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ACTIVITY GUIDE L Y N C H B U R G
P A R K S
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WATERBUGS
Calling all GIRLS interested in a hands-on experience combining STEAM with recreation this September.
7 HALLOWEEN AT THE NATURE ZONE
Stop by in your favorite costumer for treats, crafts, spooky activities and more.
8 YOUTH BASKETBALL
Whether you are looking for rec league play, or our instructional learning program, we’ve got the games for the kids.
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Senior adults can get connected and get moving at our local neighborhood centers with a variety of options.
28 VETERANS APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
Back for its 22nd year this November, our Veterans Appreciation Luncheon is the can’t-miss event to honor our armed forces veterans.
28 HAUNTED TRAIL
Begin in downtown and loop around to Hollins Mill Park through the old railroad tunnel. Enjoy live music, s’mores, and more.
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You’ll find we are continuing using QR codes in our guide. Our new guides have been trimmed by 33% from our previous guides. With limited space, we are not able to list each class, activity, or event.
3 Special Events Calendar 4 Infrastructure Project Updates 6 Nature & Outdoors 8 Athletics & Aquatics 10 Community Market 12 Facilities Map
Simply use the camera on your smartphone to scan any of our QR codes in various sections to see a complete list of offerings and registration on our website.
14 Rentals 15 Neighborhood Centers 18 Arts 23 Enrichment 26 Health and Fitness 27 Therapeutic Recreation 27 Trips
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How to Register Registration for classes and activities can be done in one of the following three ways. Activities with special registration guidelines will be noted in the activity description.* CLASSES, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
IN PERSON
Get Connected Front Desk (434) 455–5858
Visit our office at Miller Center, 301 Grove Street, to register in person. Open Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:00pm.
Cancellation Line (434) 455–5860
ONLINE
301 Grove Street Lynchburg, VA 24501
Visit us online at www.lynchburgparksandrec.com to register.
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BY MAIL
Use our Mail-In Registration form, located on the inside back cover of this Activity Guide to register for classes. *Look for the “LR” = Lynchburg Resident Discount Price All classes, activities, and events are subject to change and/or cancellation. All information here is accurate as of July 31, 2021.
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*Refunds will only be considered if requested at least 10 business days prior to the start of the activity and may be subject to an administrative fee for incurred cost. No refunds (full or partial) will be issued to customers who fail to attend an activity/class. Lynchburg Parks and Recreation complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act for qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please tell us upon registration and at least 10 days prior to the activity.
Scholarships Here at Lynchburg Parks and Recreation, our goal is to provide access to our recreation programs for all local citizens. If you’re a Lynchburg City resident in need of financial assistance to participate in parks & recreation programs, you and your family members may qualify for a scholarship. Applications are available on our website, at any of our community centers, or at our office at Miller Center. Applications must be submitted in-person, before you register, and 5 business days prior to a registration deadline.
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Program Safety Safety is the top priority at Lynchburg Parks and Recreation as we continue to serve our community members with quality programs. We will continue to follow the recommendations of the Virginia Health Department regarding program safety. Please check with your instructor for any program-specific safety instructions. We also offer a variety of virtual options to enjoy recreational programs safely in the comfort of your own home. Look for the to indicate programs with a virtual option.
NEWS FROM OUR DIRECTOR UPDATE ON THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE PARK MASTER PLAN The Needs Assessment and Comprehensive Park Master Plan community engagement component is now complete. Almost 4000 individual Lynchburg residents participated in the survey, popups, stakeholder meetings, focus group interviews and website interactive queries. An example of this was “Where Do You Want It”–a unique function of the website that allowed citizens to place a “pin” where park amenities should be located and built. The initial findings from the public input will be presented to City Council on September 28, 2021 by the Lose Design and Barry Dunn consultants. This study could not have come at a better time. Popularity and use of Lynchburg’s parks and trails is surging. The latest NRPA Pulse Survey found that 83% of U.S. Adults agree that visiting their local parks, trails, and open spaces has been essential for their mental and physical wellbeing during the pandemic. According to NRPA, more than 91% of U.S. residents say that parks and recreation is an important service. Though the positive impact and public support of parks, trails, facilities, and programs are well documented, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released their 2021 report card with the assessment of national, state, and local parks scoring a D+. The reason the ASCE gave for this low score was public parks have a massive backlog, 6 times the backlog of national parks and state parks. This trend is consistent with the park project deferment here in Lynchburg, with some park and trail projects backlogged as much as 15 years. The local and nationwide backlog of park projects is due to an inconsistent funding stream. The Needs Assessment and Comprehensive Park Master Plan consultants will look at this backlog, current needs, trends, park deserts, public input, and City Council goals to recommend a 10–15-year plan for park build out. Where funding has been a challenge in the past, there are new opportunities for growth, including the Great American Outdoors Act, American Jobs Plan, The Clean Water State Revolving Fund, and a proposed multi-trillion-dollar infrastructure package. By having City Council adopt the new Comprehensive Park Master Plan in November of 2021, your Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Department will have the necessary endorsement to apply for new federal and state funding from some of these funding sources. The timing of this new plan is opportune and your award-winning parks and recreation department will be ready to compete for funds to build parks and trails that advance the physical, social, and mental well-being of all Lynchburgers. Naturally yours,
Jennifer Jones, Director Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 18
Movies in the Park | City Stadium*
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Park & Trail Clean Up | Peaksview Park,* Sandusky Park, Skate Park, Blackwater Creek Trail, Percival’s Island
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International Peace Day Celebration Riverfront Park
NOVEMBER
Glow Ride | Riverside Park*
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Skate Park Competition Rotary Centennial Riverfront Skate Park
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Movies in the Park | Riverside Park*
Veteran Appreciation Luncheon* Miller Park
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Mistletoe Market | Community Market
DECEMBER 1–31 Celebration of Lights | Riverside Park
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COL Pedestrian Night | Riverside Park*
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Mistletoe Market | Community Market
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Be a Santa to a Senior Wrapping Party* Templeton Center
10–11 COL Carriage Ride Nights | Riverside Park* 11
Mistletoe Market | Community Market*
29–30 Halloween @ the Nature Zone
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Mistletoe Market | Community Market*
29–30 Haunted Trail | Percival’s Island*
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Happy Pawlidays | Miller Center
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Kwanzaa Celebration | Miller Center
Harvest Festival | Community Market
ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND/OR CANCELLATION. As of January 1, 2021 all external citywide Special Events permits, parade permits, and protest permits will be handled by the Economic Development Office. Riverfront Park, Bluffwalk, and Depot Park reservations are also handled by Economic Development. The Economic Development Office phone number is 434-455-4490. *Denotes volunteer opportunities.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES BE THE ONE TO GET IT DONE – BECOME A VOLUNTEER! Join our volunteer team! Lynchburg Parks and Recreation is back this fall with many events, programs, and the Celebration of Lights. We will need many volunteers to support our upcoming activities. Please look for a star* on the list of events at the top of the page to learn where you can serve as an event volunteer.
