The Lynchburg Branch NAACP Unit 7088 meets monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month at 6pm. All are welcome.

City Council conducts regular meetings for the purpose of accomplishing City Charter-prescribed responsibilities and business transactions. City Council has two regular meetings each month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. City Council meetings are broadcast live on Lynchburg Government Channel LTV 15 and Facebook.

You can see the agenda (generally released on Thursdays before the meeting) here. Want to speak at this City Council meeting? Learn more here.

Before each City Council meeting is a work session. These sessions are open to the public, but do not include an opportunity for residents to address City Council. (If you want to do that, stick around for the City Council meeting at 7pm afterwards!)

You can find the work session agendas here — they are usually posted a few days before the meeting.

You can attend in person, or watch on Facebook or the City’s website.

City Council conducts regular meetings for the purpose of accomplishing City Charter-prescribed responsibilities and business transactions. City Council has two regular meetings each month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. City Council meetings are broadcast live on Lynchburg Government Channel LTV 15 and Facebook.

You can see the agenda (generally released on Thursdays before the meeting) here. Want to speak at this City Council meeting? Learn more here.

Join us for an important yet undoubtedly entertaining evening as the Lynchburg Better Together team hosts the ultimate Presidential Debate Watch Party!

Watch the debate on the big screen in the Academy’s historic theater while sitting with friends having a drink or snack.

But that's not all —this night will feature special guests and a special “Debate Bingo” with prizes.

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy this debate with your local community. Don't miss out on the biggest political event of the season.

Before each City Council meeting is a work session. These sessions are open to the public, but do not include an opportunity for residents to address City Council. (If you want to do that, stick around for the City Council meeting at 7pm afterwards!)

You can find the work session agendas here — they are usually posted a few days before the meeting.

You can attend in person, or watch on Facebook or the City’s website.

Techniques for Better Conversations about Politics

• Do you hesitate to talk politics with family, friends, and casual acquaintances because it’s just too fraught a topic?

• Do you wish you were more effective when explaining to people why they should care about the upcoming election?

• Do you find yourself freezing or stumbling when talking about politics, because it feels so personal and important and you just NEED to get it exactly right?

We’ve heard from the Left of Lynchburg community that we need to build our collective capacity for tough conversations on important political topics. That’s why we’re DELIGHTED to bring you this essential, no-cost workshop that will provide practical tools for having better political conversations.

This workshop will cover nonviolent communication (NVC) and bystander intervention strategies, so that participants learn how to navigate disagreements and difficult communications. We will learn and practice how to speak up when we might otherwise feel nervous or fearful. Participants will reflect on their own opinions and values and practice communicating with people who do not have similar beliefs through interactive scenarios. We will mainly focus on election and political situations and how to humanize each person we come into contact with so that conversations can be constructive.

The workshop will begin with lecture style learning and move into small group work in order to practice speaking effectively about controversial and emotional topics. Additionally, we will learn about de-escalating situations that can occur during election season. These challenges can happen at city council meetings, canvassing events, during voting, and after results have been called. Nonviolent communication helps us to be self-assertive while active bystander intervention involves being a witness to a situation or stepping up to disrupt a problematic situation.

Register Here —>

There is no cost associated with this event, but you must register in advance.

We’ll provide the link to join the virtual meeting 1 day in advance.

 About the Trainers: 

Sal Corbin worked for 15 year in academia as a psychology professor before transitioning to nonprofit work. He has done workforce development training and program management and is not a training coordinator for the Maryland Harm Reduction Institute with the Behavioral Health System of Baltimore, and Board Chair for the DC Peace Team. His vision is to help others build and maintain healthy relationships with conflict transformation as the primary focus. His extensive background in leadership facilitation supports his efforts to keep showing up and sharing. He holds degrees in Clinical (M.S.) and Educational (Ph.D) Psychology.

 Heather Legge has been involved with DC Peace Team since 2021, including serving as co-chair of the Board of Directors. She has a BA in Public Policy and spent her early years working on Capitol Hill. She has volunteered with Everytown for Gun Safety and Students Demand Action and has led student leadership workshops focusing on basic nonviolent communication. Heather believes in the importance of nonviolent communication and the ripple effect it can have in a community. She also strongly believes in sharing life and stories to build empathy and active listening. She has been learning the art of restorative justice in hopes of building proactive community conversations and healing.

Senator Tim Kaine, who is running for re-election to his Senate seat representing Virginia, is stopping by Lynchburg — you are invited to join him for lunch and conversation. No need to pre-register — just show up!

We will meet in the Diamond Hill Baptist parking lot at 9:30 a.m., do a quick 10 minute training with volunteers, and then we'll all head out into Ward 2 to knock doors!
Wear comfortable walking shoes, feel free to bring a friend, no experience is needed - we will train you on anything you need to know!

