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CAPTURING NATURE’S BEAUTY | CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP
CAPTURING NATURE’S BEAUTY | CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP
Join us on a walk through nature as we collect botanical specimens and learn the art of cyanotype printing. From arranging natural materials and coating paper with light-sensitive chemicals, we will watch the sun’s rays magically turn your creation into art, leaving with a unique cyanotype print that capture the timeless beauty of the outdoors. […]
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WATERCOLORS | FLORAL ARRANGEMENT
WATERCOLORS | FLORAL ARRANGEMENT
Explore the watercolor medium with local artist, Purnell Pettyjohn. Participants will paint a floral arrangement. All levels of painters are welcomed. Register by 7/27. Ages 18+ | $50.00 LR | $63.00
CANOEING 101
CANOEING 101
Have you considered paddling our local waterways this summer but feel you need more experience and expert advice? Learn about water safety, paddling gear, paddling spots, water hazards, and more from certified American Canoe Association (ACA) instructors. Leave with the knowledge and skills to feel comfortable taking you family and friends on a new adventure. […]
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KAYAK 101 | YOUTH
KAYAK 101 | YOUTH
Make an excuse to get outside and stay fit this summer in a kayak. Participants will learn the basics of flat-water kayaking and practice their new skills on the lake at Ivy Creek Park. No experience needed! Kayaks, paddles and PFDs provided. Register by 7/30. Ages 8–17 | $17.00 LR | $24.00
KAYAK 101 | ADULT
KAYAK 101 | ADULT
Have you considered paddling our local waterways this summer but feel you need more experience and expert advice? Learn about water safety, paddling gear, paddling spots, water hazards, and more from certified American Canoe Association (ACA) instructors. Leave with the knowledge and skills to feel comfortable taking you family and friends on a new adventure. […]
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HILL CITY HOOPS
HILL CITY HOOPS
Hill City Hoops is a FREE teen summer blacktop basketball series, under the lights at Miller Park. Teams face-off in a 5v5 games. Ages 12–18. Players can enjoy snacks, drinks, and good competition every Friday evening, starting July 12. The four-week series will finish on August 2. The winning team from each division will receive […]
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GOING FOR GOLD SUMMER OLYMPICS CAMP
GOING FOR GOLD SUMMER OLYMPICS CAMP
Join the adventure at Going for Gold, Summer Olympic Camp, where young Olympians will experience canoeing, archery, relay races, jumping, our unique take on the balance beam and javelin, and more! As a bonus, campers will create hand-built medals at Jackson Heights Art Studio! Register by 8/1. *Scholarships are available. Please inquire by calling 434-455-5858. […]
WATERBUGS GIRLS CAMP
WATERBUGS GIRLS CAMP
Calling all girls interested in a hands-on, minds-on watershed experience that combines STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) with recreation (fishing)! Join us this August for an exciting adventure where you will learn to fish, learn about ecosystems, run science experiments, and explore the habitat and organisms that supports recreational fishing. Using loaner gear […]
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GOING FOR GOLD SUMMER OLYMPICS CAMP
GOING FOR GOLD SUMMER OLYMPICS CAMP
Join the adventure at Going for Gold, Summer Olympic Camp, where young Olympians will experience canoeing, archery, relay races, jumping, our unique take on the balance beam and javelin, and more! As a bonus, campers will create hand-built medals at Jackson Heights Art Studio! Register by 8/1. *Scholarships are available. Please inquire by calling 434-455-5858. […]
WATERBUGS GIRLS CAMP
WATERBUGS GIRLS CAMP
Calling all girls interested in a hands-on, minds-on watershed experience that combines STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) with recreation (fishing)! Join us this August for an exciting adventure where you will learn to fish, learn about ecosystems, run science experiments, and explore the habitat and organisms that supports recreational fishing. Using loaner gear […]
