Elena Mullins and Friends in Concert at Bower Center
2017-03-24 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Singer and composer Elena Mullins will perform in a baroque concert. She will be accompanied by David McCormick on violin and Anthony Harvey on lute and theorbo.
All three are well-known to AGAR audiences for their performances with Three Notch’d Road and Alkemie.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at lynchburgtickets.com or Bower Center for $15 or at the door the evening of the performance.
For more information you may phone 540-586-4235 or visit www.bowercenter.org.
The Concert is co-sponsored by AGAR and the Virginia Commission for the Arts.

Forest Farmers Market
2017-03-25 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-04-01 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-04-08 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-04-15 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-04-22 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-04-29 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-05-06 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.

Virginia WWI and WWII Commemoration Commission Lecture Series
2017-03-29 12:30 - 13:30 | Bedford Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join the National D-Day Memorial staff at the Bedford Area Welcome Center and hear Brigadier General Lapthe Flora, Assistant Adjutant General of the VA National Guard, as he speaks on “Diversity as a Force Multiplier in WWI.”
Free admission and a guided tour of the National D-Day Memorial will be offered afterwards.

Forest Farmer's Winter Market
2017-04-08 08:00 - 12:00 | poplar-forest-group-tour
Indoor farmer and artisan market.

Annual Apple Blossom Festival
2017-04-08 08:00 - 19:00 | Gross Orchards, 6817 Wheats Valley Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

The Osprey 10K/5K Run/Walk
2017-04-08 09:00 - 11:00 | VA
Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 9:00 am is the date for the second running of the Osprey 10K/5K Run/Walk at Smith Mountain Lake State Park. The event is sponsored by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park, a volunteer 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to promoting the use, enjoyment and appreciation fo the Park.

All proceeds will go to benefit programs at the Park and foster environmental stwardship and education.

The Osprey Run/Walk will be a USATF sanctioned event and suitable for participants of all ages and activity levels. The course is laid out entirely within one of the most beautiful parks in the State of Virginia. Along the wooded route, runners will catch many views of Smith Mountain Lake, the beach and boat ramp and fishing pier. The turnaround point at the Discovery Center offers arguably the best view of the lake from land, seeing for miles both up stream and towards the dam. The route has easy rolling hills with a downhill finish.

Chip timing will produce accurate results that will be displayed right after completion of the event. Runners will be treated to recovery drinks, fruit and energy bars, along with awards in various age groups for men and women. Runners will receive quality tee shirts as a memento of their accomplishment.

To register visit the Friends website at: www.smlspfriends.com/Osprey10K5K

Scout Day at the National D-Day Memorial
2017-04-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us for our annual Scout Day on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 10AM to 1PM as we actively explore the history of World War II and D-Day!
Through interactive stations, scouts will participate in activities that include actual WWII artifacts, hands-on demonstrations and games, and the opportunity to hear about a World War II veteran’s wartime experience—as well as earn a National D-Day Memorial patch. A guided tour of the Memorial will follow. Admission for each registered scout and scout leader is $5. Lunch is not included, but there is an option to purchase boxed lunches during registration for an additional fee.
In the afternoon from 2PM-4PM, for an additional fee of $5 per Girl or Boy Scout, we will offer two additional badge programs, “American Heritage” for Boy Scouts and “Finding Common Ground” for Girl Scouts. Space is limited for the afternoon programs to the first 30 scouts.
Advance registration and pre-payment is required by Monday, March 27, 2017. Space is limited.
Register online at https://www.dday.org/events/scout-day.html
Contact the Memorial’s Education Department at (540) 586-3329 ext. 111 or education@dday.org for more information.

