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Labor Day At Rockbridge Baths

Labor Day At Rockbridge Baths

A large crowd headed out to the Rockbridge Baths firehouse on Labor Day for the Truly Free Market and a pulled pork barbecue meal. There was also music inside the air-conditioned firehouse, a bounce house for children and visits by local politicians and candidates, including Rep. Ben Cline (bottom right). This was the Rockbridge Baths Community Organization’s third Truly Free Market and the second time it was held on Labor Day. The barbecue meal was a fundraiser for the fire department, which was so popular that the barbecue ran outwithin an hour and a half. (Joann Ware photos) 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Ruckus At Boxerwood

Ruckus At Boxerwood

The Ruckus Bluegrass Band will be returning to the Boxerwood stage this Friday, Sept. 8, to perform their custom blend of traditional and contemporary bluegrass. Veteran members Ruth Huffman and Will Lee will be joined on guitar by multi-instrumentalist and Rockbridge native Brennan Gilmore. This year’s configuration will also feature mandolin legend Dale Reno. Admission is free for Boxerwood members, $5 per person for nonmembers. Children under 18 and parking are free. Pass-the-hat proceeds go to the musicians. There will also be a 50/50 raffle with proceeds to Boxerwood. The gate opens at 5:30 p.m., and music begins at 6:30 p.m. Meals can be purchased on-site from a local food truck, and picnicking is also encouraged. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

City Awards Grant To Local Symphony

City Awards Grant To Local Symphony

The city of Lexington, in collaboration with the Creative Communities Partnership, a program of the Virginia Commission for the Arts, has awarded a grant of $4,500 to the Rockbridge Symphony. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

At The Breakfast Club

At The Breakfast Club

Rep. Ben Cline talks about his time in the Virginia House of Delegates and how different it is from serving in Congress at a meeting of the Breakfast Club last month at the Pink Cadillac Café. Cline was the most recent person to speak to the new organization, which has been in existence just over seven months. Previous speakers have included Del. Chris Head; Del. Ellen Campbell; Commonwealth’s Attorney Jared Moon; Rockbridge County School Board candidate Ann Russek; Virginia Institute for Public Policy officials; county treasurer candidates Michelle Clark and Missy Whitesell; and voting registrar Jackie Harris. The organization also sponsored the Celebrate Rockbridge event this summer. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Series To Explore ‘Ethics Of Design’

Series To Explore ‘Ethics Of Design’

Talks At W&L To Begin Sept. 21 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

A Returning Soldier’s Story

A Returning Soldier’s Story

Rockbridge Resident Publishes First Novel 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Bird Club’s Fall Walks Start

Bird Club’s Fall Walks Start

It’s time to say farewell to hummingbirds, tanagers, thrushes, warblers and other songbirds migrating south – and welcome back early winter returnees. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Book Sale At Regional Library This Week

Book Sale At Regional Library This Week

The monthly book sale at the Rockbridge Regional Library in Lexington will be held this Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 7-9. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Quilt Show At Church During Fair

Quilt Show At Church During Fair

The Rockbridge Pieceworkers Quilt Guild is putting on “Quilts in the Country 2023,” a quilt show in connection with the Rockbridge Regional Fair & Expo. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Former Resident, Abuse Survivor To Give Talk

Former Resident, Abuse Survivor To Give Talk

Rockbridge Regional Library in Lexington will host author Laveeta Branche, former Miss Rockbridge County, on Saturday, Sept. 16, at noon. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

First Day Faces

First Day Faces

Maverick Babauta, a kindergartener at Central Elementary, waves as he enters school on the first day of school last month. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

‘Habitat Made My Dream Possible’

‘Habitat Made My Dream Possible’

Newest Home To Be Dedicated Next Tuesday 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

On The Parade Route

On The Parade Route

Children, cheerleaders, pageant queens, tractors and politicians and their families were all a part of the annual Labor Day parade in Buena Vista Monday morning. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Labor Day Fun

Mark Cline’s Jumpin’ Jack Flash performs Rolling Stones favorites for an appreciate audience at the park on Labor Day. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photo) 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Making Way At W&L

Making Way At W&L

Davis and Baker Halls at Washington and Lee University along the south side of Washington Street have now been demolished as the university makes way for the new Williams School of Commerce building, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2025. Demolition of Davis Hall began the first full week of August (seen at right) and the remnants of Baker Hall were being cleaned up this week (above). (Darryl Woodson photos) 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Celebrating Fairfield’s Heritage

Celebrating Fairfield’s Heritage

The “main street” of Fairfield was a busy place Saturday as the village held its annual Heritage Day. Among the draws for the event was a working apple cider press (above). Katie Clemmer shows Maria Ricconi, Luella Harrison and Coralee Harrison how the press works. Other attractions included antique tractors and cars (see in photos at right). (all photos by Stephanie Mikels Blevins) 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Barry Hause To Perform At St. Paul’s

Barry Hause To Perform At St. Paul’s

Area residents are invited to experience the beauty of classical guitar in the peaceful setting of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Lexington, with a performance of works ranging from the 16th century Spanish Vihuela, Fiery Spanish and Latin American Romantic period music to 20th century American and Brazilian guitar music. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Drought Conditions

Drought Conditions

Last week we enjoyed a few days of very mild temperatures that gave us a preview of fall but we have returned to hot temperatures this week and the dry conditions that developed in mid-August (or earlier) have persisted resulting in a classic late summer drought. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Over 50 Attend Annual Hart Family Reunion

Over 50 Attend Annual Hart Family Reunion

Fifty-three members of the Hart family gathered at the Rockbridge Baths Volunteer Fire Department on July 29 for the Hart Reunion, an annual event of at least 70 years. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Grace Offers Holy Eucharist

Grace Offers Holy Eucharist

The second Sunday of every month at 5 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 123 W. Washington St., Lexington, offers a Celebration of Holy Eucharist in the Taizé tradition of Contemplative Song and Prayer. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Oronoco Sets Homecoming

Oronoco Sets Homecoming

Oronoco Church will be celebrating its 99th annual homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 10, at 10:30 a.m. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

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