Arts & Entertainment

Intimate Looks At World War II At War’s End

Published on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:00am

Editor’s note: On this 75th anniversary of the Japanese surrender in World War II, the Rockbridge Historical Society is paying particular tribute to the Rockbridge men and women who served. In looking back to the war’s close, RHS is also extending the commemorations through a series of “pop-up” exhibits in local libraries, on display through September. See RockbridgeHistory.org for more in-depth profiles and images from its running virtual series. This article is written by RHS Executive Director Eric Wilson.

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Virtual Story Times

Published on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:00am

Rockbridge Regional Library youth services system manager Carol Elizabeth Jones films youth program specialist Wendy Redfern as she reads a book for story time on Facebook Live. Families can join the fun on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for Baby/Toddler Time with Ms. Amy and Ms. Amanda, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Music and Movement with Ms. Amy and Amanda, Preschool Story Time on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. with Ms. Wendy and Ms. Carol, and Makers at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays with Ms. Wendy and Ms. Carol.

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Sarah

Published on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:00am

Sarah is more than ready for the fall. She is an adorable shorthair cat approximately 3 months old. You can visit her at the Rockbridge SPCA. A mask is required for entry.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Published on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:00am

Wednesday, Sept. 2

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‘Othello’ Enters Virtual Age

Published on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:00am

In a fall without live audiences, Shakespeare’s “Othello” will be coming to Lexington virtually.

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Buffalo Creek’s First Bus

Published on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:00am

Buffalo Creek Boys School has purchased its first bus. A growing student body made purchasing a bus necessary, and over $30,000 was donated in just three weeks for the purchase, said Rebecca Taylor, assistant principal and teacher. Taylor said the school currently enrolls eight fifth-eighth grade students with one more in the process of applying. “We can only have 10 at our current property, but we are looking for a permanent ‘home’ so that we may expand into high school as these lower grades move up,” she said.

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A New Day For VMI’s Preston Library

Published on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:00am

Editor’s note: The following story was written by Mary Price for Virginia Military Institute.

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Ruritans Help Out Student

Published on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:00am

The Natural Bridge Ruritan Club presented a $5,200 Trades School Scholarship to Jarrett Floyd, which will be used for the welding certification offered through Byers Technical Institute. Floyd is a 2020 Rockbridge County High School graduate and son of Bobby and Jami Floyd of Raphine. Natural Bridge Ruritan Club partnered with Natural Bridge Zoo and Byers Technical Institute for a complete tuition-paid scholarship in excess of $10,000. Pictured are (from left) Walt Johnson of Byers Technical Institute, Dane West, Scott Hannah, recipient Jarrett Floyd, Bill Braford and Russ Orrison.

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ARNOLDS VALLEY

Published on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:00am

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!

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DSLCC Expands Forestry Degree

Published on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:00am

Dabney S. Lancaster Community College will offer an expansion of its traditional two-year associate in applied science degree in forest management technology with a parallel degree option, by adding an associate of applied science degree in forest management technology with specialization in arboriculture and community forestry. The specialization was approved recently by the Virginia Community College System.