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Wednesday,Aug. 9
4 p.m. – Presentation, “Whiskey Distilling in the Shenandoah Valley: Not a Moonshine Tale,” Ed Dooley and Katharine Brown, Kendal Hall, Kendal at Lexington; to participate, send email to Erica Turman at [email protected]. org.
Thursday, Aug. 10
Day ‒ Lexington National Horse Show AA (Virginia Festival of Champions), continues through Sunday, Aug. 13, free parking and admission, Virginia Horse Center.
6 p.m. – Mikhala Stafford, director of community outreach for Project Horizon to talk about child trafficking in the area, Rockbridge Regional Library.
6:30 p.m. – Meeting, Northern Rockbridge Art Guild, all area artists are invited, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths.
Friday, Aug. 11
6:30 p.m. – Concert, The Caravan of Fools, part of the Music in the Garden concert series, Boxerwood; gates open at 5:30.
Saturday, Aug. 12
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Summer bazaar at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, breakfast and lunch will be served and there will be items for sale made by the Mount Olivet Quilters, a bake featuring canned jams and jelly, space for yard sales is $5.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Back to school community picnic, sponsored by the Lexington Police Department in partnership with the Lexington Police Foundation, free backpacks with school supplies while they last, free food and snow cones, bounce house for the kids and music provided by Rick n’ Shel, Richardson Park.
1-7 p.m. – Goshen Beach Party, a fundraiser for Blaine Lawhorn and Mike Hicks, with musical performances by Glen Shelton (1-3), Keith Bryant (3-5), Bruce Allen & Jacob Burke (5-7) with all bands playing together at 5, Steel Bridge across from the First Aid field in Goshen.
6 to 9 p.m. – Rockin’ the Gorge, music by Southpaw , free admission, Locher Pavilion, Glasgow.
Wednesday,Aug. 16
3 p.m. – Presentation by Bath County novelist Melanie Forde, Rockbridge Regional Library.
Friday, Aug. 18
Day ‒ National Barrel Horse Association Colonial Super Show, continues through Sunday, Aug. 20, free parking and admission, Virginia Horse Center.
Saturday, Aug. 19
Day ‒ Goose Creek Horse Show, free parking and admission, Virginia Horse Center.
2 p.m. ‒ “ Community United: Spotlight on Glasgow,” a fundraiser for Rockbridge NAACP with music, food and speakers, offered free of charge, James E. Thompson Sr. Community Center, Glasgow.
4 p.m. – Ice Cream Supper, with live musical entertainment, sponsored by Effinger Ruritans to benefit the Palmer Community Center, 9 miles southwest of Lexington on Va. 612.
7 to 10 p.m. – Relay for Life , Central Elementary School; for more information, visit www.relayforlife.
org/rockbridgeva.
Sunday, Aug. 20
Day ‒ Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Show, free parking and admission, Virginia Horse Center.
Monday,Aug. 21
11 a.m. – Meeting, Rockbridge Retired Teachers, followed by a bag lunch at noon, Holiday Inn Express, Lexington; for more information, call Jean Reynolds at (540) 463-5350.
Wednesday,Aug. 23
Day ‒ ERAHC Virginia Classic Open Dressage Horse Show, continues through Thursday, Aug. 24, free parking and admission, Virginia Horse Center.
Thursday, Aug. 25
Day - Virginia Young Horse Festival, continues through Sunday, Aug. 27, free parking and admission, Virginia Horse Center.
Day ‒ ERAHC’s Virginia ClassicAndalusian Show, continues through Sunday, Aug. 27, free parking and admission, Virginia Horse Center.
Saturday, Aug. 26
Day ‒ Sallie B. Wheeler USEF/USHJA Hunter Breed National Championships ; free parking and admission, Virginia Horse Center.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Rockbridge Community Festival, downtown Lexington.
Sunday, Aug. 27
Day ‒ Kym K. Smith USHHA Young Hunter Pony Championship, free parking and admission, Virginia Horse Center.
4 p.m. – Organ concert by William McCorkle, Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church, Steeles Tavern.
Tuesday, Sept. 5
1 to 6 p.m. – Blood drive, Lexington Baptist Church; call (800) 733-2767 or visit RedCross-Blood.org and enter 257 to schedule an appointment.
Friday, Sept. 16
11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Veteran Support Golf Tournament sponsored by George C. Marshall Chapter of MOAA, at the Lexington Golf and Country Club; registration fee $100 per participant and includes greens fee, golf cart, refreshments on course, and buffet following the tournament; all participants encouraged to preregister through the pro shop at (540) 463-3542; sign-in/on-site registration begins at 11:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.; for more information, call Bill Kozak, (540) 600-2191.
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 2616946 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 (434) 582-5102.
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 2912538.
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,” 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.
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, in-person, 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.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Glasgow Farmers Market, avilion.
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. – Rockbridge Baths Farmers Market, Rockbridge Baths firehouse.
9 to 11 a.m. (first, second and fourth Saturdays) - Natural Bridge/ Glasgow 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 4634854 for more information.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Glasgow Farmers Market, pavilion.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Fairfield Farmers Market, parking lot of Quality Fleet Maintenance, first and third Saturdays.
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.
10 a.m. to noon (second Saturday of the month), Rockbridge Animal Alliance Pet Food Pantry at RARA, 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) 460-4025.
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.
