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Hello Lynchburg! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Head Start funding fallout, an enchanted trail, and chill cinema + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Season schedule set: University of Lynchburg men's golf unveiled 2026-27 schedule, will open at Gate City Invitational in Greensboro September 14-15, then Tartan Invitational October 12-13, with NCAA championship May 18-21 in Williamsburg -- see the full lineup.
Program leadership changes ahead: Lyn-CAG lost authority to run Lynchburg’s Head Start after losing federal funding. Community Development Institute manages the program temporarily as federal staff recruit a long-term provider, affecting families and employees -- read the full story.
Cool escapes across Virginia: Ten Virginia waterfalls offer refreshing swims this summer, from Amherst County’s Panther Falls with a $3 parking fee to scenic hikes at The Cascades and other icy pools statewide -- read the full guide.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Fresh-baked pick-me-up: Since 1996, Montana Plains Bakery and Cafe has kept Lynchburg fueled with butter-rich classics and coffee from Trager Brothers. Think cinnamon rolls, French baguettes, quiches, and specialty cakes you can pre-order when procrastination strikes. Consider this your excuse to be the office hero this week.
Summer splash fix: Riverside Park Sprayground is 1,900 square feet of pure splash therapy, with squirting water, spitting frogs and dumping buckets running all summer. Take the kids or your inner child, cool off, and make it your easy win for this steamy Lynchburg week.
Closet glow up time: The Golden Honey keeps Lynchburg wardrobes fresh with new arrivals every week, from breezy dresses and denim to bump friendly picks, plus menswear, accessories, and home gifts. When your closet feels meh, pop in and let their unique finds do the heavy lifting.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
👋 Welcome Wednesday @ The UU Congregation of Lynchburg | Wednesday (8/5) at 6:30 PM – Drop in on a Wednesday for a hangout with neighbors, new faces, zero pressure, and a corner for kids and creatives. Rotating themes include bring your own dinner, small group discussion, a newcomers night, a service project, and, on rare fifth weeks, ice cream.
🎬 Chill Cinema @ Miller Center Theater | Thursday (8/6) at 2:00 PM – Beat the heat at the Miller Center with a free, family-friendly series with Parks and Recreation, all snow, ice, and frosty nostalgia. They tease each pick with clues, so flex your trivia muscles. Kids under 13 need an adult, which keeps everyone honest.
🥕 Pierce Street Farmers Market @ Pierce Street Gateway | Thursday (8/6) at 3:30 PM – First Thursdays on Pierce Street, skip big-box lettuce and snag fresher produce for less than the Lynchburg grocery average, plus local goods, live music, and kidpreneurs putting us to shame. It's free, SNAP-friendly, and you can stroll a historic district tour with Dr. Gerard Sherayko.
✨ Enchanted Trail @ Timbrook Library | Friday (8/7) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats a woodland stroll where the library comes to life. The trail behind Timbrook Library turns into a storybook path, with decorations, playful scenes, and just enough magic to distract the kids from their snacks. Easy, charming, and entirely screen-free.
👨 Family Fun Friday @ Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre | Friday (8/7) at 5:00 PM – Nothing beats trading homework battles for mountain air at Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre's Family Fun Friday. The kids burn energy on bounce houses, raffles, and carnival games, you enjoy adult conversation, and bedtime becomes blissfully uneventful.
🎭 Academy Youth Theatre: Aladdin @ Academy Center of the Arts | Saturday (8/8) at 10:30 AM – Aladdin gets the Missoula Children’s Theatre treatment, with Ali Baba, Scheherazade, and chatty palm trees packed into one whirlwind youth adventure. Pint-sized genies, lost penguins, and jokes for grownups, and you get credit for quality time with the kids, no wish required.
🏈 Wilson Warbirds @ Bank of the James Stadium | Saturday (8/8) at 12:30 PM – The Wilson Warbirds roll into Bank of the James Stadium to face our Hill City Howlers, two styles colliding on a summer night in Lynchburg. Expect close sightlines, pitch by pitch drama, and a hot dog that tastes like childhood, only with better mustard.
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07 — Lynchburg report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 44%
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 88°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 46%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 2 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildMaison Belle Rio is a one-of-a-kind 4-level, 5-bedroom luxury home blending original architectural charm with modern updates. Light-filled rooms showcase mountain, river, and valley views, while hardwood floors, exposed beams, and chic new lighting add warmth and style. A gourmet kitchen, dedicated workout room, bonus playroom, and terrace-level private apartment make it especially memorable.
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