Wednesday, Dec. 3
Noon – Informational discussion on scams, such as financial fraud and identity theft, by Mike LeNoir, fellowship hall, Fairfield United Methodist Church, during Fairfield Sunshine Fellowship’s monthly soup luncheon.
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – “At the Table” event focusing on military veterans and their families, sponsored by the DeLaney Center at W&L, in the cafeteria at Lylburn Downing Middle School.
Thursday, Dec. 4
5:30 p.m. – Symposium, “Race, Military Service and the Modern South,” sponsored by the DeLaney Center at W&L, Stackhouse Theater.
6 to 7 p.m. – Mustaches for Kids Stache Bash, Devils Backbone Outpost.
6:30 p.m. – Christmas tree lighting, Magnolia Town Square, Buena Vista.
7 p.m. – Buena Vista Christmas parade, downtown.
Friday, Dec. 5
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Craft Fair, Kendal Hall, Kendal at Lexington. 11 a.m. – Christmas Forum , featuring messages and songs, KnightArena, Southern Virginia University. 5 p.m. Opening reception for “Urban Color,” an exhibit of photographs by Ben Mc Clure, Nelson Gallery. 6 p.m. – Lexington Christmas parade, downtown.
Saturday, Dec. 6
8 a.m. to noon – Rockbridge Christmas Baskets packing day , Virginia Horse Center.
8 to 10:30 a.m. – Breakfast with Santa, Santa arrives at 9, Fairfield Rescue Squad.
8:30 to 10 a.m. – Breakfast with Santa, Santa arrives at 9, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths.
9 a.m. – Jingle Bell Run
, starts at Nelson Street bridge, Lexington.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – “The Great Tree Giveaway,” free native trees distributed to Lexington residents from the city in partnership with Boxerwood, Richardson Park.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Craft Fair, Kendal Hall, Kendal at Lexington.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – “Christmas on the Farm,” New Market Battlefield State Historical Park.
1 to 5 p.m. – “Christmas
in the Country” in Brownsburg , featuring historic house tours, craft and food vendors, children’s crafts, holiday meal, Santa and music.
4 p.m. – Glasgow Christmas parade, followed by awards and Santa visit at first aid building.
6 p.m. – Fairfield Christmas parade, sponsored by South River Volunteer Fire Department, followed by refreshments and Santa visit at the firehouse.
7:30 p.m. – Rockbridge Chorus’ holiday program, with community carol sing starting at 7:15, Lexington Presbyterian Church.
Sunday, Dec. 7
Noon to 5 p.m. – Holiday market, sponsored by the Parent Teacher Student Association and the Student Council Association, RCHS.
2 to 4 p.m. - Rockbridge Historical Society round table and community open mic on “Rockbridge and the Vietnam War,” Rockbridge County High School auditorium.
2 to 4 p.m. – Paxton House Historical Society yuletide reception, Glen Maury Park
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Horses Christmas, behind Paxton House.
5 p.m. – Cookies with Santa , Paxton House.
5 p.m. – Lessons and carols service, “Light of the World,” presented by the SVU choirs, Trinity United Methodist Church, Lexington.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
7 p.m. – Planning session for the Rockbridge Area Christmas Bird Count with CBC organizer Dick Rowe, Piovano Room at Rockbridge Regional Library, sponsored by the Rockbridge Bird Club; more information at ockbridgebirdclub. org.
7:30 p.m. – Christmas on the Hill, featuring SVU’s choirs and orchestras, Knight Arena, SVU.
Thursday, Dec.11
Noon – Music at Noon concert with organist William McCorkle presenting organ preludes for Advent and Christmas, Lexington Presbyterian Church.
2 p.m. – Author Melanie Forde to give a presentation on her newest book, “Guardian of the Crossroads,” Rockbridge Regional Library.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Ronnie Campbell Scholarship Fundraiser, sponsored by the Rockridge Breakfast Club, at Art on Magnolia in Buena Vista, featuring live music by the Washington String Quartet, catered hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; tickets can be purchased by emailing the rockbridgebreakfastclub@yahoo. com or calling (540) 4603240.
7:30 p.m. – “Carols in the Courtyard,” VMI barracks, followed by a candlelight service in Memorial Hall at 8.
Friday, Dec. 12
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Holiday open house, VMI Museum.
Noon - Maury River Pickers and Singers Christmas Concert , Maury River Senior Services, 2137 Magnolia Ave., Buena Vista; call (540) 261-7474 for more information.
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park; regular admission prices apply.
6 to 8 p.m. – “Christmas at the Jacksons,” Jackson House Museum.
6:30 p.m. – Dance, “The Nutcracker” by the Rockbridge Ballet, Lenfest Center.
Saturday, Dec. 13
9 a.m. – Birding at Boxerwood with members of the Rockbridge Bird Club, bring binoculars and meet in the nature center parking lot; for more information or possible weather cancellation, visit Rockbridge Bird Club on Facebook or rockbridgebirdclub. org.
Day – North Rockbridge Trail’s Winter Wonderland Trail.
Noon to 4 p.m. – Closing reception, for Rockbridge Historical Society’s museum exhibits “Rockbridge at Play: Toys, Games & Histories” and “Virginia and The Vietnam War,” 101 E. Washington St., Lexington.
1 to 2:30 p.m. – Wreaths Across America ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery, community invited to place wreaths on the headstones of all veterans interred in the cemetery; call (540) 460-5784 for more information.
1 to 4 p.m. – Rockbridge SPCAopen house.
1 to 5 p.m. – Gifts of Nature program, Boxerwood.
2 to 3:30 p.m. – Santa Claus is coming to Collierstown, Collierstown Baptist Church.
2 and 6:30 p.m. – Dance, “The Nutcracker” by the Rockbridge Ballet, Lenfest Center.
4 p.m. – Goshen Christmas parade.
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park.
9 p.m. to 1 a.m. – Christmas dance, Effinger fire department, music by Southpaw, $20 per person, advance tickets can be purchased by calling (540) 460-3980.
Sunday, Dec. 14 2 p.m. – Dance, “The Nutcracker” by the Rockbridge Ballet, Lenfest Center.
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park.
5 p.m. – Light in Darkness service, Grace Episcopal Church, for all who find the holidays full of joy, and also other complex feelings, including sadness and grief; music, prayer, healing prayers, lighting of candles, and silence.
Wednesday, Dec. 17
3 to 4:30 p.m. - Grief to Growth bereavement support group, at Kendal, Borden Center conference room.
6 to 8 p.m. - Rockbridge Historical Society’s series “Revolutionary Films, 17762026,” free screening and discussion of the 1968 warfronthomefront episode of Ken Burns’ documentary, “ The Vietnam War,” Rockbridge Regional Library, Lexington.
Thursday, Dec. 18
Noon – Music at Noon concert, William McCorkle on piano presenting improvisations onAdvent and Christmas melodies, Lexington Presbyterian Church.
Friday, Dec. 19
4 to 6 p.m. – Holiday church open house, downtown Lexington churches.
4 to 8 p.m. – Festival of Nativities, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Thornhill Road.
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park.
Saturday, Dec. 20
2 to 8 p.m. – Festival of Nativities, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Thornhill Road.
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park.
Sunday, Dec. 21
2 to 8 p.m. – Festival of Nativities, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Thornhill Road; community Christmas concert at 6 that evening.
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park.
Wednesday, Dec. 24
6 p.m. – Santa visits Raphine firehouse before starting his journey.
Saturday, Dec. 27
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park.
