🌱 Lynchburg Grows Awarded $100k + Summer Food Service Program Is Back

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Now, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Breezy with showers around. High: 70 Low: 62.
• Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 72 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories in Lynchburg today:

1. Lynchburg Grows is set to receive $100,000 in grants to help evolve a vacant historic building into a multi-purpose space, while the Academy Center of the Arts will receive $50,000 to help create a new program called "Opening Minds through Art." The 2023 grant winners of the Century Fund and "Fifty Fund" were announced by the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation as part of the almost $31 million that the foundation has made to area nonprofits since 1972. (WSET)
2. The Lynchburg Public Library's Summer Food Service Program is back and bigger this year. Through the program, children in the community are able to receive free nutritious meals throughout the summer at the library or at a variety of other locations across the city. Every Wednesday, the library also includes a free mini farmers market and a youth education program called “Summer Foods Summer Moves." You can find more information about the program on the library's website. (Subscription: Lynchburg News and Advance)
3. As rain continues to accumulate this week, there is a higher risk of flooding in the area. The highest risk for flooding will likely take place just east of the Blue Ridge due to runoff from the mountains. Expect roadways, streams, creeks, and low spots with poor drainage to accumulate water in the next few days. (WSET)

Today and tomorrow in Lynchburg:

Wednesday, June 21

• Summer Solstice Lantern Sail At Timbrook Library (8:00 PM)

Thursday, June 22

• BINGO Night At Three Roads Brewery (6:00 PM)
• Into The Woods - Brian Clowdus Experience At Edloe Glades Estate (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Jul. 4, head to the Miller Park Pool any time between 1:00-6:00 p.m. to be granted free pool access with a military I.D. for Military Appreciation Day. (Lynchburg Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• In case you missed it, it's currently Lynchburg Restaurant Week. Through Saturday, Jun. 24, participating restaurants are dishing out fixed-price menus with three-course meals that were specifically created for Restaurant Week. View all of the participating restaurants here, and vote on your favorite meal from the week here. (Lynchburg Restaurant Week)
• Have an empty calendar for the rest of the week? Check out this list of events taking place in the Lynchburg area through Saturday, Jun. 24 at the link. (Subscription: Lynchburg News and Advance)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll be back in your inbox soon with your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.