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, 2017-04-08 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | poplar-forest-group-tour
Indoor farmer and artisan market.

Forest Farmers Market
2017-02-25 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-03-04 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-03-11 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-03-18 08:00 - 12:00, 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 | 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.

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

Peaks of Otter Lodge Winter Friday Night Dinner Special
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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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

Forest Farmer's Winter Market
2017-03-14 08:00 - 2017-04-08 12:00 | VA

Bedford Public Library Children's Programs
2017-03-15 - 2017-03-29 | VA
It is March Madness for the Bedford Public Library System as we have lots of events going on at each of the branches and our headliner this month is our third annual Community Read, 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!
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
Tuesday, March 21st is Family Movie Night at the Bedford Library. We are showing The BFG (PG), based on the novel by Roald Dahl of the same name. Enjoy crafts at 4:45 and the movie at 5PM. Snacks provided! The movie’s running time is 1 hour 57 minutes. We hope to see you there!
Come to the library on Wednesday, March 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, April 5th!
Springtime is the perfect time to make wind chimes! Come to the Bedford Library to make some with a variety of materials and take them home. Turn trash into treasure at this upcycling extravaganza! Registration is appreciated, so call (540) 586-8911 ext. 2108 to let us know you’re coming. Ages 3-17
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.
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
Join us at the Forest Library for LEGO® Club! From 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on March 30th, we’re exploring our imaginations with everyone’s favorite building blocks. This club meets on the last Thursday of every month. Ages 5+
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.
Build with LEGOs® and meet new friends on March 25th 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.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, March 30th; the Moneta/SML Library is showing The BFG (PG), a film based on the Roald Dahl book 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 57 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, 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+
Come to the Big Island Library for Tuesday Teen Time! On March 28th we are playing games and snacking on junk food from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.
Visit the Big Island Library for another space-themed STEM Club on Friday, March 31st at 3PM. We will create our own production of Mousetronaut Goes to Mars, a story book by actual astronaut Mark Kelly; watch exciting Mars video snippets, and make some crafts. Participation is limited, so make sure to visit the library or call (540) 425-7000 to register.
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.
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.
Celebrate the Community Read at the Stewartsville Library with Mousetronaut Goes to Mars, a story book by actual astronaut Mark Kelly. Kids can enjoy space-related activities at this exclusive event on March 28th between 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Please call (540) 425-7008 ext. 3 to register. Ages 5-10
For more information contact:
Lauren Harper
lharper@bpls.org
Youth Service Librarian
Bedford Public Library System

St. Patrick's Day Buffet ~ Peaks of Otter Lodge
2017-03-17 16:30 - 21:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
$19.95 – Adults
$9.95 – Children (12 years & under)
Prices subject to 5.3% State Tax, 4% Local Tax, and Gratuity
Beverages Are Additional
Groups of 6 or more are encouraged to call ahead, 540-586-1081.
Check out the Menu: http://www.peaksofotter.com/st-patricks-buffet.aspx

D-Day Lunchbox Lecture Series ~ The Road To Resistance
2017-03-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
In honor of Women’s History Month, join President April Cheek-Messier at the Bedford Area Welcome Center as she shares inspiring stories of women in the French Resistance.
Free Admission

Elena Mullins and Friends in Concert at Bower Center
2017-03-24 19:30 - 21:00 | 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.

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.

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!

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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!
