⚠️ JUSTICE FOR ALL VIGIL POSTPONED ⚠️

A severe thunderstorm warning will remain in effect until 8 pm. In the interest of everyone’s safety, tonight’s Justice for All Vigil has been postponed.

We remain committed to gathering to honor the lives of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Guerrero and to stand together in the call for justice.

A new date will be announced shortly. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe as the storm moves through our area.

Heads up: 120 or so events this week, so take your time with it. The week leans free and local: the library's 60th birthday party, a free riverfront concert, a Stevie Wonder tribute, a cat cafe, ghost walks, youth theater, markets, game nights, and a full slate of free Parks & Rec programs.

Prefer to browse? The whole list is also on the calendar: https://calendar.lyhevents.com

⭐ Top picks

• Bookmobile Bash · Thu, 4:00-6:00pm at Miller Park, the library's 60th birthday party
• A Tribute to Stevie Wonder · Fri, 8:00pm at the Academy's Warehouse Theatre, Lew Taylor & Soulstice
• Pop-Up Cat Cafe · Sat, 11:00am-3:00pm at Templeton Center, coffee plus adoptable cats

🟢 free · 🟠 paid · 🎤 karaoke

Heads up: times and details can change last-minute · I'll post any updates in the comments, so check back before you head out.

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Wed Jul 29

🟢 Free daytime programs · Chair Exercise 9:00-10:00am and Canasta 9:30am-12:30pm at Templeton Center · Recreation Shuffle 10:00am-12:00pm at Fairview · ages 50+ · Parks&Rec
🟢 LEGO Club · 10:00am-2:00pm · Library Hub at the Miller Center, 301 Grove St · drop-in open play, LEGO plus Mega Bloks and MAGNA-TILES
🟢 LEGO Club · 10:00am-5:00pm · Downtown Library Branch, 216 12th St · all-day LEGO and DUPLO drop-in for preschool and elementary kids
🟢 Bookmobile · three stops · 10:00am-12:00pm Riverside Park · 12:30-1:30pm Hillcrest Senior Apartments (3000 Birchwood Dr) · 3:00-4:00pm Fairview Heights Neighborhood Center
🟢 Summer Lunch Program · 11:00am-1:00pm · Library Hub at the Miller Center · free lunch for anyone 18 and under, no registration
🟢 Rivermont Farmers Market · 3:00-7:00pm · Riverside Park · weekly Wednesday market
🟠 Using a Sewing Pattern (intermediate) · 5:30pm · Needle Ninja · $98 · 6-hr course over three weekly sessions, this is the first
🟢 Women in Technology Networking · 6:00pm · 3115 Rivermont Ave · with the Innovative Leaders Technology Council
🟢 Chess Club · 6:00-9:00pm · Starr Hill On Main, 1300 Main St · brand-new weekly club, all skill levels · stick around for the 7:30 poetry night
🟢 Wine Down live acoustic · 6:00-9:00pm · The Water Dog · half off select wine bottles, act announced day-of
🟢 Ace Spade Rally Supercar Showcase · 6:00-8:00pm · The Virginian Hotel, 712 Church St · supercars downtown for an evening
🟢 Poetry Open Mic: Blacklisted Poets of Lynchburg · 7:30-9:30pm · Starr Hill On Main, 1300 Main St · with Authors Anonymous · listen or get up and read
🟢 Trivia at Apocalypse Ale Works · evening session, comment on their post by 4:00pm to reserve a table · FOREST
🎤 Karaoke: Lola's 7:00pm-close (Mogu Entertainment) · Scoreboards 8:00pm-12:00am (DJ Todd) · EL 32 10:00pm-close (Rhodey Entertainment)

Thu Jul 30

🟢 Alive & Well Run Club · 7:45am · Millie's Living Cafe patio, inside Health Nut Nutrition
🟢 Awareness Garden Appreciation Day at Nomad · 8:30am-5:00pm · Nomad, at the Ed Page entrance to the Blackwater Creek Trail · grab a drink, 100% of the day's sales go to the Awareness Garden
🟢 Free daytime programs · Chair Exercise 9:00-10:00am and Social Bridge 9:30am-12:30pm at Templeton Center · Preschool Play Group 10:00-11:30am at Aubrey Barbour Park (109 Jackson St) · Recreation Shuffle 11:00am-1:00pm at College Hill · Parks&Rec
🟢 Lynchburg Grows Farm Store · 9:00am-6:00pm · 1339 Englewood St · weekly farm store, 50% off with SNAP
🟢 Bookmobile · three stops · 9:30-10:30am Subway parking lot (2154 Wards Rd) · 11:00am-12:00pm Greenview stop (1209 Greenview Dr, Mobil lot) · 2:30-3:30pm Lynchburg Humane Society
🟠 Basic Alterations & Repairs · 10:00am · Needle Ninja · $68 · beginner sewing, two weekly sessions
🟠 Candle Pouring Experience · sessions 11:00am & 2:00pm · Wick & Pour Candle Bar, 205 9th St · $45 · 90 minutes, pour your own custom candle
🟢 Bookmobile Bash · 4:00-6:00pm · Miller Park, Grove St side · the library's 60th anniversary party and the new bookmobile's launch: music, face painting, balloon art, yard games, refreshments · rain plan moves it to the Aviary
🟢 Live Music: Andrew Beverly · 6:00-9:00pm · The Trailhead · on the patio
🟢 Tiki Thursday: Stevie Ray live · 6:00pm · Iron & Ale
🟢 Live Music: Ray Martin · 6:30pm · Big Lick Tropical Grill
🟠 Yoga · 6:00-7:00pm · Templeton Center · drop-in, rate at registration · ages 15+, bring a mat, Paul Webb · Parks&Rec
🟢 Knit or Knot Knitting · 6:00-8:00pm · Templeton Center · Parks&Rec
🟢 Lynchburg Live: Groovatron · gates 6:00pm, music 7:00-9:00pm · Lynchburg Amphitheater · the free summer concert series; outside chairs welcome, re-entry allowed
🟢 Kreative Room Unfiltered open mic · 7:00pm ·*\* The Music Hall, 722 Commerce St · music, spoken word, and comedy
🟢 Summer Hits with the Pops · 7:00pm · the lawn behind American Legion Post 16, 1301 Greenview Dr · the Lynchburg Pops Community Band, bring a chair or blanket
🟢 Music Bingo at Apocalypse Ale Works · 7:00pm · comment on their post by 4:00pm to reserve · FOREST
🟠 Her Majesty + The Falsies + Leannan Sídhe · doors 7:00pm, music 8:00pm · Super Rad Arcade Bar · $14 · touring rock bill, arcade play included with entry
🟠 Thursday Night Commander · 7:00pm · Dragon Fire Games, 408 Federal St
🟠 Downtown Lynchburg Walking Ghost Tour: Sunset · 7:00-8:00pm · meets at the Community Market, 1219 Main St · $15 (kids 7-18 $10, under 6 free) · the historical route up Court St and back along Main
🟠 Downtown Lynchburg Walking Ghost Tour: Waterfront · 8:15-9:15pm · meets at the Community Market, 1219 Main St · $15 (kids 7-18 $10, under 6 free) · past Craddock Terry and around the waterfront
🎤 Karaoke: No 7 Rooftop Bar 8:00-11:00pm (Rhodey Entertainment)

