Wednesday, March 19
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lexington Farmers Market celebrating the vernal equinox with Tent-Talks (a new feature) scattered throughout the market, live music, raffle giveaways, specialty vendors and the first dahlias of the season, McCrum’s parking lot.
5 p.m. – Keynote address, “Advocacy Communications
and the New American Normal, ” Charlotte Clymer, part of Media Ethics Institute, Northen Auditorium, Leyburn Library, W&L.
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – In-person class on Family/Search.org , offered by the Local History Center of Rockbridge Regional Library System, Glasgow Public Library.
7 p.m. – MindFit mental heath series, at American Legion building in Buena Vista; continues through Sunday.
Thursday, March 20
7 p.m. – Musical, “Legally Blonde Jr.” by Rockbridge County High School Theater, school auditorium, RCHS.
Friday, March 21
4:30 to 7 p.m. – Drive-thru spaghetti dinner, with salad and bread, $10, alley pick-up, Buena Vista Fire Department.
7 p.m. – Program, “Anna Gin’s Diaries: Flowers from Ukraine the Unbroken,” Russian readings (with English subtitles) from the works of Ukrainian journalist and blogger Anna Gin, presented by language students from the East European and Russian Studies Program at Washington and Lee University, Stackhouse Theater, Elrod Commons.
7 p.m. – Musical, “Legally Blonde Jr.” by Rockbridge County High School Theater, school auditorium, RCHS.
Saturday, March 22
Day - Rockbridge Area Community Cleanup, continues all week.
7 p.m. – Musical, “Legally Blonde Jr.” by Rockbridge County High School Theater, school auditorium, RCHS.
Monday, March 24
Noon to 4 p.m. - Rockbridge SPCA rabies clinic, vaccines administered by Dr. Cindy Downes, $6 each, cash only, appointments must be made in person at the shelter.
7 p.m. - “Till Soon, Anne,” a reading and discussion with playwright Christine Toy Johnson, presented by Department of Theater, Dance and Film Studies at Washington and Lee University, Johnson Theater in the Lenfest Center for the Arts.
Tuesday, March 25
5 p.m. - Russ Buettner and Sue Craig, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists from the New York Times to discuss their recent book, “Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father’s Fortune and Created the Illusion of Success,” the talk will be followed by a book signing, Stackhouse Theater, Elrod Commons, W&L.
Wednesday, March 26
Noon to 4 p.m. - Rockbridge SPCA rabies clinic, vaccines administered by Dr. Allen Strecker, $6 each, cash only, appointments must be made in person at the shelter.
Thursday, March 27
Noon to 4 p.m. - Rockbridge SPCA rabies clinic, vaccines administered by Dr. Michelle Schenley, $6 each, cash only, appointments must be made in person at the shelter.
4:30 p.m. – Lecture, Tom Barkin, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Stackhouse Theater, Elrod Commons, W&L.
6 p.m. – Relay for Life of Rockbridge County 2025 recruitment kickoff meeting, Gina’s Trattoria.
Friday, March 28
Noon – “ Strings in Spring,” Maury River Senior Services Spring Concert; call (540) 2617474 for more information.
Saturday, March 29 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Spring Bazaar, sponsored by Sam Houston Ruritan Club, at the barn, 1260 Valley Pike.
Sunday, March 30
2 p.m. -- Rockbridge Historical Society program, “The Kerrs Creek Raids: Life and Death on the Rockbridge Frontier,” New Monmouth Presbyterian Church; followed by tour of McKee Cemetery.
Tuesday, April 1
7:30 p.m. – Spring concert, Rockbridge Youth Chorale
, Lexington Presbyterian Church.
Wednesday, April 2 5:30 p.m. Meeting, Greater Lexington Newcomers Club, at Lexington Country Club, speaker will be Dwayne Yancy, founding editor of Cardinal News, talking about Rockbridge County demographics; for more information, visit www.lexvanewcomers.org.
Thursday, April 3
7 p.m. – Bingo, Buena Vista Fire Department, doors open at 5:15, early bird bingo starts at 6:30, food will be sold.
Friday, April 4
5 to 7 p.m. –Opening reception, member Mariam Todd’s show “Heart of Boxerwood,” Artists in Cahoots, Lexington
Saturday, April 5
1 to 5 p.m. ‒ Rockbridge Bull & Oyster Fest, a fundraiser for Rockbridge Area Health Center, Virginia Horse Center; tickets are on sale now and include food, live entertainment, and one beverage ticket; for tickets and information, visit www.RockAHC.org.
Monday, April 7
7 p.m. – National Theatre Live broadcast of “Frankenstein,” Stackhouse Theater, Elrod Commons, W&L.
Friday, April 25
11 a.m. to noon - Arbor Day tree planting by city of Lexington, Oak Grove Cemetery.
Ongoing Events
Mondays
9 a.m. – Exercise class, led by Anna Occhiuzzi-Chittum, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Food pantry, Stone Church of the Brethren, 2164 Forest Ave., Buena Vista; call 261-6946 to make appointment to pick up food; pantry open same hours Tuesday through Friday.
12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club of Lexington, open to all, Lexington Golf and Country Club; call ahead for a partner or further information, (540) 460-5474.
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – RARA Neighborhood Grocery, in-person, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.”
6 p.m. – Dinner at The Community Table, Piovano building, Lexington.
