Happy Family Ranch (Food Truck)
2025-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Fauquier Campus: Hazel Hall, Visitor Parking Lot, VA, United States
***Extra Special Visit*** Friday, 8/22 from 6pm-8pm during New Student Welcome Day!
Come Out to the Visitor’s Parking Lot at the Fauquier Campus Tuesdays from 11am-2pm to Enjoy some tasty food from Happy Family Ranch!

The Laurel Center WOW! Table
2025-08-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Middletown Campus: SUB Lounge, Information Desk, Middletown, United States
Visit The Laurel Center WOW! Table in the Student Union Building. Their table will be the SUB Information Desk, and they will have materials and resources out all week. The table is open Monday-Thursday, 8/25-8/28, from 11am-1pm! Join them Monday, 8/25, from 9am-11am, to meet advocates and discuss different topics!

The Laurel Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the community. It offers a variety of services, including emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and education. The center aims to empower individuals by providing resources that help them heal and rebuild their lives.

Week of Welcome (WOW)!
2025-08-25 08:00 - 18:00 | All Laurel Ridge Locations, VA, United States
Join Student Life and Laurel Ridge Staff & Faculty as we Welcome New and Returning Students to Laurel Ridge Community College for The Fall Semester! Stop by the Welcome Table in the Cornerstone Hall Lobby @ Middletown, the Wolk Hall Lobby @ Fauquier, or the Jenkins Hall Lobby @ Luray-Page to grab some Fun FREE PAWsome Stuff, Get Directional Help, Hear about Upcoming Events, and get some FREE Snacks! Open 8am-6pm Monday-Thursday, 8/25-8/28!

Lola, The Mini Therapy Horse!
2025-08-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Fauquier Campus: Wolk & Hazel Halls, VA, United States
Lola is back at Fauquier Campus! Lola will be traversing the Campus halls (Wolk and Hazel Halls)! 12pm-1pm on August 25th, 2025 (Weather Date, August 27th, 2025). Come stop by and Say Hello!

SGA Meet & Greet
2025-08-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Middletown Campus: SUB, Student Life Office, Room 122, Middletown, United States
Visit the Student Life Office at MC in the SUB or the Student Life House at FC in Wolk Hall to meet the SGA Officers! Learn about the Organization, and how they can HELP YOU! Stop by and chat with officers about the different projects they are working on this year and ENJOY SOME FREE FOOD!
MC, SUB – Student Life Office, RM 122, 8/25 from 4:30pm-6:00pm
FC, Wolk Hall – Student Life House, RM 108, 8/28 from 4:30pm-6:00pm

Duncan, The Therapy Dog!
2025-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Fauquier Campus: Wolk & Hazel Halls, VA, United States
Duncan’s Back for Fall Semester! Say Hi to Duncan, the Therapy Dog, as he travels throughout the Hazel and Wolk Halls from 12-1pm! He will be on Campus Tuesdays, August 26th, September 16th, October 21st, November 18th, and December 2nd. Duncan will also be on campus Monday, November 3rd!

Peer Tutoring w/ Ryan Resulaj
2025-08-26 15:30 - 19:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 603, Middletown, United States
Do You Need Additional Help with Some of the More Difficult Social Science Courses like Psychology or Sociology that we offer at Laurel Ridge Community College? Do You Need a Refresher on Peer Support? Do You Need Assistance with topics and classes that deal with Human Services? Schedule a Visit with Ryan, The Peer Tutor. Ryan is a 4.0 GPA Student Majoring in Human Services and works as Peer Recovery Specialist. He is ready, willing, and capable of helping you learn and grow in all the following subjects: Sociology, Peer Support, Psychology, and Human Services. Use your school email and email Ryan @ rjr34709@email.vccs.edu to set up a time. Current Hours for the Summer Semester are in-person Tuesdays 3:30pm-7pm in Cornerstone Room 603 or arrange a virtual tutoring session through email. Please Remember to Bring Your Own Supplies and Materials! This Service is FREE for all Students!

Juju's Indian Cuisine & Sweets Food Truck
2025-08-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Fauquier Campus: Hazel Hall, Visitor Parking Lot, VA, United States
Juju’s Food Truck will be back on Campus for the Fall Semester! Stop by the Hazel Hall Visitor’s Parking Lot to grab a tasty treat or delicious Indian delicacy! Open Wednesdays 11am-2pm August 27th-November 19th!

