BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Laurel Ridge Community College - ECPv6.10.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://laurelridge.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Laurel Ridge Community College REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T091207 CREATED:20260220T163301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T144935Z UID:10014136-1773648000-1773939600@laurelridge.edu SUMMARY:Humanities Week 2026  DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Creativity\, Culture & Humanity \n\n\n\nMiddletown Campus (in-person) and Fauquier Campus (virtual)   \n\n\n\nJoin us for a week-long celebration showcasing the power of human connection. From conversations with illustrators and writers to hands-on public art\, a film screening\, and student performances\, Humanities Week highlights the culture that shapes our communities.   \n\n\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPOSTPONED – Careers in the Humanities Panel (Hosted by PTK) \n\n\n\nMonday\, March 16 from 2 – 3 p.m. \n\n\n\nHear from professionals working in humanities fields—including Dean Nicole Munday—as they share insights into employment pathways\, skills\, and opportunities. Pizza provided by Student Life.  \n\n\n\nLocations: \n\n\n\n\nMiddletown Campus\, Corron Community Development Center\, Thompson Conference Center (In-Person)\n\n\n\nFauquier: Library\, Paris Room\n\n\n\nOnline at https://vccs.zoom.us/j/86186352503 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Your Professors Wish You Knew About AI \n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 17  from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.  \n\n\n\nProfessors Margaret Ross (philosophy)\, Addie Jones (psychology)\, and Jessi Lewis (English and writing) will discuss ethical considerations and issues surrounding artificial intelligence in the classroom. Locations: \n\n\n\n\nMiddletown Campus\, Corron Community Development Center\, Thompson Conference Center (In-Person)\n\n\n\nFauquier Campus\, Barkman Family Conference Center (Virtually Viewing)\n\n\n\nOnline at  https://vccs.zoom.us/j/84121849576\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Power of Public Art \n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 17 from 1  – 3 p.m.  \n\n\n\nMonica James will host a hybrid conversation exploring public art and murals with three artists. Stay after for a public painting demonstration in the Corron.  \n\n\n\nLocations: \n\n\n\n\nMiddletown Campus\, Corron Community Development Center (In-Person)\n\n\n\nFauquier Campus\, The Paris Room in the Library (Virtual Viewing)\n\n\n\nOnline at  https://vccs.zoom.us/j/83692226638\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConversation with an Illustrator \n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 18 from 11 a.m. – Noon \n\n\n\nJoin us as we welcome Laurel Ridge alum and Kent State Professor of Visual Communication and Design\, Chad Lewis\, for a deep dive into children’s book illustration and the creative process.  \n\n\n\nLocations: \n\n\n\n\nMiddletown Campus\, Corron Community Development Center (In-Person)\n\n\n\nFauquier Campus\, The Paris Room in the Library (Virtual Viewing)\n\n\n\nOnline at https://vccs.zoom.us/j/84433535178\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nStudent Coffee House \n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 18 from 2 – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nJoin this open mic-style celebration with Laurel Ridge students and clubs. Enjoy coffee and snacks while supporting student creators. This celebration will feature readings\, performances\, artwork\, and creative projects from Laurel Ridge students and clubs.  \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\n\nMiddletown Campus\, Cornerstone Hall Kummli Lounge (In-Person)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNot Just Another Podcast: How Stories Build Community \n\n\n\nThursday\, March 19 from 9:30–10:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nWriter and poet Sean Murphy joins Jessi Lewis for a conversation on building connections through poetry\, publishing and podcasts.  \n\n\n\nLocations: \n\n\n\n\nMiddletown Campus\, Corron Community Development Center (In-Person)\n\n\n\nFauquier Campus\, The Paris Room in the Library (Virtual Viewing)\n\n\n\nOnline at  https://vccs.zoom.us/j/88528761412\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmpathy Film Club: Ismail \n\n\n\nThursday\, March 19 from 1 to 2 p.m.   \n\n\n\nJoin us for a viewing of the short film Ismail \, followed by a discussion hosted by Laurel Ridge sociology students. Participants will be challenged to reflect on the diversity of human experiences alongside sociological concepts.  \n\n\n\nLocations: \n\n\n\n\nMiddletown Campus\, Corron Community Development Center (In-Person)\n\n\n\nRegister and attend online at https://laurelridgeedu.sharepoint.com/sites/LaurelRidgeUpdates/SitePages/Do-(Social)-Empathy-Virtual-Film-Screenings–A-Library-and-Sociology-Partnership.aspx?csf=1&web=1&e=uMm8Rf&CID=6f0f464d-3120-47a0-ad29-7ff93f548ae5\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWomen in Humanities Online Trivia Challenge\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 19 at 3:30 p.m.  \n\n\n\nChallenge yourself with an online trivia game. Faculty\, staff and students are welcome. The winning student gets a prize!   \n\n\n\n\nRegister and attend online at https://vccs.zoom.us/j/86186352503\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\n\n\n\nStudents exploring majors or careers \n\n\n\n\n\nFaculty & staff \n\n\n\n\n\nThose interested in the humanities and big questions \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhy It Matters \n\n\n\nThe Arts & Humanities help us understand ourselves\, communicate ideas\, build empathy\, and engage in meaningful dialogue—skills essential for every career and community.  \n\n\n\nInterested in studying Humanities? Explore our Humanities program at https://laurelridge.edu/school-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/ and connect with your advisor to get started. URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/humanities-week-2026/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Alumni Events,Community Events,Employee Events,Fauquier Student Events,Internal Calendar,Luray Student Events,Middletown Student Events,Parent Events,Student Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laurelridge.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Humanities-Week-FB-Event-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Prof. Jessi Lewis":MAILTO:jlewis@laurelridge.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T091207 CREATED:20250307T172151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T171146Z UID:10007998-1773648000-1774026000@laurelridge.edu SUMMARY:Neighbor Week DESCRIPTION:Kindness Lives Here\n\n\n\nJoin us in celebrating Neighbor Week in honor of what would have been Fred Rogers’s 98th birthday on March 20. We have events celebrating kindness and neighborliness March 16-20. We think Mr. Rogers would approve of Laurel Ridge’s mission to provide a positive\, caring and dynamic learning environment that inspires student success\, values diversity and promotes community vitality! \n\n\n\nHelp Your Neighbors\n\n\n\nIn exchange for a donation – of an amount of your choosing – you are welcome to wear your comfiest pair of jeans all week. These donations will be split among three beneficiaries: \n\n\n\n\nTRiO – For those wishing to make non-monetary donations\, here is a listing of suggested items for the TRiO pantry: proteins\, such as canned tuna and chicken; peanut butter; bread; cereal; cooking oils; cleaning supplies; laundry detergent; dryer sheets; dish soap\n\n\n\nEmployee Emergency Assistance Fund\n\n\n\nParent Scholars Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nBuy a Shirt\n\n\n\nAdditionally\, you can purchase a T-shirt designed by Larry Friedenberg\, with proceeds – about $9 for each shirt – going to the Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation. \n\n\n\n \n \n Order a Neighbor Week Shirt \n \n\n\n\n\nIt’s a Beautiful Potluck in the Neighborhood \n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, March 17\, bring your favorite dish\, snack\, dessert or activity to share as you welcome your coworkers to come visit your neighborhood (department) for Neighborhood Bites & Delights between 11:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. \n\n\n\n \n \n Sign up for the Potluck \n \n\n\n\n\nExplore Your Neighborhood\n\n\n\nTake a walk with your work neighbors! \n\n\n\n\nLuray-Page County Center – 10 a.m.\, Tuesday\, March 17. Meet at the welcome desk for a walk down the sidewalk to the corner of Allison and General Drive led by Judy Suddith.\n\n\n\nFauquier Campus – noon\, Tuesday\, March 17. Meet in front of The Barn and walk through the buildings and outside along the connector trail with Kerry Kilpatrick and Nick Shomo as your guides.\n\n\n\nMiddletown Campus – 12:15 p.m.\, Thursday\, March 19. Meet in Cornerstone Hall behind the welcome desk and walk to the area around the Student Union Building with Poly Nesselrodt and Catherine Grunow leading the way.