Bedford Public Library Children's Happenings
2017-04-12 - 2017-04-26 | VA
Bedford Business
Our early literacy programs, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader, are concluding during the week of April 10th! 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!
April 12th marks the return of STEAM Wednesday. Come to the Bedford Library at 4:15 PM to explore the scientific potential of a simple plastic bottle. We’ll be using bottles to blow up balloons, make “elephant’s toothpaste”, make a plastic bottle lava lamp, and more! Get ready to make a mess—for science! Registration is appreciated, so call (540) 586-8911 ext. 2108 to let us know you’re coming. Ages 6-14
Don’t miss LEGO® Club on Thursday, April 13th 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+
Tuesday, April 18th is Family Movie Night at the Bedford Library. We are showing Pete’s Dragon (PG), a fresh reinvention of the 1977 film of the same name. Enjoy crafts at 4:45 and the movie at 5PM. Snacks provided! The movie’s running time is 1 hour 43 minutes. We hope to see you there!
Come to the library on Wednesday, April 26th. Between 4:00 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, May 3rd!
Start the month of May with a program to assist you in writing your best research papers for school. Though the internet is great, it can also make writing a paper for school hard. What if the website you’re using isn’t accurate? How can you tell? Come to the library on Tuesday, May 2nd at 4PM to learn about trusted sources and opinion sites and how to tell the two apart. Your grades will thank you! Refreshments are provided. Ages 12+
All kinds of fun await at the Bedford Library’s annual Comic-Con, which is coming up fast on Saturday, May 20th! Don’t wait until the last minute; start preparing now! Fans of all fandoms are invited to enjoy this year’s crop of crafts, activities, contests, and refreshments. Cosplayers, put on your best costumes and enter the cosplay contest; gamers, enjoy Minecraft on the Xbox; duelists, grab your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and join your friends for battling or trading while you snack on deep-fried Oreos. Do you love to draw? Use a variety of provided materials to sketch with your friends, and even turn your own original design (or your favorite logo) into a custom Shrinky-Dink button! Fans of manga, rejoice—the library is introducing a new collection of non-circulating Shonen Jump magazines! Find your new fandom between their covers. That’s not all! Make Tetris magnets, enjoy scavenger hunts, and take advantage of Pokemon Go lures at 1, 2, and 3PM. It’s a big day at the Bedford Library, so mark your calendars and set your alarms. We look forward to seeing you!
Forest Fun
Our early literacy programs, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader, are concluding during the week of April 10th! Children aged 3-6 are welcome to enjoy Books 4 Fun on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 AM.
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.
Friday, April 14th brings us a fantastic Easter event. Hop on over to the Forest Library for springtime stories! We will also learn a song, do fun activities, and make a craft. Don’t forget to help us hunt for Easter eggs in the meeting room! The fun starts at 10:30 AM. Don’t miss it! Ages 3-6
Join us at the Forest Library for LEGO® Club! From 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on April 27th, 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 teen who would like to earn some volunteer hours this summer? If the answer is yes, the library has a job for you! Come to a special training session on Saturday, May 6th at 10:30 AM to learn how to help the library with our Summer Reading Program. Please bring along your calendar so that you can sign up for dates and times that work with your schedule. We look forward to working with you!
Moneta Merriment
Our early literacy programs, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader, are concluding during the week of April 10th! 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.
Visit the Moneta Library during your Spring Break for a free family event! On Thursday, April 13th, we’re enjoying all sorts of great spring activities. Practice your pitch, make tie-dye butterflies and origami flowers, and even create your own edible worm garden! Give us a call at (540) 425-7004 to sign up. This program begins at 4PM and has something fun for every age group.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 27th; the Moneta/SML Library is showing Pete’s Dragon (PG), a fresh reinvention of the 1977 film of the same name. Arrive at 5:30 PM for crafts, and enjoy snacks and the movie at 6PM. The running time is 1 hour 43 minutes.
Build with LEGOs® and meet new friends on Saturday, April 29th at the library between 10:30 and 12! Use our LEGOs® or bring your own. Take a break at 11AM to increase your reading fluency and confidence with READ: Reading Education Assistance Dogs. It’s fun to read aloud to specially trained dogs in the library.
Big Island Antics
Our early literacy programs, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader, are concluding during the week of April 10th! 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, April 21st 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 22nd 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 April 25th we are playing games and snacking on junk food from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.
Coming up on Friday, April 28th is another STEM Club at the Big Island Library! This month we are learning all about bees! How do they make honey? What’s happening to bees worldwide and how can we protect them? Participation is limited, so call (540) 425-7000 ext. 1 to register.
Montvale Marvels
Books 4 Fun and Montvale’s exclusive early literacy program, Mother Goose on the Loose, are concluding during the week of April 10th! 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.
Another Teen Night is coming up at the Montvale Library! Between 5PM and 7PM on Friday, May 5th, we’ll be playing Xbox games, hanging out with friends, and enjoying tasty snacks. Mark your calendars!
Stewartsville Spectaculars
Our early literacy programs, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader, are concluding during the week of April 10th! 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.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lauren Harper
lharper@bpls.org
Youth Service Librarian
Bedford Public Library System

Easter Sunday Brunch at Peaks of Otter Lodge
2017-04-16 11:00 - 16:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Relax this Easter, and let the Peaks of Otter Lodge do the cooking!

