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October 2019
SWING DANCE
Embrace the big band era, and enjoy a night of swing dancing with Lynchburg Lindy Hop! A step by step lesson on swing dancing will be held from 7:00pm–8:00pm, with open dancing to follow from 8:00pm–11:30pm. Tickets are $5 in advance, $8 at the door. Those registered in the Swing Dance Workshop, may participate for free!
Find out more »SONG WRITERS OPEN MIC
Lynchburg Parks & Recreation and local host, Jiggy M., are setting the stage for local song writers and musicians to come share their voice. Original music and creative covers are welcome. Performers can play up to two songs. The doors open at 7:00pm, at which time performers can sign up to play. Walk-in’s may participate on a first come, first serve basis. Limited space is available. Sign up in advance by emailing megan.heatwole@lynchburgva.gov.
Find out more »November 2019
VETERANS APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
Join us at the American Legion Post 16, 1301 Greenview Drive, as we salute the men and women who have so proudly served our country. Enjoy the camaraderie, buffet lunch, door prizes, entertainment, and moving remarks from our area Veterans. Free to all Veterans who register by 11/5. Non-veterans meal tickets are $8.00, and are on sale 10/8–11/5. Tickets are available at the Templeton Senior Center and the Miller Center at 301 Grove Street. To register, or for other information, call 434-455-4115.
Find out more »December 2019
Be a Santa to a Senior Wrapping Party
Be a Santa to a Senior is an annual project sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care that provides Christmas gifts to local seniors who may not otherwise receive gifts this season. Community members are invited to come out anytime throughout the day to assist in wrapping donated gifts. All wrapping supplies provided. Advanced registration is appreciated by 12/2. Learn More About Be A Santa to a Senior
Find out more »KWANZAA HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Kwanzaa, a secular festival or holiday is observed as a celebration of African American culture, heritage, unity, and traditional values. Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and department chair of Africana Studies at California State University. Dr. Karenga’s goal was to start a holiday that paid tribute to the roots and traditional cultural values from the African continent as applied to everyday living. It has now been accepted as a weeklong festival held in the United…
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