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

Biography of VMI Founder Featured in New ‘Epilogue’

Biography of VMI Founder Featured in New ‘Epilogue’

Margaret Junkin Preston, the “Poetess of the Confederacy,” is well known in Lexington, and beyond, for her epic poem “Beechenbook” and many other literary works, but her husband, John Thomas Lewis Preston, deserves at least as much historical interest, the newest “Rockbridge Epilogue” asserts. 08/02/2023 12:00 AM

RACS Directors’ ‘Right-Hand Person’ Retires

RACS Directors’ ‘Right-Hand Person’ Retires

After two decades of dedicated service to Rockbridge Area Community Services, Barbara Wright decided to “throw in the towel” and enjoy retired life. She retired June 16. 08/02/2023 12:00 AM

In Florida For Conference

In Florida For Conference

Last month, two Rockbridge County High School students and their adviser traveled to Orlando, Fla., for the 2023 National Educators Rising Conference. Picture here are (left) Jacob Cline and (right) Cheyanne Clark, both students in teacher Amanda Grimm’s (center) Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow course, which is designed for anyone interested in a career in education. Through that class, they were able to join Educators Rising and attend local and state conferences and competitions. Both students chose to compete in the Lesson Planning and Delivery category and focused on the areas they hope to one day teach. Cline is a 2023 graduate of RCHS and will be attending the University of Kentucky this fall where he will major in music education. His lesson was about musical scales. Clark is a rising senior at RCHS and plans to continue her studies in culinary and education so that she can one day become a Family Consumer Science teacher. She chose to teach students how to cook veggie bites. The conference provided lots of exciting sessions with interesting keynote speakers and the opportunity to network with others from across the country. The students and their adviser would like to thank all of the community members and local businesses who supported and made this trip possible. To learn more about this organization and its work, contact Grimm at RCHS. 08/02/2023 12:00 AM

Glasgow

Carolyn Bradley, 258-2720 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

First ‘Celebrate A Success

First ‘Celebrate A Success

Rockbridge’ 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

The Colosseum, Delphi - And Cats

The Colosseum, Delphi - And Cats

Rockbridge County High School Group Tours Italy, Greece This Summer 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Marker For First Settlement Unveiled

Marker For First Settlement Unveiled

Lexington Mayor Frank Friedman, members of the Chamber of Commerce and about 20 local historians met Tuesday, July 18, at Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church for a ribbon cutting to dedicate the new Timber Grove Highway marker, which commemorates the first settlement in what would become Rockbridge County. Only a graveyard remains of the settlement, a few miles north of Timber Ridge. Since no parking or public access exists at the Timber Grove Cemetery, the sign is located at the Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church. As late as 1920, a log building stood beside the old cemetery, but today only the graveyard remains. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Kerrs Creek

(630) 607-9938 [email protected] Nathan and Lora Welsh will talk about their mission work in Albania Sunday, Aug. 13, at 4 p.m. at New Monmouth Presbyterian Church. The community is invited to come for their presentation and stay for a fried chicken dinner. Nathan is the son of Tim and Janeen Welsh, and we are delighted to have Nathan return to our community to share about the work they’ve been doing and to partner with Nathan and Lora in their continuing ministry. If possible, please RSVP to newmounmouthpres@ gmail. com so we can have an idea of numbers for the meal. Church members are invited to bring fruit or a dessert to share. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Book Locker In Fairfield

Book Locker In Fairfield

Rockbridge Regional Library System cardholders can now pick up reserved library materials any time of day at a new locker for materials on hold at the Fairfield Volunteer Rescue Squad building. Bookmobile service will continue at Dottie’s Market each Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. Area residents should choose “Fairfield lockers” as the pickup location when placing a hold from the library’s website or mobile app. Once notified that the hold is available, visit the locker, scan your library card barcode or enter the number using the keyboard icon on the screen, and the locker will open. Books can be returned without a library card in a locker marked “returns.” For any assistance or more information, call the library at (540) 463-4324 or email [email protected]. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Nelson Awarded Fellowship

Nelson Awarded Fellowship

Jaden Nelson of Buena Vista has been awarded a Fellowship worth $8,500 by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Nelson is one of 62 recipients nationwide to receive a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Honest Labor At Boxerwood Friday

Honest Labor At Boxerwood Friday

Honest Labor At Boxerwood Friday 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Collierstown

The Hall family reunion was held Sunday, July 16, at the Palmer Community Center. Sixty descendants of William Merset and Sadie Belle Deacon Hall registered at the annual family gathering and covered-dish picnic. In addition to local residents, Virginia family members came from Front Royal, Glen Allen, Goshen, Herndon, Lexington, Natural Bridge Station, Salem, and White Post. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Murat

Beau Leech and Sarah Edwards were married at Oxford Church on Saturday afternoon, July 22. After the ceremony they traveled to their reception in a big shiny John Deere tractor. Congratulations and best wishes to Beau and Sarah. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Arnolds Valley

Our condolences are extended to the Watkins, Putbrese and Miller families, remembering Adam Watkins, Keith Putbrese, and Thomas Miller. Our prayers are with you all. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

High Bridge

Thanks to Pam Claterbaugh for bringing the morning message this past Sunday at High Bridge Presbyterian Church. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

In The City Of Lights

In The City Of Lights

David and Julie Goodrich of Rockbridge Baths recently visited the renovated Samaritaine department store in Paris, France. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

VBS Calendar 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

A New Calling

Casper Promoted To VMI Chaplain 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

No Rain On This Parade

No Rain On This Parade

The South River District Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department’s 69th carnival took place last week. The annual parade was held Friday on the main drag in Fairfield. Antique vehicles were a plenty in the parade, including the car that was once driven by Thomas Bare (top left), the patriarch of a family of famous local race car drivers, and (top right) a classic 1965 Ford Mustang. BELOW LEFT, a young parade spectator collects candy in the median strip. BELOW MIDDLE, there were many tractors in the parade, including this John Deere model. BELOW RIGHT, two girls smile as they coast down the route in a go-kart. (Joann Ware photos) 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Calendar Of Events

Calendar Of Events

Thursday, July 27 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Artists In Cahoots Features Lloyd-Davis Paintings

Artists In Cahoots Features Lloyd-Davis Paintings

Artists in Cahoots will feature the meditative, sumi-e brush paintings of former gallery member Virginia Lloyd-Davis as she demonstrates her painting technique on Friday, Aug. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

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