Wednesday,Aug. 6
6 to 7 p.m. - Rockbridge CAN meal , Goshen firehouse, catered by CHEFS Catering with serving sit-down style, free, everyone welcome.
7 p.m. – Concert and classic film night, Hull’s Drive-In , featuring live performance by Cash Unchained, followed by the showing of the 1986 “Stagecoach” movie; $30.
Thursday, Aug. 7
10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ‒ Book sale, Rockbridge Regional Library.
Friday, Aug. 8
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m ‒ Book sale, Rockbridge Regional Library.
6 p.m. - Friday’s Alive concert series, Party Crasher Band , admission free, food and drink available, Davidson Park, Lexington; presented by Lexington- Rockbridge Jaycees, series raises funds for the VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment and the Rockbridge SPCA. 6:30 to 8 p.m. –Boxerwood’s
Music in the Garden concert with Honest Labor , free for children and current Boxerwood members, $5 for adult nonmembers.
7 p.m. – Free workshop performances of the devised puppet play “In Between,” sponsored by New Views Theatre and performed by the Reverie Puppets, the play explores dark themes so it is not suitable for children, Johnson Theatre, Lenfest Center.
Saturday, Aug. 9
10 a.m. – Annual Tractor Ride, starts at Palmer Community Center, lunch and tractor viewing from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Lake Robertson. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ‒ Book sale, Rockbridge Regional Library.
Evening – Hull’s 75 th
birthday celebration, featuring vintage car night, vendor market and “Happy Birthday Hull’s” group photo, Hull’s Drive-In. 7 p.m. – Free workshop performances of the devised puppet play “In Between,” sponsored by New Views Theatre and performed by the Reverie Puppets, the play explores dark themes so it is not suitable for children, Johnson Theatre, Lenfest Center.
Tuesday, Aug. 12
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Pet food pantry, hosted by the Rockbridge Animal Alliance, RARA food pantry. 10:30 a.m. – Meeting, La Leche League, Grace Episcopal Church.
Wednesday,Aug. 13
6 to 7 p.m. – Rockbridge CAN is serving a community meal , Thompson Community Center, Glasgow, catered by CHEFS Catering, free, all are welcome.
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.
Saturday, Aug. 16
4 to 8 p.m. – Palmer Ice Cream Supper, Palmer Community Center.
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Wednesday,August 20 6 to 7 p.m. – Rockbridge Can is serving community meal , Natural Bridge Fire Station, catered by Lexington Catering Company, free, all are welcome.
Friday, Aug. 22
Noon - Gospel music concert, presented by Maury River Pickers and Singers, no cost to attend, at Maury River Senior Services, 2137 Magnolia Ave. in Buena Vista.
6:30 to 8 p.m. –Boxerwood’s Music in the Garden concert with Ruckus Bluegrass Band , free for children and current Boxerwood members, $5 for adult nonmembers.
Saturday, Aug. 23 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Rockbridge Community Festival
, downtown Lexington.
Wednesday,Aug. 27 6 to 7 p.m. – Rockbridge Can is serving a community meal at the Buena Vista Fire Station. Catered by Sweet Treats baker, free, all are welcome.
Monday, Sept. 1
All day – 52nd annual Buena Vista Labor Day Celebration, political party breakfasts, 5K run, parade, stump speeches at Glen Maury Park, music and fireworks.
Friday, Sept. 5 6 p.m. – Rockbridge Mountain Music and Dance Festival , Glen Maury Park, BuenaVista.
6:30 to 8 p.m. –Boxerwood’s Music in the Garden concert with Betty and the Hot Flashes , free for children and current Boxerwood members, $5 for adult nonmembers.
Saturday, Sept. 6
1 p.m. - Chicken dinner , chicken quarters are $8 and meals that include baked apples, potatoes, green beans and a beverage are $12, Goshen First Aid Crew building.
1p.m.– RockbridgeMountain Music and Dance Festival , Glen Maury Park, BuenaVista.
6 to 9 p.m. – Rockin’ the Gorge concert with Late Night Stumblers , Locher Pavilion, Glasgow, free admission.
6 p.m. –
Relay for Life , Central Elementary School.
Thursday, Sept. 18 10 a.m. – 23nd annual Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival
, Glen Maury Park, BuenaVista.
Friday, Sept. 19 10 a.m. – 23nd annual Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival
, Glen Maury Park, BuenaVista.
Saturday, Sept. 20 10 a.m. – 23nd annual Nothin’
Saturday, Sept. 27 6 to 9 p.m. – Rockin’ the Gorge concert with Tom Proctor Locher Pavilion, Glasgow, free admission.
Saturday, Oct. 11 Noon to 4 p.m. – Fall Festival , Goshen First Aid Crew grounds, 9770 Maury River Rd, vendors, cornhole tournament, food and more.
Ongoing Events
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, inperson, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Family and Friends support meeting at Rockbridge Recovery’s Group Center, 119 E 28th St. in Buena Vista; call (540) 572-2312 for more information or a free ride.
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 to 2 p.m. - Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention, Aug. 19-Oct. 9, Maury River Senior Services, free; to register, call (540) 261-7474 or visit vpas.info/ health-and-wellness-programs.
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.
7 to 8 p.m. - Grief Support meeting at Rockbridge Recovery’s Group Center, 119 E. 28th St., Buena Vista; call (540) 5722312 for more information or a free ride.
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.
7 to 8 p.m. - SMART Recovery meeting at Rockbridge Recovery’s Group Center, 119 E. 28th St., Buena Vista; call (540) 572-2312 for more information or a free ride.
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 2 p.m. - Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention, Aug. 19-Oct. 9, Maury River Senior Services, free; to register, call (540) 261-7474 or visit vpas.info/ health-and-wellness-programs.
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).
7. to 8 p.m. - Peer Support meeting at Rockbridge Recovery’s Group Center, 119 E. 28th St., Buena Vista; call (540) 5722312 for more information or a free ride.
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.
