Bedford Public Library Events
2017-01-15 - 2017-01-28 | VA
February is coming up, and so is the Bedford Public Library System’s special program, Valentines for Veterans! Visit your local library between January 23rd and 28th to make a Valentine to show your appreciation for a veteran. Materials are provided so all you have to do is show up! Valentines will be sent from your library branch to the patients at Salem VA Medical Center.
Get an early start on literacy this February with the Winter Reading Program! Children aged 0-5 can earn stickers during the entire month of February by reading books with their caregiver. Register at your local library branch and start working toward your special certificate as early as Wednesday, February 1st! Don’t forget, this can count towards their 1KB4K total!
Bedford Business
Tuesday, January 17th is Family Movie Night at the Bedford Library. We are showing The Secret Life of Pets (PG), an animated film from the studio that brought you Despicable Me! Enjoy crafts at 4:45 and the movie at 5PM. Snacks provided! The movie’s running time is 1 hour 30 minutes. We hope to see you there!
On Thursday, January 19th and Thursday, January 26th, you’re invited to the library at 4PM to learn about our 3-D printer. After this introduction, teens ages 13 through young adult can make reservations to create their own masterpieces using this cutting edge technology. Days available for 3-D printing use will be Monday through Thursday between the hours of 4PM and 5:15PM. Due to the complexity and duration of the process, only one or two prints can be made in a day.
Get ready for another season of our early literacy programs, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader! Books 4 Fun begins on Tuesday, January 24th at 10:30 AM. Rock-A-Bye Reader follows on Wednesday, January 25th at 10:30 AM. Both programs repeat every week. B4F is a fun and engaging story and craft time for children aged 3-6. RBR provides equivalent stimulation for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age. Jumpstart your child’s language and literacy skills with these great programs!
Come to the library on Wednesday, January 25th. Between 4:15 and 5:30 PM, teens and tweens between the ages of 11-19 are invited to participate in Fashion Club. Learn about the world of fashion, how to create your own designs, and do cool Do It Yourself projects to make or repurpose your own clothing. Materials are provided, but you may also bring your own. Fashion Club meets twice a month on the first and fourth Wednesday of the month. Another meeting is coming up on Wednesday, February 1st!
Forest Fun
Get ready for another season of our early literacy programs, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader! Starting on Tuesday, January 24th, children aged 3-6 are welcome to enjoy Books 4 Fun. The Forest Library holds one session at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays, and repeats the session at the same time on Wednesdays. These sessions repeat weekly.
Rock-A-Bye Reader returns on Monday, January 23rd. Forest holds its session for infants up to 21 months old at 10:15 AM on Mondays, followed by a session for toddlers between 21 and 36 months at 11:15 AM. Forest holds an additional two sessions for 21-36-month-old toddlers on Thursdays at 10:15 and 11:15 AM. These sessions repeat weekly.
Join us at the Forest Library for LEGO® Club! From 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on January 26th, we’re exploring our imaginations with everyone’s favorite building blocks. This club meets on the last Thursday of every month. Ages 5+
Are you a big fan of dinosaurs? Join the club! The Forest Library hosts a Dinosaur Club on the first Thursday of every month. Drop by between 4:30-5:30 PM on February 2nd for this exclusive program. Kids ages 6+ can learn fascinating facts about these prehistoric creatures from a real dinosaur expert in this monthly club. Visit the library or call (540) 425-7002 to register.
Moneta Merriment
