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Singing “We Shall Overcome” and joining in chants calling for justice, area residents marched in the cold, snowy Martin Luther King Jr. Community Parade Monday morning. Although the weather and iffy road conditions kept the crowd size down, organizers noted that over 600 stickers were given out to marchers. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins, Anneliese Schneider and Darryl Woodson photos)

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

Washington and Lee University has been awarded the 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation that indicates an institutional commitment to community engagement.

The 25th annual Lee-Jackson Day events this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 12-13, will feature a symposium, parade, memorial services, luncheon, memorial brick-laying, and a gala to honor Stonewall Jackson’s 200th birthday.

Carolyn Bradley, 258-2720

Waddell Elementary students decorated winter trees just ahead of their December break. AT LEFT, kindergartners and third-graders put the finishing touches on their winter trees. AT LOWER LEFT, third-grader Hadley Braddick (right) helps kindergartner Scout Bryant get another scoop of icing. BELOW, third grade teacher Jennie Bunten helps students, including third-grader Christopher Aviles (center) and kindergartner Prince Diamond, with their supplies. (Anneliese Schneider photos)

The Rockbridge Chamber Singers, directed by William McCorkle, will present a concert this Sunday, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m. in the Lexington Presbyterian Church. Joining the singers will be organist Daniel Brinson of Charlottesville, formerly of Lexington, and a veteran of many choral collaborations. Soloists will include soprano Christine Fairfield; mezzo-sopranos Emma Vasquez and Christine Schadeberg; tenors Christopher Vasquez, Scott Williamson and Evan Odson; and baritone David Sorrells.

Everyone is invited to “How to Beat the Winter Blues,” a presentation by Erica L. Miear at the Rockbridge Baths Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m.

Mondays

Wednesday, Jan. 10

How can Stevi still be at the Rockbridge SPCA? She is a great dog – friendly, outgoing, loves to go for walks. She is already spayed, vaccinated and has a low adoption fee. She is looking for a perfect home for the new year. Stevi is 2 years old and would like you to visit her at the Rockbridge SPCA.

Washington and Lee University will celebrate the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a week of events in addition to the keynote address by Keisha Lance Bottoms on Monday.

Waddell Students Research, Portray Historical Figures

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

Evelyn Ayers, 463-2727

The Christmas concert originally scheduled for Dec. 17 at Buena Vista Baptist Church will be held this coming Sunday, Jan. 14, at 4 p.m.

Deborah Potter McCormick, 463-7652

The Music at Noon concert series at Lexington Presbyterian Church will resume today, Jan. 10, with an organ recital by William McCorkle at noon in the Lexington Presbyterian sanctuary.

The fifth annual community service of Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Glasgow drew its biggest attendance yet, 91 participants and audience members. The service featured a recorder ensemble, brass instrumentalists, and a new volunteer choir. The Rev. Dr. Bob Copenhaver, whose history with St. John’s spans decades, led the service, with Brandall Branch, as he has each time before. Following the service, a barbeque dinner was held in the adjoining parish hall.

The hearing on animals seized from the Natural Bridge Zoo in December resumed ,