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Virginia Military Institute is welcoming guest speaker Robert Child, Emmy nominated writer and director, and author of the book, “Immortal Valor: The Black Medal of Honor Winners of World War II,” on Monday, Feb. 19, at 7:45 p.m. in Gillis Theater in Marshall Hall.

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Washington and Lee University will present Anima e Grazia, a Spanish-flavored recital, on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.

The James Madison University Brass Band will perform in Wilson Concert Hall at Washington and Lee University’s Lenfest Center this Saturday, Feb. 17, at 8 p.m. as part of Sonoklect series. A highlight of the concert will be Terry Vosbein’s three-movement composition “Pillars of Brass,” composed specifically for this ensemble. Under the direction of professor Kevin Stees, the JMU Brass Band is one of the most successful collegiate brass bands in the world today. Formed by Stees in the fall of 2000, the band was named the North American Brass Band Association 1st Section Champion in 2004 and 2005, and was the 2006, 2007, 2010, 2016, 2019 and 2022 ABBA Championship Section Runner-up. No tickets are required. For more information, visit online at https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center/sonoklect-winter-jmu-brass-band.

Lexington

Kendal at Lexington will host a public lecture featuring Lauren Stull, district ranger for the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, on Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. in Kendal Hall on the Kendal at Lexington campus.

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New officers for the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department were recently installed by Nathan Ramsey, Rockbridge County fire/ rescue chief. They are (from left) John Hill, chief; Patrick Stump, deputy chief; Jason Duff, assistant chief; Adrian Watts, special operations chief; Mike Watts, captain; Sheldon Snead, captain; Melissa Waldron, lieutenant and secretary; Ethan Hill, vice President and Lieutenant; and Luis Catalan, president. Not pictured is Devin Nicely, treasurer. (Carolyn Bradley photo)

Firefighters honored at the recent awards and installation banquet of the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department included (seated, from left) Ethan Hill, hose and nozzle man of the year, outstanding member of the year, president’s award, runner-up fireman of the year, most calls answered (267), and two-year service award; Mike Watts, driver of the year, chief’s award, fifth place calls answered (129), 27-year service award and fireman of the year; Melissa Waldron, hose and nozzle person of the year, ninth place calls answered (90), fiveyear service award; (standing) Luis Catalan, chief’s award and president’s award, third place calls answered (185), 10-year service award; and Adrian Watts, officer of the year, sixth place calls answered (122), 22-year service award. Not pictured is Devin Nicely, tillerman of the year and eight-year service award. (Carolyn Bradley photo)

Washington and Lee University’s mock convention commenced with a parade down Main Street featuring a float from every single delegation. The energy was palpable as students dressed as New York hot dogs, Wisconsin cheese heads and Maryland crabs – the latter of which danced and cheered. Floats delivered the students to the convention site, where an impressive lineup of speakers took the stage.

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This coming Sunday, Feb. 18, Victory Baptist Church in Buena Vista will play host to the Gloryway Singers. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m.

In partnership with all three local jurisdictions, Boxerwood Nature Center is once again facilitating a springtime conservation challenge in which 80 local households receive free backyard composters in exchange for participating in a 10-week food diversion study.

Part Two of Essential Oils of the Bible and the Labyrinth presentation will be held this Sunday, Feb. 18, at 5 p.m., at Grace Episcopal Church in the Parish Hall.

First Baptist Church in Natural Bridge Station is having a Black History Month celebration on Feb. 18 at 2 p.m.

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On Jan. 27, members of the Lexington City Schools Chess Club participated in the 2024 ACC Championships, sponsored by the Roanoke City Schools.

The registration deadline for RARO spring sports is Sunday, Feb. 18. This includes registration for baseball, softball and river runners.