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The Rockbridge Community Table is seeking a qualified individual to apply for the position of treasurer on its board of directors.

Area residents are encouraged to bring family and friends to Boxerwood this Saturday between 1 and 5 p.m. for the nature center’s annual Gifts of Nature workshop.

Evelyn Ayers, 463-2727

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

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The Washington and Lee University men’s soccer team overcame a two-goal, secondhalf deficit in the national semifinals on Friday night, but the team fell in a penalty shootout, 2-0, after 110 minutes against No. 13 Amherst ended in a 2-2 draw on Saturday in Salem.

Varsity and junior varsity girls basketball teams from both Parry McCluer and Rockbridge County high schools will compete in PM’s Jaden Baker Tournament in Buena Vista this weekend.

Santa arrived by firetruck for the annual Breakfast with Santa festivities at the Rockbridge Baths firehouse Saturday morning. He proceeded to meet with a large number of local children, including (at right) Kylee Montgomery who showed Santa her ring and told him that she had missed him since last year. (all photos by Stephanie Mikels Blevins)

The Glasgow Public Library will be celebrating Gingerbread Days on Thursday, Dec. 14. Kids of all ages are invited to come build their dream houses with the tastiest of building materials. The activities begin at 3 p.m.

Outdoor Christmas Concert Dec. 17

Esther Pennington, 540-291-2629 This past Sunday, High Bridge Presbyterian Church welcomed its new pastor and his wife, the Rev. Steve and Amy Willis. During the children’s sermon, the (Hope) Advent candle was lit by the children. A reception to welcome the new pastor was held after worship in the fellowship hall.

The Blue Forest Theatre Academy is undertaking its inaugural venture into adult community theater with a presentation of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8 and 9, at 7 p.m., in Virginia Military Institute’s Marshall Theater.

The Rockbridge Regional Library in Lexington will host a family gift-making extravaganza on Dec. 13 and 14 from 4 to 5 p.m. Projects will include sweater mittens, personalized key rings, hand-decorated wind chimes, and fruit and veggie refrigerator magnets.

Rockbridge Bird Club invites area residents to join them for this month’s Second Saturday morning walk at Boxerwood on Dec. 9 at 8:30 a.m.

A number of area families turned out for Breakfast with Santa at the Fairfield Volunteer Rescue Squad Saturday morning. Among the scenes were (clockwise from above left) 23-month-old Weston Campbell checking out Santa’s bell; Abrielle Poulin, 5, telling Santa what she wants; Santa shaking hands with Pirate the puppy, held by Ciara Casady; Aaliyah Martin talking with Santa; and McKenzie Craft and Steve Reese cooking up pancakes. (Mary Woodson photos)

Glasgow Public Library will host local author Peter Farnham on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 5 p.m.

Walkers Creek Fire & EMS will be taking pre-orders for smoked hams and whole turkeys for Christmas dinners. Cost is $55 each.