Serve as an individual, group, or family. You can choose an ongoing commitment or work on a one-time project or event. Share your time and talents to make an impact on your community. As a volunteer you will help the department achieve our mission of contributing to a healthy, active, and educated community, providing stewardship and management of parklands, trails and civic facilities and creating opportunities for all people to participate in a rich variety of recreational activities. TAMARA REYNOLDS | (434) 455–5886 | VolunteerServices@lynchburgva.gov 3
infrastructure project updates REPAIRS INVOLVING TRAILS We have several projects that we are coordinating with other City departments that involve repairs either directly adjacent to, or on the trails themselves. In addition to press releases and notices on social media, we utilize signage, barricades, and safety fencing to keep the public and construction workers and their equipment safe. We also have a map on our website that is kept current about the exact locations of trail closures–see the notices and link at www.lynchburgparksandrec.com/trails. Please obey all signage, and do not remove or relocate barricades or signage, or go around the barricades for any reason. Breaching barricades can be very dangerous. In addition, if an accident occurs, it will cause delays that will keep the trails closed even longer. In some cases where we are working along creeks or in watersheds the permitting requirements dictate a narrow window during which the work can be done. Any work stoppage involving bank stabilization, for instance, could jeopardize these permits and cause the work to need to go through additional review or even be postponed for another year. We are working with the Public Safety Department and Lynchburg PD to continue to monitor activity along the trails in the interest of keeping all citizens and workers safe, and appreciate the public’s attention to all trail signage and directives when trails are closed.
IVY CREEK DAM SPILLWAY REPAIRS AT CLEMMONS LAKE In May, the water level at Clemmons Lake was carefully and systematically lowered in order that repairs could be made safely to the dam spillway. That work was scheduled to be completed by July 30th, but happily as of the first of July, the contractor has nearly completed the work. The repairs address the capacity of the spillway to carry lake overflow during and after a storm event, without erosion or damage to the structure and the waterway below. The water level will be allowed to return to normal in time for summer fishing, canoeing, and other fun activities!
TICK SIGNAGE Park and trail patrons may be noticing new signage alerting citizens to an increase in the number and incidence of ticks and tick-borne illness. The signage was installed in partnership w/ the University of Lynchburg’s Department of Public Health & Health Promotion Studies, which has been dragging various public areas for ticks to document numbers and species. The Department provided the signage in cooperation with Parks & Recreation’s Facilities Management, and was installed by our Maintenance Team. The signs give some basic information and contain a QR code to scan for more information on identifying ticks and what to do when bitten. We hope this will raise awareness of ticks and tick-borne illness and be helpful to trail users and our citizens, thereby preventing illness.
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COLLEGE PARK Updates to the Master Plan that will address the stream issues in a joint project with Water Resources are underway. GKY Engineering and Skeo Solutions are spearheading the Walkable Watershed Planning effort, which will involve the neighborhood and result in a much better Plan on which to base realistic improvements to the Park. We will be meeting with the neighborhood soon to present an improved design for the facilities in the Park that will handle up to a ten-year storm. Additional improvements include one or more overlooks, ADA accessible pathways, a walking loop, and natural play areas. We look forward to sharing our progress and receiving feedback on the Park Plan.
RIVERSIDE PARK Repairs at the Riverside Swimming Pool area to address drainage issues are nearly completed, and additional work is planned to make the area more attractive. This includes removal of invasive vegetation, re-parging the visible remaining pool walls, and reconstruction of the stone sidewalk around a portion of the pool area. We are also consulting with the SHPO Western Regional Office and local stakeholders on enhancements to the pool area, to include additional signage, seating and shade, landscaping, and improved interpretive installations. The project study will be to make the area more inclusive and honor those who fought during the Civil Rights era. The use of the area may include local theatrical productions that can support increased visibility and understanding of the underlying issues. More information will be forthcoming on this project and there will be opportunities for community input as we move forward.
DEARINGTON | JEFFERSON PARK Jefferson Park has been the focus of planning efforts since 2019. The draft plan is currently out for public comment and may be accessed at this link: www.lynchburgva.gov/dearington Short term improvements include new basketball courts, ADA accessibility from Kirby Street, new walking trails, outdoor fitness equipment, and a “neighborhood patio” for outdoor activities. Final designs, planned for a 10-year timeline, provide more permanent finishes, including a fountain and splashpad, and other water features. That plan also includes a new multi-purpose gymnasium building with classrooms and structured parking; playground enhancements, including slides and climbing features, and a zipline; and additional trail connections. City Council, with the Community Development Advisory Committee’s (CDAC) unanimous recommendation, dedicated initial funding through the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program in March. The funds become available later in 2021 and will lead to over $500k being invested in Jefferson Park in the next two years to begin the short-term work.
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N AT U R E & O U T D O O R S SURVIVAL SATURDAY Ages 13+ You find yourself lost in the woods, what do you do now? Join us for a class that could save your life. An experienced instructor will guide beginners in practical tips and strategies that anyone who spends time in the wilderness should know. Learn what to pack for your 10-essentials. Get hands on experience locating drinking water and making an emergency shelter. Register by 9/14. $30.00 LR | $38.00 Ivy Creek Park
Sa 9/18
EVENING STROLL AND S’MORES
Naturalist Staff 10:00am–3:00pm
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THE SKILL OF FIRE BUILDING
Ages 16+
Ages 13+
See the trails of Blackwater Creek under a new light, or should we say a lack of light? Drop the kids off at the babysitter and come enjoy a relaxing 3-mile stroll as the sun sets. Unwind from the long week by listening to the sounds of the night and learn who is making each call from a Naturalist. Enjoy a s’mores over a fire after the stroll. Register by 9/28.
Whether you’re on a camping trip, in the backyard or using your home fireplace the skill of building and maintaining a fire can be beneficial. Join us for tips and trick on lighting a fire, keeping it going and safely putting it out. In this class you will use matches or a lighter, to start and maintain a fire. Register by 9/14. $10.00
$10.00 LR | $15.00 Hollins Mill Park
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Ivy Creek Park
Naturalist Staff 6:30pm–8:00pm
Sa 9/18
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Naturalist Staff 3:30pm–4:30pm
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WILDERNESS FIRST AID Ages 16+
ARCHERY Challenge yourself by learning a new skill. Join USA Archery certified coaches to try your hand at shooting on a range as well as the layout of an archery range, safety, and the steps of shooting. Begin this lifetime sport now for the opportunity to make new friends, obtain a great upper-body workout, and the chance to build self-confidence. Register by 10/26.
Are you prepared to get someone out of the wilderness if they have a broken leg or other injury? Go into your next adventure confident that you can handle common outdoor injuries. Learn necessary techniques for treating an ill or injured individual in a remote environment. Help protect yourself and your loved ones with this one-day course. This will not certify you with the Wilderness First Aid certification, but you will obtain the knowledge to treat your companions in an emergency situation. Register by 10/17.
