Laurel Ridge Community College

Careers in Engineering Panel - In-Person
2025-04-17 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Carl and Emily Thompson Conference Center, Corron Community Development Center, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA, 22645, United States
Panelists: Melissa Ortiz, Aaron Fletcher, Jen Watts Hershberger
Melissa McClain OrtizSenior Systems Engineer, Technology Leader, Solutions Architect
Aaron FletcherMr. Fletcher brings over 18 years of experience in construction, including expertise in project coordination, schedule development, change order preparation, and forensic claim analysis. He has worked on major infrastructure projects worldwide and currently serves as a Senior Project Controls Engineer for the $4+ billion Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel expansion. Mr. Fletcher is a certified Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) and has contributed to numerous industry publications. He has also been recognized as a “Distinguished Young Professional” by the Construction Managers Association of America.
Jenny HershbergerDirector of Regulatory Strategy and Intelligence at Trex Company, Inc.With 28 years of experience in the building products industry, Jenny Hershberger leads regulatory strategy and compliance efforts at Trex Company. She specializes in building code testing and warranty compliance on a global scale. In her free time, Jenny enjoys camping and hiking with her family and dog.
Interested in attending this event? Fill out the short form HERE to receive details, reminders and updates!

Casino Night
2025-04-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Fauquier Campus: Hazel Hall, Barkman Conference Center, VA, United States
Student Life is hosting a Casino Night where you can play Poker, High Roller High/Low, and BlackJack and exchange your winnings for prizes at the prize redemption table. There are also Extra Special ways to win, so everyone has a great chance to walk home LUCKY! This is event is open to all students, employees, and community members, so bring your family as it will sure be a Spectacular night! Best of All, this is event is FREE!

Medical Professionals Panel - In-Person
2025-04-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Carl and Emily Thompson Conference Center, Corron Community Development Center, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA, 22645, United States
Panelists:

Bret Ripley, D.O.; Joe Mikus, M.D.; Emily Russell, P.A.-C.; April St. Laurent, N.P.; Mitsi Lizer, Pharm.D.; Savannah Dillender, R.N.

Interested in attending this event? Fill out the short form HERE to receive details, reminders and updates!

The Laurel Center SA Awareness Month Visit
2025-04-21 11:00 - 13:30 | Middletown Campus: SUB Lounge, VA, United States
The Laurel Center is returning to Middletown Campus to Chat with Students, Give Information about their Upcoming Events, and to Give Students Another Chance to Add Their Handprints to The Laurel Center’s Mural. Stop By and Add Your Print & See How You Can Show Your Support!

Spring Picnic
2025-04-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Middletown Campus: SUB Lounge and Patio, United States
***Attention Students and Employees*** Come out and enjoy a nice catered event filled with many fun and amazing activities! All campuses will have buffet style food and an a Create Your Own Memory Page! At Middletown and Fauquier, there will be a Distracted Driving Simulator and Caricature Artists to create zany pictures! At Luray-Page County Center, there will be DIY Air Plant Kits! On top of all that, participate in our People of the Picnic Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a $50 Gift Card!

Weird Wildlife Trivia
2025-04-24 15:00 - 15:45 | Virtual: Online via Zoom, VA, United States
Play for a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card. Sign up ahead of time: laurelridge.edu/trivia.

Family Movie Night
2025-04-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Middletown Campus: Smith Hall, McCoy Theatre
Come Join Student Life and Northwestern as we host another Family Movie Night! This time we are showing Mufasa! Come out and see the movie, participate in some giveaways, and enjoy some snacks! Come see the Cub House and have your family receive a FREE Family Portrait! Book your Family Portrait Spot at laurelridge.edu/portraits!

Spring Follies - Presents Wild Kingdom
2025-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown Campus, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, 22645
Laurel Ridge Community College – Spring Follies Presents: Wild Kingdom
Featuring Musical Direction by Russell Rinker
Don’t miss the 45th annual FAMILY-FRIENDLY Laurel Ridge Follies on April 26-27 at the Middletown Campus! Enjoy a lively mix of comedy, music, and dance, directed by Russell Rinker—a Strasburg High graduate, Broadway performer, and former Blue Man Group member.
🎭 Show Dates & Times:📅 Saturday, April 26 – 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.📅 Sunday, April 27 – 2 p.m.
🎉 Pre-show fun starts 90 minutes before showtime with FREE ICE CREAM, FACE PAINTING, and food for purchase.🎟 Tickets: $5 (kids 5 & under free).🎶 Proceeds support the Andrea Ludwick Performing Arts Fund.
For details, email amaphis@laurelridge.edu or call (540) 868-4078.