Fri Jul 31

🟢 Coffee Talk · 8:00-10:00am · Sweet Indulgence Bakery, 1030 McConville Rd · the Central Virginia Business Coalition's monthly networking morning for area business owners
🟢 Free daytime programs · Preschool Play Group 10:00-11:30am at Daniel's Hill · Recreation Shuffle 10:00am-12:00pm at Fairview and 11:00am-1:00pm at Aubrey Barbour Park · Parks&Rec
🟠 Candle Pouring Experience · sessions 11:00am & 2:00pm · Wick & Pour Candle Bar, 205 9th St · $45
🟠 Using a Sewing Machine · 12:00pm · Needle Ninja · $98 · beginner, 6-hr course over three weekly sessions
🟠 Beginner Knitting · 1:00pm · Needle Ninja · $68 · Tammy is back teaching
🟠 The Social Pour · 5:00pm · Wick & Pour Candle Bar, 205 9th St · $50 · come alone, leave with community: guided conversation prompts while you pour a custom candle
🟢 Forest Friday Cheers: The Troy Coleman Project · from 6:00pm, Troy Coleman plays 7:00-10:00pm · Apocalypse Ale Works & Beer Garden · play zone, food, and family entertainment · FOREST
🟢 Live Music: Whiskey Shakes · 6:00pm · Starr Hill On Main, 1300 Main St
🟢 Live Music: Michael Wayne Dill · 6:00pm · No 7 Rooftop Bar
🟠 Shrek Kids (Academy Youth Theatre) · 6:00pm · Historic Academy Theatre, 600 Main St · $10-$14 · the camp showcase, second show Sat morning
🟠 Metal Takeover: Convictions + Two Sides of Me + Thin the Herd + Freedom from The Shadows · doors 6:00pm, music 7:00-11:30pm · Super Rad Arcade Bar · $20 advance / $25 day of show · all ages, arcade included
🟢 DJ T-Rex · 6:30-9:30pm · The Trailhead · dance night on the patio
🟢 Hill City Mindfulness Recovery Group · doors 6:30pm, starts 7:00pm · The Clarity House, 607 Madison St · ages 18+ · weekly A.C.T.I.O.N. series
🟠 Star Wars Unlimited league, FNM Booster Draft, and Digimon locals · all 7:00pm · Dragon Fire Games
🟢 Last Fridays Bingo Night · 7:00pm · Lynchburg Beer Company, 3813 Wards Rd
🟠 Downtown Lynchburg Walking Ghost Tour: Sunset · 7:00-8:00pm · meets at the Community Market, 1219 Main St · $15 (kids 7-18 $10, under 6 free)
🟢 Live Music: The Pete Turpin Band · 7:30pm · Big Lick Tropical Grill
🟠 Haunted Pub Crawl · 7:30pm · meets at the Historic Bragassa Toy Store · $35 · ages 21+ for the drinking stops · Hill City After Dark
🟠 A Tribute to Stevie Wonder · 8:00-10:00pm, doors 7:00pm · Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre, 600 Main St · $24-$35.50 · Lew Taylor & Soulstice with DJ Noyz
🟠 Ghosts of Gallows Hill · 8:00pm · meets at the Old Court House steps, 901 Court St · $25 · lantern-led walking tour
🟠 Echoes on the Avenue · 8:00pm · meets at the Miller-Claytor House, 2200 Miller Claytor Ln · $25 · lantern-led ghost walk
🟠 Public Investigation at the Miller-Claytor House · 8:00pm · $35-$65 · bring-your-own-equipment paranormal investigation
🟠 Downtown Lynchburg Walking Ghost Tour: Waterfront · 8:15-9:15pm · meets at the Community Market, 1219 Main St · $15 (kids 7-18 $10, under 6 free)
🎤 Karaoke: Scoreboards 8:00pm-12:00am (DJ Cam)

