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On Saturday, Dec. 16, Glasgow Garden Club observed Wreaths Across America Day by placing a wreath at its Blue Star Memorial Marker.

The annual Luminary Nights wrapped up at Natural Bridge State Park this past weekend. The two-weekend event featured a brightly illuminated Natural Bridge along with light displays along Cedar Creek Trail – and event marshmallow roasting. Unfortunately rain on both Sundays curtailed activities on those nights. The Festival of Trees inside the visitor center continues through Dec. 31. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

The Sheridan House located at 201 N. Randolph St. was demolished last week. The historic home was heavily damaged in a fire in February of 2016, after which it went through several owners while no repairs were made to the house. Earlier this year, a petition from citizens requesting that the city take steps to prompt some action, either to tear the building down or to repair it, was presented to the Lexington City Council. Owner Chy Clark submitted a request for demolition to the Lexington Architecture Review Board to demolish the building, which was granted. Clark this week declined to comment on future plans for the property.

If you’re a parent of a young child or children, you’re no doubt getting ready for an exciting Christmas morning.

Rachel Clark, (630) 607-9938 [email protected] New Monmouth Presbyterian Church’s adult and children’s choirs presented their Christmas cantata on Sunday morning entitled “Do you hear what I hear?”

An update on efforts to complete the last mile of access to high-speed internet broadband service in Rockbridge County was given to the Board of Supervisors on Dec. 11 by County Administrator Spencer Suter.

Guests and employees gathered outside of Natural Bridge Hotel Dec. 9 to participate in its inaugural tree lighting event. Hot cocoa and commemorative ornaments were provided. The hotel is under new ownership by cousins Ugandhar “Kumar” Mukkamala and Vijutha Gutta, and the tree lighting was one of the new events planned for this month. (Anneliese Schneider photos)

When Santa came to visit Collierstown children on Dec. 9, he had to make a detour from the field across from the Effinger firehouse to the Collierstown Baptist Church because of rainy weather. However, children had lots of fun there meeting with him and participating in various crafts. The event was sponsored by the community churches. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

Deborah Potter McCormick, 540-463-7652

Esther Pennington, 540-291-2629 The children of High Bridge Presbyterian Church lit the (Love) Advent candle this past Sunday.

The Rev. Scott Covington of Buena Vista Baptist Church shares a Christmas story with guests of the Buena Vista Rotary Club’s Christmas luncheon that was held Dec. 6 at the Buena Vista firehouse. The guests were from the Eagles Nest, Magnolia Center and Maury River Senior Center.The Buena Vista Rotary Club has been doing this annual luncheon during the Christmas holidays for more than 40 years. (Becca Smith photo)

It may have been raining, but that didn’t stop a number of area residents from turning out for Christmas in the Park at Glen Maury Park on Dec. 10. Among the scenes were (clockwise from above) Santa visiting with children; Becky Massie and Millie Sizer handing out treats; a youth group from SVU performing; and a local youth telling Santa what he wants for Christmas. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

Wednesday, Dec. 20

Rockbridge Christian Academy elementary students presented a Christmas play entitled “A Not So Silent Night” on Dec.

There was plenty of good food, vendor items and, of course, a visit by Mr. and Mrs. Claus during the Breakfast with Santa event at the Natural Bridge Christian Fellowship Church Dec. 9. Among those in the kitchen that morning were (at top right) Dean Cash and Justin Strowbridge, while Carman Link (above) was among the vendors who participated. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

Columbia Gas won the judge’s choice award for its entry in the Buena Vista Christmas parade Dec. 7.

If you’re a parent of a young child or children, you’re no doubt getting ready for an exciting Christmas morning.

First through fourth grade students at Central Elementary School participated in a two-day gingerbread house event last week, building their houses on Tuesday and decorating them on Wednesday. These scenes are from last Wednesday. (Anneliese Schneider photos)

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Evelyn Ayres