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The Green Infrastructure Working Group presented its final report to the Lexington Planning Commission on Jan. 12.

Because thriving rural communities must provide opportunities for young people to start farming and business enterprises, the Rockbridge County Farm Bureau has launched a youth micro-grant program.

John Lysaker, the William R. Kenan Professor of Philosophy at Emory University, will present a lecture on Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. in the Stackhouse Theater as part of Washington and Lee University’s Mudd Center for Ethics’ series on “Beneficence: Practicing and Ethics of Care.”

When folks hear the term “estate planning,” what comes to mind for many is a vision of a casket and a document with the word “Will” written across the top. But organizing an estate is far more than just a will and funeral arrangements.

Dr. Theodore “Ted” Davis will be presenting “Casavant Frères Opus 394” in concert at Grace Episcopal Church in Lexington on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 5 p.m.

St. Patrick Catholic Church on West Nelson St. will hold its annual Ecumenical Candlelight Prayer Service for Life this Friday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 p.m.

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Lady is a wiggly and silly pitbull mix. At approximately 2 years old and 50 pounds, she is already spayed, vaccinated and dewormed. She will be microchipped when adopted. Lady would do best in a home without other dogs. She adores people and is eager to please. She also has a reduced adoption fee. Visit her at the Rockbridge SPCA.

Rachel Clark, (630) 607-9938 [email protected]

Karyn Gardner, (540) 228-2176, (540) 655-3646 [email protected]

Deborah Potter McCormick, 540-463-7652 The Collierstown United Methodist Church would like to thank all the patrons who gave donations and enjoyed meals at the church’s spaghetti supper on Saturday, J an. 2 1. A h ighlight of the evening was the fellowship enjoyed by those that “dined in” and for patrons who came and picked up meals to be enjoyed at home. Proceeds from the meal will be used to fund various ministries of the church.

Esther Pennington, High Bridge Presbyterian Church will receive the Fifth Sunday Mission Offering on Jan. 29.

An estimated 400 people turned out for the 24th annual Lee-Jackson Day memorial service and parade on a clear but cold Saturday morning. About half of those were reenactors and parade participants, the majority from Virginia and West Virginia, with some from North Carolina, Alabama, South Carolina and Florida. The “General Lee” car from the “Dukes of Hazard” also joined in the parade. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

Wednesday, Jan. 18

Rockbridge Conservation’s next webinar will be tonight, Wednesday, Jan 18, at 7 and will focus on invasive plants species in the Rockbridge area, including Kudzu, Chinese privet, Japanese knotweed, burning bush and tree of heaven.

Washington and Lee’s Staniar Gallery is presenting “Futile State,” a solo exhibition by sculptor Sam Blanchard.

The Concert Guild of Washington and Lee University will open its winter 2023 season on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 8 p.m. in the Wilson Concert Hall with a performance by Collective Euphonia. Tickets are required.

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The law office of Natkin & Crickenberger, P.C., has announced that long-time Lexington attorney Kent Gibson is joining the firm as an attorney.

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