Rock-A-Bye Reader and Books 4 Fun are back for another season. Books 4 Fun resumes on Tuesday, January 24th. Children aged 3-6 can participate in Books 4 Fun every Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Crafts, stories, and music will keep your child engaged and entertained! Rock-A-Bye Reader begins at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 23rd and repeats every week. Infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age can enjoy stories and music at this early literacy program.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, January 26th; the Moneta/SML Library is showing The Secret Life of Pets (PG), an animated film from the studio that brought you Despicable Me. Arrive at 5:30 PM for crafts, and enjoy snacks and the movie at 6PM. The running time is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Big Island Antics
The LEGO club meets again at the library on Friday, January 20th between 3-4PM. Build something great from your imagination, or accept the challenge of the month! If you can’t make it, come back on Saturday the 21st between 10:30-11:30 AM for another chance. Bring your friends! Ages 5+
Rock-A-Bye Reader and Books 4 Fun are back for another season. Rock-A-Bye Reader is a fun and educational story time for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age. This program begins at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 23rd and repeats every week. Older children between 3 and 6 years do not have to miss out; Books 4 Fun starts at 10:30 AM on Thursday, January 26th and repeats every week. Children can enjoy rhymes, stories, music, and crafts!
Come to the Big Island Library for Tuesday Teen Time! On January 24th we are playing games and snacking on junk food from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.
We’re starting the month of February with another Friday Film, Finding Dory (PG). Join us at 3PM on February 3rd for the exciting sequel to Finding Nemo, and enjoy a free snack!
Montvale Marvels
Books 4 Fun and Montvale’s exclusive early literacy program, Mother Goose on the Loose, are back for another season. Books 4 Fun begins at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, January 24th. Children aged 3-6 can have a fine time with music, stories, and crafts in this weekly program. Mother Goose on the Loose is a story time designed to prepare your infant or toddler for a successful future of reading and writing. This program resumes on Thursday, January 26th at 10:30 AM and repeats weekly.
We’re celebrating Harry Potter Book Night at the Montvale Library! Thursday, February 2nd will see the third annual Harry Potter Book Night celebrated throughout the world. Here at the Montvale Library, we’re getting ready to host an unforgettable night. The fun kicks off at 5PM.
We’ll be sharing the wonder of J.K. Rowling’s best-selling stories and introducing the next generation of readers to the unparalleled magic of Harry Potter. Here at the Montvale Library, young wizards, witches, and Muggles will be treated to an evening of games, activities, readings, and quizzes. Registration required, space is limited. Call the Montvale Library at (540) 425-7006 x2 to register.
It’s time for another Teen Night at the Montvale Library! Between 5PM and 7PM on Friday, February 3rd, we’ll be playing Xbox games, hanging out with friends, and enjoying tasty snacks!
Stewartsville Spectaculars
Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader are back for another season. Books 4 Fun begins at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 23rd and repeats every week. Children aged 3-6 are invited to enjoy stories, rhythm, crafts, and music with their peers. Infants and toddlers up to the age of 3 are welcome to enjoy similar activities at the Rock-A-Bye Reader program, which begins at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 27th and repeats every week.
The Stewartsville Library has an exciting event in store on Thursday, February 2nd! Fans old and new are invited to celebrate the magical world of Harry Potter with a variety of activities and treats. Join us between 3:30 and 4:30 PM to celebrate this best-selling series with other fans and make new friends! Please call (540) 425-7008 ext. 3 to register. Ages 8-14
For more information, contact:
Lauren Harper
lharper@bpls.org
Youth Service Librarian
Bedford Public Library System

