🌱 Patch AM: How Lynchburg fans are honoring Dolly Parton’s life and legacy

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In today's newsletter:

• How Lynchburg fans are honoring Dolly Parton's life and legacy
• Lynchburg's Phil Vassar shares personal memories of Dolly Parton's kindness
• Where to find hungry smallmouth near Lynchburg right now

Also on today's calendar: BIG LICK CONSPIRACY Comedy Improv Troupe and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 86, low: 67.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lynchburg fans remember Dolly Parton's music, generosity and lasting legacy (wsls.com) — Lynchburg residents are sharing heartfelt memories of how Dolly Parton's music and generosity shaped their lives, from childhood TV performances to her Imagination Library and medical research donations. Locals say her kindness, philanthropy, and timeless songs will keep inspiring families here long after her passing.
   

• 'She was a giver': Lynchburg native Phil Vassar remembers Dolly Parton (wset.com) — Lynchburg native and country star Phil Vassar is remembering Dolly Parton as a remarkably humble and generous friend, not just a global music icon. He recalls meeting her on tour and says her kindness, integrity, and giving spirit left a lasting mark on Nashville and on artists like him.
   

• Outdoors Bound: Late Summer Smallmouth Bonanza! (wfxrtv.com) — Anglers in Lynchburg are highlighted as a key audience, with the upper James River from Iron Bridge to the city named one of Virginia's prime late-summer smallmouth bass spots. A new state wildlife video shares gear tips, fly and lure suggestions, and strategies for wading low, clear rivers so you can catch fish while cooling off in the heat.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lynchburg

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• BIG LICK CONSPIRACY Comedy Improv Troupe →
  Commerce Street Theater, 1022 Commerce St, Lynchburg
  8:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• Varsity Benefit Game
  Heritage High Lynchburg, VA 24502
  7:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Moxie Events Presents: Always Whitney
  Academy Center of the Arts Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre, United States
  8:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Lynchburg Community Market →
  1219 Main St, Lynchburg, VA, 24502
  8:00 am
• Cross Country @Wilson Memorial
  Heritage High Lynchburg, VA 24502
  8:30 am
• Y2K Dance Party
  Academy Center of the Arts The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street, 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
  8:00 pm
Monday August 31
• 2nd Annual LCF LEGO Home Building Contest →
  Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main St, Lynchburg
  9:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Painting with Oils (Session 1)
  Academy Center of the Arts Peggy Burruss Art Studio, United States
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Golf @London Downs
  Heritage High Lynchburg, VA 24502
  4:30 pm
• Volleyball @Luray
  Heritage High Lynchburg, VA 24502
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Lynchburg Community Market →
  1219 Main St, Lynchburg, VA, 24502
  8:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Art at the Market →
  Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main St, Lynchburg
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update on Little Bear.
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• The City of Lynchburg posted a job opening for Recreation Aide - Lynchburg Parks and Rec Programming in Lynchburg. Apply here.
• Centra Health, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Communications Specialist - LGH/Full Time Days (Active EMT Cert. or Higher) in Lynchburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynchburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Forest

• Bridgewater football picked to finish fifth in ODAC Preseason Poll (whsv.com)

Madison Heights

• Police arrest woman who tried to enter Monticello High School with a gun (augustafreepress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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