Arts & Entertainment

Rockbridge Symphony Returns To Lenfest Saturday

Carolyn Bradley, 258-2720

The Rockbridge County High School photojournalism class is having its annual movie fundraiser at Hull’s Drive-in on March 2. All money raised goes directly to the student-run publication of the RCHS yearbook, The Trivium. The cost is $15 for a car in advance and $20 a car at the gate. This year’s movie is “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial.” The gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 6:30.

On Feb. 2-3, students from Maury River Middle School, Lylburn Downing Middle School and Rockbridge County High School participated and performed with the 2024 All-District Band in Staunton with paid guest clinicians. Participating from MRMS were (from left) Jacob Barney, Maddie David, Brigette Aguilar, Morgan Derr and Dasha Billias.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 21

Washington and Lee University isn’t the first college that comes to mind when one thinks of professional sports. W&L did have its moment in the football sun in the first half of the 20th century topping the Southern Conference twice and earning an appearance in the Gator Bowl, and in the 1970s it was a NCAA Division I lacrosse powerhouse.

Ecco Adesso Vineyards in Fairfield has won a top award in the 2024 Virginia Governor’s Cup competition. The Virginia Wineries Association conducts the competition, now in its 42nd year, and is one of the most stringent wine competitions in the nation. The year, the judging was done at Breaux Vineyards in Purcellville in January over two tasting rounds.

Washington and Lee University is included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. students for the sixth consecutive year.

Rockbridge Christian Academy held its annual spaghetti dinner Saturday. Students, faculty and volunteers served over 550 dinners at the drive-thru event. (Ethan Blevins photo)

Rachel Clark, (630)

The Lexington Woman’s Club recently announced the winners of its annual writing contest held for area students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Neely Young will give a short synopsis of the Civil Rights Movement during this Sunday’s morning service at First Baptist Church in Lexington. The service will start at 11.

Esther Pennington, 540-291-2629

Deborah Potter McCormick, 540-463-7652

RAHC Annual Fundraiser April 13 At VHC

Walkers Creek Fire & EMS is taking preorders for smoked meats for Easter celebrations.

Mondays

Washington and Lee University will present Anima e Grazia, a Spanish-flavored recital, on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.

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