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🌱 Forest Friday Cheers and 10 more events

And check out Forest Friends Book Club on the Forest Patch calendar

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Hello Forest! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Forest Friends Book Club at Forest Library
  • Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale Works
  • Live Music at Benjamin's at Benjamin's Restaurant

... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Rather cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 17
  • Storytime Picnic @ TBL →
    Timbrook Park, 19040 Leesville Rd, Lynchburg
    11:00 am
  • Fall Naturalization Ceremony
    Poplar Forest, 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I just wanted to take a moment and put a review on here for anyone that's looking for a handyman.
    We recently had 2 trees trimmed back and some dead limbs removed. After one fell on my car and broke my windshield. We got estimates from 2 local… (Nextdoor Poplar Forest)
  • Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company posted a job opening for Automotive Technician - Forest, VA in Forest. Apply here.
  • Manpower posted a job opening for Inserter Operator in Lynchburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lynchburg

  • Naming of Lynchburg bridge after NASCAR driver Earl Brooks wins final approval (newsadvance.com)
  • Fratelli Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar rebuilds menu, cellar in Lynchburg (newsadvance.com)
  • Centra brings advanced heart imaging to Lynchburg (wset.com)

Ok Forest! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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