Arts & Entertainment

Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church in Steeles Tavern will offer a recital by Lexington organist William McCorkle on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 4 p.m.

Evelyn Ayers, 540-463-2727

Josie is an adorable Airedale- hound mix, approximately 2 years old and very sweet. She is vaccinated, dewormed, heartworm negative and on prevention, and will be microchipped when adopted. The adoption fee for all dogs and cat is $25. Josie does not hunt. Visit her at the Rockbridge SPCA.

Carolyn Bradley, 540-258-2720

Victory Baptist Church will celebrate its 40th year in Buena Vista with a homecoming service Sunday, Aug. 27, at 10:30 a.m.

Esther Pennington, 540-291-2629

At Kling, Fairfield

First Days

Approximately 145 vendors are expected for the 46th annual Rockbridge Community Festival this Saturday.

Lenfest Center Announces Wide-ranging Season

Deborah Potter McCormick, 463-7652

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

Summer Days End; School Year Begins

As Rockbridge County students head back to school this year, they will be under a new set of disciplinary guidelines.

Rachel Clark, (630) 607-9938 [email protected]

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

Esther Pennington, 540-291-2629

Evelyn Ayers, 540-463-2727

Carolyn Terrell, (540) 649-3828/[email protected]

Rockbridge County has launched a new public input survey and is asking for participation from residents, businesses and members of nearby communities to give their feedback on the county’s new branding project.