the Academy Center of the Arts’ Historic Theater. Kendall Knight’s Spook-tacular is a Kendall Knight production in collaboration with Queer Town Hall and the Academy Center of the Arts. The event will feature drag queens, spooky tunes, a costume contest and plenty more frightening fun to round out your Hallow-weekend. Everyone is welcome. General admission tickets are $25 plus tax. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the box office at (434) 846-8499 or visit academycenter.org.
Oct. 30 to 31
Friends of the Big Island Library Book and Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 30 and 10 a.m to 4 p.m., Oct. 31 at Big Island Library. Help support the Friends of the Big Island Library. We’ll have used books, fall-themed items and fresh-baked goodies for sale as we raise money to supplement funding for ongoing events, including after-school programs and adult specials. Purchase single copies of books or fill up a bag for just $5.
Nov. 1
Ivan Zenaty in concert, 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Academy Theater, 1120 Main St., Lynchburg. Zenaty, acclaimed Czech violinist and prize winner in the Tchaikovsky International Violin Competition, has played in Moscow, London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Vienna, Zurich, Tokyo, New York, Buenos Aires, Madrid and Jerusalem. He returns to Lynchburg by popular demand. Stanislav Bogunia will be on the piano. Tickets available at academycenter.org. A 15% discount on pre-concert dinner at Dish. Reservations required. Call 434-528-0070.
Nov. 2
Rhodora Specialty Holiday Event, 5 to 7 p.m. at 1103 Church St., Lynchburg. Come check out holiday merchandise. We’re planning a wine tasting, tastings from the cafe and our version of holiday cheer. All ticket proceeds will go to Miriam House. Cost: $5. For more information, contact Stephanie Atkinson at [email protected].
Land & Table Book Club, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Bedford Library. The Land & Table Book Club offers a way to engage with the core ideas and topics that are motivating a new generation to create more resilient food systems and vibrant local community life. We’ll read books about eating locally, self-reliant living, agrarian culture, growing food, culinary history, community resilience, going back-to-the-land and more. November’s discussion book will be “Blessing the Hands that Feed Us: What Eating Closer to Home Can Teach Us about Food, Community, and Our Place on Earth,” by Vicki Robin. Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Adult Book Club, 2 to 3 p.m. at Montvale Library. The Montvale Adult Book Club meets on the first Thursday of every month. This month we’ll be discussing “Elatsoe” by Darcie Little Badger. No registration is necessary. New members are always welcome.
Computer 101 Class: Meet the Mouse, 1 to 2 p.m. at Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library. This month in Computer 101, we’ll go back to basics in a class we’re calling “Meet the Mouse.” In this class, you’ll learn a little bit about what computers can do, how they can be helpful to you, and how to get started using Windows 11.
Nov. 3 to 18
Renaissance Theatre Company’s production of “The Game’s Afoot” by Ken Ludwig, 8 p.m. Nov. 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17 and 18 at Miller Center Theatre, 301 Grove St., Lynchburg. It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this funny, quirky and thrilling whodunit set during the Christmas holidays. For ticket information, go to https://renaissance.booktix.net.
Nov. 4 to 11
The Little Dinner Theater Players present “Virginia Jones & The Inca Revenge,” 7:30 p.m., Nov. 3, 4, 10 and 11 at Monte Carlo Restaurant, Old Forest Road, Lynchburg. We invite you to join us for our fall 2023 murder/mystery as Virginia Jones (Indiana’s lesser-known younger sister) tries to discover some artifacts and solve the case. Ticket price: $20. Proceeds from tickets to benefit Kid’s Haven: A Center for Grieving Children. For information and tickets, visit littledinnertheater.com or https://little-dinner-theater-players.square.site. Dinner is available at additional cost. For information, contact Monte Carlo Restaurant at (434) 385-7711.
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