Click on link to view menu: http://www.peaksofotter.com/Easter.aspx

D-Day Lunchbox Lecture Series ~ Last Stand On Bataan
2017-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Chris Kolakowski, director of the MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk and author of “Last Stand on Bataan”, will speak on the 75th Anniversary of the surrender of the Philippines and the Bataan Death March.
Free Admission

The Sedalia Center ~ BBQ & Blues
2017-04-22 | The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, United States
Come join us Saturday, April 22, 2017 for BBQ & Blues!
Live music, BBQ and more…Tastin’ starts at High Noon!
Campers are always welcome!

Olde Liberty Fibre Faire
2017-04-22 09:00 - 16:00 | A Goode View Alpaca Farm, 1473 Heathwood Drive, Goode, VA, 24556, United States
Olde Liberty Fibre Faire

Celebrating and sharing the love of handcrafted fibre goodness!
We embrace and enjoy spinning, knitting, weaving, felting and all things fibre-related.

Come out and enjoy the fun!
Admission is $5.00 and children under 12 are free.

* In the event of rain, the faire will be postponed to the following day, Sunday, April 23, 2017.

National D-Day Memorial ~ Prelude To Invasion: A Living History Event
2017-04-22 10:00 - 15:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
D-Day history will come to life as we go back in time to World War II! Come encounter costumed interpreters who tell tales of the War: workers on the Home Front at local factories; members of Eisenhower’s staff who helped plan the invasion; liberated French residents; and the soldiers, sailors, and airmen who landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. WWII era encampments will be scattered throughout the grounds and WWII veterans will be on hand to share their personal experiences in the war. Children will also have the opportunity to try their hand at living history with 1940s clothing.
Regular admission fees apply.
Contact the Memorial’s Education Department at (540) 586-3329 ext. 111 or education@dday.org for more information.

Essential Survival Skills - Tanning
2017-04-22 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.
I love sharing this skill. We will take something that so many people treat as waste and turn it into an incredibly soft fabric that can actually be sewn on a sewing machine, It take 2 weeks to setup this class but I want you to have the experience of handling these hides in every stage.
Cost is $30.00 per adult $15.00 per child with parent.
Proceeds from this class goes 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

Hickory Hill Vineyards ~ Budbreak by the Bonfire
2017-04-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Celebrate Budbreak at Hickory Hill Vineyards.
Gather around the fire pit to celebrate budbreak in the vineyard where you will enjoy award winning wine with great friends and music as we watch the flames dance the afternoon away.There is no admission for this event. Wine is available for purchase by the glass or bottle. You may bring your own picnic or create your own Picnic-in-a-Bag from our selection of Boar’s Head cheese and meats.Per VA ABC laws, no outside alcohol is permitted.