\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate with Your Neighbors\n\n\n\nJoin us for Neighbor Day Cardigans and Cupcakes at noon on Wednesday\, March 18. We’d love to take group pictures of employees in Mr. Rogers’s favorite item of clothing\, a cardigan. Meet in Cornerstone Hall behind the information desk on the Middletown Campus\, and in Wolk Hall near the information desk at the Fauquier Campus. \n\n\n\nOther Neighborhood Goings-on\n\n\n\n\nColoring activity at each Laurel Ridge location. Details to come!\n\n\n\nTherapy Dogs – Everyone loves visiting with the Fab Four Therapy Dogs! Thursday\, March 19\, noon to 1 p.m. on the Middletown Campus\n\n\n\n\n \n \n View more Neighbor Week resources URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/neighbor-week/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Alumni Events,Community Events,Employee Events,Fauquier Student Events,Foundation Events,Luray Student Events,Middletown Student Events,Student Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T173000 DTSTAMP:20260408T091207 CREATED:20260123T161355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T161355Z UID:10012464-1773678600-1773682200@laurelridge.edu SUMMARY:Functional Fitness Class! DESCRIPTION:Join Fitness Instructor Chris Scholl for a FUNctional Fitness Class. Mondays and Wednesdays 4:45pm-5:35pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 11:30am-12:20pm. Open to All Faculty\, Staff\, and Students in the SUB RM 217. URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/functional-fitness-class/2026-03-16/ LOCATION:Middletown Campus: SUB RM 217\, United States CATEGORIES:Employee Events,Fauquier Student Events,Luray Student Events,Middletown Student Events,Student Events ORGANIZER;CN="David Belyea":MAILTO:dbelyea@laurelridge.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T123000 DTSTAMP:20260408T091207 CREATED:20260125T231225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T231225Z UID:10012988-1773747000-1773750600@laurelridge.edu SUMMARY:Functional Fitness Class! DESCRIPTION:Join Fitness Instructor Chris Scholl for a FUNctional Fitness Class. Mondays and Wednesdays 4:45pm-5:35pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 11:30am-12:20pm. Open to All Faculty\, Staff\, and Students in the SUB RM 217. URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/functional-fitness-class-2/2026-03-17/ LOCATION:MIddletown Campus: SUB 217\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Employee Events,Fauquier Student Events,Luray Student Events,Middletown Student Events,Student Events ORGANIZER;CN="David Belyea":MAILTO:dbelyea@laurelridge.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T143000 DTSTAMP:20260408T091207 CREATED:20260125T231228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T231228Z UID:10013504-1773756000-1773757800@laurelridge.edu SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation DESCRIPTION:Back for Spring! Join Janet Heisrath-Evans for more relaxing meditation! Most Tuesdays from 2pm-2:30pm this semester. Stop by Hazel Hall 210 or on Zoom at laurelridge.edu/meditation. URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/mindfulness-meditation/2026-03-17/ LOCATION:Fauquier Campus: Hazel Hall\, Room 210 & Virtually\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Employee Events,Fauquier Student Events,Luray Student Events,Middletown Student Events,Student Events,Virtual Student Events ORGANIZER;CN="David Belyea":MAILTO:dbelyea@laurelridge.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T091207 CREATED:20260113T231013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T231013Z UID:10010851-1773756000-1773759600@laurelridge.edu SUMMARY:REVIVE -- FREE Training for Overdose Emergency Response DESCRIPTION:Join in-person or online for this free opioid overdose and Naloxone education program that will help you recognize the signs of an overdose\, provide respiratory support or administer Naloxone\, and safe reporting. \n\n\n\nYou must sign up to attend (and receive location/Zoom link). URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/revive-free-training-for-overdose-emergency-response/2026-03-17/ LOCATION:Middletown Campus & Virtually CATEGORIES:Employee Events,Fauquier Student Events,Luray Student Events,Middletown Student Events,Student Events,Virtual Student Events ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Lambert":MAILTO:clambert@laurelridge.