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Girls on the Run Central Virginia Blue Ridge Seeks Volunteers for their Celebration 5K on Saturday, November 23

Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. At Girls on the Run, girls are encouraged to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games.

The Salvation Army of Greater Lynchburg is working to meet the needs of those in our community who are suffering by extending hope where there is none. This year, The Salvation Army of Lynchburg provided:

Join us for our final SHARE Greater Lynchburg Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn event of the year at the historic home of Patrick Henry's Red Hill for a special presentation and exclusive complimentary tour on Wednesday, November 20, 12-1:30pm.

Vector Space is a makerspace and community workshop with the mission to build an open and collaborative community that fosters innovation, creativity, and the pursuit of science based knowledge. They are a non-profit community makerspace. Their founders and staff are passionate about making, and teaching others to make. They believe the most rewarding things in life are hands-on experiences shared with others.

Second Stage Amherst is proud to announce their 3rd Annual Amherst’s Halloween Bash, which will take place on Friday, October 25 from 6-9PM. This is a completely FREE event for Amherst and surrounding communities. Bring your family to enjoy this family-friendly event, including trunk-or-treating in the main parking area and a dance party, featuring DJ Janet Rose, on the side lawn.

"It's so important to me to make sure every child is included, no child is left out, no child is left behind. We go the extra mile to make sure of that."
- Blake Bryant, Founder of the Puzzled Events & Car Show

The Society of St. Andrew (SoSA) is a national hunger relief organization that was founded in 1979 in Big Island, Virginia by two United Methodist ministers - Ray Buchanan and Ken Horne. The founders identified the ongoing problems of hunger and food waste and resolved to do something about it. Farmers and growers were asked to donate their surplus or unmarketable crops.

Written by Anna Dodge, James Madison University Summer 2024 Intern

Join us on Wednesday, August 21 from 12-1:30pm for our SHARE Greater Lynchburg Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn hosted by Roads to Recovery.

Attendees will hear about history and programs from Executive Director Sandy Kanehl and David Lewis & Kylee Howes, Men's and Women's Program Managers.

Lunch will be provided by SHARE Greater Lynchburg and sponsored by Freedom First Credit Union.

REGISTER HERE!