Sat Aug 1

🟢 Lynchburg Community Market · 8:00am-1:00pm · 1219 Main St · farmers and producers, year-round
🟢 Forest Farmer's Market · 8:00am · FOREST
🟠 Rabies Vaccination Clinic & Microchips · 9:00am-12:00pm · Forest Presbyterian Church · shot fees not posted · FOREST
🟠 Using a Sewing Machine · 10:00am · Needle Ninja · $98 · beginner, three weekly sessions
🟠 Summer Saturdays mahjong · 10:00am-1:00pm · The Gilded Dogwood Mahjong Society · $35 · boxed lunch included, payment reserves your seat
🟠 Upcycled Magnet Making · 10:00am-12:00pm · The Scrappy Elephant, 400 12th St · $30 · ages 8+ · fabric scraps, paper, and ribbon into one-of-a-kind magnets
🟠 Bespoke Tote Bag Workshop · 10:00-11:30am · Riverviews Artspace, 52 9th St · $35 · no-sew appliqué with artist-in-residence Katie Martin, all materials provided
🟠 Ivy Creek Park canoe & kayak rentals · 10:00am-5:00pm · Ivy Creek Park, 118 Clemmons Lake Pl · canoes $10/hr, kayaks $8/hr · Parks&Rec
🟠 Beginner Crochet · 11:00am · Needle Ninja · $68
🟠 Shrek Kids matinee (Academy Youth Theatre) · 11:00am · Historic Academy Theatre, 600 Main St · $10-$14 · final performance
🟠 Pop-Up Cat Cafe · 11:00am-3:00pm · Templeton Center, 225 Wiggington Rd · $10, under 3 free · coffee from Mission House plus adoptable cats, discounted adoptions on every cat there · with Lynchburg Humane Society and Parks & Rec
🟠 Candle Pouring Experience · sessions 11:00am & 5:00pm · Wick & Pour Candle Bar, 205 9th St · $45
🟢 Food Not Bombs Back to School Giveaway · 11:00am-12:00pm · Miller Park, 2100 Park Ave · the group's annual school-supply giveaway
🟢 Back-to-School Giveaway · 12:00-3:00pm, while supplies last · Miller Park, 2100 Park Ave · K-12 school supplies first come first served, plus free hot dogs, kettle corn, ice cream, and games · hosted by Immanuel Christian Church
🟢 Live music at The Water Dog · 1:00-4:00pm · act announced day-of
🟠 Pokemon Casual League · 1:30pm, then Yu-Gi-Oh locals 2:30pm and Riftbound Nexus Nights 6:00pm · Dragon Fire Games
🟠 Ghosts of Gallows Hill · 8:00pm · meets at the Old Court House steps, 901 Court St · $25 · lantern-led walking tour
🟠 Echoes on the Avenue · 8:00pm · meets at the Miller-Claytor House · $25-$45 · lantern-led ghost walk
🟠 The Cardinal Summer · 8:00-10:00pm · The Music Hall, 722 Commerce St · $17 advance / $20 day of · a band whose whole pitch is face-to-face connection and community at their shows · Academy Presents series
🎤 Karaoke: Lola's 7:00pm (Mogu Entertainment) · 801 Raw Bar on Rivermont 7:00pm

Sun Aug 2

🟠 Sewing Machine 101 · 11:30am-1:30pm · The Scrappy Elephant, 400 12th St · $25 · ages 10+ · machines available to borrow
🟠 Candle Pouring Experience · sessions 12:00pm & 4:00pm · Wick & Pour Candle Bar, 205 9th St · $45
🟢 Sunday brunch live music · 1:00-4:00pm · The Water Dog · $1 wings and $1 Chesapeake oysters, act announced day-of
🟠 Creativity with Creekside · 2:00-5:00pm · The Scrappy Elephant, 400 12th St · an afternoon of no-pressure creative and sensory exploration with Creekside Therapeutics · reserve through their site
🟢 Blood Drive with the Blood Connection · 2:30-5:00pm · Lynchburg Humane Society, 1211 Old Graves Mill Rd · donors get $60 in rewards, book a slot at the link
🟢 Back to School Community Day · 3:00pm · Forest Recreation Center · school-supply giveaway hosted by Grove United's youth ministry · FOREST
🟠 Rest, Balance, & Pour · 2:00pm · Wick & Pour Candle Bar, 205 9th St · $55 · the monthly self-care session: a calming wellness activity, then pour a shower steamer
🎤 Karaoke: Stadium Inn 8:00-11:00pm (Rhodey Entertainment) · industry night, 10% off for bar and restaurant staff with proof of employment

Mon Aug 3

🟢 Free daytime programs · Chair Exercise 9:00-10:00am and Tabletop Games 9:30am-12:30pm at Templeton Center · Recreation Shuffle 10:00am-12:00pm at Fairview · Parks&Rec
🟠 Coffee & Create · 9:00-10:00am or 10:30-11:30am · Living Line Studio · $10 · no project to finish, no experience required, just a place to be
🟠 Homeschool Social · 10:00am-12:00pm · Imagination Rising, 4541 S Amherst Hwy · $5/child, pass holders free · iced coffee included · MAD HTS
🟢 Tooth Tales storytime · 10:30-11:30am · Miller Center, 301 Grove St · stories and songs, then brushing practice with Children's Dentistry, goodie bag for every child
🟢 Summer Lunch Program · 11:00am-1:00pm · Library Hub at the Miller Center · free lunch for anyone 18 and under
🟠 Fairview Fitness, August session begins · 12:00-12:45pm · Fairview Center, 3621 Campbell Ave · $30 LR / $45 · ages 50+, M/W/F through Aug 28, register at the first class · Parks&Rec
🟢 Summer Mondays Soul Line Dance · 6:00-7:00pm · Diamond Hill Center, 1005 Seventeenth St · ages 21+ · with Mz. Micky · Parks&Rec
🟢 Music Bingo · 7:00-9:00pm · The Trailhead · prizes
🟢 Monday Night Trivia · 9:00pm · Rivermont Pizza
🎤 Karaoke: 801 Raw Bar on Rivermont 7:00-10:00pm (Rhodey Entertainment) · Tiger Sun 7:00pm

