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Wednesday, Feb. 7
10 a.m. – Meeting, Newcomers Club, speaker will be a representative from Project Horizon, social time is from 10 to 10:30, Lexington Golf & Country Club.
Thursday, Feb. 8
5:30 p.m. - Meeting, Kiwanis Club of Rockbridge County, at Appalachian Sage, 9 E. Washington St., Lexington; for more information, contact Kathy Larlee at [email protected].
Saturday, Feb. 10
8:30 a.m. – Birding at Boxerwood with members of the Rockbridge Bird Club, bring binoculars and meet in the nature center parking lot; for more information, contact Bonnie Bernstein at (540) 460-9147 or [email protected].
2 to 4 p.m. – Open auditions for the Thompson Community Center Theatre’s production of “Back to the Past,” roles available for children ages 9-14, at the Thompson Community Center, 207 Catawba St., Glasgow.
4 to 7 p.m. – Chili and baked potato supper, includes chili, baked potato, cornbread and dessert, eat-in or take-out, $10 for adults, $5 for children 10 and under, Fairfield Presbyterian Church.
Sunday, Feb. 11
3 p.m. – Winter concert, “The Seasons: Sounds of Nature,” students of the W&L Piano Program, Wilson Concert Hall, Lenfest Center.
5 p.m. – Composer Gerald Cohen leads an exploration of nigunim music, a traditional Jewish form of wordless singing, at Grace Episcopal Church, 123 W. Washington St.
Monday, Feb. 12 6 p.m. - Friends of the Chessie Trail annual meeting , includes a summary of 2023 by committee chairs, a general membership vote for 2024 officers and board members, and a talk by Jan Smith and Peggie Dyson-Cobb from the Native Plant Society about native and invasive species on the Chessie, light snacks will be served, Hillel House main public room; for more information, send email to [email protected] 7 p.m. – Presentation on “Gardening for Birds and Wildlife,” Robyn Puffenbarger, Piovano Room of the Rockbridge Regional Library, sponsored by the Rockbridge Bird Club; more information at www. rockbridgebirdclub.org.
7 p.m. – Concert, Chamber Music Society of Lexington, performing the work of composer Gerald Cohen, at Grace Episcopal Church, free.
Tuesday, Feb. 13
4 p.m. – Talk and demonstration, “Music as witness: A composer commemorates the Holocaust,” composer Gerald Cohen, Hillel House, W&L.
5 to 7 p.m. – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, donations appreciated, parish hall, Christ Episcopal Church.
Saturday, Feb. 17
12:30 p.m. – Free screening of the movie “Oppenheimer,” with question-and-answer session with actor Will Roberts, who portrayed General George C. Marshall in the film, sponsored by George C. Marshall Foundation, Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall, VMI; free, but seating is limited; to reserve a seat, or for more information, contact [email protected] or call (540) 463-7103, ext. 138.
8 p.m. – Concert, James Madison University Brass, part of the Sonoklect series, Wilson Concert Hall, Lenfest Center, W&L; tickets required.
Sunday, Feb. 18
3 p.m. – Recital, Julia Goudimova and Anna Billias of Anima e Frazia, presenting music of Spanish composers, Wilson Concert Hall, Lenfest Center, W&L; no tickets required.
Tuesday, Feb. 20 6:30 p.m. – Meeting, Rockbridge
Camera Club, Piovano Room, Rockbridge Regional Library, Lexington.
7 p.m. – Seminar, “What to Do When A Family Member Dies: Important Tasks and Considerations After the Death of a Loved One,” hosted by the Virginia Cooperative Extension and Rockbridge County Farm Bureau Federation, Appomattox Mezzanine of the Virginia Horse Center; register by calling the Rockbridge Farm Bureau Federation at (540) 463-3603.
Thursday, Feb. 22
2 to 5 p.m. – Workshop, “Backyard BufferDesign,” cohosted by Rockbridge Conservation and the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium; register at www.rockbridgeconservation. org, space is limited.
Saturday, Feb. 24
3 p.m. – Program, “Bond of Faith: The Devotion of Sam Williams,” presented by the Rockbridge Regional Library Local History Center, at First Baptist Church, Lexington.
7:30 p.m. – Concert, “Music That Moves Us,” presented by the Rockbridge Symphony Orchestra, Wilson Concert Hall, Lenfest Center, W&L; tickets are $5 for students, $15 for adults, children 12 and under are admitted free of charge, for more information, go to rockbridgesymphony. org.
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.
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, inperson, 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.
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 Faith Baptist Church at (540) 2912847.
10 a.m. – Baby and toddler storytime, Rockbridge Regional Library; followed by preschool storytime at 10:30 a.m.
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lexington Winter Farmers Market, McCrums parking lot.
10:30 a.m. (first Wednesday of each month excluding July, August and December) - Greater Lexington Newcomers Club, Lexington Golf and Country Club, open to residents who have been here for less than five years; 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 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.
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 Lane Norris, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths.
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.
9:30 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 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) 4604025.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Free soup luncheons, first and third Saturdays, parish hall, Christ Episcopal Church.
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.
