Let's get together to Celebrate the talents of Lynchburg! If you are an Artisan or Military Veteran Friendly Service ... This is your opportunity to show our community your skills. Registration fees will go directly to LAVC and back into supporting our local area veterans. For Vendor Registration email Sharon Patton at: Sha-ron67@hotmail.com #clsm2018
LYNCHBURG, VA—The Lynchburg Area Veterans Council (LAVC) is inviting the public to attend a free event on June 8, 2019, from 1 – 8 p.m., at Fifth and Federal Station, to raise awareness for local programs that can assist veterans or first responders struggling with mental health issues. The inaugural Odyssey Fest is presented by the LAVC in partnership with other local organizations such as the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Motorcycle Missions.
LAVC has recently been able to lease the home on Garfield Avenue which is the birthplace and childhood home of Medal of Honor recipient Desmond T. Doss. An event is planned for 2:00 p.m., October 12, 2019, to have a ribbon cutting ceremony for the second veterans home in Lynchburg. It was 74 years ago
