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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 events@marshallfoundation. org or call (540) 4637103, ext. 138.
5 to 7 p.m. – Fundraiser, spaghetti supper, $10 per meal, served drive-thru only, Rockbridge Christian Academy; for more information, call the school office at (540) 4635456.
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.
Monday, Feb. 19
5 p.m. – Lecture, “Designing Space for Uncertainty” by Candy Chang, Stackhouse Theater, Edrod Commons, W&L.
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Program, Sounder Community Circle Black History Month focus on Charlie Jones, the educator from Rockbridge County who inspired Sounder, and Alice Walker’s critique of local author William H. Armstrong’s second novel Sour Land, Grace Episcopal Church parish hall and by Zoom; for information or the online link, contact [email protected] 7:45 p.m. – Talk by Robert Child, writer and director and author of “Immortal Valor: The Black Medal of Honor Winners of World War II,” Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall, VMI.
Tuesday, Feb. 20
2 p.m. – Author John Flood to talk about his book, “Buffalo Bill in the Limelight Across Virginia,” Rockbridge Regional Library.
6:30 p.m. – Meeting, Rockbridge CameraClub, 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.
Sunday, Feb. 21
4 p.m. – Lecture on the Matts Creek Fire by Lauren Stull, district ranger for the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Kendal Hall, Kendal at Lexington.
Thursday, Feb. 22
2 to 5 p.m. – Workshop, “Backyard Buffer Design,” co-hosted by Rockbridge Conservation and the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium; register at www.rockbridgeconservation. org, space is limited.
Friday, Feb. 23 1 p.m. – Meeting, United Daughters of the Confederacy Mary Harvey-Halseth to present a talk entitled “A Pesky Pinkney Strikes Again!” on one of her Civil War ancestors, Eustace Bellinger Pinkney, the Ponds Clubhouse.
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Saturday, Feb. 24
3 p.m. – Program, “Bondof 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.
Sunday, Feb. 25
11 a.m. – Short talk on the Civil Rights Movement by Dr. Neely Young, Lexington Baptist Church.
2 to 4 p.m. – “Just Desserts” fundraiser, sponsored by Lexington Woman’s Club, Virginia Horse Center; tickets are $30 per person, available at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/just-desserts-2024-tickets- 761237470767.
Thursday, Feb. 29
7 p.m. - Seminar/webinar, “Household Technology for Energy Conservation,” hosted by Rockbridge Conservation; register at www.rockbridgeconservation. org.
Saturday, March 2
2 p.m. – Play, “Back to the Past,” presented by Thompson Community Center Theatre, at the Thompson Community Center, 207 Catawba St., Glasgow, free.
Friday, March 8
6:30 p.m. – Dance, “The Little Mermaid,” presented by The Rockbridge Ballet, Gillis Theatre, VMI; tickets available at Pronto, Downtown Books, TheStudio and www. rockbridgeballet.org.
Saturday, March 9
2 and 6:30 p.m. – Dance, “The Little Mermaid,” The Rockbridge Ballet, Gillis Theatre, VMI.
Sunday, March 10
2 p.m. – Dance, “The Little Mermaid,” The Rockbridge Ballet, Gillis Theatre, VMI.
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) 460-4025.
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 [email protected].
