Rockbridge Weekly Community Calendar Check This Link For Continuous Updates   The Rockbridge Weekly now posts a regular community calendar of events in this place. If you are a non-profit and would like to submit an item for this page, please send an email to: patte@chartwellcorp.com. (Commercial events listings with hot link - limit 30 days - cost $5 in advance. Send check payable to the Rockbridge Weekly, P. O. Box 1331, Lexington, VA. 24450). Another nice aspect of this page is that Google regularly crawls our site, giving the listings a huge potential audience! * * * * * Monday, February 8, 2010 • NOTE NEW TIME for Second Monday Meetings: 9 a.m. - Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors Meeting. County Administration Building Meeting Room, 150 South Main Street, Lexington. Public Hearings, if scheduled, begin at 7 p.m. For agenda go to www.co.rockbridge.va.us/agendapage..htm. • 4 p.m. - Eco Crafts for Teens Workshop at RRL for teens ages 13 – 18. Recycled, natural, and "found" materials will be used in a wide variety of art and fashion projects. Participants will be the first to use the library's new young adult collection of books on t-shirt re-design, wool felting, kinetic sculpture, collage and other projects. Pieces of art, craft, or fashion made in the workshops may be entered in an art and craft show and contest that will be held this spring at the Regional Library. For more information and to register, contact Youth Librarian Carol Elizabeth Jones at 463-4322 extension 110 or cejones@rrlib.net. • 4:30 p.m. - LEXINGTON CITY SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting at Waddell Elemenary School. • 6:30 p.m. - Oklahoma! at Waddell Elementary School. The drama and chorus classes have come together to produce a version of Oklahoma! on the multi-purpose room's stage complete with costumes, backdrops and lighting. The production, produced by Miss Allen and Mrs. Rader, is part of Waddell's after school enrichment program. Playing the part of Laurey is Emma Altenburg, Curly is Liam Bent and Jud is Noah Conner. Admission is free but seating is reserved. To reserve a seat call Waddell Elementary School at 463-5353. All tickets that were bought for last Saturday’s performance will be honored at either one of the rescheduled performances. Tickets will also be sold at the door on Tuesday evening. * * * * * Tuesday, February 9, 2010 • 11:30 a.m. - Rockbridge area residents resume their monthly lunchtime chats about native plants at Sweet Treats, 19 W. Washington Street, Lexington. All plant lovers are welcome. The informal gatherings, dubbed "Talking Native Plants," are held at Sweet Treats on the second Tuesday of winter months. Not sure which plants are native and which aren’t? You’re not alone – and the answers may surprise you! Bring your questions, stories, concerns, and discoveries and join in the free-ranging conversation. Sponsored by the Upper James River Chapter of the Virginia Native Plants Society. The Society's programs emphasize public education, protection of endangered species, habitat preservation, and encouragement of appropriate landscape use of native plants. For more information, call 464-3511. • 6:30 p.m. - Oklahoma! at Waddell Elementary School. The drama and chorus classes have come together to produce a version of Oklahoma! on the multi-purpose room's stage complete with costumes, backdrops and lighting. The production, produced by Miss Allen and Mrs. Rader, is part of Waddell's after school enrichment program. Playing the part of Laurey is Emma Altenburg, Curly is Liam Bent and Jud is Noah Conner. Tickets will be sold at the door. To reserve a seat call Waddell Elementary School at 463-5353. • 7:00 p.m. - Town of Glasgow City Council Meeting. Glasgow Library. • 7 p.m. - Rockbridge County PSA - Rockbridge County Administration Building, 150 South Main Street. • 7:00 p.m. - Shenandoah Valley Poultry and Garden Club meeting. County administration building. 150 South Main Street. • 7:00 p.m. - Boxerwood Gardeners' Workshop: Photographing your Plants – Orchids. Admission is FREE. To register, call Boxerwood at 463-2697, or email events@boxerwood.org. Workshops occur on the second Tuesday of each month. * * * * * Wednesday, February 10, 2010 • noon - Rockbridge Grown Meeting at 12 noon in the RACC office on the second floor of the Wachovia Bank building, 101 S. Main St., Lexington. Rockbridge Grown meets on the second Wednesday of each month at noon to promote the sustainable production and consumption of local agricultural products to nourish regional economic and environmental health. All are welcome to attend. For further information, please contact Tara Miller at staramiller@hotmail.com or go to: www.rockbridgegrown.org • 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm - The Rockbridge County Planning Commission is hosting a Public Informational Meeting to discuss the proposed Economic Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan on in the Court Room of the County Administrative Building at 150 S. Main Street in Lexington.The Rockbridge County Planning Commission is hosting a Public Informational Meeting to discuss the proposed Economic Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan on in the Court Room of the County Administrative Building at 150 S. Main Street in Lexington. • 7:00 p.m. - Rockbridge County Planning Commission