Bedford Public Library Children's Happenings
2017-04-26 - 2017-05-07 | VA
The Bedford Public Library System’s annual Summer Reading Program (SRP) will be here before you know it, so make sure you save the date. The SRP registration officially begins on May 21st, and story time programs resume during the week of Memorial Day. This summer we are “Reading by Design” by reaching reading goals, attending fabulous programs, and earning spectacular prizes! The upcoming summer months bring all kinds of special events, including: exclusive design-themed activities, performances by the Rock Star Magicians Chris & Neal, Roanoke Children’s Theatre, and a visit from our friends the Larsen family. There will also be a special guest, Russell the therapy dog and his human, Sue Ellen Haver. That’s not all, so stop by any BPLS location, or check out our website www.bplsonline.org for more information.
Bedford Business
Come to the library on Wednesday, April 26th. Between 4:00 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, May 3rd!
Start the month of May with a program to assist you in writing your best research papers for school. Though the internet is great, it can also make writing a paper for school hard. What if the website you’re using isn’t accurate? How can you tell? Come to the library on Tuesday, May 2nd at 4PM to learn about trusted sources and opinion sites and how to tell the two apart. Your grades will thank you! Refreshments are provided. Ages 12+
Join us at the Bedford Library for STEAM Wednesday at 4:15 PM on May 10th! We’re doing a number of experiments and activities to learn about earthquakes and tropical storms! Registration is appreciated but not required, so call (540) 586-8911 ext. 2108 to let us know you’re coming. Ages 6-14
Don’t miss LEGO® Club on Thursday, May 11th 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+
All kinds of fun awaits at the Bedford Library’s annual Comic-Con, which is coming up fast on Saturday, May 20th between 1-4PM! Don’t wait until the last minute; start preparing now! Fans of all fandoms are invited to enjoy this year’s crop of crafts, activities, contests, and refreshments. Cosplayers, put on your best costumes and enter the cosplay contest; gamers, enjoy Minecraft on the Xbox; duelists, grab your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and join your friends for battling or trading while you snack on deep-fried Oreos. Do you love to draw? Use a variety of provided materials to sketch with your friends, and even turn your own original design (or your favorite logo) into a custom Shrinky-Dink button! Fans of manga, rejoice—the library is introducing a new collection of non-circulating Shonen Jump magazines! Find your new fandom between their covers. That’s not all! Make Tetris magnets, enjoy scavenger hunts, and take advantage of Pokemon Go lures at 1, 2, and 3PM. It’s a big day at the Bedford Library, so mark your calendars and set your alarms. We look forward to seeing you!
Forest Fun
Join us at the Forest Library for LEGO® Club! From 5:30 PM to 7PM on April 27th, 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 4:30-6 PM on May 4th 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.
Are you a teen who would like to earn some volunteer hours this summer? If the answer is yes, the library has a job for you! Come to a special training session on Saturday, May 6th at 10:30 AM to learn how to help the library with our Summer Reading Program. Please bring along your calendar so that you can sign up for dates and times that work with your schedule. We look forward to working with you! Another session is coming up at 5:30 PM on Thursday, May 11th.
Moneta Merriment
Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 27th; the Moneta/SML Library is showing Pete’s Dragon (PG), a fresh reinvention of the 1977 film of the same name. Arrive at 5:30 PM for crafts, and enjoy snacks and the movie at 6PM. The running time is 1 hour 43 minutes.
Build with LEGOs® and meet new friends on Saturday, April 29th at the library between 10:30 and 12! Use our LEGOs® or bring your own. Take a break at 11AM to increase your reading fluency and confidence with READ: Reading Education Assistance Dogs. It’s fun to read aloud to specially trained dogs in the library.
Big Island Antics
On Tuesday, April 25th, hang out at the Big Island Library from 4:30 to 6:30 and play Xbox 360 Kinect and some card and board games, all while consuming junk food. For students in grades 5-10.
Friday, April 28th is bringing another STEM Club to the Big Island Library! This month we are learning all about bees! How do they make honey? What’s happening to bees worldwide and how can we protect them? Participation is limited, so call (540) 425-7000 ext. 1 to register.
On May 5th, at 3PM come to the Big Island Library to enjoy the Friday Film, Storks (PG)! We hope to see you there! Snacks provided by the Friends of the Big Island Library.
The LEGO® Club meets again at the library on Friday, May 19th 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 20th between 10:30-11:30 AM for another chance. Bring your friends! Ages 5+
Montvale Marvels
Teen Night is coming up at the Montvale Library! Between 5PM and 7PM on Friday, May 5th, we’ll be playing Xbox games, hanging out with friends, and enjoying tasty snacks. Mark your calendars!
Stewartsville Spectaculars
Stop by the Stewartsville Library April 28th at 10:30 for a Fun Filled Friday morning for children ages 0 – 36 months and one of their favorite grown-ups. Come out for a program of playing instruments, learning rhymes, reading stories, dancing and playing with new friends.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lauren Harper
Email: lharper@bpls.org
Youth Service Librarian
Bedford Public Library System

Forest Farmer's Market
2017-04-29 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Outdoor farmer and artisan market.
Saturdays ~ April 29 through October 28
8am to noon
For more information visit our website or find us on Facebook.

Hickory Hill Vineyards ~ Budbreak by the Bonfire
2017-04-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Celebrate Budbreak at Hickory Hill Vineyards.
Gather around the fire pit to celebrate budbreak in the vineyard where you will enjoy award winning wine with great friends and music as we watch the flames dance the afternoon away.
There is no admission for this event. Wine is available for purchase by the glass or bottle. You may bring your own picnic or create your own Picnic-in-a-Bag from our selection of Boar’s Head cheese and meats.
Per VA ABC laws, no outside alcohol is permitted.

