Weekend Happenings December 16-18

Friday, December 16, 2005

Seniors Christmas party, dance

A seniors Christmas Party and Dance will be held at the Bedford Moose Lodge on Friday, December 16 from 2-4 pm. The party and dance is for senior adults, ages 50 and up. The event will include fellowship, refreshments and music. Cost $3 per person or $5 per couple. Keith Campbell with the WBLT Radio Station will be there to provide dance tunes and Christmas favorites. The event is sponsored by Bedford City and County Parks and Recreation Departments. Call 586-7682 to pre-register.

Bedtime Story

On Dec. 16 at 7 p.m., go to the Forest Library in your P.J.'s for their Bedtime Story Theater. Children ages 3-12, and their grown-ups, are invited to an interactive story time featuring SheriLyn's Creative Characters. Cookies and milk are served after the program. Registration is required and seating is limited. Register at the Forest Library or call 434-525-1817. This program is a presentation of the Friends of the Forest Library.

"All On a Christmas Day" (musical comedy)

Venue: Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church
City: Lynchburg
Date(s): 12/16/2005 - 12/18/2005
Time: 7:00 PM
Cost: Free (It says it is free, but further down in the announcement, it talks about tickets, you should call to find out what's what if you are interested.)
1301 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, on the corner of Rivermont and Bedford Avenues.
Details:
This holiday season the Music and Arts Department of Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church proudly presents “All on a Christmas Day.” This full stage, Broadway style musical comedy is a journey of faith that will stir your heart. “All on a Christmas Day” is a tapestry of an average man’s life. Follow Rufus Miller, who sees himself as an average Joe, in an average world, who wants to be something more than… well, average. Follow Rufus through years of floundering, blundering and failing, until he finally gets out of God’s way and discovers the important things that God has in store for him. There is a little bit of Rufus in every one, so join the journey in exploring the funny moments in an average man’s life. Opening night will be Friday, December 16th, 2005 at 7pm. Additional performances will be on Saturday, December 17th and Sunday, December 18th both at 7pm. All performances will take place at Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church, 1301 Rivermont Avenue at the corner of Rivermont and Bedford Avenues. Performances are free and open to the public. Tickets are available at Tom Jones Drug, Mustard Seed Christian Bookstore and Café, New Life Christian Stores, Basket Case, and Little Dickens/Given’s Books. Or contact the church office at 434-845-6023 for tickets or more information.

Saturday, December 17, 2005

Dance

Southside Trail and Driving Club will sponsor a dance on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. Music will be provided by "The Blue Country Band." Cost will be $3 for singles and $5 for couples. For further information, call Barbara Ashwell at 540-721-5222.

Little Town Players Annual Christmas Show

LTP will hold its annual children's Christmas show on December 17 and 18 at 2 pm each day at the Elks Home Theater. This year, 39 Bedford area children are involved in Sam Haven's play, "In the Nick of Time Christmas Show." There is no charge for admission and reservations are not being taken. Donations are accepted and refreshments will be for sale during the intermission. For more information, contact Mickey VanDerwerker at 540-586-6149