Bedford's first ever Hike for Hope!  Help raise awareness for suicide prevention, stop the stigma associated with mental illness, and fundraise for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Families, individuals, and teams are encouraged to participate.  For more details, registration, and updates on the event, follow on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/bedfordhikeforhope  

On Saturday, May 12, 9 am-2 pm, Goose Creek Studio and The Electric Company will be holding a spring YART Sale.  Artists and artisans associated with both businesses are cleaning out their studios (and closets and basements and attics) for this event. Visitors will find lots of treasures - ART (paintings, drawings, pottery, wood, notecards,...

**Please note - this event was originally scheduled for April 7 but was changed to May 12 due to inclement weather.** Kick off Spring Gardening Season with some free family fun at Liberty Landscape Supply!! Pick up the plants you will need to make your landscape pop this season, or simply browse and get some...

Explore the architectural design, history and restoration of Jefferson’s retreat home on this hour-long, behind-the-scenes tour guided by Travis McDonald, Poplar Forest’s Director of Architectural Restoration. Discover how the restoration architects and architectural historians and craftsmen are meticulously restoring Jefferson’s vision for the “best dwelling house in the state…” Admission to the Architectural Restoration Talk...

From Roanoke, Virginia, Lenny Marcus Trio is not simply a local jazz group. With the success of three albums, “Sun Ray: A Tribute to Ray Bryant,” “Tonk: A Tribute to Ray Bryant, Vol. 2” and the recent “Second Set,” Marcus and his band are scoring some high-class gigs. All three CDs have sold well and...

Treat mom to a guided tour of Poplar Forest on her special day. Thomas Jefferson considered parental love the “strongest affection known,” and cherished the family time he shared with his granddaughters at Poplar Forest. Tour the octagonal villa—from Mr. Jefferson’s kitchen to the rooftop deck where he and his granddaughters took their nightly stroll—and...

Give the special women in your life the treat they deserve by bringing the family to Peaks of Otter Lodge for our annual Mother’s Day Brunch, and letting us do the cooking! Enjoy a delicious buffet featuring Omelets & Waffles, Slow Roasted Prime Rib with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish Sauce, Grilled Chicken Saltimbocca, Roasted...

Treat your mom to a trail ride in the countryside followed with a "Cowgirl Tea Time" at the barn.  $60/person. Family rates available. Call (540) 586-1906 or (540) 583-1906 for more information.

Freddy & Francine is an Americana-Soul duo comprised of Bianca Caruso & Lee Ferris. With voices reminiscent of Aretha Franklin & Van Morrison, their songs blend Soul, R&B, Folk, and Americana with a modern, yet timeless appeal to all ages.  Based in Los Angeles, Ferris and Caruso met during the 40th Anniversary of a musical...