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Forest, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Forest! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Forest streets will shine brightest with Christmas lights this year?
  • How Forest firefighters helped save a dog in a Bedford house fire

Also on today's calendar: Jefferson Forest vs Amherst County and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cheese that isn't yours? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
  • Thursday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lynchburg Christmas Lights and Area Holiday Tree Lightings for 2026 (macaronikid.com) — Forest families get a detailed guide to 2026 Christmas light displays, from neighborhood standouts like Forest Lakes, Farmington, Somerset Meadows, and Bellevue Road to big shows such as the Grinch Projection Show in Hooper Woods. The list also maps out Lynchburg-area routes and regional road-trip displays, helping you plan festive evening drives all season long.
   

• Firefighters rescue unconscious dog from Bedford house fire (wfxrtv.com) — Firefighters from Bedford, Forest, and Montvale saved an unconscious dog from a house fire in the town of Bedford late Monday morning, reviving it on scene before sending it to an emergency vet. Crews also worked together to protect the home’s contents, and officials say no people were hurt while the county fire marshal investigates the cause.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Customer Service Leader in Forest. Apply here.
  • SIGNODE posted a job opening for Assembly Technician in Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lynchburg

Madison Heights

  • PHOTOS: A mighty fine time: Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival in Amherst County (newsadvance.com)
  • Lynchburg Macaroni KID Oct. 12-15; 16-18 Week Ahead & Weekend Guide (macaronikid.com)

Ok Forest! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call cheese that isn't yours?" — Nacho cheese! (Thank you Lorille C. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Forest

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Forest

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.