Calendar Of Events
Wednesday, June 18
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. – RAHC mobile dental clinic,
Goshen Community Center; call or text (540) 464-8700 to schedule an appointment.
1 to 5 p.m. –
Youth physical exam and vaccination clinic,
Rockbridge County High School; call or text (540) 4648700 to schedule an appointment.
Thursday, June 19
1 to 5 p.m. – Youth physical exam and vaccination clinic,
Parry McCluer High School; call or text (540) 464-8700 to schedule an appointment.
6 p.m. –
Rockbridge Relay for Life planning meeting, all are welcome, Frank’s Pizza.
Saturday, June 21
1 p.m. – Goshen June Bash
, includes derby race for children, followed by live music from Glen Shelton, Bruce Allen, Jason Burke, Dennis Thorne and Lisa Conner at 2; games and bounce food and food available.
2 to 4 p.m. -
The Paxton House
and grounds will be open to the public.
6 to 9 p.m. -
Juneteenth event,
with a bounce house, Lexington Police Department offering free snow cones and popcorn, a “Pop-Up” car show, Charlottesville’s 100 Proof Gogo Band for musical entertainment, Lexington’s Richardson Park.
Tuesday, June 24
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. – RAHC mobile dental clinic,
Glasgow Farmers Market; call or text (540) 464-8700 to schedule an appointment.
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. -
Pop-up Pet Food Pantry,
hosted by Rockbridge Animal Alliance, at Rockbridge Area Relief Association building.
Wednesday, June 25
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. – RAHC mobile dental clinic,
Glasgow Farmers Market; call or text (540) 464-8700 to schedule an appointment.
Thursday, July 3
5 p.m. – Freedom Food Festival, downtown Lexington.
Friday, July 4
9 a.m. – Children’s Bike Parade, downtown Lexington. 2 to 9:30 p.m. –
Balloons Over Rockbridge Hot Air Balloon and Music Festival,
Oak Hill property, Virginia Horse Center.
Saturday, July 5
2 to 9:30 p.m. –
Balloons Over Rockbridge Hot Air Balloon and Music Festival,
Oak Hill property, Virginia Horse Center.
Friday, July 18
11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. -
Veteran Support Golf Tournament sponsored by George C. Marshall Chapterof MOAAat the Lexington Golf & Country Club, registration fee is $100 per participant and includes greens fee, golf cart, free refreshments on course, and buffet following the tournament, all participants are encouraged to pre-register through the Pro Shop at (540) 463-3542, sign-in/on-site registration begins at 11:30 a.m., with a Shotgun Start at 1 p.m.; for more information call Bill Kozak at (540) 600-2191.
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Fridays in the Park concert,
Rewind,
$5 per adult, 16 and under admitted free of charge, Glen Maury Park.
Saturday, July 28
6 to 9 p.m. - Concert,
Rockin’ the Gorge at Locher Pavilion in Glasgow (behind Scottos) presents Southpaw, admission is free, gates open at 5 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 15
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Fridays in the Park concert,
Southpaw,
$5 per adult, 16 and under admitted free of charge, Glen Maury Park.
Mondays
9 a.m. – Exercise class, led by Anna Occhiuzzi-Chittum, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Food pantry, Stone Church of the Brethren, 2164 Forest Ave., Buena Vista; call 261-6946 to make appointment to pick up food; pantry open same hours Tuesday through Friday.
12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club of Lexington, open to all, Lexington Golf and Country Club; call ahead for a partner or further information, (540) 460-5474.
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – RARA Neighborhood Grocery, in-person, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.”
6 p.m. – Dinner at The Community Table, Piovano building, Lexington.
6 p.m. – New Life Suppers, free dinners, at Life Chapel.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Line dancing class, American Legion building, Buena Vista, $5 donation per person; for more information, call (540) 460-4206.
8 p.m. – AA meeting, Christ Episcopal Church, 2246 Walnut Ave., Buena Vista.
Tuesdays
7:30 a.m. – AA, second floor, Grace Episcopal Church; beginners meeting at 7 p.m., same location.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Visit by Virginia Department of Veterans Services benefits representative, at VFW Post 1499, second Tuesday of each month; by appointment only, call (540) 332-8900.
1 to 2 p.m. - Maury River Senior Services monthly support group featuring Opening Minds through Art, first Tuesday of each month; call (540) 261-7474 to register.
1 p.m. - Mahjongg, open to all, Lexington Golf and Country Club; email Lindsey at olivia4066@ gmail.com to let her know you’ll be there; teaching and beginners table possible.
2 to 3 p.m. – Gospel Way pantry, drive-thru model, 109 Henry St., Lexington.
4 p.m. – Youth program, Pokemon, Rockbridge Regional Library, Lexington.
