2020 Lynchburg Parks and Recreation July–August Activity Guide

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Celebrating the Lynchburg community since 1783.

2 FROM THE MAYOR

Mayor Treney Tweedy writes to encourage our citizens to remain #LynchburgStrong!

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VOLUNTEERS

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Be the one to get it done! Register today to give your time as a volunteer.

Take a snapshot look at some of our most vital improvement projects that have been going on and see where they stand.

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CAMPS

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PROJECT UPDATES

After a summer that began with kids remaining indoors, we finish strong with camps to enhance the creative spirit in your children.

6 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Emergencies can happen anywhere and at anytime. Do your part to prepare for them with these simple guidelines.

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NATURE & OUTDOORS

With Ivy Creek Park, Peaks View Park, and more to our indoor Nature Zone, our naturalist staff can fit your adventure needs.

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From softball, kickball, tennis, & flag football to name a few, we have sports to fit your active lifestyle.

10 CITY WIDE PROGRAMS

Whether you are into painting, pottery, dance, music, culinary, and more, we have something for everyone.

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Drop by and see us in the great outdoors.

Our programs keeps kids healthy and active during the summer.

BC FUNDRAISING FOR NEW

INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND

Lynchburg Kiwanis have begun fundraising on the new 11,000 sq. ft. playground at Riverfront Park.

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How to Register Registration for classes and activities can be done in one of the following three ways. *Activities with special registration guidelines will be noted in the activity description. For a complete list of classes, visit our website. All classes, activities, and events are subject to change and/or cancellation.

IN PERSON

Visit our office at Miller Center, 301 Grove Street, to register in person. Open Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:00pm.

ONLINE

Get Connected Front Desk (434) 455–5858 Cancellation Line (434) 455–5860 301 Grove Street Lynchburg, VA 24501

Visit us online at www.lynchburgparksandrec.com to register.

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Use our Mail-In Registration form, located on the inside back cover of this Activity Guide to register for classes. *Look for the “LR” = Lynchburg Resident Discount Price

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*Refunds will only be considered if requested at least 10 business days prior to the start of the activity and may be subject to an administrative fee for incurred cost. No refunds (full or partial) will be issued to customers who fail to attend an activity/ class. THE INFORMATION IN THIS GUIDE IS ACCURATE AS OF MAY 18, 2020. SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO CDC AND VDH GUIDELINES. Lynchburg Parks and Recreation complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act for qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please tell us upon registration and at least 10 days prior to the activity.

Scholarships Here at Lynchburg Parks and Recreation, our goal is to provide access to our recreation programs for all local citizens. If you’re a Lynchburg City resident in need of financial assistance to participate in parks & recreation programs, you and your family members may qualify for a scholarship. Applications are available on our website, at any of our community centers, or at our office at Miller Center. Applications must be submitted in-person, before you register, and 5 business days prior to a registration deadline.

Stay updated through our monthly email newsletter!

Sign up today at www.lynchburgparksandrec.com

Hello Summer

A LETTER FROM OUR MAYOR To the Lynchburg Community, It is my sincerest hope that you and your loved ones are doing well. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused us all to live, think and act differently. As I sat down to write this message, I found it difficult to predict just what our community would be experiencing in just the month it would take to print this guide. There is one thing I do know for sure–the people of Lynchburg are strong, resilient and compassionate. Together, we will come through on the other side of this pandemic, and we will continue to be a great place to live, work and play! I believe the most important thing to say at this moment in time is quite simply, Thank You! Thank you to those who have continued to work throughout this pandemic in service to others. Thank you to those in the healthcare community who truly fought in the trenches and put your own lives on the line to save others.

Thank you to our public safety personnel who continued to work to keep this community safe. Thank you to the store clerks who came to work every day so people could continue to buy the goods they needed. Thank you to those who collected our trash, cleaned our buildings, made sure we still had clean water to drink, repaired our roads and kept our parks clean!

Of course, we extend our appreciation to our school personnel who found creative ways to keep our students engaged and learning in a challenging environment and who also worked with bus drivers and Parks and Recreation staff to deliver meals knowing that an empty stomach makes it difficult to learn!

