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Published on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:00am

First Fruits and Stewardship Sunday will be celebrated at Oxford Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Nov. 22. It is a day when the congregation pledge their resources, time and talents to God’s church for the coming year. It is also a time to be thankful for the many blessings for the past year.

Planting Trees And Growing Education

Published on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:00am
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As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. The same could also apply to planting a forest, at least a mini-forest now taking root along a previously open stretch of land near Woods Creek.

Trying To Increase Happiness In A Pandemic

Published on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:00am
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Editor’s note: The following story was written by Jeff Seymour for Washington and Lee University.

Kitty-Care Fundraiser This Week

Published on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 2:41pm
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The Kitty-Care SpeCATular fall and Christmas fundraiser got underway Thursday at the Ben Salem Community Center on Forge Road. The sale goes through 3 p.m.

Help Needed For BV Mural

Published on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 12:00am

Artist Benjamin Frey is painting a mural for downtown Buena Vista and he needs help. Children in area school classes and other community groups are invited to create hand prints for a starlit night sky.

Symphony Music Outdoors

Published on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 12:00am
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To a background of traffic, the Rockbridge Symphony performed Saturday in downtown Lexington’s sunshine. First at the plaza outside of Wells Fargo Bank, then in a second set at Hopkins Green, with growing and enthusiastic crowds, Music Director Yi- Ping Chen led the symphony’s brass and string chamber groups in a wide variety of music. Holst, Bach, Mozart, Rachmaninov, Irish dance, movie themes, interspersed with Leroy Anderson and “Turkey in the Straw,” echoed among the stores and banks. The event was the first in Chen’s plans to bring the symphony’s live music to the people of the Rockbridge area, even though full orchestra concerts are not yet possible. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

Wright Honored For 20 Years With RACS

Published on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 12:00am

Barbara Wright is celebrating 20 years with Rockbridge Area Community Services. She was hired in October 2000 as the assistant to the executive director, a position that she has held continually since then.

Fall Bird Walks Start This Saturday

Published on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 12:00am

Fortunately, birding is the kind of outdoor activity that can safely go on year-round, even during a pandemic. This fall, the Rockbridge Bird Club invites area residents, particularly those new to birding, to participate in a series of guided walks at local birding hot spots.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Published on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 12:00am

Thursday, Nov. 12

Riding In Adam’s Memory

Published on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 12:00am
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The Adam Nicely Memorial Barrel Race at Old Grey Mare Acres in Raphine Saturday drew close to 300 riders and a large crowd. “It was amazing,” said Mare Scott, who organized the fundraiser. She said that between the entry fees, the auction, food sales and donations, the event raised approximately $20,000 for the Nicely family. Some of the winners in the various classes even donated their winnings back to the family, she said. About 200 of the riders participated in the Adam Nicely Memorial Class, including Adam’s widow. Besides helping the Nicely family, the event also brought together riders and families who hadn’t seen each other in a while. “It was very touching,” she said. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

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