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The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Youth Philanthropy Program Announces 2026 Grant Recipient
- The 20th Youth Philanthropy Council of the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation will award their annual nonprofit grants on Wednesday, March 25 from 4:15-5:30PM at Central Virginia Community College in the Merritt Hall Auditorium. The recipient of the $10,000 Wells Fargo Youth Philanthropy Award is Food for Kids and the $5,000 Stuart J. Turille Youth Philanthropy Award is Campbell County Educational Foundation. Food for Kids will use the $10,000 grant to fuel its Weekend Pack a Sack
LYNCHBURG MUSEUM PRESENTS “STUDIO ‘76: 70’S NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LYNCHBURG MUSEUM PRESENTS “STUDIO ‘76: 70’S NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM” Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lynchburg Museum System in ‘70s style! On Friday, March 6, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Lynchburg Museum & Visitor Center will host a special ‘70s themed event. “Studio ‘76” will feature music by DJ MadLad, period mocktails, a photo booth, and a few surprises! Attendees are encouraged to dress in their 70’s best and compete in a costume contest with cash prizes. The event
Salvation Army Warming Center Open 24/7 Beginning Friday Evening; City of Lynchburg Encourages Resid
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The City of Lynchburg is anticipating a winter storm beginning Saturday afternoon, January 24 and continuing through Sunday, January 25. Heavy snow and sleet accumulations between six and 12 inches are expected, making travel very difficult to impossible. Extreme cold temperatures are expected to take hold Saturday and continue into next week, which will likely prolong the impact of the storm. The Salvation Army, 2215 Park Avenue, is operating a low-barrier warming center for unsheltered
Visitor Center and Lynchburg Museum Announce Change in Operating Hours
LYNCHBURG, Va. - Due to budgetary reductions, the operating hours for the Lynchburg Visitor Center and the Lynchburg Museum, located at 901 Court Street, will shift to a new schedule effective Monday, July 7. The Visitor Center and Lynchburg Museum will be open Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (always with free admission) and closed Monday and Tuesday. The Visitor Center serves as a key resource for visitors and residents seeking information on local
