Destination Bedford

Jim Cameron Memorial Walk at Smith Mountain Lake State Park
2016-09-17 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
The annual Jim Cameron Memorial Walk will be held at scenic Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the benefit of Lake Christian Ministries. Jim Cameron, LCM’s Executive Director from 2003-2010, was renowned for his tireless efforts managing day-to-day operations of the Ministry as well as his passionate dedication to helping those in need. All proceeds from the JCMW will be utilized by Lake Christian Ministries to help our neighbors in need in the SML area. Lake Christian Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, located on Old Moneta Road in Moneta. Since 1992, LCM has been providing food, clothing and emergency financial aid to lake-area residents from Bedford, Franklin, and Pittsylvania counties.
For more information about the JCMW or to become involved as a walker, team leader, sponsor, patron, or volunteer , please contact Bart Matthies at (540) 912-9141 or Lynda Imirie at (540) 721-3492. After June, registration and forms should be available online at our website.
Most walkers are with teams from businesses, churches, service clubs, neighborhoods, etc., but there are many individuals also, who gather pledges July-August, then collect the pledges the first two weeks of September, and turn them in to complete preregistration. Others turn in their collected pledges at registration on the day of the walk. The 5K or 10K Walks begin and end at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park beach area.

Layman Family Farms Corn Maze
2016-09-17 - 2016-11-12 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Hay rides, pumpkin patch, 9 acre corn maze, gem stone mining, giant slide, cow train, kettle corn, homemade fudge, funnel cakes, country store, fall decorations.
Open Wednesday 6:0opm to 9:00pm
Open Friday 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Open Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm
Open Sunday 11:00am to 6:00pm
Information and Group Rates call 540-947-2844

Forest Farmers Market
2016-09-17 08:00 - 12:00, 2016-09-24 08:00 - 12:00, 2016-10-01 08:00 - 12:00, 2016-10-08 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Virginia Grown Produce, meats, honey, flowers along with breads for locals to enjoy. The market is open the last week in April until the last week in Oct. Please come and enjoy the local food from our area.

POW/MIA Awareness Day
2016-09-17 11:00 - 17:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
A special ceremony and wreath laying will be held in honor of our nation’s POWs and MIAs.
Free admission 10 a.m. until noon.

Bower Concert with Ken and Alli, Bedford’s folk duo
2016-09-17 19:30 - 22:00 | VA
Ken Horne and Allison Johnson will perform at the Bower Center on Saturday September 17th beginning at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $10 in advance bought at lynchburgtickets.com or Bower Center. Tickets at the door are $12. The price of the tickets is kept low because of the Town of Bedford’s Government Challenge Grant and the VCA.
Ken and Alli treat their audiences to a show spanning several centuries and many genres of American folk music. From contemporary Americana to sixteenth-century Childe ballads, from classic blues to country music standards, they offer a variety of musical flavors. Ken Horne and Allison Johnson perform as the vocal duet “Ken and Alli”. Their stage show spans several centuries and many genres of American folk music. From contemporary Americana to sixteenth century Childe ballads, from classic blues to country music standards (and some that ought to be), Ken and Alli offer a variety of musical styles and arrangements that can only be described as delightfully eclectic. Allison’s sparkling lead vocals and intricate harmonies blend perfectly with Ken’s rich baritone. Accompanied by finger style guitar and six string banjo with an occasional harmonica bit thrown in, Ken and Alli create an evening of music that is entertaining, inspirational, and mostly, a whole lot of fun.

Air Force Birthday
2016-09-18 10:00 - 17:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
In honor of the Air Force’s birthday, all active duty or veteran Air Force members receive free admission to the Memorial.

Lotsa Lobsters
2016-09-19 08:00 - 2016-10-08 17:00 | Bedford Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Like Lobster? Order your live, fresh Maine Lobsters today and support the Bedford Rotary Club.
Price is $15 per Lobster
Tickets may be purchased from any Rotarian, at Rapid Printing, or at the Bedford Welcome Center.
Lobster Pick-Up Date: Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm @ Bedford Welcome Center
Please bring your own coolers or containers for pick-up.
Questions ~ Call the Lobster Hotline @ 540.871.0142

Business Expo ~ Dive In & Explore
2016-09-22 00:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Area Family YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce at their Business Expo on September 22, 2016.
Dive In and Explore…come ‘sea’ what local businesses are up to!

Bedford Farmers Friday Market
2016-09-23 07:30 - 13:30, 2016-09-30 07:30 - 13:30 | Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

Food Truck Fridays
2016-09-23 11:30 - 13:30, 2016-09-30 11:30 - 13:30 | VA
A variety of local and regional Food Trucks at and during the Bedford Farmers Market.

Hike Sharp Top with Thomas Jefferson
2016-09-24 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
More information to follow

National Public Lands Day
2016-09-24 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Celebrating the influence of art in National Parks.

28th Anniversary Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival
2016-09-24 - 2016-09-25 | Crazy Horse Marina, 400 Crazy Horse Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States

Dancing with the Flowers Flower Show
2016-09-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Bedford Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Hosted by the Bedford Council of Garden Clubs.

The Labyrinth Body, Mind & Spirit Alternative Health Fair
2016-09-24 15:00 - 20:00 | The Labyrinth Spa, 325 West Main Street, Bedford, 24523
Please Join Us for Our Annual Labyrinth Mind, Body & Spirit Alternative Health Fair!!!
September 24, 2016
3:00pm to 8:00pm
Event Times and Listings:
3:00pm to 6:00pm Featuring Local Alternative Health Practitioners, Local Healthy Food Sources, Food Truck provided by The Jacked Rabbit, Spiritual Teachers/Readers/Healers, Free Talks on the Hour and Half Hour.
6:00pm Creating Fire with Bill Howard – Learn Basic Survival Skills
7:00pm Fire & Dumming Circle
Free Admission

Gold Star Mother’s Appreciation Day
2016-09-25 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
A wreath will be laid at the Gold Star Mother’s garden in remembrance of those mothers who have lost a son or daughter in service to their country.

