October Calendar-Community Events

Kaleidoscope - The Gathering Place

2500 Hardy Road, Hardy VA

• Tuesdays 9:30 am, Spirit Yoga with Chairs
• Tuesdays 11:00 am, Spirit Yoga with Mats
• Thursday October 1, 7:00 pm Card Playing Group
• Friday October 2, 6:00 pm Coffeehouse Event - Live Music
• Tuesday October 6, 6:00 pm Pilates
• Wednesday October 7 and 28, 10:00 MOSAIC - Drop In Gathering
• Wednesdays October 7 and 28, 6:30 pm Lake Players: From Audition to Applause! Acting workshop
• Friday October 9, 6:00 pm Variety Show / Scholarship Fundraiser
• Saturday October 10, 4:00 Virginia Blend Chorus Concert
• Friday October 16, 6:30 pm SMAC Art Show Reception / Awards
• Saturday October 16 - 24, 12:00-5:00 pm SMAC Art Show Viewing
• Sunday October 25, 12:00-2:00 pm SMAC Art Show Viewing
• Thursday October 22 and 29, 2:00 pm Full Plate Living Workshop
• Tuesday October 27, 6:00 pm Line Dancing

Coming in November

Holiday Craft Market November 21, 9:00am - 3:00 pm

(vendors email KaleidoscopeTGP@gmail.com for info)

Dog Park is Open

Facility Rentals Available - Email for Information

Thank you for your donations that help to provide programming and care of our facility! You gifts make a way for all to be able to participate. Thank you for your generosity!

Card Playing Group

Thursday October 1, 7:00 pm

NOTE - no Cards on October 15 due to Art Show

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play Bridge or just have fun folks to play cards with? Come and be part of the new card playing group at Kaleidoscope. Games are not limited to Bridge! The Card Playing Group will meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday night of each month at 7:00 pm.

All are welcome.

Coffeehouse Event - Friday, October 2, 6:00 pm

The Boomer Band is coming to Kaleidoscope!

As part of their 2026 World Tour, the SML Boomer Band is going to rock the house this month at our Friday night Coffee House on October 2, 6:00 pm. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes! Free music, free food, loads of fun. Donations are always welcome and encouraged - this is our largest fundraising event that fuels programming and events for Kaleidoscope throughout the year.

Pilates Class on Tuesday October 6 at 6:00 pm

Pilates is a low-impact mind-body exercise system developed by Joseph Pilates that emphasizes core strength, posture, balance, and flexibility through controlled movements and mindful breathing. This event will be offered on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm, instruction is given by Karen Howland.

All are welcome, donations are appreciated. Bring a mat if you have one. There will be a limited number of mats on site if you don't have one.

Spirit Yoga - Tuesdays at 9:30 and 11:00

NO YOGA on Tuesday October 20

Spirit Yoga incorporates ageless practices to soothe the soul and quiet the mind. We offer two yoga options on Tuesdays. At 9:30 we will have Spirit Yoga using chairs, and at 11:00 am we will have Spirit Yoga using mats. Instruction is given by Rachel Milne. All ability levels are welcome. We have both chairs and mats for you to use. Classes are free. Donations are welcome.

From Audition to Applause!

October 7 and 28 at 6:30 pm

Ever wonder what really happens before the curtain goes up? Join the Smith Mountain Arts Council's Lake Players and Director James Honaker for a fun, free, hands-on theater class. The classes will be focused and designed for people who are interested in becoming a part of live theater. They may have little or no theater experience or want to have a better understanding of a particular position we will be covering. Those will include being on stage as an actor, working behind stage as a stage manager, back stage crew assisting with set changes, technical positions running the lights and sound for shows, choreographers, music directors for musicals, set design and construction. Email us for more information.

All are welcome, just come and join us!

MOSAIC - Wednesdays October 7 and 28, at 10:00 am

Are you looking for community and connection? MOSAIC is a place to gather, meet new people, enjoy general conversation, coffee and whatever! This is a new group and we aren't sure what will happen.