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T173000 DTSTAMP:20260408T091207 CREATED:20260123T161355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T161355Z UID:10012465-1773851400-1773855000@laurelridge.edu SUMMARY:Functional Fitness Class! DESCRIPTION:Join Fitness Instructor Chris Scholl for a FUNctional Fitness Class. Mondays and Wednesdays 4:45pm-5:35pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 11:30am-12:20pm. Open to All Faculty\, Staff\, and Students in the SUB RM 217. URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/functional-fitness-class/2026-03-18/ LOCATION:Middletown Campus: SUB RM 217\, United States CATEGORIES:Employee Events,Fauquier Student Events,Luray Student Events,Middletown Student Events,Student Events ORGANIZER;CN="David Belyea":MAILTO:dbelyea@laurelridge.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T123000 DTSTAMP:20260408T091207 CREATED:20260125T231225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T231225Z UID:10012989-1773919800-1773923400@laurelridge.edu SUMMARY:Functional Fitness Class! DESCRIPTION:Join Fitness Instructor Chris Scholl for a FUNctional Fitness Class. Mondays and Wednesdays 4:45pm-5:35pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 11:30am-12:20pm. Open to All Faculty\, Staff\, and Students in the SUB RM 217. URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/functional-fitness-class-2/2026-03-19/ LOCATION:MIddletown Campus: SUB 217\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Employee Events,Fauquier Student Events,Luray Student Events,Middletown Student Events,Student Events ORGANIZER;CN="David Belyea":MAILTO:dbelyea@laurelridge.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T091207 CREATED:20260112T164905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T164905Z UID:10010780-1773921600-1773925200@laurelridge.edu SUMMARY:Fab Four - Therapy Dogs! DESCRIPTION:The Fab Four are back for the Spring Semester! Say Hello and Shake Paws as they travel around the Campus. See them in Cornerstone Hall\, The SUB\, and The SHP! 12pm-1pm Most Thursdays! URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/fab-four-therapy-dogs/2026-03-19/ LOCATION:Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall\, SHP & SUB\, lounges CATEGORIES:Employee Events,Middletown Student Events,Student Events ORGANIZER;CN="David Belyea":MAILTO:dbelyea@laurelridge.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T091207 CREATED:20260317T185851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T185852Z UID:10014301-1773921600-1773925200@laurelridge.edu SUMMARY:Fab 4 - Therapy Dogs! DESCRIPTION:The Fab 4 will be roaming Cornerstone Hall\, SHP\, & the SUB most Thursdays this semester. 12pm-1pm. URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/fab-4-therapy-dogs-2/2026-03-19/ LOCATION:Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall\, SHP & SUB\, lounges CATEGORIES:Employee Events,Middletown Student Events,Student Events ORGANIZER;CN="David Belyea":MAILTO:dbelyea@laurelridge.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T091207 CREATED:20260112T201859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T201859Z UID:10010832-1773925200-1773936000@laurelridge.edu SUMMARY:A.R.E. Free HIV/STI Testing DESCRIPTION:Stop by to speak with an A.R.E. representative and receive Information\, Resources\, and FREE Testing! Here four times from 1pm-4pm this semester! 1/29 & 3/19 in The SUB Information Desk (Seating Area in front of the Bookstore) and 2/17 & 4/21 in Cornerstone Hall Lobby. URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/a-r-e-free-hiv-sti-testing-4/2026-03-19/ LOCATION:Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall Lobby & SUB Information Desk\, 173 Skirmisher Lane\, Middletown\, Virginia\, 22645 CATEGORIES:Middletown Student Events,Student Events ORGANIZER;CN="David Belyea":MAILTO:dbelyea@laurelridge.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T091207 CREATED:20260311T221324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T221324Z UID:10014258-1773936000-1773939600@laurelridge.edu SUMMARY:Student Leadership Series: Unmasking Student Life DESCRIPTION:(OPEN — ALL STUDENT LEADERS) \n\n\n\nThursday\, 3/19\, 4-5 p.m. \n\n\n\nMiddletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall\, Room 601 \n\n\n\nZoom \n\n\n\nJoin the Student Life & Engagement team for a candid\, behind-the-scenes look at how Student Life truly operates at Laurel Ridge. In the session\, participants will explore the processes\, decision-making\, and campus politics that shape student programming\, leadership development\, and engagement opportunities. Developed by a Student Ambassadors LIT group. URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-unmasking-student-life/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Club Event,Fauquier Student Events,Luray Student Events,Middletown Student Events,Student Events,Virtual Student Events ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Lambert":MAILTO:clambert@laurelridge.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR