TAI CHI SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS
Tuesdays
Falling Creek Complex - Chapel Room
6 p.m.
Fee: $40/month
Join instructor Scott Larsen for tai chi each Tuesday at the Falling Creek Complex. Tai chi is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing.
Tuesdays - September 10, 17, 24
Forest Recreation Center
Wednesdays - September 11, 18, 25
Falling Creek Complex
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Fee: $45.00
Join Melissa Kennedy Grey for an introduction to American Sign Language Learn and practice the alphabet and fingerspelling skills, along with handshapes and signs for basic communication. For more information call Bedford County Parks & Recreation at 540-586-7682. To register online visit parks.bedfordcountyva.gov.
UPCOMINGSPECIALEVENTS
BLUE RIDGE BEE FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 14
Falling Creek Park
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The Blue Ridge Bee Festival is a FREE community event aimed to promote all things bees in the Blue Ridge region along with all pollinators in the Piedmont! Festival includes workshops and demos, guest speakers, honey tasting, pollinator market, kids activities, food trucks, outdoor music, raffle items and more!
FIRST FRIDAYS AT FALLING CREEK PARK
Friday, September 6: Stargazer Band
Friday, October 4: Tory Bailey and Tradition
5:30 - 8 p m
Falling Creek Park
You and your family are invited to First Fridays at Falling Creek Park Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy music from local artist Kids activities and food trucks will also be available
Saturday, October 26
4 - 6 p.m.
Falling Creek Park
Join Bedford County Parks & Recreation for a fun-filled night of spooky games, candy bags from community vendors and a costume contest. Call 540-586-7682 for more information.
YOUTHSPORTS
BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
Basketball registration will be open September 30 - October 25
Adaptive basketball registration will be open December 2 - 27
Registration fee is $40.
Credit card payments are now accepted for registration fees. There is a 3.5% fee for all credit card payments.
SENIORPROGRAMS
BINGO
4th Thursday of the month Bedford Moose Lodge 12 p m
Bedford County Parks & Recreation offers bingo on the fourth Thursday of the month. Participants must pre register by the Monday before bingo by calling 540-586-7682.
LINE DANCE
Tuesdays & Thursdays
County Gym
Bedford County Parks & Recreation offers line dance classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Bedford County Gym For more information please call 540-586-7682
VETERANS BREAKFAST
Saturday, November 9 Bedford Moose Lodge 8:30 a.m.
In appreciation of your service and dedication to our Country, the Bedford Moose Lodge and Parks & Recreation invites all veterans and their spouses to join us for a complimentary breakfast. Please RSVP by calling 540-586-7682.
CARDS & GAMES
Mondays
Rec Office 1 - 5 p.m.
Come join new friends and play a game of Phase 10, Mexican Train or Pinochle. Office may be closed for occasional holidays so be sure to check the monthly calendar.
PICKLEBALL
Tuesdays & Fridays
Bedford County Gym 1 - 5 p.m.
Bedford County Parks & Recreation offers an open gym for pickleball use on Tuesdays and Fridays from 2 - 5 p m Come try one of the fastest growing sports in America. Paddles and balls will be available while supplies last. Players can register by visiting playtimescheduler.com
SENIOR PICNIC
Tuesday, October 8 Falling Creek Park
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Bedford County senior citizens are invited to our senior picnic in the park! Food, entertainment and door prizes will be provided by Parks & Recreation.
SENIOR LUNCH & LERAN
Friday, September 13th
Falling Creek Park Complex
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a free lunch, activity and educational presentation for area Senior Citizens Please RSVP by calling (540) 586-7682
SQUARE DANCE
Wednesdays Forest Recreation Center 7 - 9 p.m.
You are invited to come and meet some new friends, listen to music, and dance if you so desire. Call 434-299-8208 or email thebedfordexperiment@gmail.com.
4-H FALL DAY CAMP SERIES
September 16, October 21 and November 4
Cooperative Extension Office
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
$15.00 [pre-registration required]
Ages 5-10
While Bedford County School kids are out of school, join us Bedford County 4-H! We will stay busy during the day exploring the world around us through food, crafts, and lots of fun! Participants must pack a lunch, but snacks, materials, activities, and more will be provided.
For registration forms and information please contact Maribeth Martin at the Virginia Cooperative Extension-Bedford office 540-586-7675 or maribethm@vt edu
CREATIVE KIDS CHRISTMAS MARKET
Saturday, November 30, 2024
For youth ages 8-16
The Creative Kids Christmas Market is intended for kids 18 and under. The goal is to encourage youth to create and showcase their business talents and trades through entrepreneurial education and hands-on experiences Youth get the opportunity to experience what it’s like to run a small business of their own while using their imaginations to create something others will love An educational program to develop their market skills will also be offered to tap into their full potential For registration details and information please contact creativekidschristmasmarket@gmail.com or Maribeth Martin at the VCE-Bedford office maribethm@vt.edu
BEDFORD EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER’S FALL LIBRARY WORKSHOPS
Theme: Preparing your garden for winter and cool weather fall planting
Cost: FREE!
Location: Bedford County Library Branches Register with your respective branch
Big Island: Tuesday, September 24 at 5:30 p m 540-425-7000
Moneta: Saturday, October 5 at 11 a.m. 540-425-7004
Stewartsville: Saturday, October 12 at 11 a m 540-425-7008
Forest: Saturday, October 19 at 11 a m 540-425-7002
Montvale: Tuesday, October 22 at 5:30 p.m. 540-425-7006
Bedford Central: Saturday, October 26 at 11 a.m. 540-586-8911
EXTENSION STAFF:
Scott Baker
Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources Unit Coordinator scbaker@vt edu
SusanPrillaman Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences sprillam@vt edu
Maribeth Martin
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development Maribethm@vt edu
Sandra Seals Unit Administrative Assistant sseals@vt edu
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