Upcoming Area Events Noted   • Apple Day and Traditional Crafts Festival Enjoy crafts, refreshments, entertainment and children’s activities. Free! October 17, 11am-3pm at Stonewall Jackson House, Lexington, Virginia 540-463-2552 or www.stonewalljackson.org. • Apple Butter Festival and Luncheon Enjoy apple-butter making, food, music and wine at Wade’s Mill. Make your reservations now for a special luncheon and wine pairing with wines from Rockbridge Vineyard. October 17, 11am-4pm at Wade’s Mill, Raphine, Virginia 800-290-1400 or www.wadesmill.com. • Natural Bridge Corn Maze Enjoy this favorite fall pastime with your family while enjoying breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Refreshments and retail items also available. October 16-18, 10am-6pm at Natural Bridge, Virginia 800-533-1410 or www.naturalbridgeva.com. • HallowScream Take your family on a special after-dark tour of Professor Cline's Haunted Monster Museum. October 23-25 and October 28-31, 7pm-10pm. 800-533-1410 or www.lexingtonvirginia.com. • 2nd Annual Dinner Dance Join the Theatre at Lime Kiln for dinner and entertainment by the Charlotte Jazz Orchestra. October 24, reception at 6:30pm, dinner at 7:30pm at Evans Dining Hall, Theatre at Lime Kiln, Lexington, Virginia. 540-463-7088 or www.theatreatlimekiln.com. • 50th Annual Lexington/Buena Vista 10K Come see the oldest road race in Virginia! November 14, 8:30am at the Rockbridge Regional Library, Lexington, Virginia. 540-463-9525 or www.rarorec.org. • Wide Open Weekend Get started on your holiday shopping with extended business hours and refreshments available in Lexington’s downtown shops. November 27-29, Lexington, VA. 540-463-5375 or www.lexrockchamber.com.

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