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Collierstown Presbyterian Church held its annual church dinner this past Saturday, Nov. 4. A total of 1,002 country ham, turkey and fried oyster dinners were purchased throughout the day. Patrons could choose to eat their dinners in the fellowship hall or carry them out. Sales in the bazaar room totaled $2,408 and will benefit the Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Rockbridge and Helping Hands, a food bank ministry of the Fairfield Presbyterian Church. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins and Joann Ware photos)

Buena Vista Presbyterian Church will hold its annual bazaar this Saturday, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. until noon.

Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church is one of the dropoff centers for collection of the shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church dedicated a new “Communion of Saints Railing” on Nov. 4 with a party on the lawn.

The Women’s Fellowship of the Stone Church of the Brethren will have their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, located at 2162 Forest Ave., Buena Vista.

Rockbridge County High School members of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) attended FCCLA Day at the State Fair of Virginia in Doswell. Over 70 members, advisers, and chaperones enjoyed a day filled with educational and leadership opportunities.

It was all treats at Calvary Brethren Church in Buena Vista last Tuesday night. Twenty-two cars were decked out to share candy with the community. A full meal was served inside the church for those who were hungry for more than sweets. A steady flow of families turned out for the event throughout the evening. Among those participating were (above) Dallas and Daniel Knick showing off their trunk and (below) Cherie Coffey and Shelly Ramsey with Coffey’s grandchildren.

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Open enrollment on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace is underway, having started Nov. 1. Open enrollment is the time of year that all consumers can enroll in new coverage or make changes to a current plan without needing to experience a qualifying life event.

Rain had been in the forecast for Halloween, but there wasn’t a sprinkle in sight during the annual downtown trick-or-treating events in Buena Vista and Lexington. Children accompanied by their families and friends not only collected candy in Lexington, but also acted as audiences to dances from performers at the Halestone Dance Studio, including the witches in the photo at top left. In Buena Vista there was face painting and games for the children to play. (Joann Ware and Stephanie Blevins Mikels photos)

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The Kiwanis are planning to return to the Rockbridge area. An informational meeting about the organization and starting a local club will be held on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the local YMCA next to Tractor Supply.

Furever Friends Lodge, cat rescue in Buena Vista would like to thank all of our volunteers, supporters and friends who made our Holiday Bazaar a success! We appreciate each and every one of you more than you know! The kitties were here too and we are tickled to say that we had three kittens adopted at the event and two of our kittens at Lexington Pet Place also adopted this past weekend!! We do have many others that are for adoption. If you would like an application to adopt, please email us at [email protected] Furever Friends

Several members of the Mountain Gateway Community College Educational Foundation Board gathered for a photo in their Western attire at the “Bubbles, Bands and Brunch” fundraising event – the theme was “Stampede!”-- held at MGCC Oct. 8. Pictured are (from left) Helen Kostel of Clifton Forge; Deborah and William Weddle, and Mark and Elaine Nelson, all of Lexington (the Nelsons were also recognized as “Partners” for their contribution to the event); and Susan and Mike Friski, also of Lexington. Since 2003, “Bubbles,” which was brought back this fall after a hiatus of four years, has raised more than $70,000 in scholarships for continuing students. For more information about the Foundation, call (540) 8632934 or email [email protected].

The last weekend before Halloween was a busy one for the Rockbridge area. Among the events was the annual trunk or treat at Glen Maury Park. Hundreds of costumed treat seekers came to the park on Saturday evening. Campers at the park were also giving away candy and many of the RVs were decked out in creepy décor. (Joann Ware photos)

Bobby and Brenda Miller Presnell recently celebrated their

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