Arts & Entertainment

Carolyn Terrell, (540) 430-4915/[email protected] Happy birthday wishes are being sent to Euley Phillips, Laikyn Willow Terrell, Warren Bradley, Darrell Poole, Conner Robertson, Tommy Groah, Curtis Cash, Kevin Phillips, Michelle Robertson, Kanon Richardson, Mickey Berry, Carol St. Clair, Jerrad Terrell and Morgan Groah.

A pregnant donkey rescued by the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department on Aug. 26 gave birth last week.

On a new firetruck dedicated to his memory the day before, members of the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department gave former chief and life member Roger Bradley his last ride to Rockbridge Memorial Gardens on Aug. 28. Lexington and Buena Vista firefighters posed their ladder trucks at the entrance to the cemetery and stood in salute as he rode by. Bradley, who died Aug. 24, served as chief in 1970 and 1972 and president in 1967-69 and 1978-80 during his over 59 years of service. He served during the major floods of 1969, 1972 and 1985.

Members of the Washington and Lee University field hockey team participated in a community service project at the Rockbridge SPCA last week. Team captain Jenny Lerner organized the volunteer service with the SPCA, and they painted shelving and cleaned up storage buildings. Seen here are student athletes Ally Hoffman (in front), Charlotte Jennings (in back) and Louise Strawn. (Mary Woodson photo)

Lexington resident Ken Hardy (third from left) won the silver medal in the running long jump in the National Senior Games held in July in Pittsburgh, Pa. Hardy, 75, made a leap of 10 feet, 0.75 inches, missing the gold medal by about 0.75 inches. He had qualified by placing in the top three at the State Senior Games. Hardy was also a medalist in the National Veterans Golden Age Games held in May in Des Moines, Iowa. The National Senior Games are open to all seniors, not just veterans.

Most people who receive Medicare benefits also have prescription drug coverage, either through a stand-alone “Part D” plan or through a Medicare Advantage plan.

Augusta Health has partnered with health care technology company Breez Health to streamline its financial assistance program for income-eligible patients. With a new, easy-to-use online application process, Augusta Health patients can quickly determine if they are eligible for discounts or free care.

With summer coming to an end, maybe it’s time to consider joining a new activity this fall. Two very popular, ongoing classes at Maury River Senior Services in Buena Vista are always welcoming new participants.

Jensen Barger started third grade at Enderly Heights Elementary this year. Seen with him is baby sister Joslyn, who insisted on going to school, too, on the first day.

Rules Explained For Rockbridge County

With his team trailing 7-6 with one minute to play, Virginia Military Institute quarterback Collin Ironside found VJ Johnson open for a 25-yard touchdown to lift the Keydets to a 12-7 home win in the season opener on Saturday afternoon at Foster Stadium in Lexington.

Virginia Military Institute will hold a Constitution Day discussion in acknowledgment of the 20th anniversary of the second Iraq War on Monday, Sept. 18 at 7:45 p.m. in Gillis Theater in Marshall Hall.

The Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival returns for its 29th year this Saturday, Sept. 9, from noon to 6 p.m.

A large crowd headed out to the Rockbridge Baths firehouse on Labor Day for the Truly Free Market and a pulled pork barbecue meal. There was also music inside the air-conditioned firehouse, a bounce house for children and visits by local politicians and candidates, including Rep. Ben Cline (bottom right). This was the Rockbridge Baths Community Organization’s third Truly Free Market and the second time it was held on Labor Day. The barbecue meal was a fundraiser for the fire department, which was so popular that the barbecue ran outwithin an hour and a half. (Joann Ware photos)

The Ruckus Bluegrass Band will be returning to the Boxerwood stage this Friday, Sept. 8, to perform their custom blend of traditional and contemporary bluegrass. Veteran members Ruth Huffman and Will Lee will be joined on guitar by multi-instrumentalist and Rockbridge native Brennan Gilmore. This year’s configuration will also feature mandolin legend Dale Reno. Admission is free for Boxerwood members, $5 per person for nonmembers. Children under 18 and parking are free. Pass-the-hat proceeds go to the musicians. There will also be a 50/50 raffle with proceeds to Boxerwood. The gate opens at 5:30 p.m., and music begins at 6:30 p.m. Meals can be purchased on-site from a local food truck, and picnicking is also encouraged.

The city of Lexington, in collaboration with the Creative Communities Partnership, a program of the Virginia Commission for the Arts, has awarded a grant of $4,500 to the Rockbridge Symphony.

Rep. Ben Cline talks about his time in the Virginia House of Delegates and how different it is from serving in Congress at a meeting of the Breakfast Club last month at the Pink Cadillac Café. Cline was the most recent person to speak to the new organization, which has been in existence just over seven months. Previous speakers have included Del. Chris Head; Del. Ellen Campbell; Commonwealth’s Attorney Jared Moon; Rockbridge County School Board candidate Ann Russek; Virginia Institute for Public Policy officials; county treasurer candidates Michelle Clark and Missy Whitesell; and voting registrar Jackie Harris. The organization also sponsored the Celebrate Rockbridge event this summer.

Talks At W&L To Begin Sept. 21

Rockbridge Resident Publishes First Novel

It’s time to say farewell to hummingbirds, tanagers, thrushes, warblers and other songbirds migrating south – and welcome back early winter returnees.

The monthly book sale at the Rockbridge Regional Library in Lexington will be held this Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 7-9.