$10.00 LR | $15.00
$115.00 LR | $130.00
Ages 16+
Armstrong Gym Th 10/28
Ivy Creek Park
Naturalist Staff 6:30pm–8:00pm
Sa 11/6
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Fury Training Concepts 9:30am–6:00pm
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HYDROPONICS FOR YOUTH
WATERBUGS
Youth become Horticulturalists and discover ancient methods for growing food using hydroponic systems. Youth will walk away with their own mini-indoor garden as they learn horticulture techniques. Learn how to grow edible plants from seeds and edible plant cuttings. Create compact indoor hydroponic and aquaponics systems using every-day materials. Discuss how to improve global food security through self-sufficiency and hydroponics’s role in creating a healthy environment. Register by 10/5 for ages 5–8 (Friday), or by 10/3 for ages 9–12 (Wednesday).
Ages 9–13 Calling all girls interested in a hands-on, minds-on watershed experience that combines STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) with recreation (fishing)! Join us this September for an exciting adventure where you will learn how to fish, learn about the ecosystem, and explore the habitat that supports recreational fishing. Using loaner gear and educational materials, girls will explore a local stream habitat, discover aquatic insects, and learn the art of fishing! Register by 8/29.
$21.00 LR | $31.00 Miller Center
FREE Ivy Creek Park Th 9/2–9/30
Water Resources 6:00pm–7:00pm
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6:00pm–7:00pm
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F 10/8–10/29
6:00pm–7:00pm
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HALLOWEEN
MUD PIES $5.00 Miller Center W 9/22
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Naturalist Staff 9:30am–10:30am
NATURE ZONE
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RAISED SALT PAINTING $5.00 Miller Center W 10/6
Naturalist Staff 9:30am–10:30am
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APPLESAUCE OOBLECK $8.00 LR | $10.00 Miller Center W 10/20
Naturalist Staff 9:30am–10:30am
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DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A... $6.00 LR | $8.00 Miller Center W 11/3
Naturalist Staff 9:30am–10:30am
Spooky snakes and creepy crawly spiders make for a spooktacular event at the Nature Zone this Halloween! Stop by for treats, crafts, spooky activities and more! Show off your Halloween costume and safely trick or treat at the Zone. Open to all ages, while children 16 and younger must attend with a parent or guardian. No registration required.
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MELTED SNOWMAN $6.00 LR | $8.00 Miller Center W 11/17
Naturalist Staff 9:30am–10:30am
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SNOWFLAKE CRAFT $6.00 LR | $8.00 Miller Center W 12/1
Naturalist Staff 9:30am–10:30am
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Book a Custom Program Lynchburg Parks & Recreation offers custom recreational program opportunities for groups of all ages. Recreation staff can come to your location or accommodate classes and field trips at a city recreation center or in our parks. Most programs can be customized to fit your needs, interests, and occasion, from school groups, social clubs, retirement communities, to family reunions. Grade specific programs are designed to meet scholastic SOLs. Visit our website to learn more about program offerings. Virtual options available!
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YOUTH BASKETBALL REC LEAGUE
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM $40.00 LR | $50.00 | Ages 6–8 Sa 1/8–2/5 | City Armory 10:00am–11:00am
$60.00 LR | $75.00 | Ages 9–18 Games start Sa 1/8 | City Armory Practices begin in December and games are begin in January. Registration must be in-person for first-time players; online for previous players. Birth certificates are required at registration, which will be at the Miller Center. Registrations after November 10 may be accepted if space allows (assigned to the next available team) and are subject to a $10.00 late fee. Age as of 12/31/21.
Your child will have a great time learning new skills and improving their knowledge of one of the most popular sports in the world. Each week they will spend time learning the fundamentals of the game, working on skills, and then playing no pressure scrimmages to get them ready for the next level. Participants will be divided, according to skill level, at the first session. All activities will take place on a lowered rim to make it easier and more enjoyable.
In-person registration dates Oct. 26 & 28 | 4:00pm–7:00pm Nov. 2 & 4 | 4:00pm–7:00pm Nov. 6 | Noon–4:00pm
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PICKLEBALL OPEN GYM
MOTHER & SON KICKBALL
CITY ARMORY AGES 18+
PEAKS VIEW PARK AGES 7–11
SATURDAY SEPT. 18 3:00pm–4:45pm
Moms & mother figures (grandmothers, aunts, etc...) take this opportunity to have fun with your son outdoors and enjoy a friendly game of kickball with your little man. Moms will have a chance to team up and play with their sons against another predetermined team in the first match up. The second match up will be the boys versus the moms. Register by September 10.
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PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS Lynchburg Parks & Recreation is proud to partner with the organizations below to offer additional youth sports athletic programming for the Lynchburg community.
ADULT VOLLEYBALL
Blue Ridge Lacrosse Club www.blueridgelax.org
$450.00 Team | +$15.00 per NR Advisory Team Meeting 9/8 | 6:00pm
Central Virginia United Soccer www.centralvirginiaunited.com
(returning coaches only)
Challenged Sports Exchange www.challengedsportsexchange.com
Informational Meeting 9/22 | 6:00pm
Girls on the Run www.girlsontheruncenva.org
Registration 9/20–9/24 | 4:00pm–6:00pm
Healthy Kids Running Series www.healthykidsrunningseries.org
(returning teams)
Registration for new teams 10/12–10/14 | 4:00pm–6:00pm
Lynchburg Little League Baseball www.lynchburglittleleague.com
(new teams)
Southwest Virginia Association Hill City Youth Football and Cheerleading www.hcyfc.com
Games are played from November through March. Must register in-person.
NO TEAM? NO PROBLEM.
Want to play, but don’t have a team? Sign up today at Teamsideline.com/lynchburg as a free agent.
BUBBLE SOCCER
LYNCHBURG LEGENDS SOFTBALL LEAGUE
BLACKWATER CREEK ATHLETIC AREA AGES 18+
PEAKS VIEW PARK AGES 50+
10:00am–12:00pm $10.00 MONTHLY M W 9/1–9/29 77100.310 M W 10/4–10/27 77100.320
Sa 10/16 1:00pm–5:00pm $25.00 LR | $40.00 30014.101 9
October 30
Saturdays 7-3 pm November 27th... December 4th... December 11th... December 18th...
Small Business Saturday Gift Wrapping Carriage Rides 10-2pm Carriage Rides 10-2pm
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LEGEND Community Centers
1. Miller Center • 301 Grove St 2. Templeton Senior Center 225 Wiggington Rd 3. Art Studio at Jackson Heights 720 Winston Ridge Rd 4. Fairview Center • 3621 Campbell Ave 5. College Hill Center • 811 Jackson St 6. Daniel’s Hill Center • 317 Norwood St 7. Diamond Hill Center • 1005 17th St 8. Yoder Center • 109 Jackson St
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RR EE N N TA T A LL SS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Lynchburg Parks and Recreation rents out many of its facilities for all kinds of occasions and functions–birthday parties, family reunions, weddings, business meetings, community meetings, picnics, pool parties, and more. Whatever the occasion, chances are we have a facility right for you. View our rental offerings below for information on available facilities, picnic shelters, and community centers, as well as pricing information.
PICNIC TABLES AND SHELTERS
View all rental opportunities we offer by visiting us at lynchburgparksandrec.com or stop by our offices at Miller Center.
