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Day Of Prayer

Published on Wed, 05/11/2022 - 12:00am
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The National Day of Prayer was observed at noon last Thursday at sites in both Buena Vista and Lexington. Outside of the Buena Vista Municipal Building, members of the Buena Vista Ministerial Alliance led the event (pictured in the top five photos). Among those participating were (below) the Rev. Howard W. Boswell Jr. and (at left) Pastor Adam Williams and Pastor Angie Burroughs. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

FARMS, MILLS AND SHOPS

Published on Wed, 05/11/2022 - 12:00am
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On Sunday, May 22, at 2 p.m., the Rockbridge Historical Society invites all area residents to another of its free, community-based history programs, in-person once again.

Plant Sale This Saturday

Published on Thu, 05/05/2022 - 1:14pm
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Each May brings Lexington the much anticipated placement of over 40 v

Tips For Aging with Confidence

Published on Wed, 05/04/2022 - 12:00am

If you’re committed to aging with confidence, you will love these eight tried and true tips.

Officially Reopened

Published on Wed, 05/04/2022 - 12:00am
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Local officials cut the ribbon on April 19 to celebrate the reopening of VPAS Café-Lexington at the Rockbridge Area Relief Association building. The cafes are held every Tuesday. On hand for the ceremony were (from left) Phil Sibold, VPAS transportation driver; Tracy Lyons, executive director, Lexington and Rockbridge County Chamber of Commerce; Jim Halasz, Lexington city manager; Marylin Alexander, Lexington vice mayor; Lindsey Perez, executive director, RARA; Anne Ritter, VPAS southwest region programs coordinator; David McDaniel, chairman, Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors; Frank Friedman, Lexington mayor; Laura Hotinger, VPAS southwest region director; and Spencer Suter, Rockbridge County administrator.

Celebrating Older Americans Month

Published on Wed, 05/04/2022 - 12:00am

“I’m not getting older; I’m just getting better.” This is the mantra for many of today’s older adults. And why not?

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Published on Wed, 05/04/2022 - 12:00am

Wednesday, May 4

ARNOLDS VALLEY

Published on Wed, 05/04/2022 - 12:00am

Arnolds Valley

HIGH BRIDGE

Published on Wed, 05/04/2022 - 12:00am

This past Sunday during the worship service, High Bridge Presbyterian Church members presented Lorna Wisler a basket of thank-you letters in appreciation for the many years she served this church as clerk of the session.

For The Navajo

Published on Wed, 05/04/2022 - 12:00am
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The East4West Spring Festival at Lexington Baptist Church Saturday featured a flea market, concessions, baked goods, cakewalk, raffle and other activities, raising $4,316 that will be used for mission 2022 in December. The local organization will be delivering more than 4,000 gift boxes to the Navajo reservation. Donations are always welcome. For more information, send email to virginia@east4westnavajo.com or call 460-8382. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

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