Good morning, Lynchburg.

Residents marched in honor of civil rights icon John Lewis at the Second Annual Good Trouble Lives On event in Lynchburg on July 18.

The event drew community members to celebrate his legacy.

The Lynchburg Fire Department is hosting a spray-down event for kids today at a local community park to help beat the heat.

Officials said the event gives children a safe way to cool off during warm weather.

On Friday night, downtown restaurants faced fewer outdoor diners as wildfire smoke (causing hazy skies and poor air quality) forced some to limit patio service.

Bootleggers and Water Dog served indoors while Trailhead continued normal operations in Lynchburg.

At Miller Park, Seymone Simmons read her poem 'Black Identity' at the Second Annual Good Trouble Lives On rally on Saturday, July 18.

Basketball legend Ralph Sampson visited the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg today, running basketball drills and answering questions from local children.

Bespoke Tote Bag Workshop

10:00 – 11:30 AM — Riverviews Artspace — $35.00 — Create a unique tote bag with colorful fabric hummingbirds in a no-sew workshop led by artist Katie Martin.

Old Crow Medicine Show Concert

7-9 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — Pricing not specified — Experience a vibrant celebration of American string-band tradition with a dynamic performance by Old Crow Medicine Show.