SPECIAL FACILITIES AVIARY, CITY ARMORY, MARKET PLAZA
ATHLETIC FACILITIES CITY STADIUM COMPLEX, PARK FIELDS
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COMMUNITY CENTERS
For decades, Neighborhood centers have been hubs of community activity. While the people and programs may have changed over the years, the purpose remains the same–to cultivate neighborhoods which support the people who live there. We continue to find new ways to connect with neighborhood residents this fall. Please contact your neighborhood center staff to learn what has changed, and what is the same, about the programs and services available in your neighborhood. Follow us on Instagram at LynchburgNeighborhoodCenters
Recreation Shuffle Ages 50+ | FREE Neighborhood Centers offer opportunities for senior adults to get connected and get moving. The Senior Recreation Shuffle program sets aside a time and place for seniors to connect with
COLLEGE HILL CENTER 811 Jackson Street Travis Creasy-Hobson Senior Recreation Specialist (434) 485-8331 DANIEL’S HILL CENTER 317 Norwood Street Khadrian Jackson Senior Recreation Specialist (434) 485-8337 DIAMOND HILL CENTER 1005 Seventeenth Street Micky Ferguson Senior Recreation Specialist (434) 485-8339 FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS CENTER 3621 Campbell Avenue Sue Downs-Loyd Senior Recreation Specialist (434) 485-8302 JEFFERSON PARK CENTER 405 York Street Shaunta Jefferson Senior Recreation Specialist (434) 485-8331 YODER CENTER 109 Jackson Street Therese Mayo Senior Recreation Specialist (434) 485-8301
each other and with community resources. Seniors are invited to shuffle between centers, each with their own weekly schedule. Contact your neighborhood center to see what is in store for this season. College Hill
Travis Creasy-Hobson
F 9/3–5/27
9:30am–1:00pm
Daniel’s Hill
Khadrian Jackson
Tu 9/7–5/24
11:00am–1:00pm
Diamond Hill
Micky Ferguson
Th 9/7–5/26
10:00am–1:00pm
Fairview
Sue Downs-Loyd
M W F 9/1–5/27
9:30am–1:00pm
Yoder
Therese Mayo
F 9/3–5/27
11:00am–1:00pm
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ARE YOU OVER 50 AND WANT TO BE MORE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE? University of Lynchburg and Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Community Centers are offering an Active Aging Program to city residents over 50 years of age that aims to health and physical fitness. Residents can meet with University of Lynchburg Exercise Physiology faculty and students at select Lynchburg Community Centers for exercise and physical activity education and prescription and physical fitness tests. The program exercises are geared toward older adults and targets improvement in endurance, strength, balance and flexibility and can be completed in the privacy of your home. Please keep an eye out for more information at Lynchburg Community Center’s. For further information please contact University of Lynchburg Active Aging Program director Dr. Jeffrey Herrick at (434-544-8721).
FAIRVIEW FITNESS Ages 50+ $30.00 LR | $45.00 Fairview Center
Excellent! It’s a safe place for my grandbabies to play and learn and meet other kids from our neighborhood. They will always remember [center staff] as mentors…this program is great!
Jan Baker
M W F 9/1–9/29
11:45am–12:30pm
63003.301
M W F 10/1–10/29
11:45am–12:30pm
63003.302
M W F 11/1–11/29
11:45am–12:30pm
63003.303
M W F 12/1–12/31
11:45am–12:30pm
63003.304 FELICIA ROSE on Lunch & Play at Yoder
TAI CHI Ages 50+
ZUMBINI
$25.00 LR | $38.00
Ages Newborn–4 with caregiver
Daniel’s Hill Center
Designed for children Newborn–4 years old with a caregiver, Zumbini is a 45 minute class that explores music, movement, singing and playing of instruments.
Randy Dalton
Tu Th 9/7–9/30
6:30pm–7:30pm
67001.300
Tu Th 10/5–10/28
6:30pm–7:30pm
67002.300
Tu Th 11/2–11/18
6:30pm–7:30pm
67003.300
Jefferson Park Center
Tu Th 11/30–12/23
6:30pm–7:30pm
67004.300
W 9/8–12/15
FREE
MEET AND MOVE WITH JAMEY
Ages 3–4
Meet up with friends and move your body for a cardio workout. Working out, made fun with a mix of walking and moving to music. Improve your health with this 30-minute, self-pace fitness class.
Lyn-Cag Head Start is an early intervention comprehensive services program. Come learn about all the new and exciting things that LynCag Head Start’s Mobile Classroom has to offer...math, science, music and art, literacy skills, parent engagement, social and emotional skills, and physical education. For more information and to register, please visit www.lyncagkids.org or call (434) 849-7542.
FREE F 9/10–12/17
Jamey Love 10:00am–10:30am
62001.301
HEAD START MOBILE CLASSROOM
Ages 50+
Yoder Center
Jamey Love 10:00am–10:45am
64000.301
FREE College Hill Center W 8/11–5/25
10:00am–11:30am
Daniel’s Hill Center
OPEN HOUSE
M 8/16–5/24
All Ages
Diamond Hill Center
Join us for an open house celebration. See the facility upgrades featuring durable finishes, natural materials, and flexible spaces. Walk through the center, meet center staff, and learn about the updated programming plan. Light refreshments offered.
Th 8/12–5/26
W 9/15
Tu 8/17–5/24
Yoder Center F 10/1
M 8/16–5/23
63001.301
10:00am–11:30am
Yoder Center
Therese Mayo 10:00am–6:00pm
9:30am–11:30am
Jefferson Park Center
Sue Downs-Loyd 10:00am–6:00pm
10:00am–11:30am
Fairview Center
FREE Fairview Heights Center
12:00pm–1:00pm
64001.301
W 8/11–5/25
16
12:00pm–1:30pm
Daniel’’s Hill Center Daniel
Yoder Center
Sept. 8,2021-May 27, 2022
Sept.14,2021-May26,2022
Wednesday & Friday Tuesday&Thursday 10:00am-11:30am
10:00am-11:30am
Bring your little one to play and participate in a peer support network for parents–all in the comfort of a neighborhood setting. Story-time, play-time, snack, outdoor play, and socialization are all part of the mix. For children, ages birth to five, with their responsible adult caregiver.