There is no crystal ball to tell us what the future may bring. I cannot say what the “new” normal will look like; however, what I do know is that together, we are #LynchburgStrong!

Treney L. Tweedy, Mayor City of Lynchburg

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CITY OF LYNCHBURG COMMUNICATIONS

Thank you to the members of the community who sewed masks for our health care workers, delivered food boxes to the elderly, volunteered at our food banks and community kitchens and ran errands for those who were at-risk and could not venture out themselves. Lastly, thank each and every one of you who heeded the guidelines and stayed home when you could, washed your hands, wore masks, practiced social distancing and did your part to flatten the curve of this pandemic.

A LETTER FROM OUR DIRECTOR Dear Lynchburg Citizens, As we move into the recovery/liberation phase of the COVID 19 shutdown, you can expect a full complement of programs in our September 2020 guide. The current guide has been significantly reduced in size and content and reflects the many department closures and service cancellations during the pandemic. The upcoming classes, programs and leagues will still adhere to whatever social distancing and congregating mandates are in place at the time of program implementation.

Our department will have a significant uphill battle to restore all programs and services to pre-COVID 19 statuses. Twenty part-time Parks and Recreation employees were furloughed in early April and many fulltime staff were repurposed to cover the furloughed employees jobs.

With essential parks and trails still open to the public they became the town square for nature respite and physical activity for all Lynchburgers.

Heavy trail use and the new CDC standards dictated the deployment of park ambassadors, as well extra custodial and maintenance staff to ensure social distancing and cleanliness.

As the lead department in the Emergency Support Function 11 (Agriculture and Natural Resources) our department handled food distribution. Among the several services offered, our Neighborhood Center, Recreation Services, and Administrative staff assisted Lynchburg City Schools with food distribution at neighborhood centers and to 12 different Lynchburg apartment complexes. Lynchburg Community Market staff devised a way to stay open under the current regulations and is still thriving. Our department was also in charge of Emergency Support Function 17 (Volunteer and Donations Management), staffing the Elder Reassurance Support Line seven days a week while assisting hundreds of Lynchburg’s seniors.

Thanks to all who banded together to make Lynchburg a great place to live, work, play, and shelter-in-place.

Naturally yours,

Jennifer Jones, Director Lynchburg Parks and Recreation

BE THE ONE TO GET IT DONE. GIVE YOUR TIME TO VOLUNTEER! • ADOPT-A-TRAIL We appreciate our Adopt-A-Trail volunteers that have contributed to maintaining our parks and 40 miles of trails. Working outside is one way volunteers can stay active during the Coronavirus situation. Join our Adopt-A-Trail program and make a difference as an individual, family, or a group.

• SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Virginia Commonwealth Games volunteers are needed to assist with the softball games at Peaks View Park over two weekends: July 18–19 and July 25–26.

Learn more about volunteer opportunities online by visiting www.lynchburgparksandrec.com or contacting our Volunteer Coordinator, Tamara Reynolds, at VolunteerServices@lynchburgva. gov or call (434) 455-5886.

LYNCHBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Reading Program will begin on Monday, June 8. Daily programs for children will be offered through Friday, July 31.

The LYNCHBURG MUSEUM is offering digital services this Summer. Visit their website at www.lynchburgmuseum.org for more information.

infrastructure project updates LANGHORNE ROAD BRIDGE RENOVATION AND BLACKWATER CREEK TRAIL EXTENSION PROJECT The Langhorne Road Bridge Renovation and Blackwater Creek Trail Extension Project include the stabilization and renovation of the abandoned Langhorne Road railway trestle and the continuation of Blackwater Creek (Bikeway) Trail from its current ending at Langhorne Road to Linkhorne Middle School.

The overall cost of the project is $2,000,000 with most funding coming from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), via a $1,600,000 Transportation Alternatives Program grant. The City of Lynchburg appreciates the continued support of Virginia Secretary of Transportation Shannon Valentine and Commonwealth Transportation Board Representative Bert Dodson for their assistance in securing the funding for this important project.

