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Wednesday, April 26
Day - Virginia Festival of Champions Lexington Spring Premier, continues through Sunday, April 30, free parking and admission, Virginia Horse Center.
6 to 7 p.m. – Free community meal, presented by the new Portable Area Community Table initiative, Natural Bridge firehouse.
Thursday, April 27
5 p.m. – Dr. Kip Armstrong to speak about his father William HowardArmstrong’s young adult novel “Sounder,” Virginia Horse Center.
5:30 to 7 p.m. – ADay In K, for all area rising kindergarten students, Maury River Middle School; families can meet kindergarten teachers and school staff, visit with local law enforcement, fire and rescue, and engage with other community partners; for more information, call the United Way at (540) 463-4482.
Friday, April 28
4:15 p.m. – Keynote address for W&L’s 18th annual Tom Wolfe Weekend, Amor Towles to discuss his latest novel “The Lincoln Highway,” University Chapel, W&L.
6 to 10 p.m. – Hilltop Arts Festival, presented by the Music, Art and Theatre programs at Southern Virginia University.
Saturday, April 29
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Spring bazaar, Mount Olivet United Methodist Church.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Native Tree Giveaway, Little Bluestem Nursery selling native plant plugs, sponsored by Rockbridge Area Master Gardeners and Native Plant Society, Tractor Supply parking lot.
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Hilltop Arts Festival, presented by the Music,Art and Theatre programs at Southern Virginia University.
Noon to 4 p.m. – Rockbridge County Corn Hole Tournament, sponsored by Brownsburg Ruritan Club, at 2488 Borden Grant Trail.
4 to 7 p.m. – RARA’s 50 th
anniversary celebration, with local food, live music, kid friendly entertainment and information about RARA’s programs, RARA building, 250 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.
6 p.m. – All ages prom, Rockbridge Baths Fire Department; RSVP by sending email to [email protected].
6 p.m. – Guns and Hoses benefit softball game , between Buena Vista Fire-Rescue and law enforcement community, Secrist Field, Glen Maury Park.
Sunday, April 30
3 p.m. - Rockbridge Historical Society program, “The Vital Dead: Making Meaning, Identity, and Community in Rockbridge Cemeteries,” by W&L professor Alison Bell, with guided cemetery walk to follow, Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church.
Monday, May 1
6:30 p.m. – Outreach program, the organization Intercept to present a program about foster care, Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church; for more information, call (540) 377-6742.
Tuesday, May 2
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ‒ Hoagie sale, sponsored by the Buena Vista Rescue Squad, special orders taken in advance; for advance orders, call (540) 2612068 or (540) 570-2068; on the day of the sale, call (540) 2611719 or (540) 261-2971.
Wednesday, May 3
Day - Virginia Festival of Champions Lexington Spring Encore, continues through Sunday, free parking and admission, Virginia Horse Center.
Friday, May 5
5 to 7 p.m. – Opening reception for the show “Film Relics, 1971-2011” by Patrick Hinely, Nelson Gallery.
6:30 p.m. – Dance performance, “Our Favorite Things,”
presented by Rockbridge Ballet, Lenfest Center; for information, go to www.rockbridgeballet.org.
Saturday, May 6
Day – Lexington Road and River Relay, presented by the Lexington Sunrise Rotary Club.
9 a.m. – Cave Mountain lake’s annual Kids Fishing Day, hosted by the USDA Forest Service in partnership with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources; for more information, call the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts at (540) 2912188.
7:30 p.m. – Concert, Rockbridge Symphony in partnership with Southern Virginia University’s Camerata Orchestra, Performing Arts Center, SVU.
8:30 a.m. to noon - Valley of Virginia Herb Guild Herb Sale at Hopkins Green, to help support herbal education projects, the Davidson Park herb garden, and other projects; herbs of all varieties available with advice on growing and using them; rain or shine.
2 p.m. – Miss Rockbridge Fair Pageant, RCHS.
2 p.m . – Cemetery conservation workshop,
presented by Historic Lexington Foundation, Falling Spring Presbyterian Church.