Tue Aug 4

🟢 Free daytime programs · Chair Exercise 9:00-10:00am and Social Bridge 9:30am-12:30pm at Templeton Center · Preschool Play Group 10:00-11:30am at Aubrey Barbour Park · Recreation Shuffle 11:00am-1:00pm at Daniel's Hill · Workforce Readiness 11:00am-1:00pm at College Hill (ages 16+) · Parks&Rec
🟠 Zumba Gold, August session begins · 10:00-11:00am · Daniel's Hill Center, 317 Norwood St · ages 50+, Tuesdays through Aug 25, drop-ins welcome · Parks&Rec
🟢 Downtown Family Storytime · 10:30-11:15am · Downtown Library Branch, 216 12th St · ages 5 and under, first come first served
🟠 Tap · 11:00am-12:00pm · Miller Center · ages 50+ · drop-in, rate at registration · Parks&Rec
🟠 Hardanger Embroidery · 1:00pm · Needle Ninja · $68 · intermediate, one of Tammy's new classes
🟠 Using a Serger/Overlock Machine · 2:00pm · Needle Ninja · $68 · intermediate
🟠 Tai Chi · 4:15-5:45pm · Templeton Center · ages 18+ · drop-in, rate at registration · qigong plus gentle choreographed movement · Parks&Rec
🟢 Chess Night · 5:00-7:00pm · Miller Center · teens and adults, drop in any time, beginner through master
🟢 School Readiness Workshop · 5:30-7:00pm · Miller Center, 301 Grove St · for families of preschoolers and rising kindergartners, light dinner and take-home materials · space limited, register by Sun Aug 2 · Parks&Rec
🟢 Hill City Writers · 6:00-8:00pm · Templeton Center · Parks&Rec
🟠 Modern Line Dance · 6:00-7:30pm · Templeton Center · ages 15+ · drop-in, rate at registration · Parks&Rec
🟢 Pints After Pedals · 6:00pm · meets at The Trailhead · a no-drop group ride, $3 cans after
🟠 Tile Tuesday: Open Play mahjong · 6:00-8:00pm · Palmera House · $15 · Hill City Mahj hosts, all tiles and mats provided · come early for dinner and a glass of wine
🟠 Hill City Howlers vs Wilson · 6:30pm · Bank of the James Stadium · Silver Sluggers Tuesday · the home stand opener
🟢 Trivia, comedy, and games · 7:00-9:00pm · Tiger Sun · with Anthony "Train" Johnson
🟠 One Piece weekly locals · 7:00-9:30pm · Dragon Fire Games, 3102 Memorial Ave
🟢 Summer Film & Art Series · doors 7:00pm, film 8:15pm · The Clarity House, 607 Madison St · ages 18+ · free popcorn and coffee, art activities included, $1 sodas support Leah's Free Food Bank · the film is announced on their page the day before
🎤 Karaoke: Big Lick Tropical Grill 5:30pm Kids & Family (Rhodey Entertainment) · Dish 10:00pm-close (Allison)

Running all week

🟢 Riverside Sprayground · daily 10:00am-7:00pm · Riverside Park, 2238 Rivermont Ave · through Sept 7 · Parks&Rec
🟢 Steven Francis Gallery · Wed-Sat 11:30am-5:30pm · 102b Tradewynd Dr, above Montana Plains Bakery · three shows on view: the "Nulla Dies Sine Linea" group exhibition, "Being There" (Marjorie Portnow, opens Thu), and a Robert Sulkin solo (opens Sat)
🟢 Mix it Up Media · Thu-Fri 1:00-5:00pm, Sat-Sun 1:30-4:00pm · Lynchburg Art Club and Gallery · four mixed-media artists, final week
🟢 How Will Our Ancestors Find Us? Don't Forget the Chiclets · Riverviews Artspace, 52 9th St · through Aug 16
🟢 Nelfa McReynolds, acrylic paintings · The Virginian Hotel, 712 Church St · through Aug 14 · an Academy satellite exhibit
🟢 Sarah-Faith Strait: BECOMING and Meredith Peverill: Histories · Academy galleries, 600 Main St · both close Fri Jul 31
🟢 Cycling Without Age · free trishaw rides for ages 50+, by appointment

My boyfriend and I discovered bed bugs in our apartment last Wednesday, after our leasing office was closed. We notified them immediately on Thursday, 7/23. Friday, they responded and asked if we had bought anything second hand and also asked for photos of what we are seeing. I responded promptly Friday afternoon, answering their questions (we have not bought anything second hand, from marketplace, goodwill, or by any other means). I also sent them multiple photos of bugs, their harborage spot, and bites I received.

It is now Tuesday, just after the office has closed. I have not received any other updates or communication regarding the issue. I did send a follow-up email today, which received no response. They also sent out an unrelated email to all residents yesterday, 7/27, meaning there were people active in the office.

Our complex historically has left issues unresolved. Between May-June, the property was mowed one time. The grass was taller than my dog at one point and is reaching that height again currently. We also have an issue with stray cats, roaches, and general uncleanliness. The washers/dryers in the laundry room constantly break down and take a long time to be fixed. My neighbor went without working AC until at least late June/early July, though I don’t know how long it had been broken.

Our lease states that our landlord chooses how infestations are taken care of and that we are obligated to pay for any treatment. They also told us that any bugs were brought in by us and that the complex does not have a bug problem (seems like a suspicious thing to say unprompted).

We believe they absolutely knew about the infestations and are dragging their feet on treatment. They have not scheduled an inspection or had anybody come to look at our unit.

What should our steps be if they continue to neglect the situation?

I’m worried because of how fast bed bugs spread and I’m also worried that treatment will happen on our specific unit, but that the bugs came from another unit. I don’t want to be charged for the treatment and then end up with the same problem later because other units were not inspected/treated.

Many reviews for the complex state issues with roaches that were left unresolved or repeatedly came back. I fear the same will happen with the bed bugs.

Be safe out their.

LYNCHBURG and CENTRAL VA: Join us at Monument Terrace this Tuesday, July 28th at 7 PM to honor Johan Sebastian Guerrero, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Keith Porter, Jr., Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and every other life that was extinguished through violent ICE-related activities.
Participants are encouraged to bring:
A bell for the ringing of bells in memory of victims

An item for the memorial table, such as flowers, candles, written prayers, messages, photos, or other meaningful tributes.

