Events

Master Chef Jr. Camp is back this spring break to bring you a whole week of fabulous recipes that are both sweet and savory. Students will learn knife skills, how to follow a recipe and kitchen sanitation. Recipes include egg rolls and dumplings, macaroons, pierogies, pasta making from scratch, and chocolate cake. The camp will […]

The feel of getting a hit and catching a fly ball isn’t only for the young. The 50+ softball league has modified the traditional softball rules to make the game safe and enjoyable for older adults. Bring your glove and join the fun! Meet at Peaks View Park Field #1, twice weekly, from April through […]

Bubble Soccer puts a hilarious twist on traditional soccer. While attempting to score goals against their opponents, players wear "Bubbles" and try to knock each other down in the process. The game begins much like a competitive version of Dodgeball. Teams of 5 players fearlessly rush into the center to find and kick a soccer […]

Gather the gals and create a seashell monogram just in time for summer. Bring your own shells or use ours. Each participant will leave with a painted and custom-crafted letter, 9–12 inches, perfect for hanging on a door or wall! Come on out and join us Monday, April 12 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Register in Advance.

Every artist has to start somewhere. This beginner class will breakdown how to take a blank canvas, paint, and a brush to create a masterpiece to take home and display. No previous experience or artistic ability required. Join us Tuesday, April 13 from 1-3 pm. Register in Advance.

Create a salad from the ground up! Each child will go home with a pot of lettuce and veggies to grow, care for, and then pick to eat. Join us on Wednesday, April 14 from 9:30-10:30 am. Register in Advance.

Embrace the farmhouse chic trend and join local artist Pat Devers in painting a lovely cow with a flower crown! Participants will be walked step by step through drawing, outlining, and shading of the painting. Join us on Thursday, April 15 from 6-8 pm. Register in Advance.

Blackwater Creek watershed encompasses a major tributary to the James. Come out and help improve the esthetics of Lynchburg’s blueway trail system. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots that won’t get sucked off in the mud (no sandals or slip-ons), work clothes, a hat, work gloves, and sunscreen is recommended. Join us Saturday, April 17 […]

Looking for a new and fast on-the-go meal for breakfast or lunch? Saige Sutton, from Montana Plains Bakery, will guide participants step by step to make a quiche with homemade crust. Participants will create a quiche loaded with healthy vegetables and have the option of adding meat. Join us Tuesday, April 20 from 5:30-8 pm. […]

Square foot gardening involves dividing the growing area into small square sections, typically 1 foot each. Learn how this method can be used to maximize garden space and produce yields. Join us Tuesday, April 20 from 6-7 pm. Register in Advance.

Bake with your preschooler and leave the mess behind! Participants will learn how to make the sweet popular treat puppy chow! This recipe will contain peanut butter. Join us Wednesday, April 21 from 9:30-10:30 am. Register in Advance.

Join Grains of Sense owner, Tom Hayman, for an introductory course on tea. Tom will share the benefits of different teas along with origins, history, and brewing techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to sample different teas and take home a packet of their favorite tea flavor. Join us on Thursday, April 22 from 5:30-7 […]

Geared towards beginner and intermediate artists, create a forest landscape at dusk in acrylics on an 8×10 canvas. All supplies provided. Join us on Monday, April 26 from 6:30-8 pm. Register in Advance.

Make a landscape scene come alive as local artist, Rodney Laughon, instructs participants step-by-step how to paint in oils on canvas. Students can bring their own brushes. Join us Tuesday, April 27 from 1:30-4:30 pm. Register in Advance.

Experience History through drawing and painting the Lynchburg landmark, the Hollins Mill waterfall! Participants will be led step by step through the process of drawing the waterfall with pen and ink and adding color with vibrant paints. Classroom set-up ensures all participants are safely distanced 6′ apart. Join us Thursday, April 29 from 6-8 pm. […]

Celebrate Arbor Day with a walk through the Old City Cemetery and a tree planting in the shrub garden. Learn all about early spring, tree identification from Lynchburg Tree Stewards. Then join us in the afternoon at Riverside Park where the celebration will continue. Join us Friday, April 30 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Register in […]