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It was with mixed emotions that Rockbridge Area Community Services bid a fond farewell to two of its long-time team members at the end of 2022: Carol Burke and Wendy Mace.

The Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department recognized two life members at the department’s annual banquet this month, J.C. Rice (left), 44 years with the department, and Roger Bradley, 59 years. (Carolyn Bradley photo)

Approximately 800 community members walked the streets of downtown Lexington in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday. This was the seventh annual MLK Community Parade sponsored by the Community Anti-Racism Effort of Rockbridge (CARE). A buzz of enthusiasm echoed throughout the streets as this was the first true MLK parade since 2020. In 2021, in the midst of the pandemic, CARE sponsored a “Stand Up for Justice, Love, and Equality” socially distanced event, and last year the parade was canceled because of a winter storm. Following the parade, area residents were welcomed into Murray Hall at Lexington Presbyterian Church for vegetable soup and hot chocolate, and in commemoration of Dr. King, poems and prose were read by members of the community. (Hope Huger photos)

Howie is a silly and sweet boxer mix. He is approximately 1 year old and weighs 45 pounds. He loves to go for walks and will try to climb into your lap. Visit this delightful boy at the Rockbridge SPCA.

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

Rockbridge Bird Club members invite area residents to join them for their first outing of the new year this Saturday morning, Jan. 14, at Boxerwood.

Stepping into the Extension office, no one bothered to look up. Each of the 16 Master Gardeners were at work, heads down concentrating on the task at hand.

The Jackson House Museum is seeking volunteers to assist in the museum gift shop.

I hope that all had a wonderful Christmas celebrating the birth of the Christ Child.

The annual Christmas tree burn was held at Lime Kiln Theater this past Saturday, Jan. 7. Rockbridge residents were invited to bring their trees to the event to create a bonfire that warmed the crowd and thrilled the children present. As in past years the Southern Inn provided chili and cornbread free of charge. (Joann Ware photos)

The Community Foundation for Rockbridge, Bath and Alleghany is now accepting scholarship applications for the graduating class of 2023.

The Rev. Dr. Kevin E. Donalson will be the guest speaker at the annual Community MLK Worship Service at First Baptist Church in Lexi ng ton on Sunday, Jan. 15, at 4 p.m.

Just a few weeks ago, on Christmas Eve, the sounds of Christmas hymns could be heard resonating from St. John’s Episcopal Church in Glasgow as congregants from at least six local area churches came together for a joint community service of Christmas Lessons and Carols.

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

The Rockbridge County High School Chapter of FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) has been busy this school year with lots of activities in and outside of the school building.

After addressing health management, the other piece of the puzzle necessary to market top quality calves is genetics.

Happy New Year!

Esther Pennington, 540-291-2629 The High Bridge Presbyterian Church drive-thru Christmas Nativity was held Sunday, Dec. 10, with pleasant weather. The deacons collected items and food for the Natural Bridge/Glasgow food pantry. The Christmas Eve service was held on a very cold evening with lots of visitors and family members attending.

Evelyn Ayres

The 24th annual Lee-Jackson Day events will be held in Lexington this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 14-15.