The Lynchburg Chapter of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities holds its annual Humanitarian Awards Dinner tonight. Â Six people will be honored. Â The organization works to help people achieve success through inclusion. Â The awards ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. at Lynchburg College.
Roanoke County holds a design open house for Oak Grove. Â Roanoke city and county are working to plan the future of the area as part of the re-imagine projects. Â A study shows the busy area has potential for big business in the form of stores and restaurants. Â A lot of the 173 acres is taken up by undeveloped and vacation properties. Â Tonight's meeting runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Oak Grove Church of the Bretheren. Â
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A groundbreaking ceremony takes place day for the Riner Volunteer Fire Department, marking the start of construction. Â Members of the fire department and the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will attend the 4:30 p.m. ceremony.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will issue its outlook for the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season today. Â Forecasters will talk about conditions in the Atlantic basin, computer model upgrades, new forecast products and other enhancements. Â The six month long hurricane season starts on June 1st.
More than twenty registered apprentices are set to sign with their partner organizations today. Â The program started last year with a pilot program involving five students at the Western Virginia Water Authority. Â It provides opportunities for juniors and seniors to earn industry certifications while working as a paid employee.
The City of Lynchburg holds a public meeting to talk about a community center. Â Staff will talk about renovation plans for the Daniel's Hill Neighborhood Center, discuss the time line and show services available at other centers. Â The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the center.