Coleman-Adams Construction, Inc. is the contractor for this project which is anticipated to be completed by November 2020. Whitman Requardt & Associates is assisting the City with design and construction management of the project.

RYAN MASSIE HALF-PIPE AT ROTARY CENTENNIAL RIVERFRONT SKATEPARK Since the City acquired the skatepark in early 2018, the top request from skatepark users was to restore the rotted half-pipe that had been removed. The City did not have funding to install a durable, high quality product in the park that would withstand long-term public use until now.

In July of 2018, the City lost a beloved member of the skate community when Ryan Massie was tragically killed. Ryan’s mother, Salena Blankenship, personally funded and operated numerous fund raising events and, along with other contributions made for the purpose directly to Parks and Recreation, raised 50% of the needed funding. Lynchburg City Council voted to match the funding with the 50-50% Community Park Investment Fund.

The half-pipe equipment will be fabricated and installed by a licensed, certified manufacturer of skate park equipment. All ramp frames will consist of steel

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CAMPS CONSERVATION CAMP 7/6–7/10 Ages 9–14

Ready to give your children the summer camp experience of a lifetime? After months of needing to remain indoors, we can give your child a great outlet to learn new skills while adjusting to new social norms.

Space is VERY limited, so choose your camp and save your spot NOW!

KIDS POTTERY CAMP 7/6–7/10 Ages 7–12 MAKE AND BAKE CAMP 7/13–7/17 Ages 8–14 PICTURE THIS! KIDS PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP 7/13–7/17 Ages 8–14 ANYTHING GOES! THEATER CAMP 7/20–7/24 Ages 6–18 INTERNATIONAL MASTER CHEF JR. CAMP 7/27–7/31 Ages 10–17 POWER TO THE POETS | AUTHOR ACADEMY CAMP 7/27–7/31 Ages 11–17

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E M E RG E N C Y P R E PA R E D N E S S The importance of preparing ourselves for disasters is universal. Emergencies can happen anywhere–home, work, school, or while you’re on the road. They can take on many forms: flooding, tornadoes, and the newest one to come to the forefront, pandemic illness!

Everyone must take action to prepare for emergencies in case something unexpected happens.

The Emergency Management employees in Lynchburg have been working diligently during the COVID-19 pandemic to assist the City in mitigating the effects of this crisis as well as respond and work towards recovery. Emergency management is the discipline of dealing with and avoiding risks, particularly those that have catastrophic consequences for communities, regions, or entire countries. Because of the Emergency Management mission, we have put together some emergency preparedness tips for you so that we can learn and improve our resiliency as a community in the midst of these hardships. These tips are specifically geared toward the COVID-19 pandemic illness emergency, but apply well to any disaster/emergency. Luck favors the prepared!

BUILD AN EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT FOOD 14-day supply for all people and pets WATER One gallon per person/per day HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Soap, toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, diapers, etc...

PRESCRIPTIONS/VISION/HEARING Prescription refills, spare hearing aid batteries, diabetic supplies, etc...

MEDICAL SUPPLIES First aid kit, cough & cold meds, OTC pain meds, etc...

ENTERTAINMENT Board games, books, movies, card games, toys

MAKE A PLAN If you are a person who relies on dialysis, what will your provider do if there is an emergency? If you rely on home care or deliveries, such as Meals on Wheels, ask about emergency notifications and their plan to maintain services. If you use paratransit, find out their plans for providing service in an emergency. If you use oxygen or other life-sustaining medical equipment, ask your providers how they plan to support you and your devices in the event of an emergency. Practice your plan with the people in your personal support network.

STAY INFORMED Receiving timely information about emergency events can make all the difference in knowing when to take action to be safe. Local police and fire departments, emergency managers, the National Weather Service (NWS), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and private industry have been working together to make sure you can receive alerts and warnings quickly through several different technologies no matter where you are–at home, at school, at work, or in the community. For those with access and functional needs, many messages are TTY/TDD compatible and many devices have accessible accommodations. Below are some ways to stay informed. And remember to keep extra batteries for your mobile phone or radio in a safe place or consider purchasing other back-up power supplies such as a car, solar-powered, or hand crank charger.

