Collierstown

Deborah Potter McCormick, 463-7652

Leading the worship service at the Collierstown Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Feb. 11, was Burr Datz. The church’s “Souper Bowl of Caring” food drive was held on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Many thanks to community residents and the church’s membership for the many donations of canned food and paper products as well as monetary gifts. Contributions received will be donated to the Natural Bridge/ Glasgow food pantry and Helping Hands a food ministry of Fairfield Presbyterian Church. Monetary gifts can be mailed to Collierstown Presbyterian Church, 31 Church Drive, Lexington, VA 24450 and designated for the “Pack the Porch” food drive.

The Collierstown United Methodist Charge will hold an Ash Wednesday service at the Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church today, Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. Community residents are invited to attend.

The Union View Advent Christian Church will hold its annual congregational meeting following the worship service on Sunday, Feb. 18.

Community residents are reminded to visit the Rockbridge Regional Library’s Bookmobile weekly on Wednesday afternoons from 2 until 3:45 p.m. on the grounds of the Collierstown Presbyterian Church.

The Effinger Volunteer Fire Department’s Auxiliary invites the community to save the date for a dance that will be held on Saturday, March 16, from 8 p.m. until midnight at the firehouse. Music will be provided by Spencer Hatcher and the Ol Son Gang. Interested patrons are encouraged to check the fire department’s Facebook page for information on how to purchase tickets for the event.

Information on upcoming events, visitors to the area, and other community happenings should be sent to 29 Desmac Lane, Lexington, VA, emailed to [email protected] or call (540) 463-7652 for inclusion in the Collierstown News.