Meeting. County Administration Building. For agenda go to www.co.rockbridge.va.us/agendapage..htm. * * * * * Thursday, February 11, 2010 • 9 a.m. to noon - Rockbridge Area Hospice (RAH) Church Liaison Program Annual Training session at the Rockbridge Area Hospice building located at 315 Myers Street in Lexington. This program serves to increase collaboration between area faith communities and RAH to reach and support more of our community members. Ministers and/or congregation members are welcome to serve as their church liaison. The liaison serves as a link that connects the church congregation with Rockbridge Area Hospice by informing members of their congregations about the hospice concept, RAH events and volunteer opportunities. Please call Angela or Sally at 540-463-1848 to participate. • 3:30 p.m. - United Way of Lexington-Rockbridge County (UWLRC) will hold its annual meeting in the Piovano Room at the Rockbridge Regional Library, 138 South Main Street, Lexington. The public is welcome. • 5:00 p.m. - Lexington City Planning Commission Meeting. County Administration Building, 150 South Main Street. Agenda at www.ci.lexington.va.us/ag_planni.htm • 6:00 p.m. - Lexington Farmers Market annual meeting and potluck dinner at Lexington Presbyterian Church (Randolph Street entrance). All returning and potential vendors welcome. • 6:30 p.m. -Theater at Lime Kiln will conduct a reading of Savage Nation, a new play about Colonial Augusta County, Virginia at 2017 Wilson Hall at Washington and Lee University. The reading is open to the public. Those interested should call the Lime Kiln Office at 540-463-7088 for details. • 7:30 p.m. - Southern Virginia University’s Bela Voce and Chamber Choir will join their voices and their hearts in “Jubilee!” at Chandler Hall. www.Dictionary.com gives one definition of “jubilee” as “a black American folk song concerned with future happiness or deliverance from tribulation.” Another definition refers to a celebration. Thursday’s concert will celebrate the joyful energetic spirit that these spirituals and gospel music bring with them. The concert is free and open to the public. * * * * * Friday, February 12, 2010 • 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Opening reception for the artists included Nelson Gallery's exhibit "Barnyard Romance," on display from Feb 1 through 27. Seventeen artists, who work in a variety of media, were invited to participate. Their submitted pieces include images of a rusting tractor, a rooster, a dog in the front seat of an old blue pickup. Rockbridge County participating artists are Gene Leoncavallo, L. Ray Black, MaryBeth Drake, Marsha Heatwole, Suanne Kopald, Suzanne LaPrade, Clover Archer Lyle, John Miles, and Thurmond Whiteside. Nelson Gallery is located at 27 West Washington Street.• 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. - Music and dance at Clarke's Ole Time Music Center with Sawmill Band. Ridge Road in Raphine. * * * * * Saturday, February 13, 2010 • 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. - American Legion Post 126 indoor flea market and yard sale. Free coffee, snacks available, 1953 Magnolia Avenue, Buena Vista. To reserve a table call 261-7362 • 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Shenandoah Valley Poultry and Garden Club workshop - Raising baby chicks. County administration building. 150 South Main Street. • 2 p.m. - The annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest will be held at Lylburn Downing Middle School. (Bad weather date is Feb. 20). Open to boys and girls age 10 through 14. Age is as of January 1, 2010. Trophies will be awarded to the winners in each age group and gender class. Winners qualify for the State Contest in Richmond in March. Normal rules of basketball regarding free throws apply for all levels of competition. Free-throw violations include stepping on or over the line prior to the ball reaching the rim, or shots rebounding off the “out of bounds” basket support and equipment. Each contestant receives three warm-up tosses followed by 15 consecutive free-throw attempts from the appropriate age-designated foul line. To break a tie, contestants take a second round of five free throws with two warm-ups. Registration will be held on the day of the event. There is no registration fee. If you have any questions, contact Mike Coss at 348-1635.      * * * * * Sunday, February 14, 2010 • 2 p.m. - Organizational meeting for Boys Lacrosse. Boys, ages 8 through 14, and their parents are invited to the organizational meeting for Lexington Lacrosse’s spring 2010 season to be held at Lylburn Downing Middle School in Lexington. Lexington Lacrosse offers the opportunity for boys from Buena Vista, Lexington and Rockbridge County to learn and play lacrosse. Information about Lexington Lacrosse, registration, equipment loans, and schedules will be provided at this meeting. Practices begin the first week of March. Further information about this meeting can be obtained by contacting Doug Smith at 463-3530 or cardinalpt@aol.com. • 5 p.m. - A Taize’ service of Holy Eucharist will be held at R. E. Lee Memorial Church. The ecumenical service is contemplative and incorporates the music of the French TaizĂ© community, emphasizing simple prayers and selections from scripture, repeated and sometimes sung in canon, to aid in meditation and prayer. The public is invited to attend. * * * * * Wednesday, February 17, 2010 • 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. - Rockbridge Area Hospice (RAH) Suicide Support Group facilitated by Hospice Bereavement Coordinator, Vickie Kave, LCSW, and staff social worker, Paula Warren, MSW – for those who have lost a friend or family member to suicide. The meetings are held free of charge, 5:30-7:00 pm, the third Wednesday of each month at 315 Myers Street, in the RAH conference room. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact Vickie Kave or Paula Warren at 463-1848. • 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Tryouts for 4-H Share the Fun will be held for ages of 8 through 19 at The Extension Office Conference Room. If you are interested in participating, please call Jessica Hastings, Rockbridge County Program Associate, at 463-4734 to sign up. The sign-up deadline is Friday, February 12. Share the Fun will be held on Friday, March 12. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Jessica Hastings, Rockbridge County Extension Office at (540)463-4734/TDD*) during business hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. • 8 p.m. - Celebrated Chinese-born pianist Di Wu will perform in concert at Wilson Hall at W&L. The program, will feature the DavidsbĂĽndlertänze of Robert Schumann as well the complete set of Miroirs by Maurice Ravel. Wu will also present Mazurka by Clara Schumann and the “Paraphrase on a Waltz from Gounod’s Faust” by Franz Liszt. Wu recently made her New York Alice Tully Hall recital debut as winner of Juilliard’s William Petschek Piano Debut Recital Award, was named Artist of the Month by MusicalAmerica.com, and was awarded a Vendome Virtuosi prize at Lisbon’s prestigious Vendome Competition as well as one of the coveted prizes at the Thirteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. In September she made her Philadelphia Orchestra debut at a gala benefit concert under Charles Dutoit. Order your tickets online at lenfest.wlu.edu or call the Lenfest box office at 458-8000 for more ticket information. * * * * * Thursday, February 18, 2010 • 4:00 p.m. - Lexington Architectural Review Board. Agenda www.ci.lexington.va.us/ag_ccother.htm • 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. - The Rockbridge Area YMCA will hold its annual meeting at the new location in College Square, next to Tractor Supply, at 790 N Lee Highway on Thursday, February 18th. Enjoy light refreshments and tours of the soon-to-be YMCA. At 6 pm, the Y will give an annual report and elect new board members. • 6:00 pm - Buena Vista City Council Meeting, 2039 Sycamore Avenue. Agenda www.buenavistavirginia.org/agendas • 8:00 p.m. - Lexington City Council Meeting. County Administration Building Meeting Room, 150 South Main Street, Lexington. Agenda at www.ci.lexington.va.us/ag_counci.htm * * * * * Friday, February 19, 2010 • 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Fun Strokes Art Class at the Gallery by the James, 19827 Main Street (Route 11) in Buchanan will be making Mardi Gras masks Gallery member Wendy Duke will teach students how to create an elegant and perfectly- sized mask using fine fabric and ribbons to take home that evening. No artistic skills or experience is required. Class is taught “step-by-step”. Cost is $20 plus $5 supply fee. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required by phone 540-254-9708 or e-mail gallerybythejames@comcast.net. The $20 class and $5 supply fee will be collected the evening of the class. Photos of the Mardi Gras masks are posted on the Gallery by the James page on Facebook at www.facebook.com * * * * * Saturday, February 20, 2010 • 9:30 am until 2 pm - Lexington Rotary Club Winter Community Bazaar. Come shop and buy from an eclectic array of new & used items, crafts, foods, and a white elephant sale. W&L Pavilion, Liberty Hall Road, between the indoor tennis center and the baseball stadium. Entry fee is $1 or a can of food per person. For information contact sgmekm@yahoo.com. Vendors call 540-463-4717 or email vandewaterj@comcast.net • 5:30 p.m. til - The Chamber of Commerce 73rd Annual "A Night in New Orleans" Dinner Dance and Silent Auction at Evans Dining Hall on the campus of Washington & Lee with Rockbridge County’s own, Graham Spice and his band “Louisiana Lagniappe”, the featured entertainment for the evening. The “Silent Auction” begins at 5:30 pm with items generously donated by area merchants and businesses. Dinner will be served at 7:30 followed by the “Live Auction” featuring the always popular “Ladies Package” and "Kid’s Package” as well as items ranging from trips to culinary packages. After the presentations are made, the tables will be rolled back and attendees will be able to dance the night away. Ticket price is $60/person. Tables of eight can be reserved by contacting Sherrie Higgins at the Chamber office at 463-5375 or by email at sherrie@lexrockchamber.com. Reservations must be made by Monday, February 15th. • 7:30 p.m. - Winter Concert of the Rockbridge Community Symphony Orchestra featuring James Pannabecker playing Robert Schumann's Piano Concerto Op. 54. Wilson Hall at W&L. * * * * * Monday, February 22, 2010 • 3:30 p.m.to 4:30 p.m. - Lexington City Schools – Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting, Waddell Elementary School, Room 102. Open to the public • 6 p.m. - Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors