Wednesday, Dec. 4
4:30 p.m. – Illustrated talk, “History of the Rockbridge Christmas Bird Count,” Dick Rowe, Kendal Hall, Kendal at Lexington.
Thursday, Dec. 5
6:30 p.m. – Tree lighting , Town Square, Buena Vista.
7 p.m. – Buena Vista Christmas parade.
8 p.m. – Lessons and Carols candelight service , University Chapel, W&L.
Friday, Dec. 6 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Craft fair, Kendal Hall, mainAnderson building, Kendal at Lexington.
11 a.m. – Christmas Forum, Jon Schmidt from the Piano Guys to perform and speak, Knight Arena, SVU.
Noon to 4 p.m. – Winter market at Hull’s Drive-in.
4 to 8 p.m. – Community Festival of Nativities, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1340 Thornhill Road.
6 p.m. – Lexington Christmas parade, downtown Lexington.
7 p.m. – Play, “A Lexington Christmas,” Gillis Theater, VMI; for ticket information, go to www.rockbridgetheater.com/ shows.
Saturday, Dec. 7
8 a.m. to noon – Packing Day for the Rockbridge Christmas Baskets program , Anderson Coliseum, Virginia Horse Center.
8 -10 a.m. – Breakfast with Santa, hosted by Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths Fire Department.
8 a.m. to noon – Merry Christmas Market, Floyd-Davidson Post 126, 1953 Magnolia Ave., Buena Vista.
9 a.m. – Jingle Bell Run , Nelson Street bridge in Lexington.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – The Great Tree Giveaway, free native tree seedlings available to Lexington residents, Richardson Park.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – “Christmas on the Farm,” Virginia Museum of the Civil War, New Market; bring two nonperishable canned food items to benefit the local food pantry and receive $1 off the ticket price.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Craft fair, Kendal Hall, mainAnderson building, Kendal at Lexington.
Noon to 4 p.m. – Winter market at Hull’s Drive-in.
1 to 5 p.m. – Gifts of Nature workshop, Boxerwood, $10 per family or $5 for member families.
2 to 3:30 p.m. – “Santa Is Coming To Collierstown,” Collierstown Baptist Church.
2 to 8 p.m. – Community Festival of Nativities, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1340 Thornhill Road.
2 and 7 p.m. – Play, “A Lexington
Christmas,” Gillis Theater, VMI.
4 p.m. – Glasgow Christmas parade, sponsored by Glasgow First Aid Crew; Santa to visit with children afterwards at squad building.
4 to 5:30 p.m. – “ Christmas Carol Celebration,” Brownsburg Museum.
6 p.m. – Fairfield Christmas parade, sponsored by South RiverVolunteer Fire Department, theme is “Winter Nights and Holiday Lights”; lineup will start at Fairfield Elementary School; Santa will visit with children at the firehouse after the parade.
7:30 p.m. – Rockbridge Chorus’ holiday program, Lexington Presbyterian Church; advance tickets available at the Rockbridge Choral Society website, rcs.org.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Noon to 4 p.m. – Winter market at Hull’s Drive-in.
2 to 8 p.m. – Community Festival of Nativities, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1340 Thornhill Road; the community Christmas concert will take place at 6 p.m. at the church. 2 to 4 p.m. – Holiday reception , Paxton House, Glen Maury Park.
5 p.m. – “Light in the Darkness,” service of contemplative prayer, music and hope for those who seek healing and balm during the holidays, with the Rev. Anne Grizzle, preacher; for information contact [email protected].
5 to 7 p.m. - Christmas at the Park, Santa visit, singing by local children, refreshments, Paxton House, Glen Maury Park.
6p.m.– LessonsandCarols, presented by SVU choirs, Trinity United Methodist Church.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lexington Farmers Market’s Holiday Market, Jefferson Street.
7:30 p.m. – “Carols in the Courtyard,” VMI barracks, followed by a candlelight service in Memorial Hall at 7 p.m.
7:30 p.m. – “Christmas on the Hill,” featuring SVU’s choirs and orchestras, Knight Arena, SVU.
Thursday, Dec. 12
Day – The Barracks Show, English style, hunter/jumper, all breeds, through Sunday, Dec. 15, Virginia Horse Center.