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GOING FOR GOLD SUMMER OLYMPICS CAMP
GOING FOR GOLD SUMMER OLYMPICS CAMP
Join the adventure at Going for Gold, Summer Olympic Camp, where young Olympians will experience canoeing, archery, relay races, jumping, our unique take on the balance beam and javelin, and more! As a bonus, campers will create hand-built medals at Jackson Heights Art Studio! Register by 8/1. *Scholarships are available. Please inquire by calling 434-455-5858. […]
WATERBUGS GIRLS CAMP
WATERBUGS GIRLS CAMP
Calling all girls interested in a hands-on, minds-on watershed experience that combines STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) with recreation (fishing)! Join us this August for an exciting adventure where you will learn to fish, learn about ecosystems, run science experiments, and explore the habitat and organisms that supports recreational fishing. Using loaner gear […]
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WATERBUGS GIRLS CAMP
WATERBUGS GIRLS CAMP
Calling all girls interested in a hands-on, minds-on watershed experience that combines STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) with recreation (fishing)! Join us this August for an exciting adventure where you will learn to fish, learn about ecosystems, run science experiments, and explore the habitat and organisms that supports recreational fishing. Using loaner gear […]
GOING FOR GOLD SUMMER OLYMPICS CAMP
GOING FOR GOLD SUMMER OLYMPICS CAMP
Join the adventure at Going for Gold, Summer Olympic Camp, where young Olympians will experience canoeing, archery, relay races, jumping, our unique take on the balance beam and javelin, and more! As a bonus, campers will create hand-built medals at Jackson Heights Art Studio! Register by 8/1. *Scholarships are available. Please inquire by calling 434-455-5858. […]
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WATERBUGS GIRLS CAMP
WATERBUGS GIRLS CAMP
Calling all girls interested in a hands-on, minds-on watershed experience that combines STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) with recreation (fishing)! Join us this August for an exciting adventure where you will learn to fish, learn about ecosystems, run science experiments, and explore the habitat and organisms that supports recreational fishing. Using loaner gear […]
GOING FOR GOLD SUMMER OLYMPICS CAMP
GOING FOR GOLD SUMMER OLYMPICS CAMP
Join the adventure at Going for Gold, Summer Olympic Camp, where young Olympians will experience canoeing, archery, relay races, jumping, our unique take on the balance beam and javelin, and more! As a bonus, campers will create hand-built medals at Jackson Heights Art Studio! Register by 8/1. *Scholarships are available. Please inquire by calling 434-455-5858. […]
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ADULT ART CAMP
ADULT ART CAMP
Area artists will enjoy five days of exploring visual arts and discovering the pleasure of creative expression. Camp will feature 5 classes of personalized instruction by the 7-Hills Art Club featuring local artists. Materials, morning coffee, and snacks are included. Register by 8/2. Ages 18+ | $80.00 LR | $95.00
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ADULT ART CAMP
ADULT ART CAMP
Area artists will enjoy five days of exploring visual arts and discovering the pleasure of creative expression. Camp will feature 5 classes of personalized instruction by the 7-Hills Art Club featuring local artists. Materials, morning coffee, and snacks are included. Register by 8/2. Ages 18+ | $80.00 LR | $95.00
FAIRY TERRARIUMS
FAIRY TERRARIUMS
Create a terrarium any fairy would love to live in! Add succulents and craft miniatures to fill your terrarium with whimsy. Register by 8/10. Ages 18+ | $30.00 LR | $38.00
LADIES NIGHT OUT SERIES | ARCHERY
LADIES NIGHT OUT SERIES | ARCHERY
Break away from the same old evening routine and learn a new skill with beginners like you. Join USA Archery certified coaches to try your hand at shooting on a range as well as the layout of an archery range, safety, and the steps of shooting. Begin this lifetime sport now for the opportunity to […]
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ADULT ART CAMP
ADULT ART CAMP