LYNCHBURG ALERTS | Sign up at LynchburgAlerts.com | Great for emergency as well as routine community information THE FEMA APP NEXTDOOR APP | This one is great for both emergency alerts and staying connected with your neighbors NOAA WEATHER APP | For severe weather alerts

You should also consider purchasing an NOAA weather radio and additional batteries for regular use in your home or

emergency supply kit. This way you aren’t reliant on having power or having Internet service in the midst of a disaster.

NO INTERNET ACCESS IN YOUR HOUSE? If you are looking for ways to use the internet to help your children, or receive information, visit the links below to find a hotspot near you. www.wifimap.io/3174-lynchburg-free-wifi/map https://hotspots.wifi.xfinity.com www.wiman.me/united-states/free-wifi-lynchburg

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS Follow us on social media for a variety of fun, interactive, stay at home activities for children, adults, and seniors that can be enjoyed throughout the summer! Find programs such as Chopped Jr. Mystery Box Mondays, Crafty Tuesdays, Throwback Thursdays, Fitness Fridays, Creativity and Innovation Challenge, Kindness Rocks Challenge, Sidewalk Chalk Meme Challenge, and others.

LYNCHBURG PARKS AND REC

Our staff has prepared a box of classic summer camp activities to do at home. Included in this box are crafts, games, songs, nature activities, snacks, and more! Visit our website for more information or to purchase a box. www.lynchburgparksandrec.com

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N AT U R E & O U T D O O R S Do you have a group that would like to learn, but can’t visit? We’ve gone virtual for you. The knowledgeable naturalist staff of the Nature Zone will develop programs based on your group’s needs, interests, and ages. Our common themes include animal adaptations, habitats, spider versus insect, and live animals from the Nature Zone. We will Skype or Zoom in to your location to conduct the program. Ahead of time, we will send you a workbook for participants to complete during the program. Contact us now to book your virtual program!

PADDLE DOWN THE JAMES Kayak | 7/18 Canoe | 8/15 BLACKWATER CREEK PADDLE 7/23 KAYAK QUICKSTART 7/28 | 7/30 CANOE QUICKSTART 8/6 ARCHERY Introduction | 7/11 Advanced | 7/25 Open Range | 7/25

Stop by our Nature Zone located inside the Miller Center at 301 Grove. St. Re-opening July 10 Fridays & Saturdays from 12:00pm–4:00pm

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EXPLORE IVY CREEK PARK 118 CLEMMONS LAKE PLACE

Whether you venture out on the water in a canoe or kayak, fish from the pier, or enjoy a picnic lunch on shore, Ivy Creek Park has an adventure for you!

Visit the Cabin at Ivy Creek Park to find out what wildlife and plants are native to wetland and aquatic habitats.

Check out an “Explorer Backpack” perfect for youth who love to investigate!

CATFISH AND TROUT FISHING Clemmons Lake is stocked with catfish and trout through the Virginia DGIF Urban Fishing Program. A trout license is required November 1 through April 30. This location will be stocked 5 times between November 1 and April 15. For more information visit www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing.

YOUTH ONLY STOCKED TROUT FISHING

Kids, this stream is for you! The stream between the bridges over Ivy Creek at Peaks View Park will be stocked with trout 3 times from April 1–June 15. Only youth age 15 and under will be allowed to fish during that time period. Limit 3 fish per day. For more information on the program and trout stocking schedule visit www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing

CANOE & KAYAK RENTALS July 4–August 31 Saturdays | 10:30am–4:30pm Sundays | 1:30pm–4:30pm Canoes $10.00/hour | Kayaks $8.00/hour

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AT H L E T I C S YOUTH TENNIS 7/6–8/12 Little Hitters | Ages 4–6 Aces | Ages 6–8 Futures | Ages 8–10 Middle School | Ages 11–14 High School | Ages 14–18 ADULT TENNIS 7/6–8/12 Beginner | Ages 18+ Intermediate | Ages 18+

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Players looking for a team can add their contact info to the Free Agent List on www.TeamSideline.com/Lynchburg

PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS Lynchburg Parks & Recreation is proud to partner with the organizations below to offer additional youth sports athletic programming for the Lynchburg community.