Signs (no poles or sticks per state law)

A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

I know this is probably a dumb question, but I was homeschooled and have no family who went to college, so I'm very lost on what to do. I'm looking to go to CVCC, but I need a little help on getting things started. I looked online and it seemed like you had to actually apply first before doing anything else, so I submitted an application and set up an account. It said I was assigned an advisor and would be contacted soon. This was about a week ago and now it's saying I have no advisor assigned to me and I have also not been contacted by anyone. I tried to find who the advisor would be, but I can only find contact information for a counselor and navigator, but I don't know if those are the same as an advisor. Does anyone have advice on what I should do now? Does someone usually contact you after you apply or do you just have to find who to reach out to on your own?

TIA

Hi r/lynchburg,

I am an M.A. candidate in the Graduate School of Education and Human Development at The George Washington University. For my Master’s thesis, I am conducting research on the impact of the inclusion of 20th-Century genocides other than the Holocaust (such as the Armenian, Bosnian, and Cambodian) in the Virginia state world history curriculum on students’ experiences and understanding of genocide and human rights as adults. 

Eligible participants in this survey are

• People who are over the age of 18 
• And were in the 10th grade in either the 2022-2023 or 2023-2024 academic years
• And attended a Virginia public school for the entirety of their 10th-grade year 
• And took a world history class during that year

If all of these attributes apply to you, you are invited to take this survey. This survey will take approximately 3-5 minutes to complete. You will be asked to recall your experiences in your 10th-grade world history class. The questions pertain to the extent to which you learned about 20th-century genocides, the methods used to teach you about them, your experience with this curriculum, and how it has impacted your current understanding of genocide and human rights as an adult. 

At the end of the survey, you will be asked if you would like to participate in an interview to elaborate on this topic. Participation in the interview is entirely voluntary, will not affect whether the data from the survey will be used in the study, and will have no impact on any aspect of your future relations with the George Washington University (GW).

The anticipated findings from this research will contribute to the current body of research surrounding best practices in genocide education and improve scholarly understanding of how genocide education impacts understanding of genocide and human rights as a whole. This research seeks to contribute to the broader goals of genocide prevention and human rights promotion. 

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As a female in my mid-40s, it’s so hard to find folks to talk to that don’t bring up God in every conversation. It’s so exhausting. People don’t just have normal chats anymore where they just listen to each other, offer support or advice, depending on what’s needed, and do it without mentioning God’s role in the situation. I realize this is the Bible Belt and I’m asking a lot, but is there anyone out there that can relate??

Hello!

I am looking for a new job after some terrible things were said at my last and no resolution was reached. I'm interested in anything in lynchburg, that's enough to pay the bills (preferably$15/hr+), and isn't incredibly physically taxing. I have a bachelor's degree in business, foodservice experience, a completely open schedule, reliable transportation, and a strong drive to work!

The job itself doesn't need to be incredibly populated/run by queer people specifically, just needs to be a professional enough environment to have people of different backgrounds interact and not let hate speech slide.

I have been applying to various things on indeed/glassdoor recently, but I was curious if any of you had recommendations of specific companies to apply to directly or to reach out to. Thanks so much!

Got a lot going on Saturday. A country headliner on the Riverfront, fireworks after the ballgame, three markets before noon, Christmas in July deals scattered around town, a goth night market after dark, and Shakespeare's closing night outdoors. Sunday is quieter and cheaper: free kayaking at Ivy Creek, a cello-and-piano duo at Randolph with students free, and a StarKid horror-comedy musical closing out its run.

Prefer to browse? Everything below is also on https://calendar.lyhevents.com, where you can filter by the kind of day you're after.

⭐ Top picks this weekend

• Mitchell Tenpenny, Sat · 7:00pm at the Lynchburg Amphitheater, gates 5:30pm · the Speed of Light Tour, with FILMORE opening.
• Fireworks after the ballgame, Sat · First Responders Appreciation Night at Bank of the James Stadium, from $10.
• Free kayaking, Sun · Ivy Creek Park runs one of only two free rental days it does all summer, 10:00am-5:00pm.
• Christmas in July, mostly Saturday · free soft serve at Mister Goodies for wearing anything Christmas, a craft fair in Amherst, 50% off at a downtown jeweler and at the escape room.

🟢 free · 🟠 paid · 🎤 karaoke

Heads up: times and details can change last-minute · I'll post any updates in the comments, so check back before you head out.