Learn & Play Ages 6–18 FREE Learn and Play is an indoor/outdoor, neighborhood program designed for students grades K-12. This program is provided Monday-Friday; 2:00pm–6:00pm during the LCS school year at College Hill, Daniel’s Hill, Diamond Hill, Fairview, Jefferson Park and Yoder Neighborhood Centers. The Learn and Play program follows the LCS school calendar. *Participants will be expected to abide by public health protocols, as determined by the Virginia Department of Health. College Hill
Travis Creasy-Hobson
M–Th 8/11–5/26
3:00pm–6:00pm
Daniel’s Hill
Khadrian Jackson
M–F 8/11–5/27
3:00pm–6:00pm
Diamond Hill
Micky Ferguson
M–F 8/11–5/27
3:00pm–6:00pm
Fairview
Sue Downs-Loyd
M–F 8/11–5/27
3:00pm–6:00pm
Jefferson Park
Shaunta Jefferson
M–F 8/11–5/27
3:00pm–6:00pm
Yoder
Therese Mayo
M–F 8/11–5/27
3:00pm–6:00pm
65004.300 67004.301 66004.302 63004.303 62004.304 64004.305
ARTS CRAFTS DIY FAIRY HOUSES
FRESH GREENS HOLIDAY WREATHS NATURE WALK & CRAFT (collect materials)
Ages 4+
Ages 18+
$10.00 LR | $13.00/per child | Adults FREE Miller Center Sa 9/18
10:00am–12:00pm
Ann Smith
$20.00 LR | $25.00
21100.311
Miller Center
Hannah Rathje
Sa 12/4
RUSH WEAVING FOR CHAIRS AND FURNITURE Ages 18+ Bring a chair with 4 rails and learn to weave a chair seat with paper fiber rush. Leave class with full instructions and materials to finish the chair at home and the confidence to weave more chairs in this style. Chairs are available for a nominal fee if needed. Register by 9/25. $72.00 LR | $87.00 (materials & instruction) | Call to purchase a chair Alex Haney
Tu 9/28
Templeton Center 6:00pm–9:30pm
$30.00 LR | $38.00 Taylor Haris 4:30pm–5:30pm
21100.322
$20.00 LR | $25.00 Miller Center
Hannah Rathje
Sa 12/4
5:00pm–7:00pm
21100.343
DRAWING BASICS IN GRAPHITE AND CHARCOAL $12.00 LR | $15.00 Templeton Center
In-person 6:00pm–8:00pm
21100.321
HOLIDAY SOAP MAKING
Tu 9/21
Patricia Devers 10:30am–11:30am
71504.311
PAPER MACHE CLAY WORKSHOP
Ages 12+
Ages 18+
$30.00 LR | $38.00 Miller Center W 11/17
Ages 18+
Ages 18+
Virtual
Th 10/7
FRESH GREENS HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING (materials provided)
MULTI–MEDIA
Ages 16+
Th 10/7
21100.342
71100.311
RUSTIC AUTUMN WREATHS
Miller Center
2:00pm–4:00pm
Karrye Flowers 6:00pm–8:30pm
21100.331
$25.00 LR | $31.00 Miller Center Th 9/30
Patricia Devers 6:00pm–8:00pm
21200.331
SCANDINAVIAN HOLIDAY GNOME TREE ORNAMENTS
DIY WOODEN CHARCUTERIE BOARDS
Ages 18+
Ages 18+
$10.00 LR | $13.00
$40.00 LR | $50.00
Templeton Center Tu 12/7
Ronnie Tucker 1:30pm–2:30pm
71100.341
Miller Center Th 10/21
Hannah Rathje 6:00pm–8:00pm
21500.331
PAINTING COUPLES NIGHT OUT PAINTING FOR TWO Ages 18+ $25.00 LR | $31.00 per couple Templeton Center F 11/5
7:00pm–9:00pm
73200.321
FAMILY PAINT NIGHT Ages 6+ $10.00 LR | $13.00 per canvas Miller Center F 10/8
Carolyn Prince 6:00pm–8:00pm
21500.321
AFTERNOON ACRYLICS FOREST CREATURES Ages 18+ $20.00 LR | $25.00 Templeton Center
Betty J. Leary
Rascal Raccoon Th 9/16
1:30pm–3:30pm
71502.310
1:30pm–3:30pm
71502.320
WATERCOLORS EXPRESS Ages 18+
Friendly Fawn Th 10/21
$20.00 LR | $25.00 Templeton Center
Wild Turkey Th 11/18
Watering Can 1:30pm–3:30pm
71502.330
1:30pm–3:30pm
71502.340
Th 9/2
Red Fox Th 12/16
Betty J. Leary
1:30pm–3:30pm
71500.314
1:30pm–3:30pm
71500.324
1:30pm–3:30pm
71500.334
1:30pm–3:30pm
71500.344
Harvest Pumpkin Th 10/7 Charming Streetlight
EVENING ACRYLICS | STILL LIFE
Th 11/4
Ages 18+
Holiday Cards
$20.00 LR | $25.00
Th 12/2
Templeton Center
Linda Duff
Hydrangeas in a Jar Tu 9/28
6:30pm–8:00pm
71500.310
6:30pm–8:00pm
71500.320
LANDSCAPE PAINTING IN OILS Ages 18+
Autumn Gourds Tu 10/26
$30.00 LR | $38.00 Templeton Center
Cornucopia Tu 11/23
6:30pm–8:00pm
71500.330
Bows and Balls Tu 12/7
6:30pm–8:00pm
71500.340
19
Rodney P. Laughon
Tu 9/28
1:30pm–4:30pm
71500.315
Tu 10/26
1:30pm–4:30pm
71500.325
Tu 11/23
1:30pm–4:30pm
71500.335
Tu 12/14
1:30pm–4:30pm
71500.345
DANCE MODERN LINE DANCING
PRESCHOOL BALLET
Ages 18+
Ages 2–5
$25.00 LR | $31.00
$55.00 LR | $69.00
Lindsay Michie
Templeton Center Tu 9/7–9/28
5:45pm–6:45pm
75100.316
Tu 10/5–10/26
5:45pm–6:45pm
75100.326
Tu 11/2–11/30
5:45pm–6:45pm
75100.336
Tu 12/7–12/28
5:45pm–6:45pm
75100.346
Miller Center
Taylor Haris
F 9/10–11/19
9:30am–10:15am
COUPLES DANCE FOR WEDDINGS AND PARTIES
BEGINNER’S SWING DANCE
Ages 18+
Ages 18+
$30.00 LR | $38.00 per couple
$46.00 LR | $58.00 per couple
Templeton Center F 9/10
John Carlton 7:00pm–9:00pm
Miller Center
73200.311
Th 10/7–10/28
John Carlton 6:30pm–8:00pm
MOMMY & ME CREATIVE DANCE
AFRO–CARIBBEAN DANCE
Ages 4–6
$75.00 LR | $90.00 Templeton Center
$8.00 per child | Mom’s FREE Miller Center Sa 9/18
21900.314
9:30am–10:30am
21900.321
Sheron White
Stacy Sumpman
Ages 4–7 | M 9/13–12/6
5:00pm–5:45pm
71900.311
21900.316
Ages 8–11 | M 9/13–12/6
6:00pm–7:00pm
71900.312
Ages 12+ | M 9/13–12/6
7:00pm–8:00pm
71900.313
BALLET & MODERN DANCE $75.00 LR | $90.00 Miller Center
Stacy Sumpman
CONTINUING TAP
Ages 4–6 | W 9/8–12/8
5:00pm–5:45pm
21900.311
Ages 7–11 | W 9/8–12/8
6:00pm–7:00pm
21900.312
Ages 12–17 | Th 9/9 –12/9
6:00pm–7:00pm
21900.317
Miller Center
Ages 18+ | W 9/8–12/8
7:15pm–8:15pm
21900.313
Tu 9/28–11/2
11:00am–12:00pm
21900.315
Ages 18+ | Th 9/9–12/9
7:15pm–8:15pm
21900.318
Tu 11/9–12/14
11:00am–12:00pm
21900.331
Ages 15+ $30.00 LR | $38.00
20
Shantilee Otey
MUSIC HILL CITY UKULELE CIRCLE Ages 10+ Aloha ukulele enthusiasts and welcome to Lynchburg’s ukulele strumming circle! After more than a year apart, the group is excited to meet up again on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Each session will allow everyone in the circle a chance to select and share a favorite song. All levels of ability are welcome. Register online to join the mailing list. FREE Miller Center Tu 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/23
7:00pm–8:30pm
21300.311
THEATRE
“PAGE TO STAGE: IT’S ELEMENTARY!” THEATER WORKSHOP Ages 5–9
STORY BOOK THEATRE Ages 3–7 $5.00 per child | Parents FREE Miller Park Aviary
Cheryl Carter
Sa 10/23 Inside A House That is Haunted
9:30am–10:30am
21800.323
$25.00 LR | $31.00 Miller Center Theater
Sa 12/11 Christmas Morning
Play with Renaissance Theatre as we introduce the process of bringing a story to life through theater! Participants will learn how direction, props, costumes, and theater manners are used to bring a story from the pages of a favorite children’s book to the stage. This program seeks to instill a love and interest in theater from an early age by encouraging cooperation, using imagination, and raising self-esteem. Parents and family will be treated to a story performance at the end of the program. Register by 10/5.