2 and 6:30 p.m. – Dance performance, “Our Favorite Things,” presented by Rockbridge Ballet, Lenfest Center.
Sunday, May 7
2 p.m. - Dance performance, “Our Favorite Things,” presented by Rockbridge Ballet, Lenfest Center.
Monday, May 8
6:30 p.m. – Outreach program, Connections Plus Healthcare + Hospice to discuss its new mission, Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church; for information, call (540) 377-6742.
Tuesday, May 9
9 a.m. – Rockbridge Area Health Center’s mobile dental unit visit to Rockbridge Baths firehouse; call (540) 464-8700, ext. 7195, to make appointments.
Wednesday, May 10
9 a.m. – Rockbridge Area Health Center’s mobile dental unit visit to Rockbridge Baths firehouse; call (540) 464-8700, ext. 7195, to make appointments.
Saturday, May 13
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Community Cyber Day, with speakers, exhibits, demonstrations, free, Natural Bridge Hotel and Cottage Hill, sponsored by AFCEA Rockbridge Shenandoah.
9 a.m. to noon – Annual County Council plant sale, presented by five local garden clubs, Hopkins Green, Lexington.
10:30 a.m. - Free program, “Invasive Plants” with Natali Walker from Blue Ridge PRISM, Dunlap Auditorium at Lexington Presbyterian Church; houseplants, native, and noninvasive plants for sale at this program, presented by the Rockbridge Area Master Gardeners.
Sunday, May 14
3 p.m. – Faculty recital, “Anima E. Grazia, A Romantic Bouquet” featuring Julia Goudimova and Anna Billias, Wilson Concert Hall.
Monday, May 15
6:30 p.m. – Outreach program, the Shenandoah EMS Council to bring a hands-on program relating to CPR, Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church; for information, call (540) 377-6742.
Sunday, May 21
2 to 4 p.m., Paxton House, Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista Women’s Club 100th anniversary celebration, open house, public invited.
Monday, May 22
6:30 p.m. – Outreach program, Valley Community Services Board to present information on mental health and substance abuse services, Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church; for information, call (540) 377-6742.
June 10
10:30 a.m. – Talk, “Core-Works”
with Annette Green from Boxerwood, at Lexington Presbyterian, Westfel Room, enter on Randolph Street side; sponsored by Rockbridge Area Master Gardeners.
Saturday, June 17
4 to 7 p.m. – Lexington, Rockbridge County, Buena Vistas Juneteenth celebration, featuring food trucks, local vendors, talent show, basketball tournament, face painting, Davidson Park, Lexington; music byApple Butter Soul Band from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Mondays
9 a.m. – Exercise class, led by Tommy Miller with Rockbridge Area YMCA, 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.
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.
Tuesdays
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.
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 Lannie Ballard at 291-2538.
8 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 to 11:30 a.m. ‒ Greater Lexington Newcomers’ Club, monthly meetings are held at the Lexington Golf & Country Club, meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month excluding December and August; for more information, see www. lexvanewcomers.org.
Noon – Lunch at The Community Table, Piovano Building, Lexington.
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – “RARA Neighborhood Grocery,” inperson, 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.
Thursdays
9 to noon – (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.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (every third Thursday) – Crochet program, Piovano Room, Rockbridge Regional Library.
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – RARA Neighborhood Grocery, inperson, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.
4 p.m. – Youth program, Improv Club, Rockbridge Regional Library.
6 p.m. – “Community Café on Magnolia,” free meals offered by Bridge to Hope, 906 Magnolia Ave. (second Thursday of each month only)
Fridays
8:30 a.m. – Informal yoga, led by Lee Felty and Lane Norris, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths.
Saturdays
9 to 11 a.m. (first, second and fourth Saturdays) - Natural Bridge/Glasgow pantry, 735 Mc-Cullough 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.
9:30 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, inperson, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - AARP Tax Aide, free tax help, Maury River Senior Center, through April 15, by appointment, call (540) 4604025.
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.
