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, unlimited rides $20 with wristbands, live music by Rare Form.
Thursday, May 28
6 p.m. - Buena Vista Fire Department Carnival, unlimited rides $20 with wristbands, live music by Blue Connection.
Friday, May 29
11 a.m. - Buena Vista Fire Department barbecue chicken sale at the firehouse; halves $7 and dinners $12, which includes chicken half, three sides and roll.
6 p.m. - Buena Vista Fire Department Carnival, unlimited rides $20 with wristbands, live music by Movin’ On with Wayne Carter.
6:30 p.m. – Concert, Dennis Thorne and Steve Hoke to perform on the meadow stage as part of the Music in the Garden series, Boxerwood.
Saturday, May 30
10 a.m. to noon – “ Water in Action: A Live Monitoring Experience,” at Jordans Point pebble beach, featuring demonstrations of river health monitoring techniques, sponsored by Rockbridge Conservation; rain date is Sunday, May 31.
6 p.m. - Buena Vista Fire Department Carnival, unlimited rides $20 with wristbands, live music by Sweetwater.
Wednesday, June 3 10 a.m. – Meeting, Greater Lexington Newcomers Club , starting with social time and then business meeting at 10:30; James Lambert, newly appointed director of Lifelong Learning and professor of English at W&L, will be speaking, Innovation Center, RCHS.
6 to 7 p.m. - Rockbridge CAN’s Free Community Dinner at Goshen firehouse; for more information or a free ride, call (540) 957-6180.
Thursday, June 4
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Conservation Field Day, hosted by Natural Bridge Soil and Water Conservation District, beginning at Palmer Center and then touring Ingleside Dairy; free but registration required; register at www. naturalbridgeswcd.org under the news and events tab, or call (540) 319-6453.
1 p.m. – “Glorify Glasgow: Let’s Grow and Protect,” a community service-based project for local children who will be planting shrubs and flowers around the flagpole at the Glasgow Town Hall.
Friday, June 5 5 to 7 p.m. - Juneteenth art show, Nelson Gallery.
Saturday, June 6
Noon - Rockbridge County Homesteaders event, Steve Hart of Hart-Land Farm will give a beginner friendly talk on keeping a family dairy cow, at the Kerrs Creek Farmers Market; RSVP to https://www.rockcohomesteaders. com/events.
1 p.m. – Mollie Ann Cox to discuss her latest book “The Widow Hamilton,” Glasgow Public Library.
Wednesday, June 10 6 to 7 p.m. - Rockbridge CAN’s Free Community Dinner
, at Thompson Community Center in Glasgow; for more information or a free ride, call (540) 957-6180.
Thursday, June 11
10 to 10:30 a.m. – Youth physical exam and vaccination clinic , Natural Bridge Elementary School; call or text (540) 464-8700 to schedule an appointment.
Saturday, June 13
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Rockbridge Outdoors Fest, organized by Rockbridge Outdoors and hosted by the city of Buena Vista, Glen Maury Park; for more information, visit Rockbridge Outdoors’ social media pages or go to rockbridgeoutdoorsfest. com.
Wednesday, June 17 6 to 7 p.m. - Rockbridge CAN’s Free Community Dinner at Fairfield Rescue Squad; for more information or a free ride, call (540) 957-6180.
Friday, June 19
6 to 9 p.m. - Sixth annual Lex Rock BV Juneteenth Celebration, featuring live entertainment, music, a car show, community resources, and a variety of family- friendly activities, Richardson Park, Lexington.
Wednesday, June 24 6 to 7 p.m. - Rockbridge CAN’s Free Community Dinner at Natural Bridge firehouse; for more information or a free ride, call (540) 957-6180.
Friday, July 24
7:30 p.m. – Play, “The Odd Couple,” performed by the VMI Community Theatre, Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall.
Saturday, July 25
7:30 p.m. – Play, “The Odd Couple,” performed by the VMI Community Theatre, Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall.
Sunday, July 26
2 p.m. – Play, “The Odd Couple,” performed by the VMI Community Theatre, Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall.
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, inperson, 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.
4 to 5:30 p.m. - Pet Food Pantry on the third Tuesday of every month, drive-thru model, RARA, 350 Spotswood Drive, 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.
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.
1:30 to 4:30 p.m. – RARA Neighborhood Grocery, inperson, 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 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, inperson, 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 11:30 a.m. - Rockbridge Baths Farmers Market, in the pavilion at the RBVFD, every Saturday from June 6 through August.
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, inperson, 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.