Blue Ridge Lacrosse Club www.blueridgelax.org Central Virginia United Soccer www.centralvirginiaunited.com

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Challenged Sports Exchange www.challengedsportsexchange.com Girls on the Run www.girlsontheruncenva.org Hill City Youth Football and Cheerleading www.HCYFC.com

INFO MEETING 8/12

Lynchburg Little League Baseball www.lynchburglittleleague.com

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REGISTRATION 8/18–8/20

COACHES MEETING 8/26

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C O M M U N I T Y R E C R E AT I O N C E N T E R S MILLER CENTER

301 GROVE ST • (434) 455–5858

Located at the heart of Midtown Lynchburg, Miller Center is one of the greenest, most energy-efficient buildings in the City of Lynchburg. Miller Center is home to a 186-seat theatre, beautifully renovated classrooms, commercial kitchen, and the Nature Zone Environmental Education Center. The historic building houses the main administrative offices for Parks and Recreation. It is handicap accessible with an elevator, improved walkways and parking.

This summer we are offering youth and teens a variety of specialty enrichment half-day camps, dance classes, water resource education, hands-on culinary opportunities, and family trips. Adults can experience photography camps and classes, informational gardening sessions, hands-on culinary programs, dance classes, out of town trips, environmental education, and art classes.

Specialty enrichment summer camps are focused around learning a specialized skill and unique opportunities to learn from seasoned instructors. Upcoming camps are Make & Bake, Conservation Camp, International Master Chef Jr., “Anything Goes” Theater Camp, Power to the Poets: Author Academy, and Picture This!

Photography Camp.

TEMPLETON SENIOR CENTER

225 WIGGINGTON RD • (434) 455–4115 The Templeton Center offers a variety of recreational programs for area residents that focus on the fiftyplus crowd. Thanks to the vision and generous spirit of Orion Templeton, the city received the building in the fall of 2004 to house the Lynchburg Duplicate Bridge Club and serve as a gathering place for the senior adult community. Stop by Templeton Center for a game of bridge, canasta, or mahjong, engage in a lively discussion on current events, take a painting class, or dine in at the center for our monthly luncheon. Looking for something a little more active? Templeton offers Zumba, yoga, tai chi, and video chair exercise. Off-site activities include softball, bowling, putt-putt, Golden Gourmet, and the New Chapter Book Group at Givens book store. Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter which will feature the center’s program offerings for July and August.

We are looking forward to another season of 50+ softball in Peaksview Park, the Blackwater Creek Walking Group, local trips such as the Batteau Tour, Make & Take craft classes, gardening programs, environmental education and health talks, and our annual summer cookout. At this time the Daily Bread is continuing to serve a free lunch at the center on Thursdays from 11:00am–11:15am.

JACKSON HEIGHTS ART STUDIO

720 WINSTON RIDGE RD • (434) 455-4001 Enjoy Lynchburg’s hidden gem, the Jackson Heights Art Studio, which specializes in pottery and stained glass!

This unique neighborhood art studio features 10 potter’s wheels, a slab roller table, extruder, and a variety of clay and glazes for creating hand-built and wheel projects. Stained Glass artists are provided with grinders, light boxes, an array of textured and colored glass sheets, solder, and tools to make colorful window hangings.

All experience levels welcome. Our seasoned instructors practice hand over hand instruction, and diligently work to cultivate a space of creativity and growth. The abbreviated summer season will include the pottery: hand built and wheel classes, open studio, stained glass classes, a specialty pottery summer camp for kids, and a family pottery night. For a listing of all class offerings, visit lynchburgparksandrec.com To see updates on classes and projects created in the studio, follow our Instagram page @JacksonHeightsArtStudio. To leave a message, call 434-455-5874.

