Wednesday, May 6 10:30 a.m. – Meeting, Greater Lexington Newcomers, social begins at 10, guest speaker is Anita Givens, travel counselor for Rockbridge Area Tourism, Holiday Inn Lexington.
6:30 p.m. – Premiere of student doors open at 6 for refreshments, Stackhouse Theater, film “The Brownsburg Conversations,
” Elrod Commons, W&L.
Thursday, May 7 6:30 p.m. – Buena Vista Fire Department Bingo Night, doors open at 5:15 p.m. with early bird bingo starting at 6:30; food and drinks available for purchase.
Friday, May 8 5 p.m. – Musical, “Footloose,”
presented by Blue Forest Theatre Academy, Lenfest Center; tickets are available at https://www.rockbridgetheater. com/shows.
7 p.m. – Solo cello recital performed by Anita Graef, Wilson Concert Hall; for tickets go to https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center/ concert-guild-anita-graef-cello 7:30 p.m. – Musical, “School of Rock: Youth Edition,” presented by Blue Forest Theatre Academy, Lenfest Center; for tickets, go to rockbridgetheater.com/shows.
Saturday, May 9 8 a.m. – Birding at Boxerwood
with members of the Rockbridge Bird Club, bring binoculars for a two-hour stroll; for more information or possible rain cancellation, visit Rockbridge Bird Club on Facebook or www.rockbridgebirdclub. org.
9 a.m. to noon – Cave Mountain Lake Kids Fishing Day, Arnolds Valley.
9 a.m. to noon – Plant sale, sponsored by the Rockbridge County Council of Garden Clubs, at Hopkins Green, rain or shine.
9 a.m. - Run 4 Woods Creek Race, begins at Waddell Elementary School, goes to Jordans Point and back to Waddell; for more information or to sign up, visit runsignup.com/Race/VA/Lexington/ Run4WoodsCreek.
9 to 11 a.m. – Family Bird Walk, Boxerwood; RSVP to www.boxerwood.org/events.
11 a.m. – Barbecue chicken sale, available drive-thru on the carnival grounds, chicken is $7 per half, Raphine Volunteer Fire Company.
Noon – Barbecue chicken sale, fundraiser for Brownsburg Ruritan Club, $8 per half, available at Bethesda and New Providence Presbyterian churches.
Noon and 7:30 p.m. – Musical, “School of Rock: Youth Edition,” presented by Blue Forest Theatre Academy, Lenfest Center.
2:30 and 6:30 p.m. – Dance recital, “Once Upon A Time,” presented by the Rockbridge Ballet, Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall, VMI; tickets are $12 and are available at TheStudio at 126 Walker St.
3 and 7 p.m. – Musical, “Footloose,” presented by The Blue Forest Theatre Academy, Lenfest Center.
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.
6 p.m. - Rockbridge Baths Volunteer Fire Department Spring Cakewalk and Cake Auction, with baked goods and door prizes; donations of cakes and door prizes accepted; for more information, call Kati Brantley at (719) 3556036.
Sunday, May 10
2:30 and 6:30 p.m. – Dance recital, “Once Upon A Time,” presented by the Rockbridge Ballet, Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall, VMI.
3 p.m. – Special Mother’s Day concert featuring Anima e Grazia, Wilson Concert Hall.
Monday, May 11
5:30 p.m. – Feature film, “Mudland,” part of the DeLaney Center Screen to Square Film Series, Stackhouse Theater, Elrod Commons, W&L.
6 p.m. – Presentation, “Artemis: Mission to the Moon” by Mark England, NASA Solar System Ambassador, Glasgow Library.
Tuesday, May 12
10 a.m. – Meeting, La Leche League , library of Grace Episcopal Church.
6 p.m. – Screening of movie “Harriet,” part of the Rockbridge Historical Society’s “Revolutionary Films” series, Rockbridge Regional Library.
Thursday, May 14 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Kitty-Care 2026 Spring into Summer fundraiser, with baked goods, plants, jewelry, purses, cat/dog items, beach items, garden tools and planters, vintage and blue tables, quality home decor and more, Ben Salem Community Building, Forge Road.
Friday, May 15 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Kitty-Care 2026 Spring into Summer fundraiser, Ben Salem Community Building, Forge Road.
7 p.m. – Concert by Polish pianist Magdalena Adamek, Wilson Concert Hall; for more information go to https://my.wlu.edu/lenfestcenter/ concert-guild-magdalenaadamek- piano.
Saturday, May 16 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Kitty-Care 2026 Spring into Summer fundraiser, Ben Salem Community Building, Forge Road; items half price after 1.
10 a.m. – “History Hike” on the Appalachian Trail along Brown Mountain Creek, hikers will meet at the large parking area at Long Mountain Wayside 9 meals east of Buena Vista on U.S. 60, sponsored by the Rockbridge Historical Society.
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. ‒ “Growing Tomatoes in Rockbridge,” Jill Alvarado, RARA Community Room, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington, sponsored by Rockbridge Master Gardeners.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Celebrate Us Bash, music, games, bounce house, food, at the Magnolia Center, 75 Village Way, Lexington; sponsored by Rockbridge Area Community Services.
Noonto1:30p.m.‒ Tomatoand small veggie plant sale. RARA Community Room, sponsored by Rockbridge Master Gardeners.
7 p.m. – Spring dance performance, “My Heart Kept Dreaming,” Halestone Studio, at Lenfest Center, tickets available at halestone. com/tickets.
7:30 p.m. – Trey Hensley in concert with opener Colby Helms and the Virginia Creepers, Lime Kiln Theater.
Sunday, May 17
2 p.m. - HLF Preservation Month event, “From Slavery to Freedom: Recovering African American Stories of Sunnyside and Other Sites in West Lexington,” Kendal Auditorium.
3 p.m. – Spring dance performance, “My Heart Kept Dreaming,” Halestone Studio, at Lenfest Center, tickets available at halestone. com/tickets.
Tuesday, May 19
6:30 p.m. ‒ Meeting and Shotluck presentation, Rockbridge Camera Club , visitors are welcome, Piovano Room, Rockbridge Regional Library.
5:30 p.m. – Public author talk, “Matisse at War” by Christopher C. Gorham, George C. Marshall Foundation; to reserve seats, email Leigh McFaddin at events@marshallfoundation. org or call (540) 463-7103, ext. 138.
Monday, May 25 10 a.m. - Memorial Day ceremony, Veterans Memorial, Lexington, speakers, music, wreath laying, and playing of Taps; sponsored by the George C. Marshall Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America.
6 p.m. - Buena Vista Fire Department Carnival, at Camden Field, corner of 10th Street and Magnolia Avenue, food and drinks available, rides by Valley Amusements with $20 unlimited wristbands, live music by ON3.
Wednesday, May 27
6 p.m. – Discussion of the book “Israel on the Appomattox,” part of the Rockbridge Historical Society’s “Revolutionary Books” series, at the Rockbridge Regional Library.
6 p.m. - Buena Vista Fire Department Carnival, rides by Valley Amusements with $20 unlimited wristbands, live music by Rare Form.
Thursday, May 28 6 p.m. - Buena Vista Fire Department Carnival, rides by Valley Amusements with $20 unlimited wristbands, live music by Blue Connection.
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 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, first Wednesday of each month; 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 to 4:30 p.m. – Grief the Growth support group (second and fourth Wednesdays starting in May), sponsored by ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice, fourth Wednesday of every month, Sunnyside at Kendal.
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].
