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

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Meet And Greet
Meet And Greet
Meet And Greet 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
Collierstown
Collierstown
On Sunday, May 28, the Rev. Bernard Bangley led the 11 a.m. worship service at the Collierstown Presbyterian Church. Guest pianist was Susan Irvine. The congregation celebrated Pentecost by wearing red and giving to the Pentecost Offering in support of children and youth activities. Following the worship service the community Memorial Day Service was held at the top of Cemetery Hill. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Calvary Brethren VBS Starts Sunday
Calvary Brethren VBS Starts Sunday
Calvary Brethren Church in Buena Vista will be holding its vacation Bible school Sunday, June 4, through Friday, June 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each day. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Celebrating Success
Celebrating Success
Parry McCluer and Rockbridge County high schools celebrated the classes of 2023 in commencement exercises at VMI’s Cameron Hall last week. On Thursday night, 237 RCHS seniors received their diplomas, while 82 students received their diplomas during the PMHS graduation Saturday morning. Some of the scenes from both graduations can be found on this page. For stories and more photos, see pages B6 and B7. (all photos by Stephanie Mikels Blevins) 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Growing Sunflowers
Growing Sunflowers
Each year the Waddell Elementary kindergarteners, working with the Roots and Shoot Intergenerational Garden volunteers, grow sunflowers from seed and transplant them from the classroom to the school garden. Next year, as first-graders, they will harvest the flower heads, save the seeds and give them to the new kindergarteners. This month’s event featured volunteers from the Rockbridge Area Master Gardeners, Blue Ridge Garden Club and the community at large. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Glasgow
Glasgow
Carolyn Bradley, 258-2720 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Allen, Wright Win Woods Creek Run
Allen, Wright Win Woods Creek Run
The fifth annual Woods Creek Run 4 the Kids benefit race on May 13 successfully raised funds to benefit two local youths with cerebral palsy. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
‘Discern What Is Important’
‘Discern What Is Important’
Dudley Offers Advice To Graduating W&L Seniors 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Graduation Day At RCA
Graduation Day At RCA
Six students received their diplomas during Rockbridge Christian Academy’s commencement Saturday, the largest graduating class in the 30-year history of the school. Among the scenes were (clockwise from above William Dudley after receiving his diploma; Pastor Hunter Phillips, principal, handing a diploma to Ashton Henley, the co-salutatorian; valedictorian Nathaniel Clark giving his address; Ella Snow walking out with her diploma; cosalutatorian Jonathan Harper giving his address; Sacki Phillips, administrator and teacher, delivering the commencement address; the graduates switching their tassels; Pastor Phillips handing a diploma to Chloe Bahhur; and Pastor Phillips praying with the graduates. (Ethan Blevins photos) 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Religion
Religion
VBS Calendar 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Meet Parry McCluer’s Academic Leaders
Meet Parry McCluer’s Academic Leaders
Parry McCluer High School’s mascot, “Fighting Blues,” has never been more fitting for a graduating class than that of 2023. Working through an untraditional scholastic experience, these Blues fought hard to make the most of their high school careers. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
‘A New Journey Begins’
‘A New Journey Begins’
PMHS Speakers Say Class ‘Should Be Proud’ 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Meet RC’s Academic Leaders
Meet RC’s Academic Leaders
Rockbridge County High School’s Wildcats ferociously fought against the challenges of Covid, working to get the most out of an unprecedented high school experience. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
‘It’s Been Quite The Ride’
‘It’s Been Quite The Ride’
RCHS Speakers Reflect on Learning Through A Pandemic 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
June Well Water Testing
June Well Water Testing
Rockbridge residents who rely on a well, spring, or cistern system for their drinking water have an opportunity to have their water tested at a significant discount through the Virginia Tech water quality testing laboratory in June. The deadline for registering for the Virginia Tech Household Water Quality Program is this coming up on Monday, June 5. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
High Bridge
High Bridge
Esther Pennington, 540-291-2629 This past Sunday’s worship service at High Bridge Presbyterian Church was provided by Marge Anderson of Lynchburg. Also, the Rev. Paul Sydnor gave an update/talk about his missionary work in Turkey. All Sunday school classes are taking a break until August. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
John Owen Featured Artist At Cahoots
John Owen Featured Artist At Cahoots
The members of Artists in Cahoots will feature wood carver John Owen June 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. for the First Friday event. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Dynamic Dames To Sing At Celebration
Dynamic Dames To Sing At Celebration
Live music will be presented by the Dynamic Dames on Monday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m., in the courtyard of Grace Episcopal Church, 123 W. Washington St. in Lexington. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Bike & Build Riders Coming
Bike & Build Riders Coming
Group Will Work On Local Habitat House 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Jackson House Offers Special Summer Tours
Jackson House Offers Special Summer Tours
Tours Examine Those Enslaved, Jackson Myths 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Calendar Of Events
Calendar Of Events
Wednesday, May 31 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

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