Calendar Of Events
Wednesday, Feb. 4
10 a.m. – Meeting, Greater Lexington Newcomers Club,
Bill Kuhns will discuss 3D printing, Innovation Center at Rockbridge County High School.
6 to 7 p.m. -
Free Community Dinner,
Rockbridge CAN, Goshen firehouse, catered by Sweet Treats Bakery.
Thursday, Feb. 5
7:30 p.m. – Concert, Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East,
Keller Theater, Lenfest Center; tickets required.
Saturday, Feb. 7
11 a.m. – Children’s program, “Snowman Joy,”
presented by the Local History Center of the Rockbridge Regional Library System, Glasgow Public Library; to register, call (540) 258-2509 or send email to Penny Dudley at pdudley@rrlib. net.
4 p.m. – Chamber Music Society of Lexington concert, featuring
pianist Jay DeWire
, Grace Episcopal Church; free but donations accepted.
7 p.m. - Washington and Lee University’s Concert Guild concert,
artists Jon Na-kamatsu and Jon Manasse, Wilson Concert Hall, W&L; tickets required.
Monday, Feb. 9
6 p.m. – Annual meeting, Friends of the Chessie Trail
, featuring guest speaker Jeff Trollinger from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources talking about the Vir-ginia Wildlife Action Plan, Hillel meeting room,W&L.
8 p.m. – Lecture, “Displaced but Not Forgotten: The Aterrito- rial Legacy of the Namibian Genocide,” Vladimir Chlouba, Nichols Engineering Building auditorium,
VMI.
Tuesday, Feb. 10
6 p.m. – Revolutionary Films series, “Six Triple Eight,”
sponsored by Rockbridge Historical Society, at the Rockbridge Regional
Library.
7:30 p.m. – National Theatre Live broadcast of
“A Streetcar Named Desire,” Stackhouse Theatre, Elrod Commons,W&L.
Wednesday, Feb. 11
6 to 7 p.m. — Free Community Dinner,
Rockbridge CAN, at Thompson Community Center in Glasgow, catered by Sunrise BBQ.
7:30 p.m. – One-person play, “11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express,” presented by the Center for Leadership and Ethics at Virginia Military Institute, Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall.
Friday, Feb. 13
7:30 p.m. – “FLY:ANew Musical,”
SVU Performing Arts Center; for tickets, go to Eventbrite.com or bit.ly/svufly
Saturday, Feb. 14
7:30 p.m. – “FLY: A New Musical,”
SVU Performing Arts Center.
8 p.m. – Concert,
Transient Canvas,
presented by the SonoKlect Series, reception to follow, Wilson Hall,W&L.
Monday, Feb. 16
5 p.m. – Presentation, “
Threads of Truth: The Creative Journey of ‘Interwoven” at the Brownsburg Museum,” by representatives of the museum, at the Rockbridge Regional Library.
7:30 p.m. ‒ Opening rehearsal for Rockbridge Chorus’ 50th anniversary gala concert on April 18, Lexington Presbyterian Church.
Tuesday, Feb. 17
6:30 p.m. ‒ Meeting, Rockbridge Camera Club, Piovano Room, Rockbridge Regional Library.
Wednesday, Feb. 18
6 to 7 p.m. — Free Community Dinner,
Rockbridge CAN, at the Natural Bridge firehouse, catered by Lexington Catering Company.
7 p.m. - Public Square Debate on the resolution “Social media is a threat to democracy,” sponsored by SVU’s Braver Angels Alliance and local college partners at VMI, W&L, and MGCC, SVU’s Main Hall Ballroom.
Thursday, Feb. 19 7:30 p.m. – “FLY:ANew Musical,”
SVU Performing Arts Center; for tickets, go to Eventbrite.com
or bit.ly/svufly
Friday, Feb. 20
7:30 p.m. – “FLY: A New Musical,” SVU Performing Arts Center.
Saturday, Feb. 21
10:30 a.m. – Program, “Agroecology in Rockbridge County,”
Joseph Martinez of Rockbridge Vinegar will describe the regeneration of his 10-acre unimproved pasture into a biologically diverse homestead, sponsored by Rockbridge Master Gardeners, at the Rockbridge Regional Library.
1 p.m. –
Winter Scavenger Hunt,
sponsored by the Friends of the Chessie Trail, sleet date is Feb. 28; for more information, go to friendsofthechessietrail.org.
2 p.m. – Black History Month program, “
Bond of Rhythm: Connecting with Music,”
focusing on the spirituals that influenced African American culture and the history of local bands, with keynote speaker Dr. Gregory Parker of W&L, Lylburn Downing Middle School.
7:30 p.m. –
“FLY: A New Musical,” SVU Performing Arts Center.
Sunday, Feb. 22
2 to 4 p.m. – Fundraiser, Just Desserts,
sponsored by Lexington Woman’s Club, at the Virginia Horse Center; tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased online at www.womansclublexva.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 25
3 to 4 p.m. - Grief to Growth Bereavement Support Group, sponsored by Connections Plus Health Care and Hospice, at the Borden Center Bard Room, Kendal; call (540) 463-1848 for information.
6 p.m. – Revolutionary Books discussion of
“Half American,”
sponsored by the Rockbridge Historical Society, at the Rockbridge Regional Library.
Mondays
9 to 10 a.m. - Free exercise class, all ages, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths, for more information, email rockbridgebathscommunity@ gmail. com.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Food pantry, Stone Church of the Brethren, 2164 Forest Ave., Buena Vista; call 2616946 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, The Restaurant at Kendal, main building, 160 Kendal Dr., Lexington; 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.
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Family and Friends Support meeting at Rockbridge Recovery, 1809 Magnolia Ave. in Buena Vista; call (540)5722312 for more information or to arrange 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 [email protected] 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. - REAL LIFE group meeting at Rockbridge Recovery, 1809 Magnolia Ave. in Buena Vista; call (540) 572-2312 for more information or to arrange 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.
10 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,” in-person, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.
3-4:30 p.m. – Grief the Growth bereavement group (starting in January), sponsored by ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice, fourth Wednesday of every month, Borden Center Conference Room, Kendal at 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.
6 to 7 p.m. - Free yoga class, led by Karen Stanley of Center of Gravity Yoga and Pilates Studio, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths; more information, rockbridgebathscommunity@ gmail.com.
7 to 8 p.m. - SMART Recovery meeting at Rockbridge Recovery, 1809 Magnolia Ave. in Buena Vista; call (540)572-2312 for more information or to arrange 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 10 a.m. Free exercise class, all ages, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths.
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 Ar-thritis 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, in-person, 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 ennekaye@ gmail.com.
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, 1809 Magnolia Ave. in Buena Vista; call (540) 572-2312 for more information or to arrange a free ride.
8 p.m. – AA meeting, Christ Episcopal Church, 2246 Walnut Ave., Buena Vista.
Fridays
8:30 to 9 a.m. Free yoga class, led by Lane Norris, Bethesda Presbyterian Church.
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 Mc-Cullough 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 4634854 for more information.
9 a.m. to noon - Kerrs Creek Farmers Market, at 2766 W. Midland Trail (through Sept. 27, 2025) 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, in-person, 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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