9:30am–10:30am
21800.342
Sa 10/9
Jeff Krantz 9:00am–12:00pm
21800.321
2021 SEASON AT THE MILLER CENTER THEATRE $20.00 (GENERAL ADMISSION) $15.00 (SENIORS & STUDENTS) DOORS OPEN 1/2 HOUR BEFORE SHOW
SHOW | SEPT. 17, 18, 24, 25 OCT. 1 & 2 | 8:00PM SEPT. 26 | 3:00PM
SHOW | NOV. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, & 20 | 8:00PM NOV. 14 | 3:00PM
TICKETS MAY ONLY BE PURCHASED THROUGH RENAISSANCE THEATRE WEBSITE OR AT THE DOOR WWW.RENAISSANCETHEATRELYNCHBURG.ORG
434.845.4427
RENAISSANCETHEATRELYNCHBURG
FAMILY POTTERY NIGHT HAND-BUILT PUMPKINS Ages 5+ $12.00 LR | $15.00 Jackson Heights Art Studio F 10/1
@jacksonheightsartstudio Pottery classes include Beginner pottery, a combination of handson learning and lecture, and Intermediate pottery, a class for those who have taken at least one previous class to learn and grow in their pottery journey. Current or previous students may also enjoy Open Studio where they may work independently on their own projects. For more information or to register for a class, please visit www.lynchburgparksandrec.com or the Art Studio Instagram page @JacksonHeightsArtStudio.
Hannah Serapiglia 6:00pm–8:00pm
21600.327
SWIRL POTS Ages 18+ | Intermediate $40.00 LR | $55.00 Jackson Heights Art Studio F 11/12
BEGINNER POTTERY
Trish Barlowe 6:00pm–8:00pm
21600.331
Ages 18+
TINY THROWING OFF THE HUMP
$130.00 LR | $145.00 Jackson Heights Art Studio M 10/18–12/6
Ages 18+ | Intermediate
Hannah Serapiglia 6:00pm–9:00pm
21600.325
$40.00 LR | $55.00 Jackson Heights Art Studio
INTERMEDIATE POTTERY
Tu 10/5
Trish Barlowe 6:00pm–8:00pm
21600.320
Ages 18+ Participants must have previously taken a pottery class before enrolling.
TRY THE WHEEL
$130.00 LR | $145.00 Jackson Heights Art Studio
Ages 16+
Trish Barlowe
Tu 10/19–12/14
6:00pm–9:00pm
21600.322
W 10/20–12/15
6:00pm–9:00pm
21600.323
$25.00 LR | $35.00 Jackson Heights Art Studio F 9/17
Trish Barlowe 6:00pm–8:00pm
21600.312
POTTERY | HANDBUILT & WHEEL Ages 18+ | Beginner | Intermediate
ABSTRACT STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP
$130.00 LR | $145.00 Jackson Heights Art Studio
Sara Edwards
Ages 16+ | Beginner
Tu 10/19–12/14
9:00am–12:00pm
21600.321
W 10/20–12/15
9:00am–12:00pm
21600.329
Jackson Heights Art Studio
Sa 10/23–12/18
9:00am–12:00pm
21600.326
F 10/15
$30.00 LR | $38.00
OPEN STUDIO
6:00pm–8:00pm
21700.325
STAINED GLASS PANEL
Ages 18+
Ages 18+ | Beginner | Intermediate
Equipment and tools available for all pottery and stained glass participants. Must have taken one class to participate. No outside clay allowed. Firing fees may apply. Drop-ins welcome!
$130.00 LR | $145.00 Jackson Heights Art Studio
$15.00 per session | $100.00 Eight Session Punch Card Jackson Heights Art Studio Sa 9/4–12/18
Megan Gascho
Rachel Smith 1:30pm–4:30pm
21600.316
22
Carter Martin
Th 9/9–10/28
6:00pm–9:00pm
21700.311
Th 11/4–12/23
6:00pm–9:00pm
21700.331
ENRICHMENT CULINARY COUPLES NIGHT OUT CULINARY DATE NIGHT
TEA 101
Ages 18+
$10.00 LR | $13.00
Ages 16+
$75.00 LR | $90.00 per couple Miller Center F 10/8
Community Market Chef Ronnie Blankenship
5:30pm–8:30pm
Th 11/4
Tom Hayman 6:00pm–7:30pm
23100.331
23100.322
GERMAN SOFT PRETZELS
THANKSGIVING TURKEY POT PIE
Ages 6+
Ages 18+
$20.00 LR | $25.00
$20.00 LR | $25.00
Miller Center Tu 10/19
Mrs. Joy 5:30pm–7:30pm
Templeton Center
23100.323
Th 11/4
Saige Sutton 7:00pm–8:30pm
HEALTHY EATING SERIES
ROYAL ICING COOKIES UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATERS
Ages 50+
Ages 10+
FREE
$45.00 LR | $56.00
Templeton Center W 10/6–10/27
73100.332
Jeanell Smith 10:30am–12:00pm
Miller Center
73100.321
Tu 12/7
Mrs. Joy 5:30pm–7:30pm
23100.341
SENIOR LUNCHEON SERIES Ages 50+ $8.00 Templeton Center
KNIFE SKILLS
Thanksgiving Turkey
Ages 15+
W 11/24
$35.00 LR | $44.00 Templeton Center Tu 10/5
Ronnie Tucker
73100.331
11:30am–12:30pm
73100.341
Holiday Ham
Chef Ronnie Blankenship 6:00pm–8:30pm
11:30am–12:30pm
W 12/22
73100.322
BAKE WITH ME Ages 2–5 $10.00 LR | $13.00 per child | Adults FREE Miller Center
Taylor Haris
COFFEE ROASTERY TOUR
W 9/15 | Fruit Bugs
9:30am–10:30am
23700.311
Ages 16+
W 10/13 | Fall Dirt Cups 9:30am–10:30am
23700.321
W 11/10 | Apple Pie Roll Ups 9:30am–10:30am
23700.331
W 12/8 Mini Gingerbread Houses 9:30am–10:30am
23700.341
$10.00 LR | $13.00 Community Market Th 10/7
Tom Hayman 6:00pm–7:30pm
23100.321
23
ENRICHMENT SKATEBOARDING FOR BEGINNERS Ages 9+ $10.00 LR | $13.00 Riverfront Skate Park
LETTERS TO SANTA WRITING PARTY
Paula Brent
Th 9/9
4:30pm–5:30pm
23200.311
Th 9/30
4:30pm–5:30pm
23200.314
Ages 18+ Letters to Santa is a new intergenerational program promoting kindness and holiday cheer to the children of Lynchburg. From December 1st to December 15th, children may drop off their letters to Santa in any of the North Pole mailboxes located in multiple city parks. The letters will then be collected and brought to the Templeton Center where eager community members will become Santa’s elves and write back to the children. There will be a general template for all community members to follow as they answer the letters. All supplies provided. Program open to community individuals and groups. Please call ahead to reserve room for your group.
