🌱 Rummage Sale And Craft Fair Success + Safe Streets Initiative

Hello, everybody! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Lynchburg Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 84 Low: 58.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine. High: 83 Low: 55.

Here are the top three stories today in Lynchburg:

1. The Appomattox community came together as Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church hosts a successful Rummage Sale and Craft Fair over Memorial Day Weekend, attracting over 500 attendees and receiving positive feedback from participants. The event not only provided great deals to visitors but also raised funds for worthy causes and fostered stronger connections between the church and the community. (Times Virginian)
2. The father of a six-year-old child who was shot and killed in Lynchburg has spoken out, urging other fathers to cherish their children and go above and beyond for them. Christopher Campbell joined community leaders as part of the Safe Streets Initiative, aimed at reducing gun violence and violent crimes in the city. Lynchburg Peacemakers have been working with the family and residents of the Diamond Hill Neighborhood, implementing strategies such as neighborhood watch programs, trash clean-ups, and the installation of night vision cameras to enhance safety. (WDBJ)
3. The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance is celebrating the successful completion of its Building Our Future capital campaign, which raised $2.7 million over five years. The campaign aims to accelerate the local economy and achieve four key initiatives, including attracting a talented workforce, creating diverse and wealth-creating jobs, ensuring a competitive supply of industrial sites, and enhancing the community's appeal to residents. The alliance plans to create 2,000 direct jobs, 2,109 indirect jobs, and generate $250 million in capital investment by 2027. (Subscription: Lynchburg News and Advance)

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Today and tomorrow in Lynchburg:

Friday, June 16

• Enchanted Trail: It Started With A Seed At Timbrook Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Juneteenth Jazz Concert With Isaac Williams At Old City Cemetery Museums and Arboretum (6:00 PM)

Saturday, June 17

• James River Batteau Festival At Percival's Island Natural Area (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Upcoming events in the Lynchburg area include Wolfbane's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Revenge of the Fairy Queen, Tai Chi at the Library, Brian Free and Assurance in Concert, Young Actor's Alice in Wonderland and Happy Birthday Beatrix Potter, Paddy D Quartet at Amherst Java and Jazz, and more. These events feature a range of activities such as theater performances, concerts, tai chi classes, and art exhibitions. (Lynchburg News and Advance)
• Lynchburg City Schools (LCS) in Virginia aims to attract new and experienced math teachers through a talent recruitment incentive program. The program offers up to $10,000 per year for the next two years to newly hired middle and high school math teachers, with varying amounts based on experience levels, in an effort to fill vacant positions and provide quality math instruction to students. (WSET)
• The Lynchburg Humane Society in Virginia is facing a dog overpopulation crisis as they are currently housing 104 dogs in 48 kennels, offering only half the space needed. They have issued a plea for help, urgently seeking fosters and adopters, and waiving adoption fees to alleviate the situation. (WSET)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.