We just know it will be fun. All are welcome. btw... we have tea, too!

Variety Show October 9, 6:00 pm

Come and enjoy a variety of entertainment on Friday, October 9 at 6:00 pm. We are pleased to have singers and musicians from the Resurrection Catholic Church Choir for this special show. Admission is free. We do hope you will give a free will offering to the Alex Ernandes Messenger of Faith Award Scholarship Fund. All are welcome.

Virginia Blend Chorus Concert October 10, 4:00 pm

Join us for a musical treat on October 10 at 4:00 pm as the Virginia Blend Chorus shares their "It's About Time" Concert. The Cave Spring High School Chorale will be featured as well as guest performers. There is no admission, but donations will go to support the Virginia Blend Chorus.

All are welcome.

Smith Mountain Arts Council - Annual Art Show

We are excited to welcome back the SMAC Art Show this October! This year, we have an extended opportunity for viewing contest entries at Kaleidoscope. The public is welcome to come for Gallery Viewing from October 16 - 26. Specific times are noted as follows:

• Friday October 16, 6:30 pm Reception and Awards
• Each day October 17- 24, 12 – 5 pm Art Show Viewing
• Sunday October 25, Noon – 2 pm Art Show Viewing

Thank you for your support of SMAC and the Art Show!

Full Plate Living Workshop

starting October 22 , 2:00 pm

Are you interested in learning how to eat healthy without going hungry? In this 8 week workshop, Full Plate Living helps you understand how adding fiber to your diet can improve you heath in many ways. Please register for the class so that our teacher can be prepared with class materials for you. Register online below, or email Alison Cronk. All are welcome.

Line Dancing October 27 at 6:00 pm

Come and join the fun at 6:00 -8:00 pm. Danielle Grey, our dance instructor, teaches a variety of song and dance selections. This event is for all skill levels. We will be teaching as we go! All are welcome.



Coming in November...

Come to see what our local artisans have for you at this Holiday Craft Market. If you are interested in being a vendor or hosting a booth, email kaleidoscopetgp@gmail.com for more information. Space is still available!

Rerun Bicycle Outreach Program

Our Rerun Bicycle Program has now refurbished over 79 of your donated bicycles. Thank you! Keep them coming! Rerun is still accepting donated bikes to repair and refurbish them to be given away to individuals in need of transportation or to families in need of bikes for their children through our partnership with Lake Christian Ministries.

If you have a bicycle to donate, please

email kaleidoscopetgp@gmail.com .to coordinate a drop off time. Financial donations also support this outreach program by providing necessary new parts for repair services to bike. Thank you so much for considering donating your bike or making a financial contribution to Kaleidoscope. Your gifts are already blessing our community!

Kaleidoscope Dog Park

Word of our Dog Park is getting around! Feel free to tell your friends and meet up there. Rules are posted on site. Please use the fenced area and clean up after your four-footed friend as appropriate (waste bags are available onsite) . Make new friends in the process and share the word!

Why the name Kaleidoscope?

The intent behind the name Kaleidoscope - The Gathering Place is to portray a gathering place for ever-changing activity, diversity through collaboration with individuals and community partners, and a window of light – the bright spirit of community in our midst that builds relationships and connection. We are a place to gather, to find support, to build new relationships and strengthen the ones we have.

How can I give?

Thank you for your donations! - You are making a difference!

Your donation helps fund the free programming that serves ALL in our community. Your gifts are tax deductible! Checks may be made out to Kaleidoscope and mailed to PO Box 458, Moneta VA, 24121. OR, Donate online using the button below. Thank you for supporting this important community outreach!

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Kaleidoscope - The Gathering Place

2500 Hardy Road, Hardy VA 24101

Mailing address: PO Box 458, Moneta VA 24121

KaleidoscopeTGP@gmail.com

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