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SUMMARY:12th Annual Edna Curry/John Bower Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Named to honor the Center’s primary benefactors\, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible\, this exhibit annually brings in diverse collections of 150+ artworks by 50+ artists including paintings\, mixed media\, photography\, sculpture\, and more. Much of the artwork is for sale and awaiting its new home in yours. \nDr. Bower’s love for the Bedford community and desire for an inclusive art center inspired this unique judged exhibit\, accepting all artist entries and offering a platform for all who wish to participate. This exhibit proves each year to be varied and exciting for all ages. \nGallery admission is free. 
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/10th-annual-edna-curry-john-bower-exhibition-2-2/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 309 North Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dark Skies Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of professors and students who are working in partnership with the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to study the skies above the Blue Ridge Parkway. Learn about the importance of dark night skies\, the role they play in forming rural identity\, and the steps communities can take to preserve and protect them.
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/dark-skies-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wander & Awe Foraging Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Come learn what tasty treats and healing properties nature can provide while you explore the original grocery store\, the great outdoors!\nWander: They will have a short intro into foraging safety and wildcrafting etiquette\, following by a short hike where we explore what edible & medicinal plants & fungi are in season!\nAwe: You will cover different resources\, tools\, ways to ID\, look-alikes\, various uses\, history\, and traditional practices regarding the plants & fungi. Plan on learning 10-15 different plants/Fungi each session.\nFamilies are encouraged and all ages are welcome! You will be typically hiking less than 1 mile each session unless otherwise noted in the event discussion.\nMeetings will be the LAST Tuesday of each month\, Mar-Oct Sessions start at 6:30pm.\nSometimes the locations will change\, click here for any updates. 
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/wander-awe-foraging-clinic/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Bedford County Parks and Recreation\, 1257 County Farm Rd\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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