TimelyCare WOW Info Session
2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual: Online via Zoom, VA, United States
Join Student Life as we host a TimelyCare Information Session during WOW (Week of Welcome)! We will be hosting a virtual session to the different resources that TimelyCare has to offer students! Learn about Talk Now, the 24/7 on-demand support, Receive Health Coaching, and Access to Live Counselors. Join Us on Zoom Wednesday, 8/27 @12pm. Join Us Here!

The Fab 4: Therapy Dogs
2025-08-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, SHP & SUB, lounges
Returning for the Fall Semester, The Fab 4: Therapy Dogs! The Therapy Dogs will be on campus Specific Thursdays from 12pm-1pm, and they will traverse the Cornerstone, SHP, & SUB Halls! Stop by and shake paws! On campus August 28th, September 11th & 25th, October 9th & 23rd, and November 6th & 20th!

Happy Family Ranch (Food Truck)
2025-09-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Fauquier Campus: Hazel Hall, Visitor Parking Lot, VA, United States
Come Out to the Visitor’s Parking Lot at the Fauquier Campus Tuesdays from 11am-2pm to Enjoy some tasty food from Happy Family Ranch!

PTK Alpha Psi Iota (Fauquier Chapter) Meeting
2025-09-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual: Online via Zoom, VA, United States
Fauquier PTK Students join the meeting on zoom from 7pm-8pm on Tuesday, 9/2.

Mindfulness Training for Parent Scholars
2025-09-03 09:30 - 11:30 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 404, VA, United States
Are you a parenting student interested in learning strategies to help you cope with stress? Sign up for mindfulness training, with the option of being part of study happening right here at Laurel Ridge!
These classes are part of an academic research project. The first 10 individuals to sign up and complete all requirements will receive $50. For Full Rules and More Information, please visit the Mindfulness Training for Parent Scholars landing page (laurelridge.edu/mindfulness)!

Who Can participate?
Laurel Ridge students who consider themselves parents of a child under 18.
When?
Wednesday, September 3, 10, 17, 24
Pick a session each Wednesday of September: 9:30 a.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.
What Is Happening?
There will be 4 in-person classes on mindfulness, teaching you skills that might help with stress and coping. Feel free to bring your child and have them with you. It will be a relaxed and fun environment. Classes will be held in the Cub House (our family-friendly study lounge) at 9:30 a.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Come to either one. Bring a yoga mat if you like, but we’ll have plenty available. If being on the floor isn’t comfortable, you can sit in a chair. Dress comfortably.

Week 1: Orientation & Body Scan
Week 2: Yoga/Mindful Movement
Week 3: Guided Meditation – very guided; mindful listening and speech
Week 4: Guided Meditation – less guided

FAHASS FREE HIV/Hep C Testing
2025-09-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Fauquier Campus: Wolk Hall, Lobby, VA, United States
Fredericksburg Area Health and Support Services (FAHASS) will be on Campus offering information and resources about their Free Services. They will also be on campus and available for FREE HIV/HEP C Testing. They will be located in the Wolk Hall Lobby from 11am-2pm Wednesday, 9/3 & Wednesday, 11/5.

BOND Club Meeting
2025-09-04 12:30 - 13:30 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 508 & Virtual
The BOND Club meets weekly on Thursdays from 12:30-1:30 PM in Cornerstone Hall, Room 508 (Middletown), Wolk Hall, Paris Room (Fauquier Campus) & Zoom. These meetings are open to everyone!

Leadership Series: Lead the Way — Club & Org Kickoff Seminar (2 Options)
2025-09-04 15:00 - 16:00 | VA
Join Student Life as we host The Leadership Series starting with Lead the Way – Club and Org Kickoff!
(OPEN TO: STUDENT LEADERS, CLUB/ORG SPONSORS & POTENTIAL STUDENT LEADERS)
There are two date/time options.
Option 1: Thursday 9/4 3pm-4pm Option 1: Join Here!
Option 2: 9/8 9am-10am Option 2: Join Here!
All current student leaders and sponsors are required to attend one of the two options. Any students wishing to learn more about starting a club or organization are encouraged to attend one of the two options as well. In this session, we will review the Student Leadership Handbook, club/org processes, activity/event funding requests, and expectations for club/organization leaders.

