March on Litter

All of us are lucky to live on this beautiful Earth and enjoy nature's gifts, so now is the time for everyone to give back. On Saturday, March 24, 2012, the City of Lynchburg and Citizens for a Cleaner Lynchburg will be hosting the March on Litter event to help rid our community of unwanted trash. This event is part of Great American Cleanup for Keep America Beautiful, a national organization that helps individuals give back to their communities and keep the environment clean.

Many studies have been done to determine how many planet Earths it would take to sustain our everyday lifestyles. Results as high as 3-5 Earths have been calculated and only continue to increase. So why not be part of the solution? The March on Litter event will take place from 9am- 12 pm on Saturday, March 24 at the Community Market. Each volunteer will receive a designated clean-up site, safety vest, gloves, orange trash bags, and great appreciation from the members of your community. Refreshments will be provided as well.

This event is rain or shine. Call (434-455-4469) to volunteer in the March on Litter event or show up at the Community Market by 9am. It will be rewarding to yourself, your community, and your Earth. Stay up to date with more information on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Here are some everyday tips from Keep America Beautiful on how to be more environmentally friendly:

• Pick up a piece of litter every day
• Keep a litter bag in your car or your recreational vehicle so you dispose of litter properly
• Work with the local civic groups to identify and eliminate eyesores, and beautify the local environment
• Help your local schools conduct recycling drives and clean-up projects
• Donate your old computer equipment or dispose of it properly
• Recycle your old tires
• Donate gently used clothes to needy organizations and shelters and identify other items that you can reuse

Have a bright and happy day,
Lynchs Landing

"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children".
~Native American Proverb

Check out the O-Foe!

Hello Friends,

If any of you are familiar with or attended the annual GetDowntown! event this past fall, then you were sure to see the catchy "O-Foe" tee shirts. The man behind these shirts and other special items is Lynchburgs very own Tony Camm. His main mission is to get people Downtown enjoying the atmosphere and supporting local businesses. In an online article featured in Burg Weekly Entertainment guide, Camm shares his future plans to branch out with local businesses such as Taste Selects, Catalanos, and Bikes Unlimited (just to name a few) to start making these shirts a local trend!

What a fun a wonderful way to branch together both consumers and business owners in the Downtown district. So keep a look out around town for these catchy tee shirts, and make sure to support your local businesses! They are counting on you.

To find out more about the "O-Foe" click here. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for more information on whats happening Downtown.

-Lynchs Landing

National Heart Month

Its seems that February and hearts have become synonymous. Naturally, Valentines Day is the obvious culprit for this association, but there may be more reasons than you think. The month of February is in fact National Heart Month and it is amazing all of the simple activities you can add to your life and improve your heart health. This year the American Heart Association has dedicated February 2012 to raising awareness towards women's heart health. Today we will focus on the different locations and services Downtown Lynchburg has to offer that will help everyone get their heart in great shape!

One great way to improve your heart health is by practicing yoga. Yoga is a wonderful way to exercise your body as well as providing you with stress relieving relaxation and meditation techniques. And lets face it, the less stress the better! Dowtown Lynchburg has got you covered in all directions featuring classes provided by James River Yoga and Bikram Yoga of Lynchburg. Both studios have a list of different classes that they provide, that will make fitting exercise and relaxation into your busy schedule a breeze!

Another fun activity that is great for the whole family is indoor rock climbing. Rise Up Climbing, on Church St, has tons of offers for individuals, parties, and the ever deal searching college student. This is a fun and interactive way to get your heart pumping and have a blast doing it! The YMCA and Iron Grace also have a long list of classes, gym equipment, and other amenities to get you on the road to a healthy heart. You might just be surprised at how fun working out can be! http://downtownlynchburg.com/play/Fitness.html

These are just a few fun and exciting suggestions! Keep a look out on our Facebook and Twitter pages to stay up to date on more information about Downtown Lynchburg, and PLEASE share your stories and ideas with us! We want to hear all the things you love about Downtown Lynchburg!! Don't forget to wear red in support of National Heart month!

Have a healthy and happy day,
Lynchs Landing

Downtown Valentines

Although the weather seems to be playing tricks on us lately, that LOVELY time of year has crept up on us once again. Luckily, Downtown Lynchburg has an unlimited amount of restaurants, shops, and entertainment to make your Valentines Day plans unforgettable!

The Art Box will be hosting a Valentines Day card making workshop on Saturday, February 11 from 1:00-2:00 pm. What better way to impress your significant other and show them how much you care than with a hand made card? There are also tons of amazing deals going on that you should definitely keep a look out for. Tastes Selects has an irresistible offer of $5 off of their gourmet chocolate covered strawberries, when you order on or before Wednesday, February 8, 2012. It is a chocolate lovers dream come true!

Also going on right now, is a Groupon deal for Jimmy on the James. Spend $15 and receive a value of $30 for your meal. What a great way to "jazz" up your evening out this Valentines Day! These are just a few of the many amazing features of Downtown Lynchburg, so make sure you get downtown and check out all it has to offer! Please share with us your favorite Downtown Valentines Day plans, and don't forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to stay up to date on all of the latest Downtown events!

Lynchs Landing