Wildlife Wednesday Cruises with Smith Mountain Lake State Park
2017-01-18 12:00 - 2017-01-25 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia Dare Cruises and Marina, 3619 Airport Road, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
We’ve teamed up with Virginia Dare Cruises to offer this fun-filled and informative lunch cruise.
For reservations and further information contact Virginia Dare Cruises at 540-297-7100 or www.vadarecruises.com

Forest Farmers Market
2017-01-21 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-01-28 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-02-04 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-02-11 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-02-18 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-02-25 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-03-04 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-03-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Virginia Grown Produce, meats, honey, flowers along with breads for locals to enjoy. The market is open the last week in April until the last week in Oct. Please come and enjoy the local food from our area.

Dana and Susan Robinson
2017-01-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join the Friends of the Bedford Public Library on Saturday, January 21, at 7:30pm as they host Dana and Susan Robinson from Vermont.

The genius of a Dana and Susan Robinson performance lies in their ability to capture the imagination of their audience, evoking a transformative experience that touches on the deepest humanity. They can make the audience howl with laughter or hush with poignant reflection as they take them on a journey across America and convey the mystery and wonder of the places they visit.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from Lynchburg Tickets.
For more information, call 540.586.8911 or visit www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org.

Singing Valentines ~ Smith Mountain Lake Harmeneers
2017-01-24 - 2017-02-14 | VA
Create a memory that will last a lifetime!
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Saturday, February 11th
Sunday, February 12th
Monday, February 13th
Tuesday, February 14th
The Smith Mountain Lake Harmeneers can deliver a memorable Singing Valentine to your sweetie wherever they are.
For Franklin County:
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For Bedford County:
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Harry Potter Book Night at the Montvale Library
2017-02-02 17:00 - 20:00 | VA
We’re celebrating Harry Potter Book Night at the Montvale Library! * February 2nd 2017 *
February 2nd 2017 will see the third annual Harry Potter Book Night celebrated throughout the world. Here at the Montvale Library, we’re getting ready to host an unforgettable night. The fun kicks off at 5pm.
On Harry Potter Book Night, we’ll be sharing the wonder of J.K. Rowling’s unforgettable stories and, most excitingly, introducing the next generation of readers to the unparalleled magic of Harry Potter. Here at the Montvale Library, young wizards, witches, and Muggles will be treated to an evening of games, activities, readings, and quizzes. It all begins when you walk through the brick wall behind The Leaky Caldron and enter Diagon Alley. From there you can take pictures in your dress robes in “Madam Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions” photo booth, find your way through the giant Maze, delight in Honeydukes’ treats, and participate in the Hogwarts Hall of Fame Quiz!
Katie Hoffman, the Montvale Library Branch Manager says, ‘We are so excited to be joining up with other libraries, schools, bookshops, and community centers throughout the United States, the UK – and indeed the world – to celebrate the third annual Harry Potter Book Night. We hope to continue the tradition in the years to come.’
Registration required, space is limited.
For more information on our event and to register, please contact the Montvale Library at 540-425-7006×2.
You can find out more about Harry Potter Book Night: The Professors of Hogwarts – and download images including the official logo – at harrypotterbooknight.com.

Photo By Katie Hoffman
In the photo is “Steampunk Cat,” on loan from Ms Pat Mack and created by Kaitlin Cumming, wearing some of the items available in the Photo Booth.

Beth Macy ~ "Truevine"
2017-02-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
“In 1899, twin albino African American young men were kidnapped from nearby Franklin County and put in the circus. They performed for all types of people including royalty. Local author Beth Macy shares this story and their brave mothers fight to get them back in her new book “Truevine”.
Beth will share this amazing story at the Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library on Saturday February 4, 2017 at 2 PM on the 3rd floor of the Museum. The event is free and open to the public. Givens Books will be on hand selling books.
The Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library is located at 201 E. Main St. in the heart of Centertown Bedford. There is an elevator available and plenty of parking.
Please call the Museum at 540-586-4520 with any questions.

Community Awareness Meeting
2017-02-09 06:30 - 20:00 | Bedford Police Department, Town of Bedford Municipal Building, 215 East Main Street, 3rd Floor, Bedford, 24523
Drugs in Bedford?
Join the Town Bedford Police Department for their next Community Awareness Meeting on February 9, 2017 and find out which drugs are prevalent in our area and strategies others have taken to make their communities safer.

Beauty of Life Breakfast
2017-02-09 08:00 - 09:00 | Olde Liberty Station, 515 Bedford Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Beauty of Life Breakfast benefitting the Friends of Bedford Hospice House will be next Thursday, February 9 at Olde Liberty Station, and E.W. Tibbs, CEO & President of Centra, is the keynote speaker. Arthur’s Jewelry is sponsoring the event, and will be on site displaying and selling jewelry, along with other vendors.

Seating is limited for the event, and RSVPs are requested. Depending on RSVPs, a small number of tickets may be for sale at the door.

For more information visit http://www.bedford-house.org or check out Friends of Bedford Hospice House Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/friendsbedfordhospicehouse/.

Out of Bounds at the Bower Center for the Arts
2017-02-10 - 2017-03-11 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Out of Bounds
A Two-woman Show
Exploration. Existential. Experimental.

