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Calendar Of Events

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.

7 p.m. – “Hroza: Voices from Ukraine,” a bilingual reading by Russian language students at W&L, Stackhouse Theater, Elrod Commons.

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 selfguided 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

1 p.m. – Astrophotographer Ed Dixon to give an solar eclipse informational overview, Rockbridge Regional Library.

5:30 p.m. – Meeting, Greater Lexington Newcomers Club , Paula Zimmerman will talk about the North RockbridgeArt League, at the Lexington Country Club; for more information, visit www. lexvanewcomers.org.

7:30 p.m. – Play, “Begets: Fall of a High School Ronin,” a samurai tale, presented by the Department of Theater, Dance and Film Studies at Washington and Lee University, Johnson Theater, Lenfest Center, W&L

Thursday, April 4

7:30 p.m. – “Begets: Fall of a High School Ronin,” Johnson Theater, Lenfest Center, W&L.

Friday, April 5

7:30 p.m. – Play, “Begets: Fall of a High School Ronin,” Johnson Theater, Lenfest Center, W&L.

Saturday, April 6

7 a.m. to noon – Kids Fishing Day at Natural Bridge State Park; for questions, call (540) 254-0795.

8 a.m. to Noon – Spring market, Floyd-Davidson Post 126, American Legion building.

2 p.m. – Play, “Begets: Fall of a High School Ronin,” Johnson Theater, Lenfest Center, W&L.

7 p.m. – Play, “The Zombie Life: A Seminar for Humans Seeking Conversion,” presented by Aura CuriAtlas Physical Theatre, written by W&L professor Chris Gavaler, Stackhouse Theater, W&L, free.

Tuesday, April 9

7:30 p.m. – Spring concert,

Rockbridge Youth Chorale , Lacey Lynch and Anna Billias, directors, at Lexington Presbyterian Church.

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.RockAHC.org.

Saturday. April 20

10:30 a.m. - Program, “ Invasive Jumping Worms: What are they? What do they do to my garden?” sponsored by the Rockbridge Area Master Gardeners, community room, RARA, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.

Noon to 1:30 p.m. - Third annual Native Tree & Shrub Giveaway with kids activities, native plants also for sale, community room, RARA building, sponsored by the Rockbridge Area Master Gardeners and the Native Plant Society.

Sunday, April 21

7 p.m. – Concert, Rockbridge Chorus, with director William McCorkle and organist Peggy Haas Howell, “French and English Treasures,” Duruflé’s “Requiem,” Britten’s “Rejoice in the Lamb” and short works by Franck, Caplet, Walton, Rutter; at Lexington Presbyterian Church.

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) 460-5474.

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.

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) 291-2847.

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, Mc-Crums 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,” 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

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, 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 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, in-person, 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 [email protected].


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Dr. Ronald Laub DDS