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Bats are coming to the Augusta County Library!

Chris Graham

Augusta County LibraryA representative from the Save the Lucy Campaign will be bringing a bat presentation to the Augusta County Library’s Fishersville location on Thursday starting at 6 p.m.

The presentation will include information about bats in Virginia, the importance of bat conservation, how to save them from the threat of disease, as well as the chance to meet a live bat. This upcoming program is appropriate for ages five and up.

The Save the Lucy Campaign is a 501c3 public charity supported by partners, sponsors, and collaborators and was created to raise awareness of white-nose syndrome and its devastating impact on North American bats.

For questions or more information, contact the Augusta County Library at 540-885-3961 or 540-949-6354, or visit www.augustacountylibrary.org. For more information about the Save the Lucy Campaign, visit www.savelucythebat.org.

The Augusta County Library’s main location is at 1759 Jefferson Hwy, Fishersville, VA. There are five additional branches and stations located in Churchville, Craigsville, Deerfield, Middlebrook, and Stuarts Draft.

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham, the king of "fringe media," a zero-time Virginia Sportswriter of the Year, and a member of zero Halls of Fame, is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].