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Arts & Entertainment

Your weekly guide to arts and entertainment in Lexington, VA and Rockbridge County.

Food Manager Certification Class Offered By Extension

Food Manager Certification Class Offered By Extension

Virginia Cooperative Extension, Rockbridge Unit, will be offering a one-day ServSafe Manager Certification Course on Monday, Dec. 4. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Holiday Guide Items Wanted

Holiday Guide Items Wanted

Is your nonprofit organization planning any activities for the holidays? 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Black Holes, Hubble Topics Of Seminars

Black Holes, Hubble Topics Of Seminars

The phenomenon of black holes and early discoveries of the universe by astronomer Edwin Hubble are the topics of two in-person seminars, featuring lecturer Marcia Bartusiak, professor emeritus from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, both on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The public is invited to attend both seminars in-person or via Zoom. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Arts And More In The Baths

Arts And More In The Baths

The Rockbridge Baths Volunteer Fire Department’s fall arts and crafts festival drew 33 vendors Saturday. Between the vendor fees and food sales, the department raised about 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Goshen Festival

Goshen Festival

A large crowd turned out for the Goshen Fall Festival Saturday. Among the scenes were (clockwise from top let) music by Glen Shelton; pumpkin painting; chili cook-off judges Tammy Robertson and Michele Clark tasting the chili of Margaret Bickley, who went on to win the competition; barbecue chicken cooking; and mechanical bull riding. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Ongoing Events

Mondays 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Mental Health Professionals Group Forming

Mental Health Professionals Group Forming

Local mental health professionals are invited to attend a casual get-together to explore the possibility of forming a mental health professional group that would support and advocate for mental health in the Rockbridge area. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

DeLaney Center Launches Series

DeLaney Center Launches Series

Established in 2021 and named after Washington and Lee professor Theodore “Ted” DeLaney, the DeLaney Center serves the campus and the Lexington/ Rockbridge community by hosting events that explore Southern race relations, culture, and politics. The center’s Screen to Square Film Series plays a crucial role in carrying out its mission. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

CIA Historian To Give Marshall Foundation Talk

CIA Historian To Give Marshall Foundation Talk

The George C. Marshall Foundation will host Dr. David Robarge, chief historian of the Central Intelligence Agency, for a lecture about Marshall’s role in the development of the intelligence community at its building in Lexington on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 5:30 p.m. A reception will follow the lecture. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Calendar Of Events

Calendar Of Events

Wednesday, Nov. 1 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

High Bridge

Esther Pennington, 540-291-2629 Remember daylight savings time ends this coming weekend. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Collierstown

Deborah Potter McCormick, 540-463-7652 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

At Faith Mountain

At Faith Mountain

It was an unseasonably warm day for the community-wide fall festival at Faith Mountain Baptist Church Saturday, but that did not keep people away, especially the children seeking Halloween treats. Community members were invited to decorate their cars for a trunk or treat and live music was provided throughout the afternoon. (Joann Ware photos) 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

In The Halls Of RCHS

In The Halls Of RCHS

It was Halloween time throughout the halls of Rockbridge County High School on Saturday as ghosts and other characters greeted young trick-or-treaters in the annual National Honor Society Halloween Fair. Proceeds from the event benefited the Rockbridge Christmas Baskets program. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Rockbridge Conservation’s Annual Meeting This Sunday

Rockbridge Conservation’s Annual Meeting This Sunday

The public is invited to join Rockbridge Conservation for its 2023 annual meeting. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Arnolds Valley

Karyn Gardner, (540) 228-2176, (540) 655-3646karyn.gardner1985@ gmail.com 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Presnells Celebrate 50 Years

Presnells Celebrate 50 Years

Bobby and Brenda Miller Presnell recently celebrated their 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Halloween Trunks At GMP

Halloween Trunks At GMP

The last weekend before Halloween was a busy one for the Rockbridge area. Among the events was the annual trunk or treat at Glen Maury Park. Hundreds of costumed treat seekers came to the park on Saturday evening. Campers at the park were also giving away candy and many of the RVs were decked out in creepy décor. (Joann Ware photos) 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

At ‘Bubbles, Bands and Brunch’

At ‘Bubbles, Bands and Brunch’

Several members of the Mountain Gateway Community College Educational Foundation Board gathered for a photo in their Western attire at the “Bubbles, Bands and Brunch” fundraising event – the theme was “Stampede!”-- held at MGCC Oct. 8. Pictured are (from left) Helen Kostel of Clifton Forge; Deborah and William Weddle, and Mark and Elaine Nelson, all of Lexington (the Nelsons were also recognized as “Partners” for their contribution to the event); and Susan and Mike Friski, also of Lexington. Since 2003, “Bubbles,” which was brought back this fall after a hiatus of four years, has raised more than $70,000 in scholarships for continuing students. For more information about the Foundation, call (540) 8632934 or email [email protected]. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Thanks

Furever Friends Lodge, cat rescue in Buena Vista would like to thank all of our volunteers, supporters and friends who made our Holiday Bazaar a success! We appreciate each and every one of you more than you know! The kitties were here too and we are tickled to say that we had three kittens adopted at the event and two of our kittens at Lexington Pet Place also adopted this past weekend!! We do have many others that are for adoption. If you would like an application to adopt, please email us at [email protected] Furever Friends 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Chasing The 611

Chasing The 611

N-G Editor Details Newest Local Craze 10/25/2023 12:00 AM

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