Middletown Fall Picnic
2025-09-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Middletown Campus: SUB Lounge and Patio, United States
Join Student Life and Laurel Ridge Admin Faculty as we start off another AWESOME year with a FUN Party! Come out the SUB on Monday, September 8th, 2025, from 11:30am-1pm for Fun and Food! Laurel Cafe will be providing All Students & Faculty/Staff some delicious food and tasty treats! We will also be having lawn games and inflatable axe throwing set up! Listen to some music and complete our Middletown-themed Word Search and our Laurel Ridge Community College-themed Crossword! Finish them both and return to Student Life for the Chance to Win Pawsome Stuff! We hope to see you there! For questions, please email engage@laurelridge.edu!

PTK Alpha Beta Omega (Middletown Chapter) Meeting
2025-09-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 216
The Middletown chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Beta Omega, meets weekly on Mondays from 2-3:30 PM in Cornerstone Hall, Room 216 and on Zoom.
Officers only meetings: 9/8, 9/22, 10/13, 10/28
General membership/open meetings: 9/15, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1

SGA Officers Meeting
2025-09-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual: Online via Zoom, VA, United States
CLOSED Meeting!!!
First Meeting is September 8th! After the first meeting, the meetings will continue every two weeks. Officers, Please Join Us Every Other Monday throughout the Semester!
Student Government Association is the Organization built to help fix College issues inside and outside the School that affect the Student Body! Speak with an SGA Officer to find out ways they can help you, learn more about the SGA, and bring up any issues you may have!

PTK Alpha Psi Iota (Fauquier Chapter) General Membership Meeting
2025-09-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Fauquier Campus: Paris Room (Library), VA, United States
Fauquier PTK Students meet in the Paris Room (inside the Sowder Library) for the General Membership meeting. Chat with other members and officers and learn about the PTK, and how you can help out and find ways they can help you! Join them Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, from 9am-10am.

Fauquier Fall Picnic
2025-09-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Fauquier Campus: Hazel Hall, Lobby & Quad
Join Student Life and Laurel Ridge Administration as we start off another AWESOME year with a FUN Party! Come out Hazel Hall, and Join Us on the Quad on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, from 11:30am-1pm for Fun and Food! Laurel Cafe will be providing All Students & Faculty/Staff some delicious food and tasty treats! We will also be having lawn games and inflatable axe throwing set up! Listen to some music and complete our Fauquier-themed Word Search and our Laurel Ridge Community College-themed Crossword! Finish One and return to Student Life for the Chance to Win PAWsome Stuff! Finish Both and DOUBLE your chances! At the picnic, you can also Chat with Student Leaders and Different Clubs about the additional fun, informative, and volunteer options outside of class! We hope to see you there! For questions, please email engage@laurelridge.edu!

Preparing to Transfer Session
2025-09-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Laurel Ridge Community College Cornerstone Hall Room 202, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA, 22645
Thinking about transferring to a 4-year college or university? Whether you’re a current or prospective student, this session is for you!
Discover how beginning your bachelor’s degree at Laurel Ridge can save you thousands in tuition while letting you stay close to home for your first two years.
You’ll learn about:

Transfer pathways and partner schools
Step-by-step guidance for a seamless transition
How to make your degree more affordable

Sign-up to attend HERE!
In-Person: Laurel Ridge Community College, Middletown Campus – 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA
Online: If you’re joining virtually, you can access the presentation at https://vccs.zoom.us/j/9751400275 on September 9, 2025, at 2 p.m.

Leadership Series: Be in the Know — Connecting Students with free resources
2025-09-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 601 & Virtually, Middletown, United States
Join Student Life as we host The Leadership Series. This is part two in the series!
(OPEN TO: STUDENT LEADERS)
Join us at Middletown Campus in Cornerstone Room 601 & Zoom – Join Here!
Laurel Ridge has so many student support resources. Attend this session as a student leader, learn about those resources, and empower yourselves as leaders at the college to share this information with your fellow students!

