Wednesday, March 4 10 a.m. – Meeting, Greater Lexington Newcomers Club , guest speaker Karen Stanley from Boxerwood will share information about Boxerwood’s programs, volunteering, and its newest addition, the Meadow natural cemetery; at the Rockbridge Innovation Center at RCHS; starts with social time at 10, then business meeting at 10:30 a.m.
5:30 p.m. ‒ DakhaBrakha, a global music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine, to be featured in a “Meet & Greet Ukranian Cooking Exhibition and Dinner,” Evans Dining Hall, W&L; tickets are required and are limited; visit https://my.wlu. edu/lenfest-center/dakhabrakhacooking- exhibition to purchase.
5:30 p.m. – Michael Mann to discuss themes from his new book, “Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World,” which was co-authored with Peter Hotez, Stackhouse Theater, Elrod Commons, W&L.
Thursday, March 5
10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ‒ Book sale, Rockbridge Regional Library.
7:30 p.m. Concert, DakhaBrakha, Keller stage W&L; tickets can be purchased at https:// my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center/dakhabrakha.
Friday, March 6
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ‒ Book sale, Rockbridge Regional Library.
5 to 7 p.m. - First Friday reception at Nelson Gallery , showcasing new art and special projects, P.J. Morant is guest artist.
7:30 p.m. – Concert, Middle Eastern Music Ensemble of the College of William and Mary, Wilson Concert Hall, W&L; free admission.
Saturday, March 7
10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ‒ Book sale, Rockbridge Regional Library.
Sunday, March 8
2 p.m. – Workshop on the basics of cold process soap making, sponsored by Rockbridge County Homesteaders, paid participants will make and take home a loaf of handmade soap, tickets $40; auditors also welcome for free; RSVP to https://Rockcohomesteaders. com/events.
3 p.m. – Piano recital by students in Washington and Lee University’s piano program, Wilson Concert Hall.
Monday, March 9
10:30 a.m. ‒ Moderated interview with Medal of Honor recipient retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter, Cameron Hall, VMI.
Tuesday, March 10
10:30 a.m. – Meeting, La Leche League, Grace Episcopal Church; for more information, send email to cindy@paradoxfarm. com or call (540) 460-3966.
6 p.m. - Free screening and discussion in the Rockbridge Historical Society’s “Revolutionary Films” series, featuring paired scenes from documentaries about Thomas Jefferson (Ken Burns, 1997; History Channel 2025), Piovano Room, Rockbridge Regional Library.
Wednesday, March 11
5 p.m. - Lecture and rare book display, “Jefferson, Power, and America at 250,” by W&L politics professor Brian Alexander, co-sponsored by the Rockbridge Historical Society and W&L University library, with a showing of Jefferson’s hand-annotated Congressional Manual before and after the talk, Northen Auditorium, Leyburn Library, W&L.
Thursday, March 12
5:45 p.m. ‒ Lecture, “Tiny Desk, Big Challenges” by Bobby Carter, host and series producer of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, Northen Auditorium, Leyburn Library, W&L.
6:30 p.m. ‒ Brian A. Nichols, former U.S. ambassador to Peru and Zimbabwe, to join Brian Alexander, associate professor of politics at W&L, for a fireside chat, Stackhouse Theater, Elrod Commons, W&L; register at https://calendly.com/mwlu/nichols
Friday, March 13
5 to 6:30 p.m. – Workshop, “Protecting Our Old-Growth Forest,” continues March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church; to register, go to www.RockbridgeConservation. org.
Saturday, March 14
10 a.m. – Geology walk on the Chessie Trail led by W&L geology professor Chris Connors, sponsored by the Friends of the Chessie Trail, rain date is March 15; for more information, go to friendsofthechessietrail.org.
10 to 11 a.m. - Spring volunteer information session
, Boxerwood Nature Center and Woodland Garden, light refreshments, optional tour; register at www.boxerwood.org/volunteer.
