Happy weekend, Lynchburg! In today’s happening-today edition: Indoor golf simulators, a batteau festival, and a drumline showcase + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A new golf destination: Pure Strike Golf Club opened Friday in Lynchburg, offering weatherproof indoor golf simulators for year-round play and practice. Founded by Landon Ross, the facility also offers memberships -- read the full story.
Billing surprises continue: Virginia’s law ends copays for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging on state-regulated plans, yet patients get bills. A Lynchburg woman was charged over $300, with advocates urging checks and appeals -- learn how to dispute them.
Primary voting options: Early voting is underway in Lynchburg for August primaries. The registrar’s office will open two Saturdays and two Sundays before Election Day, and early in-person voting ends August 1 -- get the full voting details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Low-key local escape: Boonsboro Country Club quietly nails the everything-in-one-place vibe, from an 18-hole course and real-deal practice spots to clay courts, cushioned racquets play, aquatics, and relaxed dining. If you’re a member or tagging along with one, pencil in a midweek reset and thank us later.
Puzzle night upgrade: Sick of group chats that never land on plans? One Way Out Lynchburg VA Escape Room builds its six in-house adventures right here in town, so every clue feels fresh and local, perfect for team-building, date night, or a family brain stretch this week.
Seafood craving, solved: Whether you're in the mood for crispy pub grub or legit surf-and-turf, The Dahlia keeps it Lynchburg-classic with fresh seafood, daily specials, and a cozy vibe that just feels right. Grab a table with friends, order something you didn’t plan on, and thank yourself later.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
⛵ 18th Century Lynchburg at Batteau Festival @ Percival's Island | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Step into 18th-century Lynchburg along the river, with batteaux launching, a blacksmith tossing sparks, and a Revolutionary War camp. There’s whiskey distilling, textile demos, and chatty townsfolk who really commit to their characters, basically your fifth-grade field trip with better stories, and no worksheets.
🚗 4th Annual Children's Miracle Network Car/Jeep/Motorcycle/Truck Show @ Walmart Supercenter | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats chrome, coffee, and a good cause. This all-wheels show brings out cars, jeeps, motorcycles, and trucks for Children’s Miracle Network, free to browse, twenty bucks, cash only, if you’re showing. Rain or shine, so either wax it or call the puddles patina.
🎨 Tie Dye Party - June 20, 2026 @ Sattva Yoga and Wellness Center | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Whether you’re chasing your inner Woodstock or just tired of beige, this tie dye hangout delivers color therapy without the crisis. For $20 you can make a shirt or snag a white logo one, and yes, they’ll even handle the mess for you.
🥁 434 Drumline Showcase @ Academy Center of the Arts Warehouse Theatre | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Remember when drumlines were just halftime filler? This corps-style showcase unites Lynchburg musicians ages 12 to 21 for crisp warm-ups, punchy section features, and an extended marching routine with lighting effects, all set to original music and choreography. Expect goosebumps, not pep rally flashbacks.
🧘 Summer Sound Bath @ James River Yoga | Saturday (6/20) at 4:30 PM – A Summer Sound Bath where you actually get to lie down, breathe, and let someone else do the work. They play singing bowls, chimes, and gongs, you stop composing grocery lists, and your shoulders remember 1998. Consider it the nap you can brag about.
🎭 Grease @ The Wolf Den Downtown | Sunday (6/21) at 2:30 PM – Whether you know every lyric or just remember the jackets, Wolfbane is revving up Grease with a bold, grown-up tune-up. Think high energy, scandalous charm, and choreography that slaps harder than cafeteria pizza. Not your kid's drama club, and thank goodness.
🎲 Public Paper Bingo @ Lynchburg Moose Lodge 715 | Sunday (6/21) at 6:00 PM – Sunday calls for paper-only bingo, the old-school kind with daubers, not tablets. Packs run $25, $30, or $35, and payouts scale with attendance, so the more neighbors you lure in, the juicier the pots. Low-tech, high fun, and zero app updates required. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Lynchburg report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 1 to 9 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 61. West wind 0 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 1%
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