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Hollywood in the Hills Outdoor Movie Series Enters 4th Season

Bedford’s free outdoor movie series, Hollywood in the Hills, returns for its 4th season at the Bedford Elementary School. All movies will be held at the Bedford Elementary School athletic field at dusk on the dates listed, with gates opening at 7:00 pm. In the case of rain or windy conditions, the movies will be held in the Bedford Elementary gym and the film will begin at 7:30 pm. Come early, claim a great spot, and enjoy the sunset over the D-Day Memorial.

The 2008 season will screen the following features:

June 21st: Charlotte’s Web - An updated retelling of E.B. White’s beloved tale, “Charlotte’s Web,” of an eclectic bunch of barnyard characters who come together under the leadership of a wise spider to save a young pig destined for the dinner table.

July 19th: Surf’s Up - An animated documentary, in which film crews go behind the scenes at the Penguin World Surfing Championship to provide a close-up look at the inventors of surfing. The documentary follows Cody Maverick, a penguin with a passion for surfing, through his journey of leaving home, training with Big Z, and competing in the big challenge, including the life lessons he learns along the way.

August 16th: Happy Feet - Living with his colony in the Antarctic, young emperor penguin Mumble is aptly named: Whiles his friends use their singing skills to attract mates, his caterwauling send potential sweethearts waddling in the opposite direction. But Mumble is blessed with an unusual gift — he can tap dance in a way that would make Fred Astaire jealous!

September 20th: We Are Marshall - After a plane crash takes the lives of most of Marshall University’s football team, new coach Jack Lengyel (Matthew McConaughey) must rally the surviving players and a grieving community to victory. Based on true events, this inspiring drama follows Lengyel and his assistant coach (Matthew Fox) as they try to renew Marshall’s football program and help the close-knit West Virginia town find new hope.

The community is encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Concessions will be on sale, including pizza, candy, popcorn, sodas, and ice cream. No alcohol or pets are permitted. This family-friendly event is brought to you by the generous support of Bedford Memorial Hospital and Bank of Fincastle and your community organizers: The Bedford Welcome Center, Just Right Audio/Video, the Bedford Public Library System, and the Parks & Rec Departments of both Bedford City and County.

For more information, please contact Elisa Day, at the Bedford Public Library System at 540.586.8911 x1111 or Lynn Scott at the Bedford Welcome Center at 540.587.5681.

Upcoming Events

  • Jul 4 - Independence Day Celebration - Bring the entire family to hear the Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence come alive on July 4th at Poplar Forest! A festive day of music, dance, historical interpretation and the spirit of patriotism. The celebration will culminate with the annual, stirring reading of the Declaration of Independence from the porch of Jefferson’s retreat. Admission charge for parking and house tours. Grounds activities free. - Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, 1548 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest - 434-525-1806 - www.poplarforest.org

  • Jul 11 - 5th annual “Horse and Hound” Wine Festival - 11:00am to 6:00pm - Enjoy wine from eight of Virginia’s finest wineries while listening to good music and visiting art, craft and food vendors. Virginia’s most unique wine festival has numerous events throughout the day with horses and dogs as the primary attractions such as the Parade of Horses, agility dogs and muskrat racing. Families will enjoy this festival because it appeals to both young and old. The event takes place on the spacious and gracious grounds of Johnson’s Orchards 2122 Sheep Creek Rd, Bedford Va 24523 with spectacular Blue Ridge mountain views. Part of the proceeds will go to Commonwealth Search and Rescue, The Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue, Inc and the Bedford Humane Society. Tasters $15.00 --Gen. Adm. $10.00 --Children & Dogs $5.00 - 540-586-3707 - www.bedfordwine.com
  • Jul 11 - The Sedalia Blues Festival - Blues Competition in the afternoon, followed by headliners and a blues workshop that evening. Definitely the hottest blues ticket in Virginia, this is a must on your summer calendar! - Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Bedford - 434-299-5080 - www.sedaliacenter.org

 

These events and more can be found in our event calendar.

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