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Thursday, April 25 4 p.m. - Earth Week Forum, Kendal Hall.
5:30 to 7 p.m. - “A Day in K,” for all rising kindergarten students and their families, Maury River Middle School.
Friday, April 26
10:30 a.m. - Tree planting along Woods Creek Trail near Waddell Elementary School, registration required at boxerwood. org/events.
4 p.m. - Keynote address for
Toni Wolfe Weekend, by Tess Gunty, author of “The Rabbit Hutch,” Northen Auditorium, Leybum Library, W&L, free.
Saturday, April 27
7 a.m. - Bird Walk in Brushy Hills, cosponsored by Rockbridge Bird Club and Friends of Brushy Hills, meet in the parking area across from the Town Spring (1010 Union Run); for possible weather cancellation, check Rockbridge Bird Club on Facebook.
8 a.m. - Truly Free Market, with free gently used items of all types as well as a bounce castle for the children, Rockbridge Baths Volunteer Fire Department.
11 a.m. - Spring Fling Arts and Crafts Festival, pavilion lawn, Rockbridge Baths Volunteer Fire Department.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Debut of the Lexington Police mounted unit, route through downtown will start at Hopkins Green, continue with Main Street stops at the library and the Bank of the James, a stop at the W&L parking lot on Jefferson Street for photos, and concluding at the visitor’s center; for more information, send email to [email protected].
10 a.m. - Kickoff party for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Rockbridge Regional Library.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Spring Festival at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 351 E. 21st St., Buena Vista, features children’s activities, bouncy house, games, free hot dogs, photo booth; for more information, visit the webpage at Events - St. John’s United Methodist Church (stjolmsbv.org).
Noon to 1:30 p.m. - Picnic and tree giveaway at Boxerwood, learn more at boxerwood.org/ events.
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Sunday, April 28
4 p.m. - Concert in celebration of Robert B. Glidden, Grace Episcopal Church.
Wednesday, May 1
10:30 a.m. - Meeting, Greater Lexington Newcomers Club,
Lexington Country Club; for more information, visit www.lexvanewcomers. org.
7:30 p.m. - Illusionist Rick Thomas to present his show
“Mansions of Dreams” Keller Theater, Lenfest Center, W&L.
Thursday, May 2
5:15 p.m. - Bingo, Buena Vista Fire Department.
Friday May 3
1 to 3 p.m. - Let’s Build a Labyrinth at Boxerwood with Rockbridge Labyrinth Guild, free, learn more at boxerwood. org/events.
Saturday, May 4 6:30 a.m. - Birding on Apple Orchard Mountain with VMI biology professor Dick Rowe and members of the Rockbridge Bird Club, meet in the Lexington Food Lion parking lot to caravan, return mid-afternoon; for possible weather cancellation, check Rockbridge Bird Club on Facebook.
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Spring Bazaar, yard and bake sale with spaces available for $5, items by the Mount Olivet Quilters also for sale, breakfast and lunch available. Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, 26310 Lee Highway; for information, call (540) 254-1353 or (540) 798-8192.
8:30 a.m. to noon - Valley of Virginia Herb Guild’s 23rd annual Herb Sale, Hopkins Green, Lexington.
9 a.m. to noon - Kids Fishing Day, Cave Mountain Lake, open to children ages 3 to 15.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - World Labyrinth Day celebration workshop, Boxerwood Nature Center; for information on enrolling, send email to Ann Wamhoff, cslabyrintli@ mailto:[email protected] outlook.com. 11 a.m. - Barbecue chicken sale, halves for $7, dinners with green beans, macaroni salad and roll, for $11, Buena Vista firehouse.
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - World Labyrinth Day walk for peace at Boxerwood, free, learn more at boxerwood.org/events.
1 p.m. and 5 p.m. - Dance performance, “Welcome to the Jungle,” performed by the Rockbridge Ballet, Gillis Theater, VMI; tickets are available at TheStudio at 126 Walker St. in Lexington (540) 463-3436.
2 to 4 p.m. - HLF Preservation Month event, an introduction to Thunder BRidge, a former CCC camp in Arnolds Valley.
5 p.m. - Spring concert, Rockbridge Symphony, Lexington Presbyterian Church; tickets available at downtown Lexington businesses, on the symphony’s webpage and at the door.