Learn how to register voters this election season! Join us for a training session in collaboration with the Lynchburg Dems, Lynchburg Voters League, and the NAACP. Take part in this crucial civic duty and help others exercise their right to vote!

City Council conducts regular meetings for the purpose of accomplishing City Charter-prescribed responsibilities and business transactions. City Council has two regular meetings each month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. City Council meetings are broadcast live on Lynchburg Government Channel LTV 15 and Facebook.

You can see the agenda (generally released on Thursdays before the meeting) here. Want to speak at this City Council meeting? Learn more here.

Before each City Council meeting is a work session. These sessions are open to the public, but do not include an opportunity for residents to address City Council. (If you want to do that, stick around for the City Council meeting at 7pm afterwards!)

You can find the work session agendas here — they are usually posted a few days before the meeting.

You can attend in person, or watch on Facebook or the City’s website.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 10 and plan to attend our Annual Picnic in the Park 12 - 2 PM.  Please check our website - lynchburgdemocrats.org - for meetings and events and other valuable information. 

The Lynchburg Branch NAACP Unit 7088 meets monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month at 6pm. All are welcome.

LDC Monthly Membership Meeting

Miller Center, 901 Grove Street

The Lynchburg Democratic Committee welcomes Gloria Witt as our special guest speaker.  You will not want to miss this meeting.  Gloria will be joined by Paul Riley and Gary Terry who will be on hand in support of Gloria.  And as an added bonus, we have asked our Democratic City Council candidates to also join us and give a brief update on their campaigns.  

Pierce Street Gateway & Community Garden invite you to spend the day in the Pierce Street Historic District.

Begin the day in the Pierce Street Community Garden to help maintain a space that feeds our neighbors. Help with summer garden maintenance and sign up using our Sign Up Genius found in the discussion part of the event. All ages and skill sets are welcome- four legged friends, too! The nonprofit provides all the tools needed for this two hour session.

At 11am, our annual Pay-What-You-Can Plant Sale kicks off the Ice Cream Social! For the next two hours, engage with vendors, crafters, plant lovers, and possibly, a returning sheep!

Interested in becoming a vendor? Email us to get your registration form: piercestreetcommunitygarden@gmail.com

This event is rain or shine and you don't have to volunteer to participate in the Social. We invite you to come out at any time and spend part of your Saturday with us!

Lynchburg’s preeminent Black civics organizations, the Lynchburg Voters League and the Lynchburg Branch NAACP 7088, are hosting a City Council Candidate Forum. All confirmed candidates running for City Council’s Ward Elections (November 5, 2024) have been invited. This event is open to the public, and interested residents are encouraged to attend to learn more about the candidates and their positions!

City Council conducts regular meetings for the purpose of accomplishing City Charter-prescribed responsibilities and business transactions. City Council has two regular meetings each month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. City Council meetings are broadcast live on Lynchburg Government Channel LTV 15 and Facebook.

You can see the agenda (generally released on Thursdays before the meeting) here. Want to speak at this City Council meeting? Learn more here.

Before each City Council meeting is a work session. These sessions are open to the public, but do not include an opportunity for residents to address City Council. (If you want to do that, stick around for the City Council meeting at 7pm afterwards!)

You can find the work session agendas here — they are usually posted a few days before the meeting.

You can attend in person, or watch on Facebook or the City’s website.

The Lynchburg Branch NAACP Unit 7088 meets monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month at 6pm. All are welcome.

We are so fortunate that Owner Dave Henderson and Chef Candace Vinson are eager to host us at The Glass House on Tuesday, June 25 from 5-8pm for a special 50-seat fundraiser for Lynchburg Better Together!

This is a $75pp cost for a sangria cocktail hour and a four-course meal curated to feature some of the favorite foods of our four candidates. It's going to be so much fun to hear from each of our candidates between courses! 

We are currently nearly a third of the way to our fundraising goal and this evening could help us make a big leap forward in June to assist with billboards, yard signs, canvassing materials, etc.

Please see the details below and reply to team@lynchburgbettertogether.org if you're interested in reserving a seat for June 25!

Join us in a powerful celebration of freedom and culture at “Juneteenth: Freedom’s Song.” Under the exceptional music direction of Telly Tucker, the Juneteenth Coalition and the Academy Center of the Arts are thrilled to present an inspiring evening that intertwines music, spoken word, and reflection.

“Juneteenth: Freedom’s Song” is a vibrant showcase featuring a sonic timeline of spirituals and gospel music that narrates the African American journey towards freedom. This event captures the profound essence of songs that have not only enriched the gospel genre but also significantly influenced the movement for freedom and equality in America. Admission is ticketed but free to the public.

Tickets: https://academycenter.org/event/juneteenth/