Wednesday, April 15
6 to 7 p.m. - Rockbridge CAN’s Free Community Dinner, at Natural Bridge firehouse, catered by the Sunrise BBQ; for more information or a free ride, call (540) 957-6180.
Thursday, April 16
6 p.m. – Planning meeting for this year’s American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Rockbridge County, Frank’s Pizza.
7:30 p.m. ‒ Play, “Beau Jest,” Performing Arts Center, SVU; tickets are available for purchase at Eventbrite.com.
Friday, April 17
7:30 p.m. – Musical, “1776,” presented by the VMI Community Theatre, Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall; admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens ages 65 and over, children ages 6 and under admitted free.
7:30 p.m. ‒ Play, “Beau Jest,” Performing Arts Center, SVU.
Saturday, April 18
7 a.m. – Birding on North Mountain with the Rockbridge Bird Club, returning midday, meet in the Tractor Supply parking lot to carpool.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ‒ Thunder BRidge Open Studios at former Natural Bridge Juvenile Correction Center, with 20 resident artist studios, six guest artists, Playreaders, young local musicians, and more, food and drinks available; for more information, go to thunderbridge. my.canva.site.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Day of Healing, music, arts, crafts, movement and nature-based mindfulness activities, sponsored by Project Horizon, Hopkins Green, Lexington.
2 to 4 p.m. – Open house, Paxton House, Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista.
7 p.m. – Gala concert and reception, Rockbridge Choral Society, Wilson Hall, Lenfest Center, W&L.
7:30 p.m. – Musical, “1776,” presented by the VMI Commu-nity Theatre, Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall.
Sunday, April 19
1 p.m. — Spring Flower Walk at Brushy Hills Preserve, led by Dr. Mary Jane Epps, walk will be 2.5 hours and will be limited to 25 participants; sign up in advance by visiting friendsofbrushyhills. org; meet at parking lot by spring house (1010 Union Run).
2 p.m. – Musical, “1776,” presented by the VMI Community Theatre, Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall.
Monday, April 20
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Teach-in on the conflict in Gaza, sponsored by 50 Ways for Palestine, at the Rockbridge Regional Library.
Tuesday, April 21
6:30 p.m. – Meeting, Rockbridge Camera Club, Piovano Room, Rockbridge Regional Library, visitors welcome.
7 p.m. – Wild Turkey presentation by DWR gamebird biologist Mike Dye, Maury River Middle School library, sponsored by the Rockbridge Bird Club.
Wednesday, April 22
5:30 to 7 p.m. - “ADay in K,” for all local rising kindergarten students and families, meet kindergarten teachers and staff, along with many community partners, local law enforcement, fire and rescue members; free children’s books, book bags, snacks, door prizes, at MRMS; for more information, call United Way at 463-4482.
6 p.m. – Book discussion of Cokie Roberts’ “Founding Mothers: the Women Who Raised America,” sponsored by Rockbridge Historical Society, at the Rockbridge Regional Library.
Saturday, April 25
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. – “Beneficial Beauty: Native Shrubs for the Home Garden,” Sharon Burnham, RARA Community Room, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington, sponsored by Rockbridge Master Gardeners.
11 a.m. – Barbecue chicken sale, halves for $7, dinners with three sides and roll for $12, Buena Vista Fire Department.
Noon to 1:30 p.m. - Native Tree and Shrub Giveaway with kid friendly activities, native plants for sale and rain barrel demonstrations, RARA Community Room, sponsored by Rockbridge Master Gardeners and Virginia Native Plant Society.
2 to 4 p.m. – Earth day celebration, “Bee Part of a Greener Rockbridge,” hosted by Rockbridge Conservation, Hopkins Green.
7:30 p.m. – Spring concert, Rockbridge Symphony, featuring works by Dvorak, Marcello, and Del Vecchio, Lexington Presbyterian Church; visit Rockbridgesymphony. org.
Wednesday, April 29
8 to 9:15 p.m. – Round table discussion, “Revolutionary Women of Rockbridge and Virginia,” sponsored by Rockbridge Historical Society, Gillis Theater, VMI; preceded by free reception at 7, RSVP for reception by April 22 at tunyrul.com/ReceptionRSVPRev- Women.
Saturday, May 2
8:30 a.m. to noon – Valley of Virginia Herb Guild’s 25th annual Herb Sale , culinary, aromatic and medicinal, Sam Houston Auction Barn, 1386 Valley Pike.
9 a.m. ‒ Kids Fun Run, open to preschoolers through eighthgraders, sponsored by the Friends of the Chessie Trail; for more information, go to friendsofthechessietrail. org.
10 a.m. – Road and River Relay, begins at the Rockbridge Regional Library and ends at Jordans Point Park; for more information or to download registration forms, visit lexvaroadandriverrelay.org.
Noon – Meal and fellowship with the Rockbridge County Homesteaders , bring your favorite books or tools or homestead hacks and share what you’ve learned, bring a chair or blanket, Kerrs Creek Farm Stand, canceled if raining.
4:30 p.m. - Taster’s Choice, fundraiser for Yellow Brick Road Early Learning Center, Kentucky Derby-themed event features food and drinks from local chefs, live and silent auctions, and a viewing of the race, at the Virginia Horse Center; tickets can be purchased at https://charity.pledgeit.org/tasterschoice.
Wednesday, May 6
6:30 p.m. – Premiere of student film “The Brownsburg Conversations, doors open at 6 for refreshments, Stackhouse Theater, Elrod Commons, W&L.
” Saturday, May 9
9 a.m. to noon – Plant sale,
sponsored by the Rockbridge County Council of Garden Clubs, at Hopkins Green, rain or shine.
6 to 9:30 p.m. - Barn Dance at Wade’s Mill, fundraiser for Brownsburg Community Association, barbecue meal, music by The Late Night Stumblers, proceeds support BCA’s college scholarship program and local fire and rescue departments; for information and tickets, visit https://www.brownsburgva. com/product-page/bcabarn- dance.
OngoingEvents
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.
8 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.
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.
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 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 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 [email protected].