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH Ages 18+ $72.00 LR | $87.00 Templeton Center Th 9/9–10/28
Frida Mitchell 7:00pm–8:30pm
FREE
73200.312
Templeton Center Th 12/9 & 12/16
1:30pm–3:30pm
73000.343
PARLIAMO ITALIANO Ages 18+
BLESSING BAGS FOR THE HOMELESS DRIVE
$90.00 LR | $105.00 Miller Center Tu 9/28–11/16
Francesca Lotrecchiano 6:00pm–7:30pm
23200.312
6:00pm–7:30pm
23200.313
All Ages Care for those in need this holiday season by creating a Blessing Bag. All donated items should fit into a watertight, gallon-size, zipper lock bag and must contain the following essential items: gloves, socks, snacks, hygiene items, tissues, hand warmers, and Band-Aids, with a choice of optional items that are detailed online. Cases of bottled water and new blankets may be donated separately. Drop off locations are located at the Miller Center and the Templeton Center. All bags are being donated to Miriam’s House street outreach program. Collection dates below.
VIRTUAL Tu 9/28–11/16
GIRLS NIGHT OUT Ages 8–13
FREE
Spend a night out with the girls, make new friends, and enjoy an evening of self-care and fun! Girls will enjoy a culinary class with a healthy, easy recipe to recreate at home, a Zumba lesson with Jamey Love, and learn to make homemade Unicorn soap scrubs. Register by 10/12.
Templeton Center M–Th 12/1–1/15
GAMES
$25.00 LR | $31.00 Miller Center F 10/15
9:00am–4:00pm
Recreation Staff 6:00pm–9:00pm
INTRODUCTION TO MAHJONG
23200.321
Ages 18+ $20.00 LR | $25.00 Templeton Center
BE A SANTA TO A SENIOR WRAPPING PARTY
Th 10/7–10/28
Karen Bridgett 10:30am–12:30pm
73400.321
All Ages Be a Santa to a Senior is an annual project sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care that provides Christmas gifts to local seniors who may not otherwise receive gifts this season. Come out to assist in wrapping donated gifts. All wrapping supplies provided. Register by 12/5.
ADULT SOCIAL CARDS & GAMES
FREE
Templeton Center
Templeton Center W 12/8
Ages 18+ FREE
Recreation Staff 10:00am–4:00pm
73000.341
24
Social Bridge | Tu Th
9:30am–12:30pm
73300.310
Canasta | F
9:30am–12:30pm
73302.310
GARDENING PRESCHOOL GARDEN TOUR LYNCHBURG GROWS Ages 3–5 $10.00 LR | $13.00 (adult and child must register separately) Meet at Lynchburg Grows W 9/29
SATURDAY OCTOBER 9
Samantha Parsons 9:30am–10:45am
23500.311
BEAN SPROUTING IN A JAR
6:00PM | MILLER CENTER
Ages 18+
FREE EVENT | Q&A MICOLOGICAL SOCIETY
$12.00 LR | $15.00 Templeton Center Tu 10/12
Paula Kepel 6:30pm–7:30pm
73500.321
VEGETABLE PLANTING FOR ALL SEASONS Ages 18+
PRESENTATIONS
FREE Templeton Center Tu 10/19
John Casler 10:30am–11:30am
MEDICARE | PLANNING TODAY FOR TOMORROW
73500.322
Ages 50+ FREE
TECHNOLOGY
Templeton Center Tu 10/5
John Thompson 10:30am–11:30am
73800.321
INTERNET BASICS Ages 50+
HISTORIC BUILDING TOUR MILLER PARK AVIARY
$10.00 Templeton Center Tu 11/23
Paula Kepel 10:30am–12:00pm
All Ages
73900.331
FREE Miller Park Aviary
HELP DESK
Th 10/21
Doug Washington 5:30pm–7:00pm
23800.321
Ages 50+ Receive one-on-one personalized technology coaching and support with Rec Tech Help Desk. Choose from our menu of services: • • • • • •
KEEPING YOUR PLUMBING CLEAR FROM THE HOLIDAY CHEER
Email Basics iPad & Tablet Basics Smartphone Basics eBook & Audio Books Basics Zoom Basics Social Media Basics
Ages 18+ FREE Templeton Center Tu 11/2
Lilly Meighan 10:30am–11:30am
Call Templeton Center to make an appointment at 434-455-4115. Time slots are 30 minutes in length. Please bring your device and pertinent passwords. Walk-ins welcome but not guaranteed an appointment.
