Events

Have you been interested in trying stain glass, but are hesitant about the time commitment? Experiment with stain glass in a one-day workshop where instructor Megan Gascho will walk participants step by step on foiling, applying flux, and soldering. Participants will walk away with a modern stain glass bird. Register by 3/14.

Learn how to stay connected through Zoom, the online meeting place. Bring a device such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Learn step-by-step how to access Zoom and use basic features. This hands-on activity offers to practice as skills are taught. Each participant will leave with a laminated guide that can be used at home […]

Participants will delve into a six-week in-depth class featuring wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery basics. Enjoy a small class setting with opportunities for growth through ardent instructor attention. All supplies included. Register 3 days in advance.

Wind down with a paint night after work. All skill levels are invited to an evening of social artworking. Students will paint a Monet-ish subject each month in acrylics, on 8’x10′ canvas. Paint all four months and display them together. All materials provided. Register by 3 days before.

Feel like a kid again! Grab some friends and get “old school” with this wild and crazy sport. Teams of six players will play five matches with 5 games/match. Sign up with a team or let us find one for you. All meetings and registrations are held at the Miller Center. On-line team registrations are […]

Come to the Templeton Center on fourth Wednesdays of the month from 10:30 am–11:30 am for coffee and conversations with city leaders. Connect, ask questions, and learn about your city and community in a casual and friendly environment. Seating is limited. Advanced registration is preferred.

Biscotti is crunchy, versatile, and perfect for cookie dunking! Have fun making this favorite café treat from scratch in a lively hands-on class with a native Italian. Step by step, Francesca will demonstrate how to make homemade biscotti. Participants will leave with biscotti to share with family and friends and a recipe card that can […]

Discover how to use the Virginia Navigator family of websites to connect with local programs and services. Learn strategies to help you identify and avoid financial scams from the partners at Truist. Identify different types of scams; learn the patterns of scammers; block & report scammers; build your scam defenses. Register by 3/21.

Collecting rainwater from your roof to use on your garden or lawn helps the environment and saves you money on your water bill! In this workshop, you’ll get hands-on experience building a rain barrel and learn how to install and maintain it. Water barrels can be purchased at the workshop for $50.00 each, payable the […]

Spend a day exploring 3 of Lynchburg’s finest art galleries; Ann White Academy Gallery, Riverviews Artspace, and the Maier Museum of Art. Enjoy lunch at the Lynchburg Community Market or pack your own lunch. Register by 3/22.

Learn about local varieties of edible mushrooms from the Blue Ridge Mycological Society! Participants will learn the identification of a few local varieties and receive a hands-on cooking lesson where participants will learn how to best prepare each variety. Register by 3/21. Please email taylor.haris@lynchburgva.gov if participants registered have food allergies so appropriate accommodations can […]