Wednesday, Sept. 30
5 to 7 p.m. ‒ Rockbridge Conservation hosts Conservation Happy Hour at Heliotrope Brewery, an informal evening of connection and conversation.
Thursday, Oct. 1
7 p.m. ‒ VMI’s Center for Leadership and Ethics to host the Steamboat Institute Campus Liberty Tour Debate “Be it resolved: America benefits from the end of the rules-based international order,” featuring retired U.S. Army Col. Douglas Macgregor and Hal Brands, Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall.
7:30 p.m. ‒ Play, “Our Town,” doors open at 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center, SVU; tickets available at Eventbrite. com.
Friday, Oct. 2
5 to 7 p.m. – Opening reception, “Lee Sauder: Sculpture” hand-forged iron sculpture by Lee Sauder, Artists in Cahoots, Lexington.
7:30 p.m. ‒ Play, “Our Town,” doors open at 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center, SVU.
Saturday, Oct. 3
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Apple Day, Jackson House Museum, free.
10 a.m. to noon ‒ Rockbridge Conservation hosts the Fall Chessie Trail Bike Ride, free, ride starts at the Old Buena Vista Road trailhead, continues to the metal bridge near Stuartsburg Road, then returns.
11 a.m. ‒ Barbecue chicken sale, the price is $8 per half, there will be no preorders this time, Raphine Volunteer Fire Company.
7:30 p.m. ‒ Play, “Our Town,” doors open at 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center, SVU.
Sunday, Oct. 4
3 p.m. – Hymn sing to benefit the maintenance of the Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield Presbyterian Church, refreshments to follow.
3:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Dances for universal peace, all dances are taught so no experience necessary, free but donations accepted to pay for the musicians’ gas money, Halestone Dance Studio.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
10 to 11 a.m. – Stroller Walk, open to all new moms and caregivers, sponsored by Rockbridge County Health Center; meet at eastern Chessie Trail trailhead, intersection of Stuartsburg Road and U.S. 60; no registration required; more information at RockAHC.org/maternal.
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Palestine Teach-In, with featured speaker Del. Sam Rasoul, sponsored by 50 Ways for Palestine, Rockbridge Regional Library.
6 to 7 p.m. - Rockbridge CAN’s free community dinner, Goshen firehouse; for more information or a free ride, call (540) 957-6180.
7:30 p.m. – Dance performance, “Ailey II,” Keller Theatre, Lenfest Center; for more information, and to purchase tickets, go to https://my.wlu.edu/ lenfest-center/ailey-ii.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
5 to 7 p.m. – Meeting, Greater Lexington Newcomers Club, at the Lexington Holiday Inn; speaker will be Tammy Reid from Unity4Kids.
Thursday, Oct. 8
10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ‒ Library
book sale, Rockbridge Regional Library.
Friday, Oct. 9
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ‒ Library book sale, Rockbridge Regional Library.
7 p.m. – Screening and presentation on the movie “Sounder,” Straws in downtown Buena Vista, opening event for Mountain Days.
Saturday, Oct. 10
10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.‒ Library book sale, Rockbridge Regional Library.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mountain Day in downtown Buena Vista, arts, crafts, food vendors, demonstrations, live music, dancing, local history, children’s activities.
Sunday, Oct. 11
2 to 5 p.m. – Community Gospel Sing, at Magnolia Square in Buena Vista, concluding event of Mountain Days celebration.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
10 to 11 a.m. – Meeting, La Leche League breastfeeding support group, open to all new moms, Rockbridge Area Health Center, second floor conference room; no registration required; more information at RockAHC. org/maternal.
6 to 7:30 p.m. – Workshop on kindergarten readiness, sponsored by Trinity United Methodist Church in conjunction with Shenandoah Preschool, fellowship hall, TUMC; for more information, send email to astheygrowtumc@ gmail.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
7:30 p.m. – Concert, contemporary Christian vocal band “known by name,” free, Knight Arena, Southern Virginia University.
Saturday, Oct. 17 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ‒ Fall festival, Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Thunder Bridge fall open studio tour, featuring 20 resident artists and guests, with baked goods and coffee available, 1425 Arnolds Valley Road, Natural Bridge Station.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
6:30 p.m. – Meeting, Rockbridge Camera Club, Piovano Room, Rockbridge Regional Library, Lexington; visitors welcome.
Wednesday, Oct. 21
5:30 p.m. – Informal fundraiser and educational session, marking Polio Eradication Day, sponsored by Rotary International, at Halcyon Cider Days, Natural Bridge.
Saturday, Oct. 24
12 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Goshen Fall Festival , held at Goshen Town Hall, 9742 Maury River Road.
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Noon to 1 p.m. ‒ Rockbridge Conservation and the Blue Ridge Resource Authority go behind the scenes to learn how the community’s waste is managed, free and open to the public; visit rockbridgeconservation. org for more details.
Saturday, Nov. 7
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 26.2 Relay, sponsored by Friends Of The Chessie Trail with all proceeds to be used for trail improvements; walkers welcome in 5K, 10K, and half races; for more information and to register go to www. runthechessie.org.
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Talk, “Perennials: Best Choices for Long Season Color” by Master Gardener Susan Piepho, Kendal Hall, Kendal at Lexington.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
10 to 11 a.m. - Veterans Day ceremony, Lexington Presbyterian Church, sponsored by the Lexington Woman’s Club.
Ongoing Events
Mondays
9 to 10 a.m. - Exercise class, all ages, offered free of charge, but donations are appreciated, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths, for more information, email rockbridgebathscommunity@ gmail.com.
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.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Food pantry, Fincastle Baptist/Rockbridge Campus, 2162 Forest Ave., Buena Vista; call (540) 261-6946 to make appointment to pick up food.
Noon – Free community lunch, offered every second and fourth Tuesdays, Fairfield United Methodist Church.
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.
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, 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. - Yoga class, led by Karen Stanley of Center of Gravity Yoga and Pilates Studio, classes are free but donateons are appreciated, 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 a.m. - Lexington Sunrise Rotary meeting, Grace Episcopal Church.
7:30 a.m. –AA, second floor, Grace Episcopal church.
9 to 10 a.m. Exercise class, all ages, offered free of charge, but donations are appreciated, 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.Yoga class, led by Lane Norris, classes are free but donations are appreciated, 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, BuenaVista.
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.