by Suzanne Paddock
Out of their normal bounds regarding themes, subject matter, technique and materials, this collection of watercolors by Perri Mason and oils by Suzanne V Paddock, represents experimentation to encourage individual artistic growth. It explores personally unfamiliar, uncomfortable, unknown territory and reflects the struggles and triumphs of moving out of the safety and comfort that each artist normally operates in.
Mason is accomplished, award winning, and a very popular pet portrait artist. Stepping out of the criteria that led to this success, she decided to explore different techniques. She loosened up and allowed the fates to make some decisions in her world of controlled chaos. She tried on provocative and may or may not have let her humorous side break out – it’s there with or without her permission.
Paddock’s brushstroke and palette create pieces that are easily recognized as hers. To move beyond her set structure, she decided to explore different mediums and themes. She went for latex paint and pastels. She considered more exciting ways of applying paint. She has even started to get a bit political.
“Out of Bounds” came from an offhand comment that was quickly snatched up and completely taken advantage of. It was nurtured in the spirit of leaping without looking and having faith in your gifts regardless of outcome. It is an exhibit with the strongest intentions of connecting with viewers about the idea that the arts are a playground for the mind. Mason and Paddock have been exhibiting together in two women shows, and as members of an art gallery co-op for the past four years. They thoroughly enjoy the stress that only sharing a creative adventure can bring. They now share the Red Door studio on the third floor at the Bower Center and are actively plotting their next career moves. There may be some pushing around going on too.
For commissions and sales contact Perri Mason at perri.paints@gmail.com and Suzanne V Paddock at svpaddock@gmail.com . For future happenings and more information, find each artist and like them on Facebook , and also view their websites perrimason.com and suzannevpaddock.com . For live interaction, come by the studio by chance or by appointment, and remember to visit Bedford’s arts community open receptions every 2nd Friday 5-8pm.

RUNA ~ Celtic Roots Music
2017-02-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join the Friends of the Bedford Public Library on Friday, February 10 at 7:30pm as they host the Irish group RUNA.

The concert, held in the Bedford Room of Bedford Central Library is open to the public.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from Lynchburg Tickets.
For more information, call 540.586.8911 or visit www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org

Marc Baskind Trio with Keith Campbell in Concert at Bower Center
2017-02-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Baskind and his trio with perform rock/jazz/blues/beach, country/bluegrass with local artist Keith Campbell in this cabaret style concert. Marc was raised in the heart of the Mississippi Delta (Greenville) and influenced by jazz, blues, and classics. He started ukulele at 7, guitar at 11, and majored in Tuba, leaving him in love with almost every genre of music
Tickets can be purchased in advance at lynchburgtickets.com or Bower Center for $10 or at the door the evening of the performance for $12.
For more information you may phone 540-586-4235 or visit www.bowercenter.org.
The Concert is partially sponsored by a grant from the Town of Bedford and the Virginia Commission for the Arts.

