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A large crowd turned out for the Goshen Fall Festival Saturday. Among the scenes were (clockwise from top let) music by Glen Shelton; pumpkin painting; chili cook-off judges Tammy Robertson and Michele Clark tasting the chili of Margaret Bickley, who went on to win the competition; barbecue chicken cooking; and mechanical bull riding. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

The Rockbridge Baths Volunteer Fire Department’s fall arts and crafts festival drew 33 vendors Saturday. Between the vendor fees and food sales, the department raised about

The phenomenon of black holes and early discoveries of the universe by astronomer Edwin Hubble are the topics of two in-person seminars, featuring lecturer Marcia Bartusiak, professor emeritus from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, both on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The public is invited to attend both seminars in-person or via Zoom.

Audience Hears Both Sides During Debate At W&L

Is your nonprofit organization planning any activities for the holidays?

Virginia Cooperative Extension, Rockbridge Unit, will be offering a one-day ServSafe Manager Certification Course on Monday, Dec. 4.

Because thriving rural communities must provide opportunities for young people to start farming and business enterprises, the Rockbridge County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce the 2024 micro-grant program.

Glasgow Public Library will host a sensory friendly movie time on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m.

Mr. Walker is himself an Olympic level paddler, having represented the United States in the World Championships of 1965 (he would have just been out of high school), 1967, and 1971. He was the U.S. National Champion in Men’s Slalom in 1968 and finished eleventh in the C-1 event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

The next Rockbridge Regional Library book sale starts tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. and continues on Friday, Nov. 3, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Evelyn Ayers, 463-2727

When I was asked to review Wickliffe Walker’s book about first descents down 10 of the most dynamic and unexplored rivers in the world, I assumed it was because I was a canoe outfitter in an earlier life. That and a whitewater paddler.

Photographer Brinn Willis will present her show, “Traces of Home - The Sacred Soil That Connects Past and Present” at Nelson Gallery during November. Brinn brings to the gallery a series of photographs printed in an historical method of photography known as “wetplate collodion” that was popular in the mid-19th century. Her subject matters are homes, landscapes, scenes and elements that appear untouched by time. She hopes to inspire viewers to reconnect with the roots of our community, remembering the dreams and the aspirations from those who settled before us. The reception is Nov. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m.

By Tom Stanley Extention Agent

N.C. Project Features 36,000 Panels

VPAS Cafe members concentrate on their Falls Prevention Bingo sheets at Maury River Senior Services in Buena Vista last month. Falls Prevention Bingo is played like traditional bingo, except the bingo numbers have been replaced with falls prevention information to help keep older adults safe at home and out in the community. Tips include how to keep your balance in a crowd, how to protect your muscles with exercise, and the importance of taking care of your feet. Other versions of bingo are played throughout year at the Buena Vista VPAS location.

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans will increase 3.2 percent in 2024, the Social Security Administration has announced. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by more than $50 per month starting in January.

On Oct. 12, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2024 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs.

Two missionaries working in Bogota, Colombia, will be guest preachers at Lexington Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Nov. 12.

The Glasgow Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 7, for the general election .The library serves as a polling place for the Maury River District.