The Collierstown Presbyterian Church held a “Back to School” cookout on Sunday, Sept. 6, at the home of Chas and Rosalea Potter for middle and high school students. A group of 25 teens and parents enjoyed roasting hot dogs, group games, and team challenges. The evening concluded with fireworks lighting up the skies over Collierstown.
A group of area residents gathered on the bridge over the Maury River at East Lexington during Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to VMI Thursday in an event called “Bridge Across The Maury.” According to a flyer, the event was held in remembrance of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, fallen service members, those who have died from COVID-19 and “those murdered and persecuted under a racist state.” The event also celebrated the Black Lives Matter movement and urged people to vote. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)
These youngsters were among the Rockbridge County and Lexington students who started their school year last Tuesday. ABOVE, Allison and JP Moore give a big thumbs up as they prepare for prekindergarten and second grade, respectively, at Fairfield Elementary. AT LEFT, ABOVE, Bryson Kleinert is ready for second grade at Natural Bridge Elementary. AT LEFT, BELOW, Destiny Watkins is hard at work on her fourth-grade studies at Fairfield Elementary, with her kitchen as her current classroom.
Political strategist and social entrepreneur Tolu Olubunmi, Washington and Lee University class of 2002, will deliver the inaugural International Day of Peace address at W&L on Sept. 21 at 5:30 p.m. The title of her talk is “Peace on Earth: From Platitudes to the Practicality of the Peace Agenda.”
Students of all ages are invited to use the Rockbridge Regional Library’s outdoor study space in Lexington called the Learning Hub. “Fresh air, a covered shelter, picnic tables and WiFi access make the Learning Hub a perfect change of scenery for virtual and at-home learners,” said a spokeswoman. For more information, send an email to cejones@rrlib.net or call 463-4324, ext. 110.
Mary Anne Franks, professor of law and Dean’s Distinguished Scholar at the University of Miami School of Law, will deliver this year’s Constitution Day address at Washington and Lee University this Thursday, Sept. 17, at 5:30 p.m. The title of her talk is “The Cult of the Constitution.”
Pianist Anna Billias and baritone Gregory Parker will present a recital entitled “Sounds of the Seasons” on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 3 p.m. The performance will be livestreamed at https://livestream.com/wlu.
