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KERRS CREEK

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

Saturday was a beautiful afternoon for gathering by the pavilion at New Monmouth Presbyterian Church to create advent wreaths. Thank you to everyone who brought greens and other supplies to share to assemble advent wreaths. Advent begins this coming Sunday! Thank you to Karen Duff for providing books to be read during the advent season.

COLLIERSTOWN

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

The Effinger Volunteer Fire Department’s Auxiliary would like to thank all those who supported the Hunters Dinner served at the firehouse on Saturday evening, Nov. 21. Lots of good food and fellowship were enjoyed by all. Support from the meals purchased and the gun raffle will be used by the fire department and first responders as they serve the community. There will be a Christmas Dance at the firehouse on Saturday, Dec. 18, with the Worx. The date for ticket sales to begin will be posted on the department’s Facebook page.

HIGH BRIDGE

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

High Bridge Presbyterian Church will celebrate the first Sunday of Advent on Nov. 28. During the week of Thanksgiving the Presbyterian Women plan to decorate the Chrismon Tree for the sanctuary and members will complete the Hanging of the Greens. The children have painted items for the nativity scene.

MURAT

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

First Fruits and Stewardship Sunday was observed at Oxford Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning. The guest minister was the Rev. Marina Gopadze. Those bringing the fruits of the harvest forward for the minister to bless were Jennifer Leech (ears of corn), Mary F. Rhodenizer (apples), Rufus Tyree (bread), Greg Sellers (pumpkin) and Carol Hines/ Evelyn Ayers (flowers). Pledge cards and offerings were also presented.

Turkey Give-Away At PMMS

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am
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Parry McCluer Middle School was one of several school sites in the Rockbridge area where turkeys and Thanksgiving sides were distributed to area residents in the second annual turkey give-away spearheaded by the Rockbridge Area Relief Association and Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee University. Among the scenes at PMMS last week were (counter-clockwise from above) the bags of food ready to go; Melanie Beard and Kevin Haynes checking their lists; teachers Shelby Hudson and Angie Patterson giving out food; the same duo handing out another bag of food; and Shelby Hudson greeting another city resident. For the story about the program, see the front page. (Bronson Winslow photos)

VFMA Curator To Discuss Man Ray Exhibit

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am
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Michael R. Taylor, chief curator and deputy director for art and education at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VFMA) in Richmond, will deliver this year’s Pamela H. Simpson Lecture in Art History at Washington and Lee University on Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. in the Wilson Hall Auditorium

Buddhist Shrine Imagery Topic Of Paper

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am
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Melissa Kerin, associate professor of art history at Washington and Lee University, published a paper in Material Religion: The Journal of Objects, Art and Belief titled “Cut, Tuck, and Paste: Re purposing Mass-Produced Imagery at Buddhist Shrines in Ladakh, India.”

Golden

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am
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Mary Etta Broughman took this beautiful photo of a golden tree for The News-Gazette’s fall colors photo feature.

Blood Drive At W&L Monday

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

Washington and Lee University’s Red Cross Club is hosting a blood drive at Evans Hall Dining Room on Monday, Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

RARO Board Meeting Dec. 1

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

The monthly board meeting for the Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization will be held Wednesday, Dec. 1, starting at 6 p.m. at Lexington City Hall in the community meeting room.

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