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Our Citywide Community Recreation Programming team sends you well-wishes during these troublesome times. In the meantime, we are offering multiple ways to experience virtual classes and programming. Once the stay-athome order has been lifted, we are excited to roll out a plethora of summer programs we planned at the centers, all while maintaining the changing 11

guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control.

Whether you’re into painting, pottery, dance, music, presentations, culinary, or trips, we’ve got you covered. Check out our website at www.lynchburgparksandrec.com to see a full listing of our programs and classes. We’ll see you soon, Lynchburg!

For decades, Neighborhood centers have been hubs of community activity. People and programs may have changed over the years, but our purpose remains the same– to cultivate neighborhoods which support the people who live there.

Our programs address three basic needs: fostering career development, supporting the family environment, and expanding educational opportunities. Check out some of our featured programs on the next few pages. For a full schedule of programs and activities, drop-in your neighborhood center, pick up a monthly calendar, and chat with the staff.

COLLEGE HILL CENTER 811 Jackson Street (434) 485-8331 DANIEL’S HILL CENTER 317 Norwood Street Rory Lee-Washington Senior Recreation Specialist (434) 485-8337 DIAMOND HILL CENTER 1005 Seventeenth Street Micky Ferguson Senior Recreation Specialist (434) 485-8339 FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS CENTER 3621 Campbell Avenue Sue Downs-Loyd Senior Recreation Specialist (434) 485-8302 JEFFERSON PARK CENTER 405 York Street Shaunta Jefferson Senior Recreation Specialist (434) 485-8305 YODER CENTER 109 Jackson Street Therese Mayo Senior Recreation Specialist (434) 485-8301

Neighborhood Centers Senior Recreation Specialists (L to R): Back row: Jamey Love, Sue Downs-Loyd, Shaunta Jefferson, Therese Mayo, & Micky Ferguson Front row: Rory Lee-Washington

FACILITY RENEWAL PROJECTS Parks & Recreation operates six neighborhood centers, most of which were established nearly fifty years ago, in the 1970s. Over the last few years, the City has reinvested in these vital public spaces, bringing the facilities into the twenty-first century, through durable, natural finishes and functional use improvements. The projects have focused on place-making, in a way that celebrates the greater neighborhood character while connecting people to the centers and to the adjoining parkland.

These projects have been funded by Federal Community Development Block Grants, with support from the community and City Council. Parks and Recreations staff and our Public Works colleagues have managed these project. We appreciate the patience of the community throughout the renovation process. The results are worthwhile, but the renewal projects necessarily cause a disruption of services.

Renewal projects are now complete at College Hill, Daniel’s Hill, Diamond Hill, and Jefferson Park Centers. In June, work will begin at the final two centers, Fairview Heights and Yoder. Check our website to keep up with our progress!

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Drop by and see us in the great outdoors!

LUNCH & PLAY keeps kids healthy and active during the lazy days of summer. Pick up carryout meals and outdoor play things, to keep kids engaged. Kids meals are available from the center grounds 11:00am–12:00pm. Kids play things are available for take-away, while supplies last.

Lunch & Play is FREE and offered in partnership with Lynchburg City Schools Summer Meals Program, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, and Food For Thought; and with the support of various city departments and non-profit partners. This program may adapt its format with guidance from public health authorities.

College Hill Center Park MWF Ages 18 & under 10:00am–2:00pm Daniel’s Hill Center Park MWF Ages 18 & under 10:00am–2:00pm Diamond Hill Center Park MWF Ages 18 & under 10:00am–2:00pm Fairview Heights Center Park MWF Ages 18 & under 10:00am–2:00pm Jefferson Park Center MWF Ages 18 & under 10:00am–2:00pm Yoder Center Park MWF Ages 18 & under 10:00am–2:00pm

301 Grove St. Lynchburg, VA 24501

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Lynchburg Kiwanis fund raising has begun on this 11,000 square foot playground planned for Riverfront Park on Jefferson Street next to the fountain. Call (434) 237-3364 to make donations.