# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Gathering - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join the Gathering every 4th WednesdayAbout this EventThe GatheringThe Vision30 Gathering is a community lunch for anyone passionate about keeping kids safe and families strong. It’s designed to spark collaboration and offer education that leads to action and real impact for the kids and families in our region. The event is aligned the goals of Vision30,For our October Gathering, we are going to open the floor for stories! Come ready to share from your part of the river and to hear what’s happening in places on the river you may not always get to hear about. Where have you seen a miracle? A moment of impact? A story that reminded you why this work matters? Anything that came out of this year’s Gatherings? We are going to open the mic to hear from YOU! Also, bring flyers from your organization or events to share to add to the“brochure buffet.”The lunches are held the 4th Wednesday of each month, January-October. Doors open at 11:45am and the event starts at noon. The locations and topics vary. To be on our invite list, email vision30@five18.org . Make sure to RSVP so we can have lunch (free!) ready for you. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lynchburg/the-gathering/100002000521489628 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Doors Open At: 11:45 AM - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: FIVE18 Family Services: Center for Thriving Families - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lynchburg - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: FIVE18 Family Services: Center for Thriving Families - **lat**: 37.3825962 - **long**: -79.1679154 - **full address**: FIVE18 Family Services: Center for Thriving Families, 4009 Murray Place, Lynchburg, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Gathering - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4d7acc9f964556193c40f8f8eed7ca3527a306dfc380970b6a60a67900b04deb-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8e8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1790376372 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Gathering being held? - **A:** The Gathering takes place on Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 01:30 pm at FIVE18 Family Services: Center for Thriving Families, 4009 Murray Place, Lynchburg, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Gathering? - **A:** The Gathering is organized by FIVE18 Family Services. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Gathering is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lynchburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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