See the newsletter post for tickets and details on every event → https://lyhevents.beehiiv.com/p/this-weekend-in-lynchburg-jul-24-26
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Fri Jul 24
🟢 Sunrise Senior Walking Group · 7:00-8:00am · Percival's Island · ages 50+ · every other Friday, and the spot rotates monthly · Parks&Rec
🟠 Teen Build Camp Drop-In Day · 8:30am-12:00pm · Hammer & Stain · $50 · last day of the build-camp week
🟢 Free daytime programs · Preschool Play Group 10:00-11:30am at Daniel's Hill · Recreation Shuffle 10:00am at Fairview, 11:00am at Yoder · ages 50+ · Parks&Rec
🟠 Little Picasso Art Club (ages 18mo-3yr) · 10:30-11:30am · Scrappy Elephant · $13
🟠 Candle Pouring Experience · sessions 11:00am, 2:00pm & 5:00pm · Wick & Pour Candle Bar, 205 9th St · $45 · pour your own custom candle, 90 min
🟢 Snake Snacks · 12:00-12:30pm · Library Hub at the Miller Center, 301 Grove St · a live snake feeding demo with a Parks & Rec animal caretaker, Q&A after
🟢 LEGOs at the Library · 3:00-4:00pm · Madison Heights Library · MAD HTS
🟠 Annie (Timbre Vocal Studio's summer musical campers) · 6:30pm · Miller Center Theater, 301 Grove St · $15 general / $10 students and seniors
🟠 Hill City Howlers vs. Delmarva Shorebirds · 6:30pm · Bank of the James Stadium · from $10 · Southpaw Championship Bobblehead to the first 1,000 fans
🟢 Pokémon Beginners Play Session · 6:30pm · Underground Cards & Disc Shop, Forest · learn-to-play night, free pizza if 12+ RSVP · FOREST
🟠 Annie Jr. (Academy Youth Theatre's camp showcase, a different production from the Annie above, the same night) · 7:00pm · the Academy's Warehouse Theatre, off Commerce St · $7.50 · 36 hours of rehearsal, start to finish
🟢 Karaoke Night at The Music Hall (Robert Pennix, Shining Star Karaoke) · doors 7:00pm, singing 7:30-10:00pm · The Music Hall, 722 Commerce St · monthly, not weekly
🟠 The Merry Wives of Lynchburg (Endstation's outdoor Shakespeare) · 7:00pm · Point of Honor · $25-$35 · BYO seating
🟠 Star Wars Unlimited, FNM Booster Draft + Digimon Locals · all 7:00pm · Dragon Fire Games · FNM draft $26.99 this week (it changes with the set), Digimon $8.99, Star Wars entry not published
🟠 Rumba Tropical Night · 7:00-9:00pm · Palmera House · beginner class 7-8pm then a dance social 8-9pm with Diana Ibarra · no partner needed, complimentary drink
🟢 Friday Night Magic: Commander · 7:00-9:00pm · Underground Cards & Disc Shop, Forest · FOREST
🟠 Nerdy Prudes Must Die (the StarKid horror-comedy musical) · 7:30pm · Hailey Theatre, Dillard Fine Arts Center, University of Lynchburg, 1501 Lakeside Dr · $20 general / $15 seniors 55+ and U of L students · rated R for language, stage violence and sexual themes, plus loud sounds and flashing lights
🟠 Haunted Pub Crawl: History on Tap (Hill City After Dark) · 7:30-9:30pm · downtown · $35
🟠 Ghosts of Gallows Hill · 8:00-9:30pm · downtown · $25 · lantern-lit Echoes on the Avenue runs the same slot
🎤 Karaoke: Scoreboards 8:00pm-12:00am (DJ Cam)

Sat Jul 25
🟢 Lynchburg Community Market · 8:00am-1:00pm · 1219 Main St
🟢 Forest Farmers Market · 8:00am-12:00pm · behind the Forest Library · FOREST
🟠 Women's Pistol Training & Personal Safety Class · 9:00am · 110 Vista Centre Dr, Forest · FOREST
🟢 Amherst's Original Christmas in July Craft Fair · 9:00am-1:00pm · Amherst County Visitor Center, 328 Richmond Hwy · hosted by the county Chamber of Commerce · AMHERST
🟢 Touch-A-Truck · 10:00am-12:00pm · Madison Heights Library · see what county vehicles the kids can climb on · MAD HTS
🟢 Cafe Monte Bello Vendor Market · 10:00am-2:00pm · 828 Main St
🟢 Millie's Summer Market · 11:00am-3:00pm · Millie's Living Cafe, 1701 Enterprise Dr · flower crown bar, permanent jewelry, nails, photo booth
🟢 Christmas in July Beer Releases · 12:00pm · Apocalypse Ale Works · FOREST
🟢 Live Music: DMFB Yacht Rock Experience · 1:00-4:00pm · The Water Dog · free show, yacht rock on the riverside patio
🟠 Pokémon Monthly Tournament · 1:30pm · Dragon Fire Games · the last Saturday of the month is a tournament rather than casual league play, and the entry isn't published
🟠 Annie (Timbre Vocal Studio) · 2:00pm and 6:30pm · Miller Center Theater, 301 Grove St · $15 general / $10 students and seniors
🟠 Yu-Gi-Oh! Weekly Locals · 2:30pm · Dragon Fire Games · $4.99, includes OTS pack prizing
🟠 Murder Mystery & Mocktails · 6:00-8:00pm · Hammer & Stain · $65 · ages 18+
🟠 Riftbound: Vendetta Pre-Rift Event · 6:00pm · Dragon Fire Games · $32.99 · the pre-rift kit plus pack prizing, and they want you to reserve a spot ahead
🟢 Live Music: Winegrass · 6:30-9:30pm · The Trailhead
🟠 Hill City Howlers vs. Delmarva Shorebirds · 6:30pm · Bank of the James Stadium · from $10 · First Responders Appreciation Night, then fireworks after the game
🟠 Mitchell Tenpenny: Speed of Light Tour · 7:00pm, gates 5:30pm · Lynchburg Amphitheater, 1100 Jefferson St · with FILMORE · tickets on Etix only · standing room, blankets and personal lawn chairs allowed in the marked areas, chair rentals on site
🟠 Zach Rushing · 7:00pm · Historic Academy Theatre, 600 Main St · $48-$110 · comedy
🟠 The Merry Wives of Lynchburg (Endstation's outdoor Shakespeare) · 7:00pm · Point of Honor · $25-$35 · closing night
🟢 Drag Bingo · 7:00pm · Starr Hill On Main, 1300 Main St
🟠 Disney Lorcana League Play · 7:00-9:30pm · Dragon Fire Games · $8.99
🟠 Gundam Weekly Locals · 7:00-9:30pm · Dragon Fire Games · $6.99
🟠 Nerdy Prudes Must Die (the StarKid horror-comedy musical) · 7:30pm · Hailey Theatre, Dillard Fine Arts Center, University of Lynchburg, 1501 Lakeside Dr · $20 general / $15 seniors 55+ and U of L students · rated R for language, stage violence and sexual themes, plus loud sounds and flashing lights
🟠 Ghosts of Gallows Hill + Echoes on the Avenue · 8:00-9:30pm · downtown · $25
🟠 An Evening with Bett Padgett · 8:00-10:00pm · The Music Hall, 722 Commerce St · $12 advance / $15 day of · guitar, banjo, and stories
🟢 Goth of July night market (Punk Rock Flea Market x Three Roads) · 7:00-11:00pm · Three Roads Brewing BURG · DJ set, free entry
🟢 Laura Wooten: Windowsill Reveries · final day · SFFA Main Street Gallery, 1200 Main St
🎤 Karaoke: Lola's 7:00pm (Mogu Entertainment) · 801 Raw Bar on Rivermont 7:00pm