STORMWATER LANDSCAPING
FREE
FREE
Templeton Center M 10/4–11/8
Ages 18+ Templeton Center
Recreation Staff 1:00pm–3:00pm
73800.331
Tu 11/9
73900.311
25
Lilly Meighan 10:30am–11:30am
73800.332
H E A LT H & F I T N E S S HEALTH FALL WELLNESS SERIES
GROUP CHAIR EXERCISE
Ages 18+
Ages 50+
Miller Center
FREE
Lauren Platanos
Templeton Center
Fall Nutrition & Detoxification | $35.00 LR | $44.00 Th 9/16
6:00pm–7:30pm
M Tu Th F 9/2–12/21
25200.312
Ronnie Tucker 9:15am–10:15am
75100.310
Fall Rhythms, Routines, & Self Care | $35.00 LR | $44.00 Th 9/23
6:00pm–7:30pm
25200.313
Fall Immunity & Gut Health | $35.00 LR | $44.00 Th 9/30
6:00pm–7:30pm
25200.314
REFIT ®
Purchase ALL 3 sessions | $90.00 LR | $105.00 Th 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
6:00pm–7:30pm
Ages 18+ 25200.311
$25.00 LR | $31.00 Templeton Center
Kayla Varney
Tu 9/7–9/28
7:00pm–8:00pm
75100.315
RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE CLASS
Tu 10/5–10/26
7:00pm–8:00pm
75100.325
Ages 15+
Tu 11/2–11/30
7:00pm–8:00pm
75100.335
Tu 12/7–12/28
7:00pm–8:00pm
75100.345
Learn realistic self-defense tactics in a 12-hour, nationally accredited program of empowerment and self-protection for women. Classes are instructed by RAD certified members of the LPD. Wear comfortable gym clothes and sneakers. For maximum benefit, participants should plan to attend all 4 classes. All females, ages 15 and over, are encouraged to attend this FREE course. FREE Templeton Center Sa 10/9–10/30
YOGA AM
Lynchburg Police Department 9:00am–12:00pm
Ages 50+
73003.321
$25.00 LR | $31.00 Templeton Center
FITNESS TAI CHI
Deborah W Ladd
Tu 9/7–9/28
8:00am–8:50am
75101.310
Tu 10/5–10/26
8:00am–8:50am
75101.320
Tu 11/2–11/30
8:00am–8:50am
75101.330
Tu 12/7–12/28
8:00am–8:50am
75101.340
Ages 18+ $25.00 LR | $31.00 Templeton Center
Scott Larson
Tu 9/7–9/28
4:00pm–5:10pm
75200.310
Tu 10/5–10/26
4:00pm–5:10pm
75200.320
Tu 11/2–11/30
4:00pm–5:10pm
75200.330
Tu 12/7–12/28
4:00pm–5:10pm
75200.340
YOGA PM Ages 18+ $25.00 LR | $31.00 Templeton Center
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Paul Webb
Th 9/2–9/30
6:00pm–7:00pm
75103.310
Th 10/7–10/28
6:00pm–7:00pm
75103.320
Th 11/4–11/25
6:00pm–7:00pm
75103.330
Th 12/2–12/30
6:00pm–7:00pm
75103.340
T H E R A P E U T I C R E C R E AT I O N The Lynchburg Parks & Recreation Department is committed to providing positive recreation experiences and opportunities for all participants with disabilities with varying support needs. In addition, we provide modifications upon request for individuals with disabilities in our general recreation programs.
LIVE ANIMAL MEET AND GREET Ages 5+ Parks and Recreation Naturalist staff are offering an opportunity to get up close with our educational animals of the Nature Zone. The Nature Zone is home to reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, and more. A trained staff member will safely introduce the animals and educate about their habitat and lifestyle. Feeling brave? You may even get to touch one of the animals! Call to reserve space for a group. $5 per person. Aid or guardian free. Register by 11/15.
THERAPEUTIC DRUMMING CIRCLE Ages 5+ Experience the healing benefits of drumming! Learn African drumming techniques on the djembe drum and how to play in a drumming circle from Sheron White of Kuumba Dance Ensemble. Drums or drumming surfaces will be provided. Register by 9/9 at noon.
$5.00 Miller Center Th 11/18
$5.00 Miller Park Aviary M 9/13
Hannah Rathje 10:30am–11:30am
21000.331
Sheron White 10:00am–11:00am
29200.311
HOLIDAY ORNAMENT DECORATING
HALLOWEEN BAKING LESSON
Ages 5+
Ages 5+ Enjoy a festive baking lesson that engages participants in a multisensory experience full of hands on culinary learning! Baking lesson will include measuring, stirring, sifting, mixing, and decorating. Register by 10/11.
Enjoy a festive holiday setting while creating a personalized ornament! Participants will be able to choose their ornament shape, paint color, and string to create an ornament to take home and hang on the tree. Call to reserve space for a group. $5 per person. Aid or guardian free. Register by 12/6.
$5.00
$5.00
Miller Center Th 10/14
Taylor Haris 10:30am–11:30am
Miller Center
21000.321
Th 12/9
Taylor Haris 10:30am–11:30am
21000.341
TRIPS VIRGINIA STATE FAIR | DOSWELL VA Ages 18+
LYNCHBURG TACKY LIGHTS TOUR
$50.00
Ages 4+
Meet at Templeton Center W 9/29
Ronnie Tucker 8:00am–9:00pm
Board the Parks and Recreation tacky lights tour bus and enjoy festive holiday music while viewing Lynchburg’s finest lit houses! Tours are sold in family pods for public health. Up to 10 family members per tour.
78000.311
FALL FOLIAGE TRAIL RIDE AT SPRING VALLEY FARM
$100.00 per group of 10
Ages 18+
Meet at Miller Center
$40.00
12/14–12/18 12/20–12/21
Meet at Miller Center
Rachel Smith
F 10/8
9:00am–2:00pm
28000.321
F 10/15
9:00am–2:00pm
28000.322
F 10/22
9:00am–2:00pm
28000.323
FALL FOLIAGE TRIP TO WAYNESBORO Ages 50+ $25.00 Meet at Templeton Center W 10/20
Paula Kepel 10:00am–3:00pm
78000.321
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Rachel Smith 6:00pm | 8:00pm
21700.334
22ND ANNUAL | NOVEMBER 13
bbq in the park 11:00am–1:00pm | miller park Free meal ticket | Vets (with Military ID) $5.00 meal ticket | Non-Vets
Riverfront Skate Contest
i l a r T d e t n u a H kwater Creek Trail
Blac M-11PM P 7 / 0 3 Oct. 29 & Live music Food truck S ’mores
Sweet prizes Food Trucks DJ on Site
SATURDAY OCTOBER 9 3:00pm–7:00pm $10.00 Entry Fee | Ages 6+ Register in advance 24000.321 Or register at the gate
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PARTIC IPATION AG R E E M E NT W I TH 9 1 1 R E L E ASE In consideration of the permission granted to me/my child by Lynchburg Parks & Recreation Department, being fully aware and understanding any risks and dangers that are associated with said activities; it is still my decision to participate/allow my child to participate in such activity(ies). I hereby release and hold harmless the City of Lynchburg, its officers, employees, and volunteers from all actions, causes of action, damages and claims, or demands which I, my heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns my have against the City of Lynchburg, and/or other described parties for all personal injuries known or unknown incurred by participation in this/these activity(ies). In the event of a medical emergency, I authorize representatives of Lynchburg Parks and Recreation to contact EMS at 911, if I or my child is incapacitated. In the event I or my child requires medical treatment, I agree to be responsible for the cost of such treatment. Signature of Participant or Parent/Legal Guardian (required):
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REFUND POLICY • Refunds will only be considered if requested at least 10 business days prior to the start of the activity and may be subject to an administrative fee for incurred costs.
• No refunds (or partial funds) will be issued to customers who fail to attend an activity/class.
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WE’RE BACK FOR 2021
Join us as we light up Riverside Park for Celebration of Lights, a FREE, family-friendly holiday light attraction. The drive through event will be open to cars nightly from 5:00pm–10:00pm, December 1–January 1. Bring your letters to Santa. Advanced registration required for carriages. Photo courtesy of the News & Advance
SPECIAL EVENT NIGHTS 12/3: Pedestrian Night Free | No Vehicles 12/10 & 12/11: Carriage Rides $6.00 per person | No Vehicles