Bedford Public Library Children's Programs
2017-02-15 - 2017-03-06 | VA
All BPLS branches will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observance of Presidents’ Day.
Get an early start on literacy this February with the Winter Reading Program! Children aged 0-5 can earn stickers during the entire month of February by reading books and doing special activities with their caregiver. Story time books count toward both the Winter Reading Program and 1KB4K! Register at your local library branch and start working toward your special certificate as early as Wednesday, February 1st!
Coming up in the month of March is our third annual 2017 Community Read! Prepare yourself for a reading program that is truly out of this world. This year our theme is outer space, and we’ll be exploring infinity and beyond with a great selection of books, movies, and programs throughout the month. Join your neighbors in this collective reading effort and check out one of this year’s titles! For this year’s picture book, we are reading Mousetronaut Goes to Mars, by Mark E. Kelly; for juvenile fiction, we are reading Space Case, by Stuart Gibbs; teens are invited to read Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card, and adults can enjoy Andy Weir’s acclaimed novel, The Martian.
Bedford Business
Our early literacy programs, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader, are back for another season! Books 4 Fun takes place on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Rock-A-Bye Reader follows on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. Both programs repeat weekly. B4F is a fun and engaging story and craft time for children aged 3-6. RBR provides equivalent stimulation for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age. Jumpstart your child’s language and literacy skills with these great programs!
Tuesday, February 21st is Family Movie Night at the Bedford Library. We are showing Kubo and the Two Strings (PG), an animated film from the studio that brought you Coraline and The Boxtrolls! Enjoy crafts at 4:45 and the movie at 5PM. Snacks provided! The movie’s running time is 1 hour 42 minutes. We hope to see you there!
Come to the library on Wednesday, February 22nd. Between 4:15 and 5:30 PM, teens and tweens between the ages of 11-19 are invited to participate in Fashion Club. Learn about the world of fashion, how to create your own designs, and do cool Do It Yourself projects to make or repurpose your own clothing. Materials are provided, but you may also bring your own. Fashion Club meets twice a month on the first and fourth Wednesday of the month. Another meeting is coming up on Wednesday, March 1st!
Forest Fun
Our early literacy programs, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader, are back for another season! Children aged 3-6 are welcome to enjoy Books 4 Fun on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. These sessions repeat weekly.
The Forest Library holds its Rock-A-Bye Reader session for infants up to 21 months old at 10:15 AM on Mondays, followed by a session for toddlers between 21 and 36 months at 11:15 AM. Forest holds an additional two sessions for 21-36-month-old toddlers on Thursdays at 10:15 and 11:15 AM. These sessions repeat weekly.
Join us for Teen Game Night on Thursday, February 16th! Kids 12+ are invited to the Forest Library between 5:30 and 7:30 PM for a fun evening of video gaming and pizza with friends!
Join us at the Forest Library for LEGO® Club! From 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on February 23rd, we’re exploring our imaginations with everyone’s favorite building blocks. This club meets on the last Thursday of every month. Ages 5+
Are you a big fan of dinosaurs? Join the club! The Forest Library hosts a Dinosaur Club on the first Thursday of every month. Drop by between 4:30-5:30 PM on March 2nd for this exclusive program. Kids ages 6+ can learn fascinating facts about these prehistoric creatures from a real dinosaur expert in this monthly club. Visit the library or call (540) 425-7002 to register.
Moneta Merriment
Rock-A-Bye Reader and Books 4 Fun are back for another season. Children aged 3-6 can participate in Books 4 Fun every Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Crafts, stories, and music will keep your child engaged and entertained! Rock-A-Bye Reader takes place at 10:30 AM on Mondays and repeats every week. Infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age can enjoy stories and music at this early literacy program.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, February 23rd; the Moneta/SML Library is showing Kubo and the Two Strings (PG), an animated film from the studio that brought you Coraline. Arrive at 5:30 PM for crafts, and enjoy snacks and the movie at 6PM. The running time is 1 hour 42 minutes.
Big Island Antics
Rock-A-Bye Reader and Books 4 Fun are back for another season. Rock-A-Bye Reader is a fun and educational story time for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age. This program takes place at 10:30 AM on Mondays and repeats every week. Older children between 3 and 6 years do not have to miss out; Books 4 Fun occurs at 10:30 AM on Thursdays and repeats every week. Children can enjoy rhymes, stories, music, and crafts!
The LEGO club meets again at the library on Friday, February 17th between 3-4PM. Build something great from your imagination, or accept the challenge of the month! If you can’t make it, come back on Saturday the 18th between 10:30-11:30 AM for another chance. Bring your friends! Ages 5+
Come to the Big Island Library for Tuesday Teen Time! On February 28th we are playing games and snacking on junk food from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.
We’re starting the month of March with another Friday Film, The BFG (PG). Join us at 3PM on February 3rd for this live-action adaptation of the book by Roald Dahl, and enjoy a free snack!
Montvale Marvels
Books 4 Fun and Montvale’s exclusive early literacy program, Mother Goose on the Loose, are back for another season. Books 4 Fun takes place at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays. Children aged 3-6 can have a fine time with music, stories, and crafts in this weekly program. Mother Goose on the Loose is a story time designed to prepare your infant or toddler for a successful future of reading and writing. This program occurs on Thursdays at 10:30 AM and repeats weekly.
It’s time for another Teen Night at the Montvale Library! Between 5PM and 7PM on Friday, March 3rd, we’ll be playing Xbox games, hanging out with friends, and enjoying tasty snacks!
Stewartsville Spectaculars
Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader are back for another season. Books 4 Fun takes place at 10:30 AM on Mondays and repeats every week. Children aged 3-6 are invited to enjoy stories, rhythm, crafts, and music with their peers. Infants and toddlers up to the age of 3 are welcome to enjoy similar activities at the Rock-A-Bye Reader program, which occurs at 10:30 AM on Fridays and repeats every week.
We are celebrating Read Across America Day at the Stewartsville Library on Thursday, March 2nd, between 3:30 and 4:30 PM. Stop in for a Seussical good time with stories and activities. Please register by calling (540) 425-7008 ext. 3. Ages 3-8

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lauren Harper
lharper@bpls.org
Youth Service Librarian
Bedford Public Library System