4 p.m. – Weekday Religious Education theme basket bingo fundraiser, Natural Bridge firehouse.
5 to 7 p.m. – All-you-caneat spaghetti supper, Collierstown United Methodist Church, dine in or take out, by donation.
Tuesday, March 17
10 to 11 a.m. - Spring volunteer information session
, Boxerwood Nature Center and Woodland Garden, light refreshments, optional tour; register at www.boxerwood.org/volunteer.
6:30 p.m. – Meeting, Rockbridge Camera Club, Piovano Room, Rockbridge Regional Library; visitors welcome.
Thursday, March 19
Noon – Music at Noon concert series, Music for Lent, William McCorkle, organ, Lexington Presbyterian Church.
Saturday, March 21
Day – Annual Community Cleanup, continues through March 29, all area residents invited to give any roads or areas a “spring cleaning”; pick an area that needs some help and go to rockbridgeconservation.org/ cleanup and sign up.
10:30 a.m. – Program, “Jump Starting Your Vegetable Garden,” Anita Tuttle, Master Gardener, discussing shortcuts for anyone who didn’t prepare their space last fall,. sponsored by the Rockbridge Area Master Gardeners, at the Rockbridge Regional Library.
Tuesday, March 24
5:30 p.m. - “Earning Their Wings” by Dr. Sarah Parry Myers; the story of Women’s Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), George C. Marshall Foundation; to reserve seats, send email to Leigh McFaddin at [email protected] or call (540) 463-7103.
Wednesday, March 25
6 p.m. ‒ Discussion of the book “The Greatest Sentence Ever Written” by Walter Isaacson, Rockbridge Regional Library.
Thursday, April 2
4:15 to 5:15 p.m. – Public seminar, “Plastic is Convenient – At What Cost To Human Health?” with featured speaker Jaimi McPeek, RC State Theater 3.
Saturday, April 4
1 to 5 p.m. – Rockbridge Bull & Oyster Fest, fundraiser for Rockbridge Area Health Center; tickets available at www. RockAHC.org; early bird tickets available through February.
Saturday, April 11
10 a.m. ‒ Wildflower walk on the Chessie Trail led by Virginia Native Plant Society members Peggy Dyson-Cobb and Jan Smith, rain date is April 18, sponsored by the Friends of the Chessie Trail; for more information, go to friendsofthechessietrail. org.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Celebration of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, Natural Bridge State Park.
Thursday, April 16
5:30 p.m. – Public author talk, “World War Zoos” by Dr. John M. Kinder, about zoos in Warsaw, London, Berlin, Rome, and Tokyo facing bombings, food shortages, and wrenching decisions about which species to save or cull, George C. Marshall Foundation; to reserve seats, email Leigh McFaddin at [email protected] or call (540) 463-7103, ext. 138.
Saturday, May 2
9 a.m. ‒ Kids Fun Run , open to preschoolers through eighth-graders, sponsored by the Friends of the Chessie Trail; for more information, go to friendsofthechessietrail. org.
Tuesday, May 19
5:30p.m.–Publicauthortalk, “Matisse at War” by Christopher C. Gorham, George C. Marshall Foundation; to reserve seats, email Leigh McFaddin at [email protected] or call (540) 463-7103, ext. 138.
Ongoing Events
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 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, 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)572-2312 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 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. - REAL LIFE group meeting at Rockbridge Recovery, 1809 Magnolia Ave. in Buena Vista; call (540) 5722312 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,” inperson, 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)5722312 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 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.
1:30 to 3 p.m. (first and third Thursdays) - Care Companions: Navigating Dementia Together; in partnership with ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice, VPAS presents a program for those living with dementia and their care partners, at Maury River Senior Services, 2137 Magnolia Ave., Buena Vista; for more information and to register, call (540) 261-7474.
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 [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, 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 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) 9:30 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 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.