6:30 p.m. – Meeting, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1499, at the post, 105 Memorial Lane, Lexington. Wednesdays
8-9 a.m. - Glasgow-Natural Bridge Men’s Prayer Breakfast, every other Wednesday at Faith Baptist Church, 15 Faith Baptist Circle, Arnolds Valley Road, Natural Bridge Station, open to all and non-denominational, breakfast will be served; for more information, call Faith Baptist Church at (540) 291-2847.
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lexington Farmers Market, McCrums parking lot.
10 a.m. – Baby and toddler storytime, Rockbridge Regional Library; followed by preschool storytime at 10:30 a.m.
10 a.m. to noon - Greater Lexington Newcomers Club; for updates, visit www.lexvanewcomers. org and see Events Calendar; activities signup is available to members at meetings.
10 to 11:30 a.m. - Maury River Senior Center (MRSC) Players and Singers, all skill levels of players welcome, as well as listeners, at 2137 Magnolia Ave., Buena Vista; for more information, call (540) 261-7474.
Noon – Lunch at The Community Table, Piovano Building, Lexington.
Noon and 7 p.m. – AA meetings, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 617 S. Main St., Lexington.
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – “RARA Neighborhood Grocery,” inperson, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.”
4 p.m. – Youth program, Makers Club, ages 6 and up, Rockbridge Regional Library.
4 to 6 p.m. – Bridge To Hope Pantry, 906 Magnolia Ave., Buena Vista.
7 p.m. – Yoga class, led by Karen Stanley of Center of Gravity Yoga and Pilates Studio, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths.
8 p.m. – AA meeting, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1002 Blue Ridge Road, Glasgow.
Thursdays
7:30 a.m. – AA, second floor, Grace Episcopal church.
9 to 11 a.m. – (every third Thursday) Natural Bridge/ Glasgow food pantry.
10 a.m. – Baby and toddler storytime, Rockbridge Regional Library; followed by preschool storytime at 10:30 a.m.
10 to 11:30 a.m. - Maury River Senior Center (MRSC) Players and Singers, all skill levels of players welcome, as well as listeners, at 2137 Magnolia Ave., Buena Vista; for more information, call (540) 261-7474.
1 to 3 p.m. – Goshen food pantry, 9742 Maury River Road.
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – RARA Neighborhood Grocery, inperson, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.
4 p.m. – Youth program, Improv Club, Rockbridge Regional Library.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Francophone Circle, every third Thursday except December, practice speaking French, all levels welcome, at a Lexington restaurant; to get monthly notices, send a request to be added to the email list at [email protected].
6 p.m. – “Community Café on Magnolia,” free meals offered by Bridge to Hope, 906 Magnolia Ave. (second Thursday of each month only).
8 p.m. – AA meeting, Christ Episcopal Church, 2246 Walnut Ave., Buena Vista.
Fridays
8:30 a.m. – Informal yoga, led by Lane Norris, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths.
7 p.m. – AA, second floor, Grace Episcopal Church.
Saturdays
8 to 10 a.m. – Community Veteran Appreciation Breakfast, every third Saturday, free to veterans, $5 for other adults and $3 for kids meals, American Legion Post 126, Buena Vista.
9 a.m. to noon - Natural Bridge Farmers Market, at Virginia Gold Orchard on U.S. 11 near Fancy Hill, runs every Saturday through October, weather permitting.
9 to 11 a.m. (first, second and fourth Saturdays) - Natural Bridge/Glasgow Food Pantry, 735 McCullough St., Glasgow.
9 to noon – (first and third Saturdays) Community Closet at Christ Episcopal Church, 2262 Walnut Ave., Buena Vista; call 461-1299 for more information.
9 a.m. to noon – Clothes closet at First Baptist Church, every third Saturday of the month; call 463-4854 for more information.
9 a.m. to noon - Kerrs Creek Farmers Market, at 2766 W. Midland Trail (through Sept. 27, 2025) 9-11:30 - Rockbridge Baths Farmers Market, through the end of September.Rockbridge Baths Firehouse, 5024 Maury River Road.
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. - Rockbridge Community Yoga, Lylburn Downing Community Center, 300 Diamond St.
9:30 a.m. – (second Saturdays) Rockbridge Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Piovano building; call (540) 357-0608 or visit www. RPOG.org.
10 a.m. to noon – RARA Neighborhood Grocery, inperson, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Free community luncheons, first and third Saturdays, parish hall, Christ Episcopal Church, 2246 Walnut Ave., Buena Vista.
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. - Lexington Al-Anon Family Group, offering a weekly respite for those dealing with the effects of friends or family members with alcohol or other substance abuse disorders. Al-Anon, an anonymous fellowship, provides courage, strength, and hope for those living or who have lived with those kinds of issues and problems. Weekly hybrid meetings (in-person and Zoom) top floor of the Grace Episcopal Church. More details or other information available from lexingtonfamilygroup@ gmail.com.
Editor’s note: The above events are taking place every week in the Rockbridge area. If your group has restarted weekly activities, send us an email with the information, to editor@thenews- gazette.com.
