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Wednesday, March 20
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Rockbridge Area Health Center Mobile Dental Unit, Natural Bridge Volunteer Fire Department.
Thursday, March 21
11:30 a.m. – Opening day of the National Symposium of Theater inAcademe at W&L, Hillel House, concluding with production of “Bioadapted” at Stackhouse Theater, Elrod Commons at 7 p.m.
7 p.m. – Play, “Oliver,” by the RCHS theater and dance class, RCHS auditorium, tickets $8, with children 5 and under free.
8 p.m. – The 2024 Bentley Opera, “Dido and Aeneas,” presented by the Washington and Lee University Department of Music and the Department of Theater, Dance and Film Studies, Wilson Concert Hall.
Friday, March 22
11 a.m. – National Symposium of Theater in Academe, second day, Stackhouse Theater, Elrod Commons, concluding with a workshop production at the Center for Global Learning at 6:30 p.m.
4 p.m. – ODK spring induction ceremony, Lena Hill, W&L provost, guest speaker, University Chapel.
8 p.m. – The 2024 Bentley Opera, “Dido and Aeneas,” presented by the Washington and Lee University Department of Music and the Department of Theater, Dance and Film Studies, Wilson Concert Hall.
Saturday, March 23
Day - Rockbridge Area Annual Community Cleanup starts, continues through March 31; to sign up, visit rockbridgeconservation.org/ cleanup.
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Spring bazaar, sponsored by the Sam Houston Ruritan Club,Auction Barn, 1260 Valley Pike; for more information, call (540) 461-1884.
1:30 p.m. – Presentation, Rockbridge Ukrainian Relief Effort, on local efforts to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine, Westfal Room of Murray Hall, Lexington Presby- terian Church.
2 to 3:30 p.m. – Women’s History Month “walk and talk” event, sponsored by Rockbridge Historical Society, starting with presentation at the Rockbridge Regional Library.
Monday, March 25
5:30 p.m. – Lecture, “Beyond Brushstrokes: Navigating the Evolution of the Chinese Art Market,” by Rachel Chu, Northen Auditorium, Leyburn Library, W&L.
Tuesday, March 26
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Rockbridge Area Health Center Mobile Dental Unit, Old Goshen Public Library 6 p.m. – Program, “ASolar Eclipse Primer,” Fred Mitchell, NASA Solar System Ambassador, Glasgow Library.
6:30 p.m. – Meeting, Rockbridge Camera Club, Piovano Room, Rockbridge Regional Library, Lexington.
Wednesday, March 27
Noon – Music at Noon concert, music for Holy Week, by organist William McCorkle, Lexington Presbyterian Church.
Thursday, March 28
5 to 7 p.m. – Multicultural Festival, free dinner, music, crafts, RCHS.
8 p.m. – Concert, “Symphonic Sound Bites ” presented by the W&L University Orchestra, Wilson Concert Hall, tickets not required.
Saturday, March 30
10 a.m. - W&L/VMI Campus Wildflower Walk , weather permitting, Virginia Native Plant Society will be identifying and flagging native plants; meet at W&L tennis center parking lot on West Denny Circle; for self-guided walkers, the QR code for the flower ID file will be at https:// vnps.org/events/. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Rockbridge Church Easter Festival , egg hunts, bounce house, crafts, Brewbaker Field, Lexington.
10 a.m. – Hoofbeats volunteer training session,
Mount Atlas Road; for more information, call Carol Branscome at (540) 461-1512 or visit the Hoofbeats website. 11 a.m. – Effinger Community Easter Egg Hunt,
grounds of Collierstown Baptist Church. 11 a.m. - Easter egg hunt, Glen Maury Park.
Wednesday, April 3
5:30 p.m. – Meeting, Greater Lexington Newcomers Club , Paula Zimmerman will talk about the North Rockbridge Art League, at the Lexington Country Club; for more information, visit www. lexvanewcomers.org.
Saturday, April 6
7 a.m. to noon – Kids Fishing Day at Natural Bridge State Park; for questions, call (540) 254-0795.
Saturday, April 13
1 to 5 p.m. – Rockbridge Bull & Oyster Fest, fundraiser for Rockbridge Area Health Center, Virginia Horse Center; tickets available at www.Rock-AHC.org.
Saturday, April 27
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Debut of the Lexington Police mounted unit, route through downtown will start at Hopkins Green, continue with stops along Main Street before concluding at the W&L parking lot on Jefferson Street for photos with public; for more information, send email to [email protected].
Sunday, June 9
Noon to 4 p.m. - Wags and Whiskers fundraiser for Rockbridge Animal Alliance, music by Ruckus Bluegrass Band, online auction, games and activities, Great Valley Farm Brewery and Winery.
Ongoing Events
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) 4605474.
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
7:30 a.m. – AA, second floor, Grace Episcopal Church; beginners meeting at 7 p.m., same location.
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 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
7:30 a.m. – AA, second floor, Grace Episcopal church.
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.
7 p.m. – AA, second floor, Grace Episcopal Church.
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. – AA, second floor, Grace Episcopal Church.
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) 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].
