Visit the many art galleries and the Lynchburg Museum for free every Frst Friday. The GLTC Art Trolley runs from 5-8pm to make it convienent for you to see as many of the galleries as you desire. The Galleries that usually participate are: 

Downtown:
921 Main Street Fine Arts, 921 Main St.
Academy of Fine Arts, 600 Main St.
The Lynchburg Community Market, 1215 Main Street
The Art Box, 422 12th St.
Beeswax Candle Company 109 13th St.
Dance Theatre of Lynchburg, 722 Commerce St.
The Lynchburg Museum, 901 Court St.
The Legacy Museum, 403 Monroe Street
Michael Twery Artist Studio, 13th & Court Streets
Oxide Pottery, 1337 Main St.
Riverviews Artspace, 901 Jefferson St.
Omniterrum, 901 Jefferson St.

Rivermont:
Light Wings, 849 Belmont St.
Blackwater Creek Gallery, 845 Belmont St.
The Lynchburg Art Club, 1011 Rivermont Ave.
Rivermont Studio, 1204 Rivermont Ave.
Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church/Soul Café, 1301 Rivermont Avenue

View the Trolley Map and FAQs

Hours: 5pm-8pm
Admission: Free
Location: Downtown Lynchburg & Rivermont Area
P: (434) 528-3950
W: www.lynchslanding.com/events/firstfridaylynchburg

Downtown Sidewalk Sale!

Hours: 10am to 2pm
W: www.downtownlynchburg.com

In observance of National Trails Day, the Lynchburg Parks & Recreation Department has scheduled a Hike-A-Thon!  The goal is to walk 100 total miles! Each person who completes the walk will log in three (3) miles. Bring your dog to DOUBLE your miles! 

Hours: 9am to 12 noon
Admission: Free
Location: Riverfront Park, 1000 Jefferson Street
P: 455-5878
E: laura.rogers@lynchburgva.gov
W: www.lynchburgva.gov/parksandrec 

In partnership with the Lynchburg Office of Economic Development, the program will feature Professor Gregory Fairchild as he leads an engaging discussion, Business Person or Person in Business: Investing in Your Professional Portfolio. The conversation will explore building a professional portfolio and will include consideration of how young professionals can invest in their own career development and growth through local opportunities. Participants will join in discussion of the opportunities in the area for their professional growth and growth of the community as well.

Contact: Althea Brooks

Hours: 6pm to 7:30pm
Admission: Free, but seating is limited
Location: Academy of Fine Arts, 600 Main Street
P: (434) 243-2379
E: alw4k@virginia.edu
W: http://hoosonline.virginia.edu/site/c.epIIKXODJsG/b.8088965/k.C9E5/2012_06_05_Fairchild.htm
 

Knife Skills Cooking Class, a hands-on cooking class.

Hours: 6pm to 8:30pm
Admission: $40 pp
Location: Catalano's Deli, 908 Main Street
P: 528-3203

Buy fresh-from-the-garden produce grown by local farm vendors.

Hours: 10am - 2pm
Location: Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main Street
P: 455-4485
W: www.lynchburgcommunitymarket.com

Tour begins at Riverside Park and takes the scenic route along River Road into Amherst County.  The easy, 20-mile round trip ends at Riverside Park where Chef Steve Royer of Dickey's Barbecue Pit, will ahve a scrumptious picnic of hickory-smoked barbecue, marinated chicken breasts, cole slaw, beans, and more ready for you when you return.

Hours: 11am
Admission: $30 pp
P: 525-9058
 

Instruction by Anne Marie Clarke and Cornelia Christian of the Robert E. Lee Soil and Water Conservation District. Central VA Master Naturalist, Bill Bensiek will hold rain garden lectures in conjunction with the workshop. Advance registration required.

Hours: 1pm-3pm
Admission: $65 includes barrel, hardware and instruction
Location: Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main Street
P: 455-4489
E: audrey.cardwell@lynchburgva.gov
 

Share your passion for science and nature!

Science Saturday starts June 9 at the Community Market. We are looking for local scientists and naturalists who want to share their passion with the Lynchburg community.  Science Saturday is targeted to adults with a WOW factor that brings out the child within all of us.

Each week, a different scientist presents an interactive activity lasting about 3 to 5 minutes to the shoppers at the Community Market in downtown Lynchburg.  There will be electricity, Internet access, a projector, computer with a variety of software and speakers for any type presentation you may want to make.

We need high energy presenters who enjoy engaging the public with the Wow of Science. Please contact Bea Stryker for more information. 

Hours: 9am to 12 noon
Location: Community Market, Main Street
P: 485-0025 or 384-0272
E: ScienceSaturdayLynchburg@gmail.com  or  Bea@StrykerManagement.com
 

Hours: 10am to 12 noon
Location: Mosaic, 2323 Memorial Avenue, Suite 19
W: www.anticipationandbeyondcafe.com

The Lynchburg Museum, 901 Court Street,  presents the Discover Lynchburg Summer Camp 2012
 
Available for children 9-12 years of age from June 11-14. Each camp will run Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Campers will tour historic sites, police, fire and water departments, and picnic at Percival's Island. They will take part in programs on nature, river navigation, make gargoyles, play 19th century games, and learn about plantation life. Activities at the Lynchburg Museum and Point of Honor are also included. The camp has just a few openings remaining -- Registration deadline is June 4.