Epsilon Pi Tau: Ice Cream w/ROBOTS!
2025-09-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Dr. Cheryl’s Patio, Middletown, United States
Join Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT) for Ice Cream with ROBOTS! EPT will on Campus at Dr’s Cheryl’s Patio (Back Door outside the Cornerstone Kummuli Lounge) to host a fundraiser! Stop By for some tasty treats and a learn about the National Honor Society for Technology! Wednesday, September 10th, from 11am-1pm

Luray-Page Fall Picnic
2025-09-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Luray-Page County Center: Jenkins Hall Lounge and Patio, VA, United States
Join Student Life as we start off another AWESOME year with a FUN Party! Come out Jenkins Hall, and Join Us on the Patio on Thursday, September 11th, 2025, from 12:15pm-1pm for Fun and Food! Laurel Cafe will be providing All Students & Faculty/Staff some delicious food and tasty treats! We will also be having lawn games set up! Listen to some music and complete our LPCC-themed Word Search and our Laurel Ridge Community College-themed Crossword! Finish Both and return to Student Life for the Chance to Win PAWsome Stuff! At the picnic, you can also Chat with Student Life & Engagement about upcoming events at Luray-Page! We hope to see you there! If you cannot join us and stay for the party, please stop by and grab what fun items you may like including the food! The Food and Word Searches/Crosswords are ready to grab and go! For questions, please email engage@laurelridge.edu!

Mystery Bus: September 11th
2025-09-11 16:00 - 23:00 | Off Campus, VA, United States
September Mystery Bus (1)Join Student Life for a FUN-filled Diversion to an Exciting and Thrilling Excursion! What is a Mystery Bus? You pay a small fee, and Student Life takes you to a hidden location! It could be to see a Blockbuster Movie, to visit a Haunted House, to Ride Snow Tubes down a Snowy Slide, to Tour a Potato Chip Factory, or even a trip to Kings Dominion! Where are we going this time? to a LAND of Extraordinary Dreams? to place of Unorthodox Scenes? Who Knows? That’s the Mystery! Join Us and Find Out!
Only $15 (don’t forget money for food!) Thursday, 9/11 from 4pm-11pm, MC Pickup is 3pm and FC Pickup is 4pm. Luray-Page Students choose whichever campus is closer for us to you pick up from. Please email engage@laurelridge.edu if any questions!
Sign Up Now to Reserve Your Spot!
Register Here!

Visit to Christopher Newport University
2025-09-12 07:30 - 18:00 | Off Campus, VA, United States
***This Event Has Been CANCELLED*** Stay Tuned for New Transfer Visits to Other Colleges and Universities!

Join The Laurel Ridge Academic Team on a FREE Visit to Christopher Newport University (CNU)! The visit will include a Tour of the Campus, visiting The Freeman Center, The David Student Union Building, as well as The Library, The Dorms, and an Academic Building. Students will also attend a Presentation and Q&A Session about Transferring and Speak with CNU Advisors from Student Services, Financial Aid, and Career Planning! Lastly, ENJOY a FREE Lunch in the Regattas Dining Hall! Register Now to Secure Your Spot!

Questions? Contact – Chris Vaughn cvaughan@laurelridge.edu or 540-869-0759

Register Here!

UNO! Party!
2025-09-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Kummli Lounge, VA, United States
Join Student Life for some Fun & Competitive (RELAXing) games of UNO! Stop by for the fun, and Enjoy some snacks and drinks while you play! The Winning Students will receive a Gift Card! Receive a Fun Surprise Just for Attending! Monday, 9/15 from 12pm-1pm & 1pm-2pm in Cornerstone Hall’s Kummuli Lounge! Check out Our Flyers Around Campus!

Creative Writing Club Meeting
2025-09-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 210
The Creative Writing Club will meet every Monday at 5:00 PM in Cornerstone 210 for the fall 2025 semester.

League of Women Voters Table
2025-09-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Lobby, VA, United States
The League of Women Voters will be on campus to answer questions about elections and how to vote as well as give unbiased information about different candidates. Stop by and chat! Wednesday, September 16th from 10am-2pm in the Cornerstone Hall Lobby! Check out our Flyers posted around campus!