Area artists will enjoy five days of exploring visual arts and discovering the pleasure of creative expression. Camp will feature 5 classes of personalized instruction by the 7-Hills Art Club featuring local artists. Materials, morning coffee, and snacks are included. Register by 8/2. Ages 18+ | $80.00 LR | $95.00
HILL CITY UKULELE CIRCLE
HILL CITY UKULELE CIRCLE
Aloha ukulele enthusiasts and welcome to Lynchburg’s ukulele strumming circle! The group meets twice this summer. Each session will allow everyone in the circle a chance to select and share a favorite song as well as play along with other musicians. All levels of ability are welcome. Register online to join the mailing list. Ages […]
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ADULT ART CAMP
ADULT ART CAMP
Area artists will enjoy five days of exploring visual arts and discovering the pleasure of creative expression. Camp will feature 5 classes of personalized instruction by the 7-Hills Art Club featuring local artists. Materials, morning coffee, and snacks are included. Register by 8/2. Ages 18+ | $80.00 LR | $95.00
GREAT CARDBOARD BOAT RACE
GREAT CARDBOARD BOAT RACE
Design, build, race, (and most likely) sink! Join us in our 6th annual race to the finish line! Boats must be crewed by a one or two-person team. Awards will be given out for fastest and most creative boats plus the most dramatic sinking. Register by 8/13. Note: the entire boat must be made of […]
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ADULT ART CAMP
ADULT ART CAMP
Area artists will enjoy five days of exploring visual arts and discovering the pleasure of creative expression. Camp will feature 5 classes of personalized instruction by the 7-Hills Art Club featuring local artists. Materials, morning coffee, and snacks are included. Register by 8/2. Ages 18+ | $80.00 LR | $95.00
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THE MILLER SONGCIRCLE
THE MILLER SONGCIRCLE
Discover SongCircle, where singer-songwriters and musicians of all levels gather to share, learn, and create. Bring your instrument and lyric sheets to share if you would like feedback, or come to soak in valuable songwriting tips, enjoy original songs, and leave with a creative prompt for the next month. SongCircle meets once a month, every third […]
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COUPLES NIGHT OUT | FARM TO TABLE DINNER FOR 2
COUPLES NIGHT OUT | FARM TO TABLE DINNER FOR 2
Couples will be treated to a unique farm to table experience starting at Lynchburg Grows. Participants will harvest their own fresh vegetables needed to make a delicious dinner for two. After harvesting the vegetables, participants will then gather at the Miller Center and learn how to properly store, cut, and prepare the vegetables. Finally, the […]
MYCOLOGY BASICS
MYCOLOGY BASICS
Join Patrick Mitchell of the Blue Ridge Mycological Society in a presentation on mycology. Participants will learn about mushrooms, fungi, their importance, basic mushroom identification, and voucher info system. The presentation will conclude with a bolete filter demonstration and a Q&A session. Register by 8/20. All Ages | FREE
STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP | EARRINGS
STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP | EARRINGS
Learn how to turn stained glass scraps into wearable art! Earrings of all shapes and colors will be created during the workshop. Fees per person. Register by 8/20. $25.00 LR | $30.00
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LYNCHBURG MUSHROOM FORAY
LYNCHBURG MUSHROOM FORAY
Explore local forest areas to discover the magic of mycology! Receive a brief lesson on mushroom identification, collection protocol and forest etiquette before heading out to observe and collect specimen. Gathered specimen will be brought back to the I.D. table for analysis. Location will be sent out Thursday before program to ensure maximum mycological encounters. […]
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GIVE ARCHERY A SHOT | YOUTH
GIVE ARCHERY A SHOT | YOUTH
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Take a shot at a sport that doesn’t require chasing balls across a field. With guidance from an USA Archery Certified Instructor, learn the basics of shooting, […]
GIVE ARCHERY A SHOT | ADULT
GIVE ARCHERY A SHOT | ADULT
Always wanted to try your hand at archery but never had the opportunity? Come try it out with an USA Archery certified coach. Learn the basic elements of archery, including […]