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Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Village Garden Club of Amherst is holding its annual Garden Fest on April 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The News & Advance

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A man was injured when his motorcycle was rear-ended on Timberlake Road Saturday, April 5—reports show his injuries were minor—and the other driver stayed at the scene while police investigated the crash.  WDBJ7

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • County workers will apply a protective stain to the wooden parts of the bridge connecting Percival’s Island and Amherst County from April 14th to April 18th—traffic will be limited during the work. The bridge will remain open to pedestrians and vehicles throughout the maintenance.  WSET

EVENTS

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  • Classic Skynyrd LIVE

    7:30-9:00 PM — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $20 – $57 — Experience electrifying tributes to Lynyrd Skynyrd's Southern rock anthems performed by Southern Steel.

    Fri, 4/11/25

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  • American Heart Association Lynchburg Heart Walk

    10 AM – 12 PM — Percival's Island Natural Area — Free entry — Celebrate heart health and support the American Heart Association while walking for a cause.

    Sat, 4/12/25

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  • 2025 Spring Job Fair

    10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. — Jefferson Forest High School — Free entry — Connect with over 40 employers offering various job opportunities in the Bedford area.

    Fri, 4/18/25

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  • Clay Mottley Concert

    2:30-6:30 p.m. — City Stadium Complex — Cost not provided — Enjoy a master craftsman of melody with clever and catchy original songs.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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  • Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Group

    7:30-10 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $39–$102 — Experience the captivating sounds of Lyle Lovett blending country, jazz, and folk in an iconic live performance.

    Tue, 4/22/25

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  • Lynchburg Hillcats Game Night with Rise Up Lynchburg

    6:30-9:30 p.m. — Bank of the James Stadium — $8.00 — Cheer on the Hillcats while supporting a great community cause.

    Wed, 4/23/25

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  • 2nd Annual Spring Vendor Fair

    10 AM – 2 PM — Overlook at Stonemill — Free entry — Enjoy a lively day of shopping local crafts and delicious treats to kick off the spring season.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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  • Jefferson Choral Society: Handel's Messiah

    4-5:45 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $25 – $50 — Experience the powerful choruses from Handel's Messiah performed by Central Virginia's largest adult choir.

    Sun, 4/27/25

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  • Historic Garden Week Tour

    11 AM – 5 PM — Camp Kum-Ba-Yah Nature Center — Ticketed event — Experience Lynchburg's architectural beauty and garden diversity at this charming tour.

    Tue, 4/29/25

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  • 2025 Student Productions

    May 1-3, 7:30 PM – Thoresen Theatre — Ticket information not provided — Experience captivating one-act plays performed by senior theatre students.

    Thu, 5/1/25

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  • Freedom 4/24's Run 4 Their Lives 5K & Thrive LYH Wellness Expo

    Come out for Freedom 4/24's Run 4 Their Lives 5k. Join the fight to prevent and end Human trafficking by walking or running with us! Friday: Family Fun Night/Kids Run & Packet Pick Up. Saturday: Run 4 Their Lives 5K & Thrive LYH Expo. After the race, make plans to attend the Thrive LYH Health and Wellness Expo. Check out all the best health and wellness resources, freebies, and experiences that LYH has to offer.

    Fri, 5/2/25

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