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KERRS CREEK

Published on Wed, 11/03/2021 - 12:00am

A congregational meeting was held Sunday at New Monmouth Presbyterian Church to elect the nominating committee for the year. Members of the committee are Zach Crowder, Hope Bird, John Burleson and Erin Graves.

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Hospital Adds Board Members

Published on Wed, 11/03/2021 - 12:00am

Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital recently appointed three new board members who will help support the not-for-profit’s work to improve the health of the communities that it serves.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Published on Wed, 11/03/2021 - 12:00am

Thursday, Nov. 4

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Benefit For Pantry

Published on Wed, 11/03/2021 - 12:00am

A Halloween party at Glen Maury Park Friday evening, benefiting the local Bridge to Hope Food Pantry, featured music by the Party Crashers Band, trunk-or-treating, costume contests, raffles and food. Among the night’s scenes were (counterclockwise from above) a child’s costume contest receiving a treat; Party Crasher Band members Kim Northrup and Bobbi Folk singing; Scott Beattie, new pastor of Rockbridge Community Church of the Nazarene and president of the board for Bridge to Hope Food Pantry, receiving the prize for the best adult costume from Susan Tedrow, benefit organizer, as Bruce Allen announces the winner; and Bruce Allen performing as part of the band. (Emma Coleman photos)

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UWR Thanks Book Drive Supporters

Published on Wed, 11/03/2021 - 12:00am

United Way of Rockbridge (UWR) would like to thank all who contributed to the success of its recent annual campaign Community Children’s Book Drive.

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Trunk-Or-Treating In NB

Published on Wed, 11/03/2021 - 12:00am

The Natural Bridge Christian Fellowship Church’s trunk or treat event drew a large crowd to Natural Bridge Station church Sunday evening. About 20 vehicles and their occupants participated, including a “Wizard of Oz” themed trunk (above right) and Christy’s Christian Cookies (below right). Food and drinks (below) were also served. (Carolyn Bradley photos)

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La Leche League To Meet Tuesday

Published on Wed, 11/03/2021 - 12:00am

Bringing a new baby into the family is the theme for the Tuesday, Nov. 9, La Leche League meeting, which will be held at 10 a.m. in the classrooms of Grace Presbyterian Church at 40 Village Way.

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Walkers Creek FD Selling Turkeys, Pork Roasts

Published on Wed, 11/03/2021 - 12:00am

Walkers Creek Fire & EMS will be taking pre-orders for applewood smoked turkeys and pork butt roasts for Thanksgiving dinners.

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BOO Grass Time

Published on Wed, 11/03/2021 - 12:00am

The first “BOO Grass” & Pickin” festival brought two days of bluegrass music to the Fairfield carnival grounds over the weekend as a fundraiser for the South River Volunteer Fire Department. Among the bands were (above) Dream Catcher and (at left) Caleb Bailey and Paine’s Run. Bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley II also gave two shows. As usual, the fire department auxiliary and volunteers served up some delicious food, including barbecue chicken and the new “South River burgers.” (Mary Woodson photos)

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Halloween Fun Returns To Buena Vista Streets

Published on Wed, 11/03/2021 - 12:00am

After having been canceled last year because of COVID-19 concerns, Spooktacular returned to downtown Buena Vista Friday afternoon. Business owners and employees handed out candy to all types of little creatures, knights and princesses, with games and a costume contest also on the agenda. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)