Yoga for Beginners
Wed, Jan 7, 1 PM, Fincastle
Thu, Jan 8, 6:30 PM, Blue Ridge
Mon, Jan 12, 10 AM, Eagle Rock
Learn gentle yoga stretches. Mats and yoga blocks provided or bring your own. Instructor: Jaime Thrasher, Botetourt County Parks & Recreation. Best for ages 18+
*Registration required. Register at https://botetourtva.libcal.com/ or call 540-928-2900 with questions.
Painting Workshop: Seasons of the Gnome
Fri, Jan 9, 11 AM, Blue Ridge
Paint your own gnome with seasonal themes in this beginner-friendly adult art class. Best for ages 18+
*Registration required. Register at https://botetourtva.libcal.com/ or call 540-928-2900 with questions.
Kids Art Club
Fri, Jan 9, 2:30 PM, Eagle Rock
Discover how colors work together. Best for ages 6 – 12.
January: Book: A Snowgirl Named Sue by Mark Kimball Moulton; Craft: Wobbly Snowman
Identifying Hidden Sugars
Sat, Jan 10, 12 PM, Buchanan
Mon, Jan 12, 1 PM, Eagle Rock
Join us to learn how to read food labels and find the hidden sugars in food. Learn the many names for sugars in ingredient lists, discuss how your body regulates sugar, and discuss healthier swaps for high sugar foods. Presented by Aimee Valenzuela, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Ideal for all ages.
Living with Black Bears
Mon, Jan 12, 6 PM, Fincastle
Learn about black bears, practical methods to prevent human-bear conflict situations, and what to do if you meet one. Presented by Audrey Clark, VA Master Naturalist. Ideal for ages 18+
Wolves and Willows
Tue, Jan 13, 10 AM, Buchanan
Tim Miller from the Mountain Castles Soil and Water Conservation District will lead a session on how apex predators affect ecosystems, including their influence on plants and water. Designed for homeschool enrichment, recommended for ages 5–17.
