Events

Come to the Templeton Center on fourth Wednesdays of the month from 10:30 am–11:30 am for coffee and conversations with city leaders. Connect, ask questions, and learn about your city […]

Biscotti is crunchy, versatile, and perfect for cookie dunking! Have fun making this favorite café treat from scratch in a lively hands-on class with a native Italian. Step by step, Francesca will demonstrate how to make homemade biscotti. Participants will leave with biscotti to share with family and friends and a recipe card that can […]

Discover how to use the Virginia Navigator family of websites to connect with local programs and services. Learn strategies to help you identify and avoid financial scams from the partners at Truist. Identify different types of scams; learn the patterns of scammers; block & report scammers; build your scam defenses. Register by 3/21.

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 […]

Spend a day exploring 3 of Lynchburg’s finest art galleries; Ann White Academy Gallery, Riverviews Artspace, and the Maier Museum of Art. Enjoy lunch at the Lynchburg Community Market or pack your own lunch. Register by 3/22.

Learn about local varieties of edible mushrooms from the Blue Ridge Mycological Society! Participants will learn the identification of a few local varieties and receive a hands-on cooking lesson where participants will learn how to best prepare each variety. Register by 3/21. Please email taylor.haris@lynchburgva.gov if participants registered have food allergies so appropriate accommodations can […]

Interested in learning more about Lynchburg’s latest invasive insect? Come learn about how to identify Spotted Lanternfly, what’s at stake, and what you can do to take action in the fight against this sap-sucking insect! You’ll also build your very own trap to take home and catch these pests. Learn what you can do from […]

Buon Viaggio! Planning a trip to Italy? Get more than your suitcases ready, equip yourself with a basic Italian class for travelers. Taught by native speaker Francesca, learn essential Italian words and phrases to guide you in various situations you will encounter as a tourist. From simple introductions and greetings to expressions for dining out, […]

Calling all aspiring bakers for a cupcake decorating competition! Racing against the clock, each team of three is challenged to decorate cupcakes that will wow the judges! Cupcake ingredients and decorations are provided. Teams may bring additional decorative flair for presentation. Each team will present their cupcakes to the special guest judges for a chance […]