6 p.m. – New Life Suppers, free dinners, at Life Chapel.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Line dancing class, American Legion building, Buena Vista, $5 donation per person; for more information, call (540) 460-4206.
8 p.m. – AA meeting, Christ Episcopal Church, 2246 Walnut Ave., Buena Vista.
Tuesdays
7:30 a.m. – AA, second floor, Grace Episcopal Church; beginners meeting at 7 p.m., same location.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Visit by Virginia Department of Veterans Services benefits representative, at VFW Post 1499, second Tuesday of each month; by appointment only, call (540) 332-8900.
2 to 3 p.m. – Gospel Way pantry, drive-thru model, 109 Henry St., Lexington.
4 p.m. – Youth program, Pokemon, Rockbridge Regional Library, Lexington.
6:30 p.m. – Meeting, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1499, at the post, 105 Memorial Lane, Lexington.
Wednesdays
8-9 a.m. - Glasgow-Natural Bridge Men’s Prayer Breakfast, every other Wednesday at Faith Baptist Church, 15 Faith Baptist Circle, Arnolds Valley Road, Natural Bridge Station, open to all and non-denominational, breakfast will be served; for more information, call Faith Baptist Church at (540) 291-2847.
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lexington Farmers Market, McCrums parking lot.
10 a.m. – Baby and toddler storytime, Rockbridge Regional Library; followed by preschool storytime at 10:30 a.m.
10 a.m. to noon - Greater Lexington Newcomers Club; for updates, visit www.lexvanewcomers. org and see Events Calendar; activities signup is available to members at meetings.
10 to 11:30 a.m. - Maury River Senior Center (MRSC) Players and Singers, all skill levels of players welcome, as well as listeners, at 2137 Magnolia Ave., Buena Vista; for more information, call (540) 261-7474.
Noon – Lunch at The Community Table, Piovano Building, Lexington.
Noon and 7 p.m. – AA meetings, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 617 S. Main St.,Lexington.
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – “RARA Neighborhood Grocery,” in-person, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.”
4 p.m. – Youth program, Makers Club, ages 6 and up, Rockbridge Regional Library.
4 to 6 p.m. – Bridge To Hope Pantry, 906 Magnolia Ave., Buena Vista.
7 p.m. – Yoga class, led by Karen Stanley of Center of Gravity Yoga and Pilates Studio, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths.
8 p.m. – AA meeting, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1002 Blue Ridge Road, Glasgow.
Thursdays
7:30 a.m. – AA, second floor, Grace Episcopal church.
9 to 11 a.m. – (every third Thursday) Natural Bridge/ Glasgow food pantry.
10 a.m. – Baby and toddler storytime, Rockbridge Regional Library; followed by preschool storytime at 10:30 a.m.
10 to 11:30 a.m. - Maury River Senior Center (MRSC) Players and Singers, all skill levels of players welcome, as well as listeners, at 2137 Magnolia Ave., Buena Vista; for more information, call (540) 261-7474.
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – RARA Neighborhood Grocery, in-person, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.
4 p.m. – Youth program, Improv Club, Rockbridge Regional Library.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Francophone Circle, every third Thursday except December, practice speaking French, all levels welcome, at a Lexington restaurant; to get monthly notices, send a request to be added to the email list at ennekaye@ gmail.com.
6 p.m. – “Community Café on Magnolia,” free meals offered by Bridge to Hope, 906 Magnolia Ave. (second Thursday of each month only).
8 p.m. – AA meeting, Christ Episcopal Church, 2246 Walnut Ave., Buena Vista.
Fridays
8:30 a.m. – Informal yoga, led by Lane Norris, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths.
7 p.m. – AA, second floor, Grace Episcopal Church.
Saturdays
8 to 10 a.m. – Community Veteran Appreciation Breakfast, every third Saturday, free to veterans, $5 for other adults and $3 for kids meals, American Legion Post 126, Buena Vista.
9 to 11 a.m. (first, second and fourth Saturdays) - Natural Bridge/Glasgow Food Pantry, 735 McCullough St., Glasgow.
9 to noon – (first and third Saturdays) Community Closet at Christ Episcopal Church, 2262 Walnut Ave., Buena Vista; call 461-1299 for more information.
9 a.m. to noon – Clothes closet at First Baptist Church, every third Saturday of the month; call 463-4854 for more information.
9 a.m. to noon (starting May 5) - Kerrs Creek Farmers Market, at 2766 W. Midland Trail (through Sept. 27, 2025) 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. - Rockbridge Community Yoga, Lylburn Downing Community Center, 300 Diamond St.
9:30 a.m. – (second Saturdays) Rockbridge Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Piovano building; call (540) 357-0608 or visit www. RPOG.org.
10 a.m. to noon – RARA Neighborhood Grocery, in-person, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Free community luncheons, first and third Saturdays, parish hall, Christ Episcopal Church, 2246 Walnut Ave., Buena Vista.
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. - Lexington Al-Anon Family Group, offering a weekly respite for those dealing with the effects of friends or family members with alcohol or other substance abuse disorders. Al-Anon, an anonymous fellowship, provides courage, strength, and hope for those living or who have lived with those kinds of issues and problems. Weekly hybrid meetings (in-person and Zoom) top floor of the Grace Episcopal Church. More details or other information available from lexingtonfamilygroup@ gmail.com.
Editor’s note: The above events are taking place every week in the Rockbridge area. If your group has restarted weekly activities, send us an email with the information, to editor@thenews-gazette. com.
