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Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire Department's annual Fireman's Carnival, 5 to 11 p.m., 11100 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton. Come for food, games, rides, live music and more to benefit the Volunteer Fire Department.
A.M. Alliance presented by Foster Fuels, 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Virginia Business Systems, 1023 Dillard Dr., Lynchburg. What better way to start your Friday morning than by jump-starting your day by initiating new relationships, exchanging business cards, and enjoying fresh-brewed coffee at A.M. Alliance Coffee & Connections. This month we'll be meeting at Virginia Business Systems. Free for Alliance Members; General Admission $25.
First Fridays - Sunflowers for Ukraine and Candy Henderson, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Riverviews Artspace, 901 Jefferson St., Lynchburg. First Fridays is a monthly open house for the Lynchburg community. This month will feature Sunflowers for Ukraine, a community installation to show support and raise money for Ukrainian aid, and a an exhibit from emerging artist Candy Henderson. Cash bar will be open with beer, wine and soft drinks.
Live music in The Biergarten with Jodie Davis, 6 to 9 p.m. at Waterstone Pizza, 1309 Jefferson St., Lynchburg.
Ready to Rock Karaoke, 7 to 10 p.m. at The Filling Station, 102 Lexington Turnpike, Amherst.
Neon Licorice Live, 7 to 10 p.m. at Rivermont BierHaus.
Karaoke, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at The Madison House of the Arts, 607 Madison St., Lynchburg. Please join us in our blacklight filled lounge for an evening full of Spoken Word and Poetry. All poets welcome.
Out of Spite rocks The Clubhouse, 8 p.m. at The Clubhouse Sports Bar and Grill, 21174 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg. Out of Spite brings a variety of modern country, old school hip hop, dance, pop, and rock. Cover is $10 at the door.
First Friday Night Salsa at Mission House, 8 to 11 p.m., at Mission House Coffee, 722 Commerce St., Lynchburg. Cover charge is$10 per person, or $5 with current student ID. Beginner salsa lesson starts at 8 p.m., with social dancing starting at 9 p.m. No partner is required to attend. Recommended attire is dressy casual. Flip flops are not recommended. For more information, visit www.lynchburgsalsa.com or email lynchburgsalsa@gmail.com.
Tangled - Movies in the Park, 8:15 p.m. at Riverfront Park, 1100 Jefferson Street, Lynchburg. Movies in the Park is back this summer at Riverfront Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and join your community for this fun and free event. Refreshments will be available for purchase thanks to Nomad Coffee Co. and other local vendors. Movies will begin shortly after sunset. Rain dates will be announced the morning of each event depending on the weather.
We Got The Beet, 9 a.m. to noon at the Lynchburg Community Market on Main Street. Join the Beet as we move, shake, and even bake our way to wellness. Enjoy cooking demonstrations for all ages and take home useful kitchen tools.
Basketball Clinic with Dominique Wilkins, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at University of Lynchburg, 1501 Lakeside Dr., Lynchburg. Open to youth ages 8 to 16. Registration is free but is required. Please call 1-888-837-3913 to register.
Summer Vibes Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2360 English Tavern Road, Lynchburg. Summer Craft Show come join us and enjoy some summer fun with bouncy house for the kids and shopping.
Cars, Kickstands & Coffee, 9:30 a.m., 20452 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg. Cruise in to the Harley-Davidson of Lynchburg parking lot in your Classic Car or your motorcycle and enjoy free coffee and donuts from 9:30am until it's gone. We will have the front parking lot reserved for motorcycles & classic cars. See less
19th Century Mourning Customs, 10 to 11 a.m., at Old City Cemetery's center at 401 Taylor Street, Lynchburg. The Victorian era brought to America many unusual customs for mourning the deceased. Lynchburg residents – including children - followed national trends of how society paid tribute to its dead. Historian Judi Harvey will detail the wearing of blacks, appropriate jewelry, and the history behind those trends in this special tour. This presentation will be given in the Cemetery’s Bicentennial Chapel.
Back-to-school event, basketball clinic, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at University of Lynchburg's Shellenberger Field. Sponsored by One Community One Voice. Local families will have access to free shoes and school supplies and event attractions include live entertainment, prizes, and fun activities for everyone. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., children ages 8 to 16 can attend a basketball clinic with Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins in Turner Gymnasium for $15. To reserve shoes or register for the basketball clinic, call 1-888-837-3913.
Fairytale Retellings with K.M. Robinson, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Lynchburg Public Library. Calling all aspiring authors—are you ready to write your first twisted fairytale? In this mini master class, multi-time bestselling author K.M. Robinson will break down what makes an effective retelling, how to create captivating characters and plan the twists you’ll put on your book, and discuss next steps for publishing once you’ve finished your manuscript, endings with an open question, and answer time to make sure you’re set up for success when you start to write your first retelling. Registration is for ages 13 and up. Visit bit.ly/3H5c90Q.