Camp fees are $50 each for the week.

For more information or to register, contact Rachel Deddens, Museum Educator at 455-4424 or rachel.deddens@lynchburgva.gov.

Buy fresh-from-the-garden produce grown by local farm vendors.

Hours: 10am - 2pm
Location: Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main Street
P: 455-4485
W: www.lynchburgcommunitymarket.com

Homeowners, what are  you doing to protect water quality?  Do you minimize watering and fertilizing? Do you have a rain garden or rain barrels?  Have you thought about installing them but don't know where to start?  If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, you may be well on your way to becoming a River Hero Home!

You're invited to join the staff of the James River Association for an informational session about their new River Hero Home certification program.  They will be reviewing the program requirements and how to apply, and will answer your questions!

Hours: 6:30pm-8pm
Admission: Free
Location: Lynchburg Public Library, 2315 Memorial Avenue
P: (804) 788-8811 ext. 204
E: mkokolis@jrava.org (Michelle Kololis, James River Association)

 

Watch the Batteau Launch then participate in the River Race!  Paddle from Percival's Isle to Galt's Mill with the James River Batteau Festival.  Return shuttle for River Race sponsored by James River Float Company. Race proceeds support the Send A Kid to Camp Campaign.

Hours: Start time is 12 noon - kayaks and canoes
Admission: $20 entrance fee
P: 384-1755
W: www.campkumbayah.com

Location: Percival's Island - Downtown Lynchburg

(schedule subject to change)
6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.            Fishing Tournament, On the River  
9:45 a.m.                                Fishing Tournament Winners, Stage   
10:00 a.m.  to 10:45 a.m.    Celtabillies, Old Time and Celtic Music, Stage  
10:00 a.m.                             Luci Curry, Monacan Storyteller, Picnic Area   
11:00 a.m.                             Batteau Launch, Percival’s Island
11:30 a.m.  to 12:15 p.m.   Celtabillies, Old Time and Celtic Music, Stage                  
12:00 p.m.                            Canoe & Kayak Race Launch, Percival’s Island 
12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.        The McKenzies, Old Time and Bluegrass Duo
12:30 p.m.                            Luci Curry, Monacan Storyteller, Picnic Area

Buy fresh-from-the-garden produce grown by local farm vendors.

Hours: 10am - 2pm
Location: Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main Street
P: 455-4485
W: www.lynchburgcommunitymarket.com

Bufffet feast, heavy hors d'oeuvres; raffle, door prizes; remarks by Mayor Joan Foster

Hours: 7pm
Admission: Yes
Location: Craddock Terry Hotel, downtown Lynchburg
 

The week of June 23-29 marks Lynchburg Restaurant week!

The mission is to promote locally owned and operated restaurants and get Lynchburg residents to enjoy the delicious food right at our fingertips! Like their Facebook page and follow them on Twitter (@LynchburgRW) to be entered into drawings for gift cards to local restaurants. 

 

Many Voices One Community, the Dialogue on Race and Racism is collecting stories from Lynchburg citizens who have experienced some form of racial profiling in Lynchburg. There will be a brief presentation on racial profiling, a time for sharing stoires, and a survey to gather information on racial profiling to be used for future discussions or workshops.

Hours: 7pm
Admission: Free
Location: Lynchburg Public Library, Community Meeting Room, 2315 Memorial Avenue
P: (Virgil Moore) 213-5626 or 226-0089
E: lynchburgcommunitydialogue@gmail.com
 

Mediterranean Cooking Series featuring Greece.


Hours: 6pm to 8:30pm
Admission: $40 pp
Location: Catalano's Deli, 908 Main Street
P: 528-3203

Buy fresh-from-the-garden produce grown by local farm vendors.

Hours: 10am - 2pm
Location: Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main Street
P: 455-4485
W: www.lynchburgcommunitymarket.com

Thomas Baugh is the organist and choirmaster at Christ Church in Roanoke.

Hours: 7pm
Admission: By donation
Location: St. John's Episcopal Church, 200 Boston Avenue
 

Homeowners, what are  you doing to protect water quality?  Do you minimize watering and fertilizing? Do you have a rain garden or rain barrels?  Have you thought about installing them but don't know where to start?  If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, you may be well on your way to becoming a River Hero Home!

You're invited to join the staff of the James River Association for an informational session about their new River Hero Home certification program.  They will be reviewing the program requirements and how to apply, and will answer your questions!

Hours: 6:30pm-8pm
Admission: Free
Location: Lynchburg Public Library, 2315 Memorial Avenue
P: (804) 788-8811 ext. 204
E: mkokolis@jrava.org (Michelle Kololis, James River Association)