D-Day Lunchbox Lecture Series ~ Honor Delayed
2017-02-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
In honor of Black History Month, join Director of Education, John Long, at the Bedford Area Welcome Center to hear the story behind seven African Americans who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for their service in WWII – decades after the fact.
Free Admission

Peaks of Otter Lodge Winter Friday Night Dinner Special
2017-02-24 16:30 - 20:00, 2017-03-03 16:30 - 20:00, 2017-03-10 16:30 - 20:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Friday nights through March 10, 2017
4:30 – 8:00 pm

CHOICE OF ONE APPETIZER OR SALAD
Mini Crab Cakes with Remoulade Butternut Squash, Goat Cheese, & Sage Flatbread Brie in Puff Pastry Garnished with Raspberry Coulis Fried Oysters, Sauce Calypso Tossed House Salad Caesar Salad
CHOICE OF ENTRÈE
Filet of Salmon in Parchment
Minnesota Wild Rice Blend, Chef’s Choice Vegetable
Crab Cakes with Corn Relish
Wild Rice Blend, Chef’s Choice Vegetable
Charleston Style Shrimp and Grits
Chef’s Choice Vegetable
Seared Medallion of Pork Tenderloin with Port Wine Demi Mashed Potatoes, Chef’s Choice Vegetable
8 oz. Sirloin Steak Smothered with Mushrooms and Onions Mashed Potatoes, Chef’s Choice Vegetable
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Peaks of Otter ~ Saturday Night Exclusive Sweetheart Package & Sweetheart Dinner
2017-02-25 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
February is Sweetheart Month at Peaks of Otter Lodge! Celebrate the “Valentine” season with our romantic Saturday Night exclusive package and Sweetheart Month Dinner. Package includes room accommodations, four-course candlelight dinner, and a welcome basket placed in your room featuring a single red rose, Virginia wine with keepsake etched glasses, gourmet chocolate, and Virginia peanuts.
Rates starting at $251.39 (plus taxes) for 2 adults.
Rate is also available by calling (866)387-9905 and mentioning Promo Code VALENTINE.
Sweetheart Month Prix Fixe Dinner Menu
$107 per Couple / 4:30PM to 8:00pm
SOUP
Cauliflower Soup with Basil Pesto
ROMANCE SALAD
Baby Greens, Strawberries, Almonds, Pecans, Feta, Croutons, Champagne Vinaigrette
CHOICE OF ENTRÈE
Chicken Breast Valentine Stuffed with Roasted Red Peppers, Mozzarella, Chives Served on a Bed of Fresh Sautéed Spinach, Garlic and Cream with Rice Blend Pilaf
Pepper Crusted New York Strip Grilled and Served with a Dark Chocolate, Cherry, Port Wine Sauce Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Fresh Trout Filled with a Salmon Mousseline, Wrapped in Bacon, Sauce Hollandaise Roasted Potatoes
CHOICE OF DESSERT
Cream Puffs Dark Chocolate Ganache, Raspberry Cream
Red Velvet Cake Chambord Icing, Pistachio

Forest Farmer's Winter Market
2017-02-25 08:00 - 12:00 | poplar-forest-group-tour
Indoor farmer and artisan market.

