Events

Your child will have a blast developing their fine and gross motor skills while rescuing animals from frozen confinement. They will bang, chip, dig or pour warm water in an effort to rescue their favorite animals from ice. Join us Wednesday, January 19th from 10-11 am. Register by 1/16.

Sharpen your painting skills with guidance on creating a Blue Ridge Mountain scene using acrylic paints on an 8×10 canvas. All supplies provided. Join us Thursday, January 20th from 1:30-3:30 pm. Register by 1/17.

Collecting rainwater from your roof to use on your garden or lawn helps the environment and saves you money on your water bill! In this workshop, you’ll get hands-on experience building a rain barrel and learn how to install and maintain it. Water barrels can be purchased at the workshop for $50.00 each, payable the […]

Make a landscape scene come alive as local artist, Rodney Laughon, instructs participants step-by-step how to paint in oils on canvas. A new landscape will be introduced in each class. Suggestions welcome! All supplies provided, students can bring their own brushes. Join us Tuesday, January 25th from 1:30-4:30 pm. Register 3 days in advance

Wind down with a paint night after work. All skill levels are invited to an evening of social artworking. Students will paint a Monet-ish subject each month in acrylics, on 8’x10′ canvas. Paint all four months and display them together. All materials provided. Join us Tuesday, January 25th from 6:30-8 pm. Register by 3 days […]

Bake with your preschooler and leave the mess behind! Create a colorful snack with yogurt and fresh fruit. This healthy on-the-go snack will encourage healthy eating for preschoolers. Price per child, adult free. Join us Wednesday, January 26th from 10-11 am. Register by 1/23.

The holidays have passed, and it is a new year! January is the perfect time to evaluate your health and think about how to revitalize your diet. Dr. Brose will go through the different food groups and discuss how small changes can have big effects on your overall health. Join us Wednesday, January 26th from […]

Move to Music focuses on fun, movement, music, and community for participants with intellectual disabilities. Using scarves, ribbons, and other props, participants will sing and move along to tunes from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. Participants will be positioned in a circle to create a social and supportive environment. Guardian or caregiver must accompany participants. […]

Great gardens need great soil. Learn tips on composting and nutrient building to make your soil and garden flourish. Join us Thursday, January 27th from 10:30-11:30 am. Register by 1/24.

Enjoy a fun and scenic trip to the beautiful Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. All art mediums and eras are displayed from Art Nouveau, Art Deco pieces, Modern and Contemporary American art to Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. A special interactive Egyptian Exhibit will be featured, at no cost to the public. A featured exhibition is […]