Bedford County Parks & Recreation Program Guide - Fall 2024

BEDFORD COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION

PROGRAM GUIDE FALL 2024

Details inside!

PROGRAMS FACILITY RESERVATIONS TAI CHI

SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS

Tuesdays Falling Creek Complex - Chapel Room 6 p.m.

Fee: $40/month

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 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.

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.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS 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.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 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.

YOUTH SPORTS 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.

SENIOR PROGRAMS BINGO

PICKLEBALL 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 & Fridays Bedford County Gym 1 - 5 p.m.

Free 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 Tuesdays & Thursdays Bedford County Gym 10 a.m.

Free

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.

FREE

Tuesday, October 8 Falling Creek Park 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

FREE 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.

FREE

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.

Join us for a free lunch, activity and educational presentation for area Senior Citizens. Please RSVP by calling (540) 586-7682.

CARDS & GAMES

SQUARE DANCE

Mondays Bedford Rec Office 1 - 5 p.m.

Free 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.

Wednesdays Forest Recreation Center 7 - 9 p.m.

Free 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.

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 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 Susan Prillaman 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 Find us on Facebook https://facebook.com/bedfordcountyextensionoffice Website https://bedford.ext.vt.edu