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Thursday, Aug. 15
8 to 9 p.m. - Lantern tour of the Natural Bridge at the Natural Bridge State Park Visitor Center; registration required by phone, (540) 254-0795.
Friday, Aug. 16
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Blue Ridge Views Sunset Hike at the Natural Bridge State Park Skyline Trailhead; registration required by phone, (540) 2540795.
Saturday, Aug. 17
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ‒ Summer Bazaar at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, serving breakfast and lunch, bake sale, yard sale, items made by the Mt. Olivet Quilters.
2 to 5 p.m. - Paxton House and grounds will be open to the public, Glen Maury Park.
2-4 p.m. – Ice cream supper, with hot dogs, sides, cake and ice cream, $10 for adults, $5 for children, ice cream only is $3, Beth Horon United Methodist Church, Natural Bridge Station.
4 p.m. until dark – Palmer Ice Cream Supper, sponsored by Effinger Ruritan Club, Palmer Community Center.
8:30 to 9:30 p.m. - Park After Dark: Night Hike at the Natural Bridge State Park Skyline Trailhead; registration required by phone, (540) 254-0795.
Tuesday, Aug. 20
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Veterans Benefits Fair, Virginia Horse Center, 105 Memorial Lane.
Thursday, Aug. 22
7 p.m. - Historic Lexington Foundation preservation event, “Chasing the 611,” presented by Will Harris and Mary and Darryl Woodson, Manly Memorial Baptist Church.
Saturday, Aug. 24
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ‒ Rockbridge Community Festival, downtown Lexington.
7 to 10 p.m. ‒ Rockbridge Area Relay for Life, Central Elementary School.
Monday, Sept. 2 Day – Buena Vista Labor Day celebration.
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Rockbridge Baths Fire Department Labor Day celebration, community yard sale, breakfast and lunch, bounce slide for children.
11 a.m. – Barbecue chicken sale, $7 for a half chicken, $11 for a dinner with two sides, chicken will be sold in bay, Buena Vista Volunteer Fire Department.
Friday, Sept. 6 Day – Rockbridge Mountain Music and Dance Festival, Glen Maury Park.
Saturday, Sept. 7 Day – Rockbridge Mountain Music and Dance Festival, Glen Maury Park.
Noon to 6 p.m. – Rockbridge Beer and Wine Festival, Lime Kiln Theater.
Thursday, Sept. 12 Day – Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo, Virginia Horse Center.
Friday, Sept. 13 Day – Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo, Virginia Horse Center.
11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ‒ Veteran Support Golf Tournament sponsored by George C. Marshall Chapter of MOAA, registration fee is $100 per participant, Lexington Golf & Country Club; preregister through the pro shop at (540) 463-3542; for more information, call Bill Kozak, (540) 600-2191.
Saturday, Sept. 14 Day – Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo, Virginia Horse Center.
Thursday, Sept. 19 Day – Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival, Glen Maury Park.
Friday, Sept. 20 Day – Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival, Glen Maury Park.
Saturday, Sept. 21 Day – Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival, Glen Maury Park.
Thursday, Sept. 26
5:30 p.m. – Artist’s talk and reception, Stephanie Shih, who’s solo exhibition, “Long Time No See,” is running from Aug. 28 through June 7, 2025, in the Reeves Museum of Ceramics, W&L.
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.
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lexington Farmers Market, McCrums parking lot.
10 a.m. – Baby and toddler storytime, Rockbridge Regional Library; followed by preschool storytime at 10:30 a.m.
10 a.m. - Greater Lexington Newcomers Club, first Wednesday each month except July, August and December; 10-10:30 coffee and social time before business meeting and guest speakers, Lexington Golf and Country Club; for more information on the club, visit 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.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Glasgow Farmers Market, 10th and Kanawha streets.
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. – Rockbridge Baths Farmers Market, at the firehouse.
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 a.m. to noon - Farmers Market in Kerrs Creek, 2766 W. Midland Trail.
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 2 p.m. – Glasgow Farmers Market, 10th and Kanawha streets.
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) 4604025.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Free community luncheons, first and third Saturdays, parish hall, Christ Episcopal Church, 2246 Walnut Ave., Buena Vista.
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.
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