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Thursday, Oct. 24
All day - Community drop-off of carved pumpkins at Boxerwood for the Friday and Saturday Pumpkin Walk showcase; more information at boxerwood.org.
7:30 p.m. – Talk, “The Trouble with Social Justice” by Jason Riley, Wall Street Journal columnist, sponsored by the Spectator, University Chapel, W&L.
Friday, Oct. 25
6 to 8:30 p.m. - Pumpkin Walk, Boxerwood field, $5 cash per adult, children and Boxerwood members free; more information at boxerwood.org.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Day – Southwest Virginia Finals Show, English style, hunter/ jumper, all breeds, through Sunday, Oct. 27, Virginia Horse Center.
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 26.2 Relay, sponsored by Friends Of The Chessie Trail with all proceeds to be used for trail improvements; walkers welcome in 5K, 10K, and half races; for more information and to register, go to www.runthechessie.org.
10 a.m. to noon — The Many Changes ofAutumn, a fall walk at Brushy Hills Preserve led by forest ecologist Philip Coulling; meet at parking lot by spring house, 1010 Union Run; for questions or in case of rain, call or text (540) 460-0854.
3 to 4:30 p.m. – Trunk-or-Treat event sponsored by the Effinger community churches
, Effinger firehouse parking lot.
5 p.m. – Spaghetti supper, cost is by donation, Collierstown United Methodist Church.
6 p.m. – Halloween cakewalk and raffle, sponsored by Natural Bridge Ruritan Club, at the Natural Bridge firehouse.
6 to 8:30 p.m. ‒ Pumpkin Walk, Boxerwood Nature Cen-ter.
Sunday, Oct. 27
3 p.m. – Song service, to help raise funds for the Fairfield Cemetery with refreshments following, Fairfield Presbyterian Church.
Tuesday, Oct. 29
2 p.m. – Talk by Medal of Honor recipient and retired U.S. Army Capt. Florent “Flo” Groberg, Cameron Hall, VMI; for more information, contact Lt. Col. Kim Connolly, [email protected].
5:30 p.m. – Artist’s talk, Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz, who’s exhibit, “Quiero Ir pa’l monte (I want to go the mountains), is on display in Staniar Gallery, talk is in Wilson Hall, W&L.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
6:30 p.m. - Blue Ridge CASA’s Moustaches 4 Kids launch, Devils Backbone; registrants should come clean shaven.
Thursday, Oct. 31 Day – Virginia Horse Show Association Championships , English style, hunter/jumper, all breeds, through Sunday, Nov. 3, Virginia Horse Center.
Saturday, Nov. 2 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Sam Houston Ruritan Club’s Fall Bazaar, 1260 Valley Pike, Lexington.
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Annual church dinner, Collierstown Presbyterian Church.
4 p.m. – Bingo, fundraiser for Weekday Religious Education, door prizes, food available for purchase, Natural Bridge firehouse.
Sunday, Nov. 3
3 p.m. – Marlbrook Chamber Players 20th anniversary concert, Wilson Hall, Washington and Lee University.
Wednesday, Nov. 6
10 a.m. – Meeting, Greater Lexington Newcomers Club , with guest speaker Ginger Bomar, president of Community Table, GLNC members who volunteer with Community Table will want to be present to share their stories, Lexington Country Club; visit www.lexvanewcomers.org.
Thursday, Nov. 7
5:30 p.m. – Legacy Lecture Series, “American and Soviet Women Penpals,” Dr. Alexis Peri, Marshall Foundation; in-person and streamed live on Foundation’s YouTube channel; if attending inperson, call (540) 463-7103, ext. 138.
6:30 p.m. – Bingo, Buena Vista Volunteer Fire Department, doors open at 5:15, with early bird games starting at 6:30; food will be sold.
8 p.m. – Fall concert, University Jazz Ensemble and the Vosbein Magee Big Band, Wilson Concert Hall, W&L; tickets not required.
Friday, Nov. 8
8 p.m. – Concert, Cuarteto Casels, Wilson Concert Hall, W&L; tickets available at Lenfest Center box office.
Saturday, Nov. 9
6 p.m. – Cakewalk, sponsored by Glasgow First Aid Crew Associates, refreshments, 50/50 and door prizes, baked goods would be appreciated, doors open at 5, at the squad building, 710 McCulloch St.; for more information, call (540) 460-3352.
7 p.m. – Choral concert, “Carry the Flame,” featuring the Rockbridge Youth Chorale, Washington and Lee University and Southern Virginia University choral singers, with conductors Andre Thomas and Brandon Boyd, Grace Episcopal Church, 123 W. Washington St., freewill donation requested; for more information, call Martha Burford at (540) 463-4981 or email [email protected].
Sunday, Nov. 10 2 to 4 p.m. - Rockbridge Conservation’s annual meeting . at RARA’s Piovano Building, 350 Spotswood Dr., Lexington; free and open to the public, social gathering potluck, raffle, silent auction, conservation awards, and elections, optional native plant yard tour at 1 p.m..
Monday, Nov. 11
10 a.m. – Veterans Day Ceremony for veterans, organized by the Lexington Woman’s Club, sanctuary of the Lexington Presbyterian Church; for more information, contact Julie Goodrich at [email protected] or call (722) 696-2351.
Wednesday, Nov. 13 6:30 p.m. - Blue Ridge CASA’s Moustaches 4 Kids midpoint meet-up , Devils Backbone.
Ongoing Events
Mondays
9 a.m. – Exercise class, led by Anna Occhiuzzi-Chittum, 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 2616946 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.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Line dancing class, American Legion building, Buena Vista, $5 donation per person; for more information, call (540) 460-4206.
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,” 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.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Francophone Circle, every third Thursday except December, practice speaking French, all levels welcome, at a Lexington restaurant; to get monthly notices, send a request to be added to the email list at ennekaye@ gmail.com.
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. (first, second and fourth Saturdays) - Natural Bridge/ Glasgow Food Pantry, 735 Mc-Cullough 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 4634854 for more information.
9 a.m. to noon - Farmers Market in Kerrs Creek, 2766 W. Midland Trail.
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. - Rockbridge Community Yoga, Lylburn Downing Community Center, 300 Diamond St.
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, 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) 460-4025.
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.
Noon to 4 p.m. – Exhibit, “Rockbridge Weavers: Family and Fabric in the Nineteenth Century,” Rockbridge Historical Society, Campbell House, 101 E. Washington St., Lexington; weaving demonstration and family history exhibit.
Sundays
Noon to 4 p.m. – Exhibit, “Rockbridge Weavers: Family and Fabric in the Nineteenth Century,” Rockbridge Historical Society.
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].
