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And check out Girls Night Out the Show® at Trading Post (Lynchburg, VA) on the Lynchburg Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Are you taking these Lynchburg-approved steps before the next freeze?
- What did Melania tell Lynchburg students about those infamous red trees?
- Why are taxpayers covering a DC aide’s commute from Lynchburg?
Also on today's calendar: Lynchburg Community Market - Mistletoe Market and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Mostly sunny, brisk and cold, with a high of 35 and low of 24 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 46, low: 28.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and not as cool, with a high of 58 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Hill City braces for winter's financial bite as cold spikes power bills and pipe risks (wset.com) — With frigid weather settling over Lynchburg, city officials and Appalachian Power are warning residents about higher heating bills and the risk of frozen pipes. They recommend letting faucets drip, opening sink cabinets, sealing drafts, and slightly lowering thermostats to protect plumbing, reduce wear on heating systems, and keep winter energy costs from straining local household budgets. 
2. What does Melania Trump really think about Christmas? Ex-aide breaks silence seven years after the first lady's leaked "Who gives a f**k" rant (primetimer.com) — Melania Trump recently defended her much-debated Christmas decorations while speaking at Liberty University in Lynchburg, telling the audience they “look fantastic” and inviting people to see them in person. Her former aide also insists she enjoys holiday events, especially those involving children, despite past leaked audio suggesting frustration with criticism over her designs.
3. GOP Sen. Roger Marshall Charged $44K To Taxpayers Over Last 2 Years For Aide's Commuting Expenses (upolitics.com) — A top aide to Sen. Roger Marshall has repeatedly traveled between Washington, DC and his home in Lynchburg, with about $44,000 in commuting costs reimbursed by taxpayers over two years. Ethics experts question whether this remote-duty setup and the personal reasons for moving to Virginia fit the spirit of Senate expense rules, though Marshall’s office says it is allowed.
4. Lake Taylor completes improbable turnaround with Class 3 state championship (wtkr.com) — High school football fans saw Lynchburg host a dramatic Class 3 state championship at Liberty University, where Lake Taylor edged Kettle Run 48-42 in double overtime. The thriller capped Virginia’s state title slate and highlighted Lynchburg’s role as a key championship venue.
📸 Around Lynchburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lynchburg
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★ Featured events ★
- Girls Night Out the Show® at Trading Post (Lynchburg, VA)
Trading Post Music Hall, 1222 Main St, Lynchburg
8:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- âPop Open a Book Night!â Bookfair in Library
Bedford Hills Elementary Lynchburg, VA 24503
5:00 pm - Morgan Wade: Home for the Holidays
Historic Academy Theatre , United States
7:30 pm - Saturday Market
Lynchburg Community Market
8:00 am - Lynchburg Community Market - Mistletoe Market
1219 Main St, Lynchburg, VA, 24502
8:00 am - Mistletoe Market
Lynchburg Community Market
8:00 am - Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Sydnor Performance Hall (in Schewel Hall) , 03103001 , Lynchburg
4:30 pm - Christmas Day
Lynchburg, VA Calendar
Tuesday December 16
Saturday December 20
Thursday December 25
📣 Lynchburg Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Rock-A-Bye Reader (0-21 Months)
Forest Library , 15583 Forest Rd , Forest
10:15 am - Library Board of Trustees Meeting @ TBL
Timbrook Library, Campbell County Public Library System , 18891 Leesville Rd , Lynchburg
5:30 pm - Board of Supervisors Work Session
Campbell County, VA Calendar , Haberer Building Boardroom (lower level) 47 Courthouse Lane , Rustburg - Board of Supervisors Work Session - Budget Revenues
Campbell County, VA Calendar , Haberer Building Boardroom (lower level) 47 Courthouse Lane , Rustburg
6:00 pm
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello, out dog Luke got out last night and we have not been able to find him.
We off of VES road. Please let us know if you have seen him. (Nextdoor Peakland/Boonsboro) - We have a 6-7 month old Tuxedo cat that was found at a neighbor's house.
Please let me know if this is your cat. He/she is warm and fed. (Nextdoor Meadowridge Farms)
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Opening Crew Team Member in Lynchburg. Apply here.
- Sodexo S A posted a job opening for Utility Worker in Lynchburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynchburg here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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