Arts & Entertainment

DMV Services Online During Thanksgiving

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

All Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles full-service customer service centers will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Thursday, Nov. 25, through Saturday, Nov. 27, and will reopen for appointments on Monday, Nov. 29.

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CARD OF THANKS

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

We want to thank everyone who helped organize, donated their time, donated cakes, money, gift certificates, and prizes to the cakewalk for Trevor Ferguson, held at the American Legion building in Buena Vista on 11/20/21. Your kindness and support is greatly appreciated.

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Sam Houston Ruritan’s First Bazaar

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

The first Sam Houston Ruritan Club Holiday Bazaar was held Nov. 13, with vendors offering a wide variety of holiday décor, crafts, food and other items. The bazaar was just one of several Ruritan Club activities this month. This past Saturday, club members participated in their yearly roadside pickup cleaning of Valley Pike; and the back of the barn was opened for RV, boat, etc., winter storage. Also this month, the Rockbridge Area Hospice acknowledged the club’s donation in memory of Paul Harrawood, a former member. The officers for 2022 include Chris Cartwright, president; McClung Cummins, vice president; Beth Henry, secretary; and Mickey Cockrane, treasurer. To learn more about the club, visit its Facebook page: at https://www.facebook.com/SamHoustonRuritanClub.

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VMI Community Theatre Readies ‘Holiday Digest’

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

The VMI Community Theatre’s blend of VMI and community performers will offer short plays and music for the entire family in “A Holiday Digest” on Friday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 11, and Sunday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. in Gillis Theater inside Marshall Hall at VMI.

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Carrying On A W&L Tradition

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

Washington and Lee University honored its veterans on Nov. 11 with a Veterans Day gathering in front of University Chapel that included remarks and a prayer for all service members, followed by fellowship and refreshments in the Reeves Center.

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RCHS Seniors Come Home To Effinger

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

A group of seniors at Rockbridge County High School came full circle this fall when they returned to their elementary school to recreate their kindergarten photo.

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Feed The Need Launches Toy Drive

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

The Feed the Need Foundation is currently working with local organizations and businesses to reach families in need in Rockbridge and Botetourt counties and receive donations for its toy drive, Fill the Fence.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

Thursday, Nov. 25

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ONGOING EVENTS

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

Mondays

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Rockbridge Baths Yule Events Start This Sunday

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

The Christmas season in Rockbridge Baths will begin with two events: the Truly Free Market and Swinging Bridge Lighting at the Post Office and swinging bridge this Sunday, Nov. 28, from 3 until 5:15 p.m. and Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Market at the Rockbridge Baths firehouse on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.