Bedford Public Library Children's Programs
2017-03-01 - 2017-03-14 | Relaxing
Bedford Business
Our early literacy programs, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader, are back for another season! Books 4 Fun takes place on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Rock-A-Bye Reader follows on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. Both programs repeat weekly. B4F is a fun and engaging story and craft time for children aged 3-6. RBR provides equivalent stimulation for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age. Jumpstart your child’s language and literacy skills with these great programs!
Come to the library on Wednesday, March 1st. Between 4:15 and 5:30 PM, teens and tweens between the ages of 11-19 are invited to participate in Fashion Club. Learn about the world of fashion, how to create your own designs, and do cool Do It Yourself projects to make or repurpose your own clothing. Materials are provided, but you may also bring your own. Fashion Club meets twice a month on the first and fourth Wednesday of the month. Another meeting is coming up on Wednesday, March 22nd!
Join us at the Bedford Library for a special movie night in celebration of the Community Read! On Tuesday, March 7th at 4PM we will be watching Ender’s Game (PG-13), a film based on the Ender series by author Orson Scott Card. Check out the book from your local branch, and then enjoy the movie! Follow the journey of Andrew “Ender” Wiggin as he enters the battle for planet Earth in this sci-fi adventure. The running time is 1 hour 54 minutes. Refreshments are provided.
Don’t miss LEGO® Club on Thursday, March 9th between 3:30 and 5:30 PM. Put your imagination to work using our LEGOS® or DUPLOS®. From 3:30-4:30 PM, kids will also have the opportunity to spend time reading to Ty, our Reading Assistance Dog. This is a great time for your child to practice reading skills and boost confidence while having fun with our favorite furry friend. Ages 5+
Also on March 9th, patrons of all ages will have the opportunity to see our 3D printer in action. Between 12-1:30 PM, the printer will be hard at work in the youth area. Satisfy your curiosity and take a peek at this awesome piece of technology!
The Bedford Library is celebrating this year’s Community Read with a showing of Space Jam (PG) on Tuesday, March 14th. Enjoy snacks and this wacky film at 4PM. Come on and slam and welcome to the jam!
Get ready for another astronomically awesome event that corresponds with our Community Read. On Thursday, March 16th at 6PM, you’re invited to learn all about the night sky. Use a high-powered telescope to take a closer look at the moon, stars, and constellations at this special space-themed program. We will also have a fun space themed craft. (outdoor activities are weather permitting). Ages 5-YA
February’s coloring contest winners will be notified after the first week of March.
Forest Fun
Our early literacy programs, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader, are back for another season! Children aged 3-6 are welcome to enjoy Books 4 Fun on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. These sessions repeat weekly.
The Forest Library holds its Rock-A-Bye Reader session for infants up to 21 months old at 10:15 AM on Mondays, followed by a session for toddlers between 21 and 36 months at 11:15 AM. Forest holds an additional two sessions for 21-36-month-old toddlers on Thursdays at 10:15 and 11:15 AM. These sessions repeat weekly.
Are you a big fan of dinosaurs? Join the club! The Forest Library hosts a Dinosaur Club on the first Thursday of every month. Drop by between 4:30-5:30 PM on March 2nd for this exclusive program. Kids ages 6+ can learn fascinating facts about these prehistoric creatures from a real dinosaur expert in this monthly club. Visit the library or call (540) 425-7002 to register.
Stop by the library for some St. Patrick’s Day fun on Friday, March 17th! Enjoy delightful Irish stories and a craft at 10:30 AM. Ages 3-6
Moneta Merriment
During the month of March, in honor of the 225th anniversary of the Bill of Rights, the Moneta branch will have a display available for viewing that was produced by the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. Only thirty displays were distributed, and we were lucky to receive one of them! Stop by anytime during the month of March!
Rock-A-Bye Reader and Books 4 Fun are back for another season. Children aged 3-6 can participate in Books 4 Fun every Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Crafts, stories, and music will keep your child engaged and entertained! Rock-A-Bye Reader takes place at 10:30 AM on Mondays and repeats every week. Infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age can enjoy stories and music at this early literacy program.
As part of our Community Read, come to the Moneta/SML Library to enjoy the movie The Martian (PG-13), the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel by the same name. On Thursday, March 16th, the library is hosting two showings of the movie, one at 1PM and one at 6PM. Enjoy the movie on its own or compare it to the book.
Big Island Antics
Rock-A-Bye Reader and Books 4 Fun are back for another season. Rock-A-Bye Reader is a fun and educational story time for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age. This program takes place at 10:30 AM on Mondays and repeats every week. Older children between 3 and 6 years do not have to miss out; Books 4 Fun occurs at 10:30 AM on Thursdays and repeats every week. Children can enjoy rhymes, stories, music, and crafts!
We’re starting the month of March with another Friday Film, The BFG (PG). Join us at 3PM on March 3rd for this live-action adaptation of the book by Roald Dahl, and enjoy a free snack!
The Big Island Library is hosting a special STEM Club for the 2017 Community Read on Friday, March 10th! Between 3-4:30 PM, explore Earth’s neighbor planet and learn about the Mars rover, Curiosity, and even make your own rover at this exclusive space-themed program. Space is limited, so be sure to visit the library or call (540) 425-7000 ext. 1 to register.
The LEGO club meets again at the library on Friday, March 17th between 3-4PM. Build something great from your imagination, or accept the challenge of the month! If you can’t make it, come back on Saturday the 18th between 10:30-11:30 AM for another chance. Bring your friends! Ages 5+
Montvale Marvels
Books 4 Fun and Montvale’s exclusive early literacy program, Mother Goose on the Loose, are back for another season. Books 4 Fun takes place at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays. Children aged 3-6 can have a fine time with music, stories, and crafts in this weekly program. Mother Goose on the Loose is a story time designed to prepare your infant or toddler for a successful future of reading and writing. This program occurs on Thursdays at 10:30 AM and repeats weekly.
It’s time for another Teen Night at the Montvale Library! Between 5PM and 7PM on Friday, March 3rd, we’ll be playing Xbox games, hanging out with friends, and enjoying tasty snacks!
Stewartsville Spectaculars
Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader are back for another season. Books 4 Fun takes place at 10:30 AM on Mondays and repeats every week. Children aged 3-6 are invited to enjoy stories, rhythm, crafts, and music with their peers. Infants and toddlers up to the age of 3 are welcome to enjoy similar activities at the Rock-A-Bye Reader program, which occurs at 10:30 AM on Fridays and repeats every week.
We are celebrating Read Across America Day at the Stewartsville Library on Thursday, March 2nd, between 3:30 and 4:30 PM. Stop in for a Seussical good time with stories and activities. Please register by calling (540) 425-7008 ext. 3. Ages 3-8