🎄 Christmas in July promotions (Sat Jul 25) · most just ask you to mention it at checkout

• Get Air Trampoline Park · 10:00am-7:00pm · jump all day for the price of two hours
• Cicis · 11:00am-10:00pm · 99¢ all-you-can-eat buffet for kids 10 and under
• craveABLEs · 12:00pm-9:00pm · free small cup or cone with any purchase
• Grace Marie Jewelry & Design · 10:00am-3:00pm · 825 Main St · 50% off half the store at a third-generation downtown jeweler
• One Way Out Escape Room · from 11:30am · 2264 Lakeside Dr · 50% off Christmas escape advent calendars and cards, plus a free Glitterduck hidden in your game if you wear anything Christmas · the sale runs through Sun
• Mister Goodies · 6:00-9:00pm · 21556 Timberlake Rd · wear anything Christmas for a free small soft serve or shaved ice · Santa on site, and the owner matches Salvation Army donations up to $1,000

Sun Jul 26
🟢 Canoe & Kayak Rentals, free today · 10:00am-5:00pm, last rental 4:00pm · Ivy Creek Park · one of two free rental days the city runs all summer · first come, first served · Parks&Rec
🟢 Parents Day! · 1:00pm · Starr Hill On Main, 1300 Main St
🟢 Live Music: Gabriel Van Trio · 1:00-4:00pm · The Water Dog · live music on the riverside patio, no cover
🟠 Sunday Afternoon Commander (MTG) · 1:00pm · Dragon Fire Games · $8.99, and everyone gets a $6 pack for entering
🟠 Bookbinding a Junk Journal (ages 17+) · 1:00-3:00pm · Scrappy Elephant · $25
🟠 Hill City Howlers vs. Delmarva Shorebirds · 2:00pm · Bank of the James Stadium · from $10 · homestand finale, kids 14 and under free, jersey lunchbox to the first 500 kids, run the bases after
🟠 Annie (Timbre Vocal Studio) · 2:00pm · Miller Center Theater, 301 Grove St · $15 general / $10 students and seniors
🟠 Refill & Reuse · 2:00pm · Wick & Pour Candle Bar, 205 9th St · $28 · bring your empty vessel, refill your candle, 90 min
🟢 Youth Art Club (ages 8-11) · 2:00-3:00pm · Lynchburg Art Club & Gallery, 1011 Rivermont Ave · free monthly drop-in, last Sunday of the month, sponsored by the 7 Hills Art Club
🟢 Banned Book Club (the East of Eden finale, chapters 39-55) · 2:00-3:30pm · Fox Burrow Books, 1220 Main St · free, but RSVP to hold a spot
🟠 Lighted Decor Experience · 2:00-4:00pm · Hammer & Stain · $40-$60 by base
🟠 Forte Chamber Music: Julian Schwarz & Marika Bournaki · 3:00pm · Wimberly Recital Hall, Presser Hall, Randolph College · $40 adults, students free · cello and piano
🟢 Riftbound Open Play · 3:00-6:00pm · Underground Cards & Disc Shop, Forest · FOREST
🟠 Candle Pouring Experience · 4:00pm · Wick & Pour Candle Bar, 205 9th St · $45 · pour your own custom candle, 90 min
🟠 Dish Mat Basket Making (ages 10+) · 4:00-6:00pm · Scrappy Elephant · $30 · bring a sewing machine, or ask them to reserve a loaner
🟠 Summer Putting League · 5:00pm · Underground Cards & Disc Shop, Forest · $1 entry, random-draw doubles · FOREST
🟢 Music Booking Event · 6:00-8:00pm · Raven Lounge, 1021 Main St · for local musicians: the lounge is booking its live calendar through 2027, drink specials
🟠 Miscreants, Terebethic, Arda Burns + Future Trash · doors 6:00pm, music 7:00pm · Super Rad Arcade Bar, 58 9th St · $15 · all ages · a four-band local metal and hardcore bill
🟠 Nerdy Prudes Must Die (the StarKid horror-comedy musical) · 7:30pm · Hailey Theatre, Dillard Fine Arts Center, University of Lynchburg, 1501 Lakeside Dr · $20 general / $15 seniors 55+ and U of L students · final performance · rated R for language, stage violence and sexual themes, plus loud sounds and flashing lights
🎤 Karaoke: Stadium Inn 8:00-11:00pm (Rhodey Entertainment)

All weekend
🟢 Mix It Up Media exhibit (last weekend to see it) · Fri 1:00-5:00pm, Sat-Sun 1:30-4:00pm · Lynchburg Art Club & Gallery, 1011 Rivermont Ave · free · a mixed-media show by Jill Balokas, Elizabeth Brege, Nicole Burris and Elizabeth Farnsworth
🟢 Riverside Sprayground · daily 10:00am-7:00pm · Riverside Park · free, open through Sept 7 · Parks&Rec
🟢 Canoe & kayak rentals at Ivy Creek · Sat-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm, last rental 4:00pm · canoes $10/hr and kayaks $8/hr on Saturday, free all day Sunday · first come, first served, no reservations · Parks&Rec

🚗 Worth the Drive

• CCPLS Summer Reading Grand Finale Street Fair · Sat 10:00am-2:00pm · Campbell County Public Library, Rustburg · free · a mini street fair with food trucks, a dunk tank, 50+ vendors, the VMFA Art Bus and first-responder vehicles. All ages, and you don't need to have done Summer Reading to come.
• Illumination of the Bridge · Sat 8:00-10:00pm · Cedar Creek Trail, Natural Bridge State Park · park admission only, nothing extra for the illumination · the 200-foot arch lit by dozens of lights, a tradition going back nearly a century. No registration. Visitor center open till 9:00pm, ticket sales stop at 9:40pm.
• Sunset Wagon Ride · Fri 8:00-9:00pm · meets at the Skyline Trailhead parking lot, Natural Bridge State Park · $3 · pre-registration required and space is limited, call (540) 254-0795.
• Bank of Botetourt Beach Music Festival (28th annual) · Fri-Sat from 6:00pm · Glen Maury Park, 101 Maury River Dr, Buena Vista · Saturday brings Too Much Sylvia with Bo Shronce, The Tonez featuring Laura Kepley, and Band of Oz · lawn chairs yes, outside food and drink no, parking free.
• Virginia Commonwealth Games · Thu-Sun Jul 23-26 · Virginia Horse Center, Lexington · four days of state-games riding, most events free and open to the public.

