Deborah Potter McCormick, 463-7652
The Rockbridge Christmas Basket packing day will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 8 a.m. until noon at the Virginia Horse Center. Community members are being asked to assist with the packing of Christmas baskets for needy individuals and families. Effinger Ruritans will deliver baskets to recipients following the packing event.
Santa will be coming to Collierstown to visit boys and girls in the pavilion at the Collierstown Baptist Church located at 3926 Collierstown Road on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Santa’s visit is being hosted by the community’s seven churches ‒ Collierstown Baptist, Presbyterian, United Methodist, Mt. Horeb United Methodist, Oxford Presbyterian, Rapps Mill and Union View Advent Christian. Children will be able to drop off letters to Santa, talk with Santa, and have their pictures taken with him. The Effinger Ruritan Club will sponsor pictures with Santa courtesy of Bluegrass Photography. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience some holiday fun!
The Effinger Ruritan Club will hold its December meeting and holiday event at the Seclusion on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Lighting the Advent candle of Hope at the Collierstown United Methodist Church on Sunday, Dec. 1, were members of the church’s United Women in Faith. On Thursday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m., the United Women in Faith will meet at the church with Marilyn Dudley leading the program. A gift exchange will conclude the evening. On Saturday, Dec. 7, members of the Collierstown United Women of Faith will attend the Advent gathering of the district United Women of Faith that will be held at the Fairfield United Methodist Church.
Following the service at the Collierstown United Methodist Church on Sunday, Dec. 1, the church family enjoyed a small reception held in celebration of the 65th wedding anniversary of church members Aubrey and Carolyn Manspile. Mr. and Mrs. Manspile were married on Dec. 5, 1959, at the Poplar Hill Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Daniel D. Dickerson. Congratulations to the Manspiles and their extended
family!
Speaking at the 11 a.m. worship service of the Collierstown Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Dec. 1, was Burr Datz. Leading the lighting of the Advent Candle of Hope were Richard and Lindsey Davis. The Collierstown Presbyterian Night Circle will hold its December meeting tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 5, in the fellowship hall at 7 p.m. A light supper in the church kitchen will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Bible study. Jeanne Staton will lead the study entitled “A Heart of Hospitality” from Psalm 146. All women are invited to join the group in person or on Facebook Live at 7 p.m.
The Collierstown Presbyterian Church will hold its Christmas program led by the children during the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Dec. 22, in the church sanctuary. The church’s Christmas Eve services will be held at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Dec. 24.
The Effinger Volunteer Fire Department will host a Christmas Dance on Saturday evening, Dec. 21, from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Music will be provided by The Worx The doors will open at 8 p.m. Patrons must have tickets in hand for admission. The cost of a ticket is $25 per person and patrons must be 21 years old. Food, soft drinks and ice will be sold. Tickets may be purchased by calling (540) 460-3980.
As we enter the Christmas holiday season, please send information on upcoming holiday events and other community happenings to 29 Desmac Lane, Lexington, VA, send email to [email protected] or call (540) 463-7652.