5:30 to 7 p.m. - Second annual Ronnie Campbell Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser, at Art on Magnolia, 2067 Magnolia Ave., Buena Vista; $25 tickets can be obtained by mailing a check made out to Rockbridge Breakfast Club at 1223 North Lee Hwy, #202, Lexington.
6:30 p.m. – Bingo, Buena Vista Volunteer Fire Department, doors open at 5:15, with early bird games starting at 6:30; food will be sold.
Friday, Dec. 13 Noon to 5 p.m. – VMI Museum open house, with refreshments, door prizes and discounts on many items in the store.
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park, regular admission applies.
6 to 8 p.m. – “Jingle Bell Bash in the Baths,” sponsored by the Rockbridge Baths Community Organization and the Rockbridge Baths Volunteer Fire Department, Rockbridge Baths firehouse; for more information or to volunteer, call Kati Brantley at (719) 355-6036.
6:30 p.m. – “Snow White’s Holiday Celebration” performed by the Rockbridge Ballet, Lenfest Center, W&L; tickets can be purchased in advance at rockbridgeballet.org, Pronto, Downtown Books or at the door, $12.
Saturday, Dec. 14
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Arts in the Baths, presented by the North Rockbridge Art League and Friends, the barn at Wades Mill; for more information, call (512) 965-7582 or (540) 3486999.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – North Rockbridge Trail, holiday open houses at businesses in northern Rockbridge County.
11 a.m. – Christmas Market, presented by Buena Vista Farmers Market, in Asunders and Straws.
1 p.m. – Wreath laying ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery,
Lexington, featuring VMI color guard followed by the laying of wreaths upon the gravesites of the 120 veterans interred in the cemetery; public invited to participate in the placement of wreaths; for more information, call (540) 460-5784.
1 to 4 p.m. – Rockbridge SPCA open house, bring a toy, a treat, a blanket or various food items for cats and dogs to place under the SPCA Christmas tree; for a list of items needed, visit the SPCA website at www.rockbridgespca. net.
2 and 6 p.m. – “Snow White’s Holiday Celebration” performed by the Rockbridge Ballet, Lenfest Center, W&L.
4 p.m. – Goshen Christmas parade, Santa to visit with children afterwards at the firehouse.
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park, regular admission applies.
Sunday, Dec. 15
2 p.m. – “Snow White’s Holiday Celebration” performed by the Rockbridge Ballet, Lenfest Center, W&L.
2 p.m. ‒ “Sisters at the Loom: 19th Century Rockbridge Families and Fabrics,” free Rockbridge Historical Society program, presented by Frances Richardson, Manly Memorial Baptist Church.
5 to 7 p.m. – “Christmas at the Jacksons,” Jackson House, 8 East Washington St., admission is a nonperishable food for humans or pets to benefit RARA.
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park, regular admission applies.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lexington Farmers Market’s Holiday Market, Jefferson Street.
Friday, Dec. 20
Noon – Concert, Maury River Pickers and Singers Christmas concert, Maury River Senior Center.
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park, regular admission applies.
Saturday, Dec. 21
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park, regular admission applies.
Sunday, Dec. 22
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park, regular admission applies.
Ongoing Events
Mondays
9 a.m. – Exercise class, led by Anna Occhiuzzi-Chittum, 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 further 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.
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.
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.
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lexington Farmers Market, Mc-Crums parking lot.
10 a.m. – Baby and toddler storytime, Rockbridge Regional Library; followed by preschool storytime at 10:30 a.m.
10 a.m. - Greater Lexington Newcomers Club, first Wednesday each month except July, August and December; 1010:30 coffee and social time before business meeting and guest speakers, Lexington Golf and Country Club; for more information on the club, visit www.lexvanewcomers. org.
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,” inperson, 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 Pilates Studio, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths.
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 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.
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).
8 p.m. – AA meeting, Christ Episcopal Church, 2246 Walnut Ave., Buena Vista.
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 $3 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 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.
Noon to 4 p.m. – Exhibit, “Rockbridge Weavers: Family and Fabric in the Nineteenth Century,” Rockbridge Historical Society, Campbell House, 101 E. Washington St., Lexington; weaving demonstration and family history exhibit.
Sundays
Noon to 4 p.m. – Exhibit, “Rockbridge Weavers: Family and Fabric in the Nineteenth Century,” Rockbridge Historical Society.