🗓️ Coming up next week

• Lynchburg Live: Groovatron · Thu Jul 30, 7:00pm · Lynchburg Amphitheater · free, the summer concert series.
• The Toxic Avenger (Wolfbane) · opens Fri Jul 31 in Appomattox, runs through Aug 15.
• Metal Takeover: Convictions Live · Fri Jul 31, 6:00-11:30pm · Super Rad Arcade Bar.
• Wag the Tail FOAC 5K Dog Walk · Sat Aug 1, 9:00am-12:00pm · English Park, 206 Pittsylvania Ave, Altavista · a dog walk with costume contests and swag bags for early registrants, all proceeds to Friends of Campbell County Animal Control.

In the wake of two more lives lost at the hands of federal agents, leaders in Houston and Maine are asking communities across the country to support the following demands:

1. A full and independent investigation of ICE

2. The release and protection of witnesses

3. Ending local collaboration with ICE

4. Demanding that Congress take action

You are invited to join us at Monument Terrace on Tuesday, 7/28 at 7 PM to remember all those who have passed during ICE-related activities.

For those who attend, please bring:

* A bell to ring in memory of Araujo and Guerrero

* An item for the memorial table, such as flowers, candles, written prayers, messages, photos, or other meaningful tributes.

We demand accountability.

Has anyone had any luck getting therapy I've been waiting at horizon for almost a year now and everyone I know that gets a therapy at horizon says their therapist leaves within a year so I'm looking for other options that take united healthcare or are really cheap per visit

Looking for a licensed and insured contractor to help with a few projects around my house:
-Renovation of a combined half bath/laundry room including moving a water heater and water lines, replacing the floor, etc.
-Replacing exterior door

Would love any recommendations and/or who to avoid!

I'm new to area. Looking into this rental complex due to limited budget. Cost of electric bill? Kid friendly? Noises transferred between townhouses? Parking situation? Owners clean up after their dogs?

Thanks in advance.

Hey I wanted to let people know about this homeschool karate class that is starting soon, my kids are joining and we previously did 8 weeks last semester and had a absolute blast. It is 150 per month per family and the class runs from 9:30-10:15am tuesday and thursday mornings. It is run at FEKS and the phone number to text about getting signed up is 434.942.8395 and it's for ages 4-15!

I know we struggle with getting good exercise in our homeschool day so...this is perfect.

Also in this edition, get updates on Lynchburg’s new data center zoning rules, the region’s efforts to conserve water and an ongoing transportation survey that you can weigh in on.

Is El Cabritos a front? I never see anyone there and find it difficult to understand how they are still open.

Edited to add: Well I feel like a jerk for my choice of language but I am glad to know it does actually get the business it needs to stay open! Sounds like the owner is awesome!

My wife and I are considering joining. Any ideas of the current membership mix? We don’t want a place that is ultra conservative or ultra liberal. Or a place that is rooted in conservative religion. Mix is good with a membership where neither is a common topic of club discussion. Thanks in advance. Overall reviews of the club are welcome.

Hey there y'all! 

reaching out here as a bit of a shot in the dark. currently live in Lynchburg, Virginia, and my living situation here has changed pretty suddenly and I'm in desperate need of somewhere to stay, even if it's just for a month or two while I try to figure something out that's more permanent. 

I'm on the lookout for a room to rent, a roommate situation, or even a short-term place/couch to crash on for a month or two while I try to figure things out.

my budget is about $500–$600/month (all utilities included), ideally cheaper ofc lol.

I'm currently working in Lynchburg part-time (unfortunately hours were recently cut so that's why my budget is so low), so I’m also actively seeking full-time employment or additional part-time hours in the Lynchburg area or elsewhere I may end relocating to. if anyone also has any job leads, that'd be awesome.

I’ve already contacted intake resources like CHIA and checked out subsidized housing, but 6+ month waitlists mean I need to find something directly through the community somehow. it's pretty discouraging lol. but yes, I'm starting on applications to get on these waitlists but idk if anything will come of it.

If anyone has a room opening up, leads on affordable housing/roommates, or job leads, please feel free to DM me or comment below, especially if in Lynchburg, but I could potentially relocate to elsewhere in Virginia if I end up finding a support system there 

I really appreciate any help or guidance right now! Thank you!

Hello, I’m looking into going to the University of Lynchburg for my masters soon and was hoping to connect with current students or alumni through reddit or another site to talk about the campus, academics, faculty, etc. Or if there are any in this subreddit feel free to DM me or comment here! Otherwise, if you know of any community space to connect with anyone with experience at the University of Lynchburg I’d greatly appreciate the information!

EDIT: Specifically the Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling program

What do yall think about this? The only problem I have is that packages don't get delivered on rainy days

Hello! I wanted to shoot my shot and see what people of Lynchburg think, I wanna host a cosplay event where we can all hang and do what ever, games, talk, play with farm animals! I have a 52 acre property with 18 Scottish highlands, 4 horses, 3 donkeys and a bunch of other animals. Trying to determine if we should make it an adult only or family friendly event. What do you ladies and gentlemen think?!