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Wednesday, Nov. 20 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - RAHC mobile dental clinic, Goshen Community Center; call or text (540) 464-8700, ext. 7195, to schedule an appointment.
Thursday, Nov. 21
7:30 p.m. – Play, “Hamlet 50/50,” Johnson Theater, Lenfest Center; for tickets, go to https://my.wlu.edu/lenfestcenter/ hamlet-5050.
Saturday, Nov. 23
4 to 6 p.m. - Community Holiday Dinner at Old Providence A.R. Presbyterian Church in Spottswood, featuring turkey, country ham, sides, and pound cake; by donation, sponsored by the Old Providence Church Youth Group; all dinners must be preordered by calling the church office at (540) 377-2911; record your name, phone number, number of meals, and specify if dining in or picking up.
Tuesday, Nov. 26
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - RAHC mobile dental clinic, Glasgow Farmers Market; call or text (540) 464-8700, ext. 7195, to schedule an appointment.
Wednesday, Nov. 27
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - RAHC mobile dental clinic, Glasgow Farmers Market; call or text (540) 464-8700, ext. 7195, to schedule an appointment.
Friday, Nov. 29
5:30 p.m. – Candlelight Processional and Community Tree Lighting, downtown Lexington, starts at Oak Grove Cemetery, concludes at Hopkins Green.
Saturday, Nov. 30 8 a.m. – Christmas bazaar, serving lunch and breakfast, Mount Olivet United Methodist Church.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
5:30 p.m. – Light Up A Life memorial ceremony, sponsored by ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice, Kendal Hall, Kendal at Lexington.
7 p.m. – Holiday Pops concert, featuring W&L ensemble groups, Wilson Concert Hall.
Thursday, Dec. 5
Noon – Music at Noon, Music for Advent and Christmas , William Mc-Corkle, organ, Lexington Presbyterian Church.
6:30 p.m. – Tree lighting , Town Square, Buena Vista.
7 p.m. – Buena Vista Christmas parade.
8 p.m. – Lessons and Carols candelight service
, University Chapel, W&L. Friday, Dec. 6 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Craft fair, Kendal Hall, mainAnderson building, Kendal at Lexington; for more information.
11 a.m. – Christmas Forum, Jon Schmidt from the Piano Guys to perform and speak, Knight Arena, SVU.
4 to 8 p.m. – Community Festival of Nativities, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1340 Thornhill Road.
6 p.m. – Lexington Christmas parade, downtown Lexington.
Saturday, Dec. 7 8 a.m. to noon – Packing Day for the Rockbridge Christmas Baskets program Anderson Coliseum, Virginia Horse Center. ,
9 a.m. – Jingle Bell Run , Nelson Street bridge in Lexington.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – The Great Tree Giveaway, free native tree seedlings available to Lexington residents, Richardson Park.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – “Christmas on the Farm,” Virginia Museum of the Civil War, New Market; event tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Dec. 7 and can be purchased at the Virginia Museum of the Civil War, bring two non-perishable canned food items to benefit the local food pantry and receive $1 off the ticket price.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Craft fair, Kendal Hall, mainAnderson building, Kendal at Lexington.
1 to 5 p.m. – Gifts of Nature workshop, Boxerwood: $10 per family or $5 for member families.
2 to 3:30 p.m. – “Santa Is Coming To Collierstown,” Collierstown Baptist Church.
2 to 8 p.m. – Community Festival of Nativities, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1340 Thornhill Road.
4 p.m. – Glasgow Christmas parade, sponsored by Glasgow First Aid Crew; Santa to visit with children afterwards at squad building.
4 to 5:30 p.m. – “ Christmas Carol Celebration,” Brownsburg Museum.
6 p.m. – Fairfield Christmas parade, sponsored by South River Volunteer Fire Department, theme is “Winter Nights and Holiday Lights”; lineup will start at Fairfield Elementary School; Santa will visit with children at the firehouse after the parade.
7:30 p.m. – Rockbridge Chorus’ holiday program, Lexington Presbyterian Church; advance tickets available at the Rockbridge Choral Society website, rcs.org.
Sunday, Dec. 8
2 to 8 p.m. – Community Festival of Nativities, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1340 Thornhill Road; the community Christmas concert will take place at 6 p.m. at the church.
2 to 4 p.m. – Holiday reception Paxton House, Glen Maury Park. ,
5 to 7 p.m. - Christmas at the Park, Santa visit, singing by local children, refreshments, Paxton House, Glen Maury Park.