Bedford Public Library Happenings...
2016-09-25 - 2016-10-08 | Relaxing
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Visit your local BPLS branch and sign up for a card. Signing up for a library card is free, and gives you access to your favorite novels (including books on CD!), movies, and reference materials. It’s also a great hub for connecting with your community.
Celebrate Banned Books Week during the week of September 25-October 1. Exercise your freedom to choose what you read by checking out a banned or challenged book at your local library branch!
All BPLS branches will be closed on Monday, October 10th for professional training.
Bedford Business
Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader are back for the fall! Books 4 Fun occurs every Tuesday at 10:30 AM and Rock-A-Bye Reader takes place on Wednesdays at the same time. B4F is a fun and engaging story and craft time for children aged 3-6. RBR provides equivalent stimulation for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age. Jumpstart your child’s language and literacy skills with these great programs!
Join us at the Bedford Library for a LEGO® building challenge on Wednesday, September 28th. Come in between 3:30 and 5:30 PM to build a robot or a spaceship for your chance to win a cool prize. Put your imagination to work! Ages 5+
Are you a coloring maniac? Enter our October coloring contest! Starting on October 1st, you can visit the Youth Services desk to get your own age-appropriate Halloween-themed coloring sheet, then use the month of October to give it your own personal flair. Return it to a YS librarian before Halloween for your chance to win a super cool prize. Age groups: 3-5, 6-9, 10-13, 14-17.
Ghost story fans rejoice—the Bedford Library is showing The Others (PG-13) for Teen Tuesday on October 4th! Bring your friends and enjoy this spooky film at 4PM. The movie’s running time is 1 hour 44 minutes.
A new program is starting on Wednesday, October 5th! Between 4 and 5:30 PM, teens and tweens between the ages of 11-19 are invited to participate in Fashion Club. Learn about the world of fashion, how to create your own designs and do cool Do It Yourself projects to make or repurpose your own clothing. Materials are provided, but you may also bring your own. Everything you create, you can keep! Join us to make clothing and accessories that are worthy of walking down any runway. This program is scheduled to repeat on the first Wednesday of every month.
Coming up on October 11th and 12th is a special STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) program sure to pull you in like a magnet! Come to the Bedford Library at 4:15 PM on either of two days to make magnetic slime and explore the phenomenon of magnetism for National Science Month. Make a mess—for science!
Forest Fun
Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader are back for the fall! Children aged 3-6 are welcome to enjoy Books 4 Fun on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Forest Library holds one session at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays, and repeats the session at the same time on Wednesdays. These sessions repeat weekly.
Rock-A-Bye Reader has also returned for another season. Forest holds its session for infants up to 21 months old at 10:15 AM on Mondays, followed by a session for toddlers between 21 and 36 months at 11:15 AM. Forest holds an additional two sessions for 21-36-month-old toddlers on Thursdays at 10:15 and 11:15 AM. These sessions repeat weekly.
Coming up on Thursday, September 29th is Teen Club! Stop by the library between 4-5PM to spend time with your friends and enjoy free snacks. Afterwards, LEGO® Club begins at 5:30 and continues until 7PM.
Are you a dinosaur fan? Then you should drop by the Forest Library for our exclusive Dinosaur Club between 4:30-5:30 PM on Thursday, October 6th! Kids ages 6+ can learn fascinating facts about these prehistoric creatures from a real dinosaur expert in this monthly club. Visit the library or call (540) 425-7002 to register.
Moneta Merriment
Rock-A-Bye Reader and Books 4 Fun are back for the fall. Children aged 3-6 can participate in Books 4 Fun every Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Crafts, stories, and music will keep your child engaged and entertained! Rock-A-Bye Reader occurs every Monday at 10:30 AM. Infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age can enjoy stories and music at this early literacy program.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 29th; the Moneta/SML Library is showing The Jungle Book (PG). Bring your family and join us for this fresh adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s novel. Arrive at 5:30 PM for crafts, and enjoy snacks and the movie at 6:00 PM. The running time is 1 hour 51 minutes.
Coming on Thursday, October 13th is a cool event for fans of computer games! The Moneta/SML Library is offering Hour of Code, a great introduction to computer coding for kids 6+. Choose from popular themes like Star Wars, Minecraft, or Disney’s Frozen… then use code to control your favorite characters. No coding experience is necessary to have a good time! It’s free! Call (540) 425-7004 to register.
Big Island Antics
Rock-A-Bye Reader is back for the fall. For those new to the program, Rock-A-Bye Reader is a fun and educational story time for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age. This program repeats every Monday at 10:30 AM. Older children between 3 and 6 years do not have to miss out; Books 4 Fun takes place at 10:30 AM every Thursday. Children can enjoy rhymes, stories, music, and crafts!
Join us at the Big Island Library on the 1st Friday of the month from 3-4:30 PM for a Friday Film! On October 7th we are watching Goosebumps (PG). The running time is 1 hour 43 minutes. We hope to see you there! Snacks provided by the Friends of the Big Island Library.
Montvale Marvels
Books 4 Fun and Montvale’s exclusive early literacy program, Mother Goose on the Loose, are back for the fall. Books 4 Fun takes place on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Children aged 3-6 can have a fine time with music, stories, and crafts in this weekly program. Mother Goose on the Loose is a story time designed to prepare your infant or toddler for a successful future of reading and writing. This program repeats every Thursday at 10:30 AM.
First Fridays are Teen Nights at the Montvale Library! Drop by on October 7th between 5-7PM for Kinect gaming, board games, and snacks!
Stewartsville Spectaculars
Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader are back for the fall. Books 4 Fun takes place on Mondays at 10:30 AM. Children aged 3-6 are invited to enjoy stories, rhythm, crafts, and music with their peers. Infants and toddlers up to the age of 3 are welcome to enjoy similar activities at the Rock-A-Bye Reader program, which occurs every Friday at 10:30 AM.
October is National Science Month, so come to the Stewartsville Library for an exclusive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) program on Tuesday, October 11th. From 3-4PM we’ll explore the answer to the question: What happens when we mix these things together? Give us a call at (540) 425-7008 ext. 3 to register. Ages 4-10
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lauren Harper
lharper@bpls.org
Youth Service Librarian
Bedford Public Library System

