Poet and professor Luisa Igloria to read from "Juan Luna's Revolver," Studio 11.
Virginia Horse Center, 5:30 doors open for Bingo, games from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., bingo hotline is 464-2960
Sabine Ladstatter, Norten Auditorium, Leyburn Library, W&L
Meeting, Lexington Golf & Country Club; for more information, go to www.lexvanewcomers,org
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Meeting, Sunnyside, Kendal at Lexington, for information, call Christine Treen at (540) 784-4519.
Program, “Birding in Lexington 70 Years Ago,” Bob Paxton, old county courthouse meeting room, sponsored by Rockbridge Bird Club; for information, call 463-5214.
Talk, “Mirabal Memories,” Ellen Mayock, part of One Book, One Community program, Piovano Room, Rockbridge Regional Library.
Book sale, Rockbridge Regional Library
Talk, Richard Williams Jr. on his new book, “Lexington, Virginia, and the Civil War,” spring program for Friends of Preston Library, at the library, VMI; refreshments and book signing to follow
Reading, Marvine Howe from her book “Al-Andalus Rediscovered: Iberia's New Muslims,” Books & Co.
Meeting, Group Investigating God, for those in their 20s and 30s who are spiritually curious or skeptical, 283 Mateer Road; featuring dinner on the deck at 6, discussion at 7 and campfire, swim and music jam at 8; group to meet every Thursday evening through June 13; for information, contact Rebecca Taylor at 463-7785 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Book sale, Rockbridge Regional Library.
Old Dominion Gaited Horse Association Classic, Virginia Horse Center, continues through Saturday,
Dr. Barbara van Kuiken, associate professor of chemistry at SVU to give the Elton Lecture entitled “Discipline Scholars: A Last Lecture As Lived By Students,” Stoddard Activities Center, SVU.
Meeting, Rockbridge Area Sight Support, BARC officials to speak, Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital, lower level conference room.
Artists' reception for spring photography exhibit by Rockbridge Camera Club members, Sweet Treats bakery.
The Great American Trail Horse Sale and Competition, Virginia Horse Center, continues through Saturday, trail horse competition at 7 p.m. Friday, finals at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. trail horse sale at noon Saturday, and Great American Trail horse Challenge at 7 p.m. Saturday, for information call (704) 272-9359
Kids Closet consignment sale, sponsored by the United Methodist Women of Trinity United Methodist Church; for more information, call 463-4053.
Paxton House Society quarterly meeting, Maury River Senior Center.
Music and dance, Mountain Hollow, Clark’s Old Time Music Center, Raphine.
Kids Closet consignment sale, sponsored by the United Methodist Women of Trinity United Methodist Church; for more information, call 463-4053.
Pancake fundraiser for the RCHS girls lacrosse team, tickets can be purchased from any member of the team or at the door on Saturday, Applebee’s.
Old Dominion Region Pony Club Rally, Virginia Horse Center, continues through Sunday.
The Great American Trail Horse Sale and Competition, Virginia Horse Center, trail horse competition, finals at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. trail horse sale at noon Saturday, and Great American Trail horse Challenge at 7 p.m. Saturday, for information call (704) 272-9359.
Rockbridge Area Community Cleanup; to sign up, visit rockbridgeconservation.org or obtain signup sheets at Rockbridge Regional Library, Glasgow Public Library or Lexington recycling center; for more information, call Barbara Walsh, 463-2330.
Maury River Horse Trials, Virginia Horse Center, contact Brian or Penny Ross a 348-1152.
Mounted Map and Orienteering, Virginia Horse Center, contract Olin Bare at 463-7429.
Old Dominion Gaited Horse Association Classic, Virginia Horse Center, English championship classic at 7 p.m.
Auction, Rockbridge Baths Fire Department, to benefit new east wing for Bethesda Presbyterian Church; youth to hold bake sale; donations appreciated, call 348-5210.
Registration for inaugural Lexington/Rockbridge County Walk MS, Evans Hall, Washington and Lee campus, walk to begin at 10 a.m., 1, 2 or 3-mile options through the W&L campus; for information visit www.walkmsblueridge.org.
Free income tax assistance, Rockbridge Regional Library.
Meeting, Glasgow/Rockbridge AARP chapter 2071, Inn at Hunt Ridge; for information or to make a reservation, call 261-3907.
Monacan Nation Round Dance, featuring Native American dancing and music, story telling, cakewalks, vendor booths and raffle; $3 at the door; PMHS gymnasium.
Bull & Oyster Fest, fundraiser for Rockbridge Area Health Center, featuring food, music, games, Glen Maury Park; advance tickets available at www.rockbridgeareahealthcenter.org.
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser, Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church community building, all-you-can-eat spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert, drink, $8 per person, children 3 and under free, proceeds support church member with cancer.
Fundraising banquet, Rockbridge Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, Virginia Horse Center; for information, contact Amy Bryant at 460-2035 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or Doug Bartlett, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Birding field trip to private property in northern Rockbridge County planted with native vegetation that provides bird habit, call 463-5214.
Spring concert, Rockbridge Choral Society, Lexington Presbyterian Church.