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Forest, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Forest! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How high are ODAC coaches on Bridgewater women’s soccer this fall?
- Forest teen faces extradition after arrest on out-of-state warrants
Also on today's calendar: BIG LICK CONSPIRACY Comedy Improv Troupe and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• BC Women's Soccer selected third in ODAC Preseason Coaches' Poll (rocktownnow.com) — College sports fans in Forest may be interested that Bridgewater College women’s soccer has been picked third in the ODAC preseason coaches’ poll, according to a release datelined Forest. The Eagles return several key offensive and defensive players after a strong 2025 season and open their 2026 campaign with a series of early September road games before their home opener. 
• Forest Man arrested in NYC over indecent exposure warrant, officers say (wfxrtv.com) — Law enforcement say an 18-year-old Forest resident has been arrested in New York City on warrants tied to alleged indecent exposure at a Campbell County Five Below earlier this month. Authorities report he was detained after a separate incident on the George Washington Bridge and will be extradited back to Virginia to face charges.
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★ Featured events ★
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BIG LICK CONSPIRACY Comedy Improv Troupe →
Commerce Street Theater, 1022 Commerce St, Lynchburg
8:30 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
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Volleyball Away vs Sandusky
Forest Middle SMS
5:30 pm -
Volleyball Away vs Brookville
Forest Middle BMS
5:30 pm -
Roots and Reconnection Festival →
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, 1776 Poplar Frst Pkwy, Lynchburg
10:00 am -
Sister Hazel →
Riverfront Park, 1100 Jefferson St, Lynchburg
5:00 pm -
Forest Friends Book Club →
Forest Library, 15583 Forest Rd, Forest
1:00 pm
Monday August 31
Wednesday September 2
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Cross Country @Wilson Memorial
Heritage High Lynchburg, VA 24502
8:30 am -
Volleyball Away vs Sandusky
Forest Middle SMS
5:30 pm -
Lynchburg HomeSchool Girls JV Volleyball @ Timberlake Christian →
Timberlake Christian Schools, 202 Horizon Dr, Forest
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Golf @London Downs
Heritage High Lynchburg, VA 24502
4:30 pm -
Volleyball Away vs Brookville
Forest Middle BMS
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Volleyball @Luray
Heritage High Lynchburg, VA 24502
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Storytime Picnic @ TBL →
Timbrook Park, 19040 Leesville Rd, Lynchburg
11:00 am
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
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🗞 Nearby News
Lynchburg
- Green Thumb Pharmacist in Lynchburg, VA (mlive.com)
- Virginia lottery player doubles down and walks away with $100K (shorenewsnetwork.com)
- ICE awards $16.7 million contract for electric-shock gloves (newsadvance.com)
Rustburg
- Lord Botetourt defeats Rustburg 38-12 in home opener (wsls.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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