Play Barn Grand Opening, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford. The new play barn has something for everyone — two saucer swings, corn pit, ramp to rope tunnel to the second level, mini inside hay pyramid, indoor play area for toddlers, small slide, 40 foot tunnel slide. It's all in the barnyard with alpacas, mini donkeys, goats, pigs and chickens. The event features special guest D.W. Lawhorne, local author of the Boots the Cow books. The Happy Hen food trailer will be on hand with pastries and grilled cheese with made from scratch sourdough bread. Cost is $5 per person; ages 3 and under are free.
2022 Show-N-Tell Cruisers CAR-TRUCK-BIKE SHOW, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Virginia Select Auto in Madison Heights. Annual Show-N-Tell Cruisers CAR-TRUCK-BIKE SHOW with trophies for best in show, along with music, food and prizes.
School Supplies Drive Thru, 11 a.m., at 19278 Forest Road, Lynchburg. Come out to Pleasant View Baptist Church for free school supplies. The supplies will be pre-packed then distributed in a drive thru fashion. To receive the supplies, children must be present in the car.
Starr Hill Bend N' Brew, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Starr Hill on Main in Lynchburg. Come for an hour long yoga class with the best bonus — beer. Bring your own yoga mat if possible. There will be a few on reserve to borrow (cleaning supplies will be on hand!).
Back to School Care Fair, 2 to 4 p.m., Lynchburg Women’s and Pediatric Health Services, 2402 Atherholt Road. This is the eighth year this event, pledged to address the ever-increasing financial burden of school supplies, has been hosted by Johnson Health Center and to date it has given out over 3,600 book bags. This event will be held outdoors, rain or shine. For additional information, call Sherry Pollard at (434) 929-1400 ext. 1324.
National S'mores Day: Camp Sacajawea, 2 to 4 p.m. 2124 Fox Hill Road, Lynchburg. Celebrate Camp Sac's 70th birthday and Girl Scout's 110th birthday! We will be celebrating at "The Dot" splash pad, having s'mores, and sharing favorite camp memories. Open to all Girl Scouts and family. Cost is $5 per person. Register at: https://mygs.girlscouts.org/event-detail?id=281-08062022-MB.
The Great Cardboard Boat Race, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Miller Park Pool. Design, build, race, (and most likely) sink! Join us and our partner the Mighty James River Company in our 5th annual race to the finish line! Boats must be crewed by a one or two-person team. Awards will be given out for fastest and most creative boats plus the most dramatic sinking. For more information, visit www.lynchburgparksandrec.com.
Thunder Ridge live at The Clubhouse, 8 to 11:30 p.m. at The Clubhouse Sports Bar and Grill, 21174 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg. Come for a night of Classic Country Music by Thunder Ridge. Cover is $10 after 7 p.m.
Root Beer & Espresso Ride Series, 6 p.m., at Blackwater Bike Shop at 18869 Forest Road, Lynchburg. This is a road ride, so a road or gravel bike is optimal. Please bring a helmet, rear light (front is good to have also), water, and any nutrition you may require for about two hours of riding. The root beer route is about 22 miles of rolling terrain and stops to regroup at several intersections. A base level of fitness is needed, but all skill levels are welcome. The ride makes a stop at the North Bedford Baptist Church on Coffee Road for refueling. The ride makes another stop at Monkee Joes on Perrowville Rd. The Espresso ride is hosted by the shop race team and is about 26 miles of rolling terrain and is moderately paced (17 mph+ average). There will be limited regrouping and/or stopping. Popsicles and/or Root Beer served after the ride.
Pajama Story Time, 7 p.m. at the Madison Heights Library. For children up to age five. Wear your pajamas and bring along a stuffed animal that wants to spend the night in the library. Don't bring the one that your child can't sleep without.
Journey of Hope is back at The Arc!, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at 1508 Bedford Ave., Lynchburg. Come for a friendship dinner to welcome the Journey of Hope Team back to Lynchburg. Enjoy a spaghetti dinner, meet the cyclists and stay for an EPIC dance party. Come out and support these men who are bicycling across the country to help change the way society views people with disabilities. This event is free.
Concert for Ukraine, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Riverviews Artspace, 901 Jefferson St., Lynchburg. In collaboration with the Lynchburg Symphony, world-renowned violinist Yevgeniy Dovgalyuk will provide a solo concert. He will be playing music and speak to us as someone who has heritage linked to Ukraine, and who has just returned from a trip to Poland in support of Ukrainian refugees in that country. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m. Entry is free, but donations of $5+ are suggested.
Business @ Breakfast Featuring the Minority & Small Business Showcase, 7:30 to 9 a.m., at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, at 300 Lucado Place. Kishau Rogers is a technology entrepreneur using computer science, systems thinking, and common sense to create intelligent human-centered solutions. As the Founder and CEO of Time Study, Kishau is the first Black woman in Virginia to raise millions in venture capital to scale her tech startup. The alliance will also celebrate National Black Business Month with a showcase of minority and small businesses in our region. For more information on the showcase, call Denise Jackson (434) 845-5966 or email djackson@lynchburgregion.org.