Sunday, May 5
I p.m. and 5 p.m. - Dance performance, “Welcome to the Jungle” performed by the Rockbridge Ballet, Gillis Theater, VMI; tickets are available at TheStudio at 126 Walker Street in Lexington (540) 463-3436.
Tuesday, May 7 II a.m. to 5 p.m. - Blood drive, Lexington Baptist Church; call (800) RED CROSS to schedule an appointment or go to RedCross-Blood.org.
Thursday, May 9
5 to 7 p.m. - In His Arms benefit supper, featuring macaroni and cheese and sausage biscuits, free with donations accepted to support the medical needs of 14-year-old Karli Goodbar, Fairfield United Methodist Church.
Saturday, May 11
8 a.m. to noon - Lexington-Rockbridge spring shred event, commercial material will not be accepted, bring canned pet food donations for the Rockbridge SPCA along with your documents, Maury River Middle School.
8 a.m. - Yard sale, bring what you have, pay what you can for space. Church of the Nazarene, 906 Magnolia Ave., Buena Vista; contact Sam at (540) 460-9131 for more information; rain date will be the third Saturday.
8:30 a.m. to noon - Rockbridge Area Master Gardeners’ plant sale, Ruritan Barn, 1260 Valley Pike, featuring annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs and others; activities will include live music by Bruce Allen.
9 a.m. to noon - Plant sale at Hopkins Green, sponsored by the County Council of Garden Clubs, featuring local garden plants as well as bouquets, tools, books, and more.
Friday, May 17
1 p.m. - Golf tournament to benefit the Buena Vista Fire Department, Lexington Golf and Country Club; registration starts at 12:30.
Saturday, May 25 10 a.m. to noon - Preservation Month event, at Liberty Hall Academy’s “The Foundation,” the Steward’s House on West Denny Circle, W&L; speaker will be Don Gaylord, research archaeologist and instructor of Anthropology at W&L.
Sunday, June 9
Noon to 4 p.m. - Wags and Whiskers fundraiser for Rockbridge Animal Alliance, music by Ruckus Bluegrass Band, online auction, games and activities, Great Valley Farm Brewery and Winery.
Ongoing Events
Mondays
9 a.m. - Exercise class, led by Tommy Miller with Rockbridge Area YMCA, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths.
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, Lexington Golf and Country Club; call ahead for a partner or Ilirtlier information, (540) 460-5474.
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. - RARA Neighborhood Grocery, in-person, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.”
6 p.m. - Dinner at The Community Table, Piovano building, Lexington.
6 p.m. - New Life Suppers, free dinners, at Life Chapel.
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.
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.
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 a.m. - Baby and toddler storytime, Rockbridge Regional Library; followed by preschool storytime at 10:30 a.m.
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lexington Winter Farmers Market, Mc-Crums parking lot.
10 a.m. (first Wednesday of each month excluding July, August and December) - Greater Lexington Newcomers Club, Lexington Golf and Country Club, open to residents who have been here for less than five years; for more information, see www. lexvanewcomers.org.
Noon - Lunch at The Community Table, Piovano Building, Lexington.
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. - “RARA Neighborhood Grocery,” in-person, 350 Spotswood Drive, 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. - Yoga class, led by Karen Stanley of Center of Gravity Yoga and Pilâtes Studio, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths.
Thursdays
7:30 a.m. - AA, second floor, Grace Episcopal church.
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.
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.
6 p.m. - “Community Café on Magnolia,” free meals offered by Bridge to Hope, 906 Magnolia Ave. (second Thursday of each month only)
Fridays
8:30 a.m. - Informal yoga, led by Lane Norris, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths.
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 S3 for kids meals, American Legion Post 126, Buena Vista.
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.
9:30 a.m. - (second Saturdays) Rockbridge Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Piovano building; call (540) 357-0608 or visit www. RPOG.org.
10 a.m. - AA, second floor, Grace Episcopal Church.
10 a.m. to noon - RARA Neighborhood Grocery, in-person, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - AARP Tax Aide, free tax help, Maury River Senior Center, through April 15, by appointment, call (540) 4604025.
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@ mailto:[email protected] 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.