Golf Classic at the Omni Homestead with Frank Beamer
2016-09-26 10:00 - 17:00 | VA
The historic Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, VA will host the Memorial’s 2nd annual golf fundraising event at the famous Cascades Course. The Cascades Course is regarded as the finest mountain course in the country, and offers challenging links set against the backdrop of Virginia’s breathtaking Allegheny Mountains. The course is
ranked among “America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses” by Golf Digest and it frequently tops the list of best Southern Courses including Golfweek magazine’s #1 Virginia course of 2015. Those who register can also enjoy a special discounted practice round on Sunday and special overnight accommodations at the Homestead for Sunday and Monday. Registration is open and sponsorships are available. Call (540) 586-3329 or visit www.dday.org for more information. Special thanks to sponsors Fostek, National Pools of Roanoke, Bold Rock, and Glave and Holmes.

Simply Senior Expo
2016-09-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Bedford Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Senior citizens in the Bedford area are invited to attend this informative, interactive, and fun event at the Bedford Welcome Center.
Health screening will be offered, and all who attend will be eligible to win door prizes.
Volunteer opportunities will also be available for seniors.
For additional information, contact Stuart at Bedford County Parks & Recreation (540) 586.7682.

Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes Tours
2016-10-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Ever wondered what it would be like to work on the archaeology of Mr. Jefferson’s retreat home? Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists on a walking tour of the plantation grounds to see and hear firsthand what their work has taught them about Jefferson’s original landscape. Tours will conclude with a visit to the Poplar Forest Archaeology Lab, where visitors can view some of the artifacts discovered on the property.
There will be 4 tours available:
—11:00 a.m.
—12:00 p.m.
—1:00 p.m.
—2:00 p.m.
Admission is included with general admission, but reservations are suggested due to limited space available. For more information or to reserve your spot, call the Museum Shop at 434.534.8120.

Big Otter Mill Fall Festival
2016-10-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Big Otter Mill, 3533 Big Island Highway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

Peak Foliage Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery
2016-10-01 12:00 - 2016-10-03 17:00 | Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy breathtaking views to our farm. Sample apples and fresh cider, along with our Fruit Of The Farm Wines. Enjoy visiting our many farm animals.

Eyes on Rwanda
2016-10-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy the excitement of traditional Rwandan drumming & dancing amidst dazzling art from the Niyo Cultural Center, in Kigali, Rwanda.
Suggested donation for admission:
Adults: $10
Students: $5
For Questions, contact:
Rwandan HUGS – 540.314.2800
Bower Center – 540.586.4235

Newberry & Verch Debut Tour
2016-10-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Relaxing
The Friends of the Bedford Library Present:
Canadian Fiddling & Old Time Banjo
With the change of seasons and the crisp autumn air comes a fresh new collaboration for April Verch! In October, April will tour for the first time with her new duo project, “Newberry & Verch”, featuring Joe Newberry.
You don’t want to miss this debut on Thursday, October 6th @ 7:30pm
In the Bedford Room, Bedford Central Library
Admission: $12 (Advance tickets available at Lynchburgtickets.com)
For more information: 540.586.8911, Ext. 0

Centerfest 2016
2016-10-08 10:00 - 22:00 | Centertown Bedford, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Bedford Main Street’s signature event, Centerfest, has been running annually for over thirty years. Spanning over four blocks and drawing crowds of over 10,000 it is an event for the entire family.
Attractions at Centerfest include over a hundred vendors and organizations providing various crafts, art, and information. Local merchants have sidewalk sales to attract customers and for the last few years the Bedford Police Department has been holding a “Safety Day” at the festival. Part of this exhibit includes police vehicles and fire and rescue trucks along with safety displays and car-seat safety checks. Over twenty vehicles were on display last year!
Centerfest is one of the largest community festivals in the Mid-Atlantic featuring handmade items from across the country, live music, churches, charities, political organizations and tons of great food. Past festivals have included Polish and Italian sausage, blooming onions, turkey legs, and of course funnel cakes provided by family owned businesses and restaurants.
What family festival would be complete without fun for the kids? Activities include pony rides, face painting, a a variety of rides and games!
