Upper Crust Food Truck at Welcome Center
2021-03-17 11:00 - 13:30, 2021-03-31 11:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Upper Crust Food Truck will be parked at the Bedford Area Welcome Center with their pizza menu!
Place your order at the food truck and stop in the Welcome Center while you wait to see what’s new! We offer many free local publications and information about businesses and events in the area, as well as a gift store, two short films in the theater, and a firefighter gallery with a completely restored 1927 Seagrave! If you’d like to enjoy a picnic-style lunch outside, feel free to enjoy our picnic area, rocking chairs, and mountain views!

Life in a Vernal Pool @ Claytor Nature Center
2021-03-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-03-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Claytor Nature Center, 1844 Woods Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
What is a vernal pool? What critters live in vernal pools? Why are vernal pools unique and important habitats? Enjoy an exploration of vernal pools and the life cycles of several local amphibians.
The program will take place at several locations along our trail system, including areas that may be muddy. Activities and content are geared towards children ages 6-12.

For more information on what to expect, safety protocols, or how to register, check out our calendar/registration page here: https://lynchburg.libcal.com/calendar/Claytor
Cost is $6 per person or free with our NEW Otter Romp membership program.

Virtual Lunchbox Lecture: Angels of the Air
2021-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
This Lunchbox Lecture is an online event only through Facebook Live on the National D-Day Memorial’s Facebook page, as well as their YouTube channel, and will not be held at the National D-Day Memorial.
“Angels of the Air: Flight Nurses in WWII” with April Cheek-Messier, President and CEO of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation
During World War II, 31 medical air evacuation squadrons helped tend to over one million servicemen between 1943-1945, a remarkable feat given that air evacuation was a relatively new concept at the start of the war. Providing comfort and care to those patients were 500 flight nurses serving in the U.S. Army Air Forces. Seventeen of these flight nurses were killed during the course of the war. Discover the history, highlights, and perils of flight nursing in WWII through the eyes of Evelyn Kowalchuk, and the 818th Medical Air Evacuation Transport Squadron, who landed in Normandy on D+3. Her story, told by Foundation President April Cheek-Messier, sheds light on the little-known story of these pioneers in history and the difference they made for patients and the future of combat medicine.

Ricky's Bluegrass Connection "Virtual" Jam!
2021-03-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-03-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Live on Ricky’s Bluegrass Connection Facebook Page
Come listen live and jam along to some good bluegrass music with on Ricky’s Bluegrass Connection Facebook Page on Friday evenings at 7pm!
If you want to drop a donation in their tip bucket you can do so by using this link Paypal.Me/RickyBluegrass.

Forest Farmers Market
2021-03-20 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-03-27 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 in Bloom
2021-03-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Bedford
Come celebrate the first day of spring in Centertown Bedford! From 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., shop with over 20 vendors at the Bedford Farmer’s Market located at the pavilion on Washington St. (this is an outdoor market). From 10-11 a.m., there will be an Easter egg hunt with local downtown businesses. Follow the event page for a list (and map) of participating businesses to be posted closer to the event date. There will be eggs filled with candy or other prizes, and three of the businesses will have a special prize – a golden egg, donated by Arthur’s Jewelry!
From 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. there will be carriage rides, sign up using this link.
From 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. there will be mini photo sessions with the Easter Bunny at Bridge Street Studio (201 N. Bridge St.), by Calli Peterson, for a cost of $50. To book your session: https://calendly.com/agraycephotography/bedford-bloom-micro-minis-with-bunny

Follow the event page by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/events/897216587678319

** Please follow all current Covid regulations including mask wearing and social distancing. Please follow store policies of wearing your mask inside the shops. **

Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny
2021-03-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Falling Creek Park and bring your furry loved ones for photos with the Easter Bunny!
$10 per photo

Adult Only Guided Hike @ Claytor Nature Center
2021-03-20 13:30 - 14:30, 2021-03-27 13:30 - 14:30 | Claytor Nature Center, 1844 Woods Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
A guided nature hike for adults (16+). Discover our trails and discuss points of interest with a knowledgeable guide. The program will take place on the trail system that covers a variety of terrain and various habitats.
For more information on what to expect, safety protocols, or how to register, check out the calendar/registration page here: https://lynchburg.libcal.com/calendar/Claytor
Program is FREE to the public as well as Otter Romp members!
Please direct any questions to enviroed@lynchburg.edu

Live Music @ the Dam Grill
2021-03-20 18:00 - 21:00 | The Dam Grill, 6724 White House Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy great food and live music by Marie Anderson!

Upper Crust Food Truck at Welcome Center
2021-03-25 11:00 - 13:30 | VA
Upper Crust Food Truck will be parked at the Bedford Area Welcome Center with their subs, salads and fries menu!
Place your order at the food truck and stop in the Welcome Center while you wait to see what’s new! We offer many free local publications and information about businesses and events in the area, as well as a gift store, two short films in the theater, and a firefighter gallery with a completely restored 1927 Seagrave! If you’d like to enjoy a picnic-style lunch outside, feel free to enjoy our picnic area, rocking chairs, and mountain views!

Easter Egg Sip and Shop
2021-03-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Bell Treasures, 208 N Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523
Enjoy an evening of sips, snacks, and Easter Egg Sales! All participating vendors will have their basket of eggs, each filled with discount coupons!

Live Music @ the Dam Grill
2021-03-25 18:00 - 21:00 | The Dam Grill, 6724 White House Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy Thirsty Thursday with $5 poppers, $10 nachos and live music by William Seymour!

National D-Day Memorial Used Book Sale
2021-03-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-03-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-03-28 10:00 - 16:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
Shop thousands of titles on World War II, military history, period fiction, biographies, and more! Military model kits also available. Prices start at $3, with nothing over $25.
Free Admission for the Book Sale.

It's Hip to be Square Exhibition@ the Bower Center
2021-03-26 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-03-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-03-31 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-04-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Like many artists before us, from Mondrian to Picasso, we ask that your art “Be there and be SQUARE!” This exhibit is made up of artworks of many mediums and themes, but all conform to being square in shape.
Free admission.
Online Gallery.

Masquerade Exhibition @ the Bower Center
2021-03-26 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-03-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-03-31 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-04-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Masquerade … what ideas does this conjure up? … Mystery? Intrigue Fear? Excitement? Fun? There are culturally diverse masks; Hawaiian, Polynesian, African, Native American, Asian, and Carnival and Mardi Gras masks worn in parades and parties. Many are very elaborate as are the Venetian ones and others are just fun and may look like animal faces.
AND … consider this … how animals and birds blend into nature because of their color and skin patterns – this camouflage and concealment is a form of masquerade that serves as protection! Whether you work in 2-D or 3-D it’s time to have some fun with an intriguing subject matter … whether it’s a 3D mask or 2-D artwork showing a party or parade in full swing or a still life of masks … let your imagination go wild with Masquerade!

Free admission.
Online Gallery.

Virtual Scout Day 2021
2021-03-27 09:00 - 17:30 | Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
$5 admission for scouts and scout leaders
Unlike in years past, there is no need to register parents for Virtual Scout Day 2020.
Each ticket includes a limited edition Scout Day patch, live virtual program with D-Day staff exploring the role of scouts in WWII, a live virtual tour of the National D-Day Memorial, and a downloadable activity packet.
Register today at www.dday.org/virtual-scout-day

Live Music @ the Dam Grill
2021-03-27 18:00 - 21:00 | The Dam Grill, 6724 White House Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy great food and live music by Keith McFaden!