One on One Tech Help, 3 to 6 p.m. at the Amherst Library, 382 South Main Street, Amherst. Held the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.
Opening night of the 2022 Seven Hill Chamber Music Festival, 8 p.m. at University of Lynchburg's Snydor Performance Hall, 1501 Lakeside Drive. Featuring works by Brahms, Fauré, Schumann, and more.
Rosé Thursdays at The Water Dog, 6 to 10 p.m. Half price bottles of rosé, live music and a rotating menu of seasonal specials, with $2 from every bottle of rosé sold will benefit a local non-profit.
School Bus Safety, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Lynchburg Public Library, 2315 Memorial Avenue. Come for a school bus readiness and safety program for rising Pre-K through 2nd grade students. This program will serve as a time to get students comfortable with the school bus and ready for their first day of school. Enjoy a school themed Storytime followed by safety tips on a real school bus. Students will get the chance to practice getting on and off the school bus and learn bus safety tips from LCS Transportation. Attendance is limited to 80; first-come, first served. No preregistration is required. Attendees must choose one session.
Randolph College SUPER Mentoring Event, noon to 1:30 p.m. Join the Randolph College SUPER (Step Up to Physical Science and Engineering at Randolph) Program for a STEM industry mentoring lunch in the Ashley Jack Room, Smith Hall, Randolph College . Over lunch, prospective industry mentors will have the chance to connect with students and share about their professional experiences and advice, and even work on teams with students for a short friendly competition. For more information, email Sarah Sojka (ssojka@randolphcollege.edu) or Maegan Fallen (mcrews@randolphcollege.edu).
Free Women's Self Defense Workshop, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kinetix Lynchburg, 6015 Fort Ave., Lynchburg. Learn dynamic responses to violent and common street attacks. Grab a friend and learn some practical and effective skills to increase your awareness and ability to protect yourself. Open to ages 18 and up.
The Bogeys Live at The Clubhouse, 8 to 11:30 p.m. at the The Clubhouse Sports Bar and Grill, 21174 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg. The Bogeys is looking forward to getting back on stage at The Clubhouse! Come on out and join us for an evening of classic rock-n-roll from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Music includes Rolling Stones, Bad Company, BTO, Tom Petty, Eagles, etc. The cover charge is $10 starting at 7 p.m.
Spider Man: No Way Home, 8:15 p.m. at Riverfront Park. Movies in the Park is back this summer, teaming up with Nomad Movies to continue this exciting tradition in Downtown Lynchburg. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and join your community for this fun and free event. Refreshments will be available for purchase thanks to Nomad Coffee Co. and other local vendors. Movies will begin shortly after sunset. Rain dates will be announced the morning of each event depending on the weather.
Pumpkin to Talk About!, 10:30 a.m., Forest Library, 15583 Forest Road. Tis the season for harvest, sweaters, and pumpkins galore! This year we’re stepping up our decorating game. Learn how to craft pumpkins from socks, sweaters, and more with just a few simple steps. Fabric will be provided, but participants may bring their own fabric as well. Registration is required and seats are limited; register online at bedford.librarycalendar.com. Participants must be ages 12+. For more information, visit www.bplsonline.org or call (540) 425-7002.
No Excuse Night, 5 to 8 p.m. at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford. Never been to the Memorial? Haven’t been in a while? There’s no excuse not to visit during this free, extended-hours event. No tickets or registration required. Docents will be stationed throughout the Memorial to share information with guests. Rain or shine. Memorial site will be cleared in the event of a thunderstorm. No Excuse Night is held annually during the national Spirit of ’45 weekend to commemorate the end of World War II.
River Ridge Fashion Show, 6 to 8 p.m. at River Ridge mall. River Ridge will be hosting a Fashion Show in West Court (between Sunglass Hut and Mission House Coffee). Fashions for "Back-to-School", Fall trends, and more will be featured by our retailers. Enter to win raffle prizes and support Park View Mission's Clothing Connection. Collection bins for donated Back-to-School clothing will be available. Consider donating school supplies to Park View Mission's "School Supply Drive": www.parkviewcommunitymission.org/back-to-school
Perseids Meteor Shower Party, 8 to 11:30 p.m. at the Belk Observatory — University of Lynchburg. Bring snacks, lawn chairs, blankets, and stake a place out on the lawn to kick back and enjoy the Perseids meteor shower. Those who have their own telescopes are welcome to bring them. Take advantage of our dark skies in Bedford to spot some meteors, and arrive a bit early to see the sunset over the Peaks in the gardens at Cloverlea. There will be a short presentation about the James Webb Space Telescope science images at 8:30 p.m. We will pull out some astronomical binoculars and we'll have some of our telescopes set up for viewing as well. Tours of the Dome Room and Gilbert scope will be available every 1/2 hour. This event is free and open to the public. Registration required.
Bigfoot County @ Rapunzel’s!, 8 to 11 p.m., at Rapunzel's Coffee and Books, at 924 Front Street in Lovingston. Seating opens at 7:30 p.m. The cover is $15 at the door.
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