6 p.m. – Lessons and Carols, presented by SVU choirs, Trinity United Methodist Church.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lexington Farmers Market’s Holiday Market, Jefferson Street.
7:30 p.m. – “Carols in the Courtyard,” VMI barracks, followed by a candlelight service in Memorial Hall at 7 p.m.
7:30 p.m. – “Christmas on the Hill,” featuring SVU’s choirs and orchestras, Knight Arena, SVU.
Thursday, Dec. 12
Day – The Barracks Show, English style, hunter/ jumper, all breeds, through Sunday, Dec. 15, Virginia Horse Center.
Noon – Music at Noon, Improvisations on Advent and Christmas melodies, William McCorkle, piano, Lexington Presbyterian Church.
5:30 to 7 p.m. - Second annual Ronnie Campbell Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser, at Art on Magnolia, 2067 Magnolia Ave., Buena Vista; $25 tickets can be obtained by mailing a check made out to Rockbridge Breakfast Club at 1223 North Lee Hwy, #202, Lexington.
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.
Friday, Dec. 13
Noon to 5 p.m. – VMI Museum open house, with refreshments, door prizes and discounts on many items in the store.
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park, regular admission applies.
6 to 8 p.m. – “Jingle Bell Bash in the Baths,” sponsored by the Rockbridge Baths Community Organization and the Rockbridge Baths Volunteer Fire Department, Rockbridge Baths firehouse; for more information or to volunteer, call Kati Brantley at (719) 355-6036.
6:30p.m.– “SnowWhite’s Holiday Celebration” performed by the Rockbridge Ballet, Lenfest Center, W&L; tickets can be purchased in advance at rockbridgeballet.org, Pronto, Downtown Books or at the door, $12.
Saturday, Dec. 14
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Arts in the Baths, presented by the North Rockbridge Art League and Friends, the barn at Wade’s Mill; for more information, call (512) 965-7582 or (540) 348-6999.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – North Rockbridge Trail, holiday open houses at businesses in northern Rockbridge County.
11 a.m. – Christmas Market, presented by Buena Vista Farmers Market, in Asunders and Straws.
1 to 4 p.m. – Rockbridge SPCA open house, bring a toy, a treat, a blanket or various food items for cats and dogs to place under the SPCA Christmas tree; for a list of items needed, visit the SPCA website at www.rockbridgespca. net.
2 and 6 p.m. – “Snow White’s Holiday Celebration” performed by the Rockbridge Ballet, Lenfest Center, W&L.
4 p.m. – Goshen Christmas parade, Santa to visit with children afterwards at the firehouse.
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park, regular admission applies.
Sunday, Dec. 15
2 p.m. – “Snow White’s Holiday Celebration” performed by the Rockbridge Ballet, Lenfest Center, W&L.
2 p.m. ‒ “Sisters at the Loom: 19th Century Rockbridge Families and Fabrics,” free Rockbridge Historical Society program, presented by Frances Richardson, Manly Memorial Baptist Church.
5 to 7 p.m. – “Christmas at the Jacksons,” Jackson House, 8 East Washington St., admission is a nonperishable food for humans or pets to benefit RARA.
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park, regular admission applies.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lexington Farmers Market’s Holiday Market, Jefferson Street.
Thursday, Dec. 19
Noon – Music at Noon, Vocal and Keyboard Music for Advent and Christmas, William McCorkle, piano and organ, Lexington Presbyterian Church.
Friday, Dec. 20
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park, regular admission applies.
Saturday, Dec. 21
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park, regular admission applies.
Sunday, Dec. 22
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park, regular admission applies.
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 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, 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.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Line dancing class, American Legion building, Buena Vista, $5 donation per person; for more information, call (540) 4604206.
8 p.m. – AA meeting, Christ Episcopal Church, 2246 Walnut Ave., Buena Vista.
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 nondenominational, 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, Mc-Crums 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.
Noon and 7 p.m. – AA meetings, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 617 S. Main St.,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.
8 p.m. – AA meeting, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1002 Blue Ridge Road, Glasgow.
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.
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).
8 p.m. – AA meeting, Christ Episcopal Church, 2246 Walnut Ave., Buena Vista.
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 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 noon – RARA Neighborhood Grocery, inperson, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.
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 [email protected].
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].
