🌱 Patch AM: How Lynchburg’s Out of the Darkness Walk supports neighbors this Saturday

Morning Lynchburg! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Lynchburg's Out of the Darkness Walk supports neighbors this Saturday
• Why one Lynchburg alum is leaving $1.2 million to students' futures

Also on today's calendar: Lynchburg Community Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 67, low: 55.
• Sunday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lynchburg Out of the Darkness Walk brings community together for suicide prevention and awareness (wsls.com) — Lynchburg residents are invited to Peaks View Park this Saturday for the free Out of the Darkness Walk, a two-mile event focused on suicide prevention and support. Registration starts at 9 a.m., with opening ceremonies at 10, plus music, kids' crafts, and space for people to remember loved ones, share their stories, and learn about resources like the 988 Lifeline.
   

• Alumnus, longtime employee to leave $1.2 million to University of Lynchburg (lynchburg.edu) — A longtime staff member and two-time graduate is leaving his entire $1.2365 million retirement account to the University of Lynchburg, strengthening a key institution in town. His story highlights decades of support he received on campus and how fellow alumni inspired his decision to include Lynchburg in his estate plans, aiming to help future students, faculty, and staff thrive.
   

📸 Around Lynchburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lynchburg

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Pluralism in Practice: A Summit on Dialogue, Leadership, and Civic Engagement →
  West Room, 3rd floor Drysdale, 1501 Lakeside Dr, Lynchburg
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Lynchburg Community Market →
  1219 Main St, Lynchburg, VA, 24502
  8:00 am
• Youth football game
  Linkhorne Middle Lynchburg, VA 24503
  8:00 am
• Magic Across America! Starring Illusionist Josh Farley →
  Miller Center Theater, 301 Grove St, Lynchburg
  5:30 pm
• Xasthur, Temple of The Fuzz Witch, Opium Church, Tomb, Whimper →
  Super Rad Arcade Bar, 58 9th Street, Lynchburg
  7:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Kids Equipment Palooza! Hosted by the University of Lynchburg School of Physical Therapy →
  University of Lynchburg, 300 Monticello Avenue, Lynchburg
  4:30 pm
• LMS Volleyball vs Sandusky AWAY 5:30
  Linkhorne Middle Lynchburg, VA 24503
  5:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• FALL Multi-Employer Hiring Event →
  Workforce Center – Lynchburg, 3125 Odd Fellows Road, Lynchburg
  10:00 am
Friday October 9
• COME FROM AWAY, Award-Winning Musical →
  Commerce Street Theater, 1022 Commerce St, Lynchburg
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Lynchburg Community Market →
  1219 Main St, Lynchburg, VA, 24502
  8:00 am
• COME FROM AWAY, Award-Winning Musical →
  Commerce Street Theater, 1022 Commerce St, Lynchburg
  7:30 pm
Friday October 16
• COME FROM AWAY, Award-Winning Musical →
  Commerce Street Theater, 1022 Commerce St, Lynchburg
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• There is road construction on Irving Ave reported...
  There is road construction on Irving Ave reported on Sep 28, 2026. "Glendale Public Works Project •City Contractor will be on site from 7am to 4pm … (Nextdoor )

• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1275) in Lynchburg. Apply here.
• Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Lynchburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynchburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Fredericksburg community cheers start of monument makeover (newsadvance.com)
• Enjoy more comics, puzzles and more in The News & Advance (newsadvance.com)
• Best of the month: Our top photos from September (newsadvance.com)

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• How to write a check: A step-by-step guide (wset.com)
• Coverage of Rosie's Gaming referendum in Amherst County (newsadvance.com)

Ok Lynchburg! 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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