Meeting. County Administration Building Meeting Room, 150 South Main Street, Lexington. Public Hearings, if scheduled, begin at 7 p.m. For agenda go to www.co.rockbridge.va.us/agendapage..htm. * * * * * Thursday, February 25, 2010 • 5:00 p.m. - Lexington City Planning Commission Meeting. County Administration Building, 150 South Main Street. Agenda at www.ci.lexington.va.us/ag_planni.htm • 6 p.m. - The Buena Vista School Board will hold a public hearing on the system's proposed budget for the 2010-2011 school year at the Parry McCluer Middle School Auditorium.The board encourages citizens to give their views on the proposed budget before it is submitted for final approval and submission to the Buena Vista City Council. Budget presentation documents will be available on February 18, 2010 at the school board office. Additional work session may be held after the February 25th meeting, the board noted. * * * * * Friday, February 26, 2010 • noon to 6 p.m. - American Red Cross blood driveat the Lexington Baptist Church. on February 26, 2010 from noon to 6 p.m. and on February 27 at the Natural Bridge Fire Departent from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. * * * * * Saturday, February 27, 2010 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - American Red Cross blood drive at the Natural Bridge Fire Department. • 5 p.m. - South River Fire Department fundraiser shooting match. Stock guns only, no scopes. $5 per round, seven rounds, payback 50 percent, trophy round, Dogwood Court. • 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Theater at Lime Kiln, Viva Las Vegas casino night gala, originally set for Saturday, January 30th, has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 27th at Moody Hall on the post at VMI. The event opens at 6pm with live entertainment, cocktails, stationed buffet and silent auction. The live auction runs at 7:30pm, with gaming from 8pm to 11pm. Tickets cost $60 for one and $110 for two, purchased at Lexington Visitors Center at 106 East Washington, or interested parties can call the Lime Kiln office at 540-463-7088. Chances at a $2000 diamond raffle are $20 apiece. * * * * * Sunday, February 28, 2010 • 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Shenandoah Valley Poultry and Garden Club workshop - Laying Hens 101. County administration building. 150 South Main Street. * * * * * Tuesday, March 9, 2010 • 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Shenandoah Valley Poultry and Garden Club meeting. County administration building. 150 South Main Street. * * * * * Saturday, March 14, 2010 • 2 p.m. - Rockbridge Area Hospice will hold its Annual Benefit Concert on Sunday, March 14th at the Rockbridge County High School Auditorium. The well known quartet and Rockbridge County’s own “Wonder” will be hosting the concert and will have as their special guest this year, two-time winner of the SPBGMA entertaining group of the year Nothin' Fancy. Tickets will be sold at the door - $12.00 for adults and children under 6 years free. All proceeds will be given to Rockbridge Area Hospice. For more information call Rockbridge Area Hospice at 540-463-1848 • 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - World-class basketball entertainment when the Harlem Ambassadors face the Rockbridge Dribblers. Benefits RARA and Rockbridge Area Free Clinic. RCHS Gym. Sponsored by the Lexington Rotary Club. Contact Joe Milo for information msaplant@rockbridge.net * * * * * Saturday, March 27, 2010 • 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. - Taster's Choice, the gourmet extravaganza benefiting Yellow Brick Road Early Learning Center will take place in Evans Hall. The event will feature specialty dishes prepared by local chefs, both professional and amateur. A cash bar will be available.The event will also feature a silent auction and a raffle for prizes, including a cruise for four or a dinner for eight at House Mountain Inn. Raffle tickets are $10 each. For more information, call Yellow Brick Road at 463-7344 or email ybrfortasterschoice@gmail.com * * * * * Saturday, April 17, 2010 • 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Rock Bridge Family Services 3rd annual Bluegrass Festival and Car Show at the Virginia Horse Center. Car Show 9:00 a.m. to Noon - Information on how to register your vehicle will be up at the end of January on our website at www.RBFS.org. Bluegrass Festival 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with Plank Road Express, T.R. and the Boys (From North Carolina), Dorsey Hostetter, and others. All proceeds help individuals with Autism and their families. Last year, we raised enough funds to open a school for children with Autism in Buena Vista, VA. It is the Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center-Buena Vista (BRAAC-BV). BRAAC-BV services children from Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County. Contact James Cook at 540-319-3542, email james.cook@rbfs.org or go to the website at www.RBFS.org if you want to be a sponsor or a vendor. We have 10 ft. x 19 ft. areas with power available. Thank you in advance in sharing this information, entering your vehicle, attending the Festival, and/or donating time, services, and money. You are the reason why support to individuals affected by Autism has been possible.

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