Bedford Community Orchestra Spring Concert
2017-04-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Bedford Middle School Auditorium, 503 Longwood Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
“Follow the Yellow Brick Road”
The Yellow Brick Road leads to Bedford!
Join the Bedford Community Orchestra for their Spring Concert on Saturday, April 29, at 7:30pm in the Bedford Middle School Auditorium located at 503 Longwood Ave in the town Bedford.
The Wizard of Oz won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Over the Rainbow” in 1939 and became known as Judy Garland’s signature song. The BCO will bring Dorothy, the Lion, Tinman, and the Scarecrow to Bedford as they perform selections from the Wizard of Oz including “We’re Off to See the Wizard, If I Only Had a Brain, Merry Land of Oz, Ding Dong the Witch is Dead, and Over the Rainbow.”
The orchestra will also be performing Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring. In 1913, the Rite of Spring was written to accompany a ballet performance depicting various ritual dances of Spring, where a young girl was chosen to be sacrificed, who later dances herself to death. In Paris, the premier performance of this avant-garde ballet caused a riot and theater-goes chased the composer and choreographer out of the theater and down the street. The following year, the Rite of Spring music score was performed without the ballet, as a concert piece with only the orchestra, and both Stravinsky and the music received the highest reviews. The Rite of Spring has since been considered by many as one of the most influential works of the 20th century.
Other selections for the evening will include the spanish Serenata and Arietta, both by Leroy Anderson, Michel Legrand’s “You Must Believe in Spring,” the russian The Red Calvary March, Procession of the Sardar from Caucasian Sketches, The Captains and the Kings, selections from “The King and I”, Evangeline: Two Cajun Folksongs, and Duke Ellington’s Caravan!
Suggest Donation $10/person. For more information visit www.BedfordCommOrch.org or call 540/947-0208.

Beautiful Bedford Art Show & Gala Auction
2017-05-02 - 2017-05-05 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us for a wonderful evening at the Bower Center for the Arts for art, delicious food and drink, live and silent auctions, and much more ~ all benefiting Big Otter Mill!
Art Show: May 2-5, 2017
Gala & Silent Auction: May 5th @ 5:00pm with Live Auction by Joe Pillow @ 6:30pm
Tickets: $25 each, includes two free drink tickets
Purchase tickets at the Bedford Area Welcome Center, Arthurs Business Service, and online at lynchburgtickets.com/bigottermill

Bedford Farmers Market
2017-05-02 15:00 - 18:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Bedford Farmers Market provides our community with the freshest, locally grown and produced goods from farmers, producers, and craft vendors.
For more information visit our website or find us on Facebook.

Homeschool Day At The National D-Day Memorial
2017-05-05 10:00 - 13:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
During this special event, homeschool families and co-ops get to experience the National D-Day Memorial’s field trip program. Students will be given the opportunity to meet WWII veterans and interact with living historians. Hands-on activities will illustrate various aspects of WWII history. A complimentary guided tour is included during your visit.
Online registration and pre-payment are required by April 21st.
Admission is $5.00 per person and children 5 and under are free.
Contact the Memorial’s Education Department at (540) 586-3329 ext. 111 or education@dday.org for more information.

Derby Day Party at Historic Avenel
2017-05-06 16:30 - 20:00 | Historic Avenel, 413 Avenel Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us for the greatest and most exciting 2 minutes in sports at the 7th Annual Henry Walton Memorial Derby Day Party at Historic Avenel!
Enjoy Mint Juleps, Cocktails & Heavy Hors d’oeuvres
Hat Contest and Prizes for Ladies & Men
Tickets are only $40 each
($25 of the ticket price is tax deductible)
Tickets available from Avenel Board Members, Arthur’s Jewelry, Scott & Bond Insurance, the Bedford Area Welcome Center, and online at lynchburgtickets.com/avenelderbyday

The Electric Company Art Gallery Event
2017-05-12 17:00 - 20:00 | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Join Wood Carver Stan Fettig at the Electric Company Art Gallery on May 12th from 5 PM to 8 PM for 2nd Friday!
Stan began carving at age 12 while in the Boy Scouts with a project of a neckerchief slide. His interest in carving continued through his military career where he made contact with other carvers. Here he learned various different techniques and became acquainted with better tools and how to sharpen them. This he carried into civilian life and better honed his craft in all the years that followed.
Early carvings were mostly primitive and small using only a pocket knife. He slowly built a small collection of better tools as he continued to carve on and off while working in telecommunications through his career. Since his retirement he spends more time at the bench working on projects from animals to birds and Santas. His carvings range from in the round to relief and chip carving. He carves mostly American Basswood which is readily available in up to 4 inch thick stock. When he can find it he also uses Tupelo which is a better wood for bird carving.
Stan began to teach carving about 4 years ago after joining a woodcarving club in Florida where he went for vacation. Some people who had never carved showed up wanting to learn and asked who the instructor was. No one else spoke up so Stan said “I can teach you” and proceeded with a cowboy boot. Because he wants people to learn the art and carry it on he has continued to teach those interested. He recently did a small training session at Liberty HS for some art students who all completed their boots with great success. They walked away with some basic knowledge of how to work the knife through the wood to create a work of art.