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lauren Harper
lharper@bpls.org
Youth Service Librarian
Bedford Public Library System

Skipper's Alley ~ Traditional Irish Music from Dublin Ireland
2017-03-03 19:30 - 22:00 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Skipper’s Alley, traditional Irish Music from Dublin Ireland will be in concert on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 7:30pm.
The concert, held in the Bedford Room of Bedford Central Library is open to the public, and tickets can be purchased in advance from Lynchburg Tickets. Note: All tickets are $15. You must bring a paper receipt or evidence on your phone to gain admission. Doors open at 7pm.
Skipper’s Alley are a 7-piece ensemble whose dynamic take on traditional Irish music has garnered wide critical praise and featured on stages across three continents.
With a sound described as “from unaccompanied song through to full Chieftains frenzy” (Folk World), the Dublin-based group arrange and interpret traditional Irish folk music on Uilleann Pipes, Harp, Fiddle, Whistles, Bodhrán, Banjo and more, taking influence from such early bands as Planxty, Dé Dannan and The Bothy Band.
Skipper’s Alley first came to prominence in the summer of 2013 after winning the Loic Raison Trophy at Le Festival Interceltique de Lorient, an award previously won by such established acts as Danú and Clannad. Since then, the group have made several high profile TV and Radio appearances (The Late Late Show, Radio One’s Céilí House) and have toured in Ireland, England, Scotland, France, Germany, Denmark, India and Zambia.
In November 2014, the band released their self-titled debut album to wide critical acclaim and a ★★★★ review in The Irish Times.
Now, with North American tours and a second album already in the pipeline, Skipper’s Alley are a promising young act in the international folk circuit.
For more information, call 540-586-8911, or visit www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org.

Essential Survival Skills - Trapping
2017-03-11 13:30 - 17:30 | The Labyrinth Spa, 325 West Main Street, Bedford, 24523
Join us at The Labyrinth Spa as we have local Nature Experience Guide, Bill Howard, here to teach us essential survival skills.
This is a skill that is a follow-up to sign tracking. It is also a skill I spent quite a bit of my young life discovering. For me it was a skill that helped me learn more about the natural world than I could ever dreamed possible. There are so many life skills to be learned from this art.
Cost is $30.00 per adult $15.00 per child with parent.
Proceeds from this class goes back into more opportunities for more classes.
Survival Skills classes will be held throughout the year, please check our website or facebook for the most current schedule and upcoming classes. http://thelabyrinthspa.com

Youth Art Month ~ School Banner Project
2017-03-14 - 2017-03-31 | VA
We’re so excited to see our downtown alive with color in celebration of Youth Art Month!
Thanks to the talented students at Bedford County Public School and to Leslie Overstreet Bowyer and Bedford Main Street, Inc. for making this happen.
For walking map and event information – https://centertownbedford.com//?s=youth+art+month&search=Go
