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Toddler Series: Handprint Flower Bouquet
Toddler Series: Handprint Flower Bouquet
Celebrate the colors of spring with your child. Children will practice their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills using scissors during this cute project. Take home a flower bouquet made of tracings of their little hands. Class is on Wednesday, March 2 from 10:00am to 11:00am. Register by 2/27.
Couple’s Dance Workshop
Couple’s Dance Workshop
Couples will enjoy a date night learning the art of swing dance and a simple waltz routine. Participants will have an hour step by step lesson before an hour of open dance time. No date needed, bring a friend! Price per couple, only one person from couple must register. Class is on Wednesday, March 2 […]
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DIY Porch Leaner
DIY Porch Leaner
Create a personalized wooden porch leaner! Participants will choose their 12″ x 48″ board and create a custom design that can feature their last name, a holiday greeting, or ‘welcome’ slogan. Register by 2/28.
Watercolors Express: Succulent in a Vase
Watercolors Express: Succulent in a Vase
Spend an afternoon social artworking and exploring the watercolor paint medium. Each class will present a different subject and explore different techniques that can be applied to a painting to take home. All materials provided. Register by 2 days in advance.
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Women of Rock n Roll Music and Trivia
Women of Rock n Roll Music and Trivia
Women, often under-appreciated in the history of Rock ‘n Roll, were a big part of popular music. Local vocalist, Carol Tucker, will sing classic rock songs from the ’60s and ’70s. Show off your knowledge of music and culture during an exciting game of trivia based on the ladies who showed the world that rock […]
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Explore the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
Explore the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
Tour the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden located on a beautiful, historic property with more than 50 acres of spectacular gardens, dining, and shopping amenities. Enjoy the annual orchid show and sale will feature hundreds of delightful prize-worthy orchids from expert growers with lectures by the Virginia Orchid Society. In addition to the orchid show, the […]
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Local Artist Workshop: Mandala Painting
Local Artist Workshop: Mandala Painting
Learn from local artist, Darienne Montgomery, how to paint a mandala. Use the technique of pointillism, using small dots of color to create the image of a mandala. All materials will be provided. Register by 3/5.
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Bake With Me: Rainbow Rice Krispy Treats
Bake With Me: Rainbow Rice Krispy Treats
Bake with your preschooler and leave the mess behind! Create colorful rainbow rice Krispy treats. Spark creativity by using different shapes to cut the treats, making them easy to share. Price per child, adult free. Register by 3/6.
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Cole’s Stroll Tap Workshop
Cole’s Stroll Tap Workshop
Tappers are welcome to experience a Coles’ Stroll workshop. Learn this popular tap routine developed by The Copasetic. Prior knowledge of basic tap steps including brushes, shuffles, and riffs is required. Register by 3/7.
Bluebird Box Setup
Bluebird Box Setup
No registration is required. No purchase of box necessary. Are you interested in attracting beautiful bluebirds to your yard? A naturalist will give a short presentation on where and how to set up a bluebird box. Receive resources and plans on additions to your box such as raccoon & snake guards.
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Survival Saturday
Survival Saturday
You find yourself lost in the woods, what do you do now? Join us for a class that could save your life. An experienced instructor will guide beginners in practical tips and strategies that anyone who spends time in the wilderness should know. Learn what to pack for your 10-essentials and what should be your […]
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Rainbow Rice Krispy Treats
Rainbow Rice Krispy Treats
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Rainbow Rice Crispy Treats! Participants with physical and intellectual disabilities can hone their fine motor skills through pouring, mixing, pressing, and cutting the shapes with fun cookie cutters. Guardian or caregiver must accompany participants. For group registrations, please call 434-455-5874. Register by 3/12.
Quilted Wall Hanging
Quilted Wall Hanging
Add texture and color to your décor by making your own quilted wall hanging! Local quilter, Elise Beraru, will teach you in this 2-session class how to piece together your pattern and then how to quilt your unique artwork. All materials are provided. Sewing machines will be available to use. Register by 3/13
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St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt
St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt
The Lynchburg Leprechaun’s gold has gone missing in Riverside Park! Visit the Parks and Rec tent at the Spray Ground Parking Lot from 3:00 pm–6:00 pm to pick up a […]
Saint Patty’s Concert with the Irish Girls
Saint Patty’s Concert with the Irish Girls
Put on your finest green garb and leprechaun smile. A local favorite, The Irish Girls Sing-Along Band, will present a concert of classics Irish songs for Saint Patrick’s Day. Register […]
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Abstract Stained-Glass Workshop
Abstract Stained-Glass Workshop
Have you been interested in trying stain glass, but are hesitant about the time commitment? Experiment with stain glass in a one-day workshop where instructor Megan Gascho will walk participants […]
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Rec Tech Series: Zoom Basics
Rec Tech Series: Zoom Basics
Learn how to stay connected through Zoom, the online meeting place. Bring a device such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Learn step-by-step how to access Zoom and use basic […]
Beginner Pottery
Beginner Pottery
Participants will delve into a six-week in-depth class featuring wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery basics. Enjoy a small class setting with opportunities for growth through ardent instructor attention. All supplies included. […]
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Adult Dodgeball
Adult Dodgeball
Feel like a kid again! Grab some friends and get “old school” with this wild and crazy sport. Teams of six players will play five matches with 5 games/match. Sign […]
Paint Night After Work- Paint Like Monet
Paint Night After Work- Paint Like Monet
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 […]
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Conversation Cafe with Ryan Zuidema
Conversation Cafe with Ryan Zuidema
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 […]
Homemade Biscotti
Homemade Biscotti
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, […]
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Identifying and Avoiding Scams
Identifying and Avoiding Scams
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 […]
Rain Barrel Workshop
Rain Barrel Workshop
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 […]
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Lynchburg Art Gallery Tour
Lynchburg Art Gallery Tour
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 […]
Cooking with Foraged Mushrooms
Cooking with Foraged Mushrooms
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 […]
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Basic Hunter Education Course
Basic Hunter Education Course
The Basic Hunter Education Course covers material on hunting safety, principles of conservation, and sportsmanship. Students are required to complete the self-study prior to class and will have to turn […]
Backyard Pest Management – Build Your Own Trap
Backyard Pest Management – Build Your Own Trap
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 […]
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Italian for Travelers
Italian for Travelers
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, […]
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Lynchburg Cupcake Challenge
Lynchburg Cupcake Challenge
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 […]