The Incredibly Super End-of-the-Year StressLess Week!
2025-04-28 - 2025-05-02 | Fauquier Campus: Wolk Hall, Student Life Office, VA, United States
Join Student Life for a week of fun and relaxing activities at all three campuses. At Fauquier and Middletown campuses: Enjoy a Movie Showing and Decorate Graduation Caps! At all three campuses: Make your own Stress Less Swag Bags and Enjoy Candy and Snacks! Stop By the Student Life Office at Fauquier Campus or The Student Union Building Student Life Center at Middletown Campus for Wednesday or Thursday to grab extra goodies if you cannot make the Movie Showing! (Luray-Page has a special version of the flyer specific to Luray-Page)

Movie Showing: The Incredibles!
2025-04-28 13:30 - 15:30 | Fauquier Campus: The Barn
The Semester has been Fun, Informative, Enjoyable, and somewhat Stressful. Now that it’s over, Join Student Life for something Entertaining and Stress Free! We are showing, “The Incredibles” in the Barn from 1:30pm-3:30pm on Monday, 4/28 at the Fauquier Campus, and in the McCoy Theatre from 12pm-2pm on Tuesday, 4/29 at the Middletown Campus!

Denim Day
2025-04-30 08:00 | Fauquier Campus, 6480 College St., Warrenton, VA, 20187, United States
Join Laurel Ridge Community College and Fauquier County Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Advocacy Program (FCDVSAAP) in support of Denim Day. Denim Day is an International Event that started almost 30 years ago as a protest. It has risen to become a full movement in response to an overturned Italian Supreme Court Sexual Assault case. The case was overturned all because the Victim was wearing Tight Denim Jeans. Please wear Denim Jeans to show support for Sexual Assault Survivors and the Denim Day cause. The FCDVSAAP will also host a table in Wolk Hall Lobby with informational materials and support documents for Students and Staff to review and pickup. For More Information about Denim Day please visit the Denim Day website: https://denimday.org/letter-from-the-founder

The Roaring Masquerade Dance
2025-05-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Middletown Campus: Corron Community Development Center, Thompson Conference Center, VA, United States
Join Student Government Association and Student Life as they host a Masquerade Ball! Enjoy a fun setlist of music from a DJ, participate in a variety of festive activities, and DANCE, DANCE, DANCE! Food and Beverages will be available as well. May 2nd, 2025, from 7pm-10pm in The Thompson Conference Center at Middletown Campus.

Student Art Show
2025-05-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown Campus, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, 22645
Join us for an extraordinary afternoon showcasing captivating art that combines a diverse collection of student artists from Foundations of Drawing Art 121, Three-Dimensional Design Art 131, and more…

Featured artists

Kate Bryant
Jacob Bush
Emma Cooley
Mary Costello
Gabriel Douglas
Heather Leake
Frederik Rycz
Ashley Vardiman
Dakota Wade

LOCATION: Sekel Art Atrium (Next to Wolk Library) at Laurel Ridge Community College – 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA 22645

For more information contact Professor Monica James at mjames@laurelridge.edu.

Selah's "Anne of Apple Blossom Valley"
2025-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Middletown Campus: Smith Hall, McCoy Theatre
Come out to the McCoy Theatre and See Selah’s newest production, “Anne of Apple Blossom Valley,” featuring Laurel Ridge Community College within its story! The production is being held Friday – Sunday, 5/9 – 5/11 and again Friday – Sunday, 5/16 – 5/18. Fridays and Saturdays: 7pm – 9pm & Sundays: 2pm – 4pm.

33 Black Frog: An American Story – Film Screening and Q&A with Filmmaker
2025-05-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown Campus, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, 22645
33 Black Frog: An American Story
– A Film by Andre Ferguson
Chief Petty Officer Eddie L. Ferguson (Ret.), United States Navy, was among the first African American members of the Underwater Demolition Team, the precursor to the Navy SEALs. His son, filmmaker Andre Ferguson, brings his inspiring story to life—from his childhood growing up in the South during the Jim Crow-era, where he didn’t learn to swim until age 22, to his rise as an elite Navy Frogman.
There will be a special guest appearance by Chief Petty Officer Eddie L. Ferguson.

4:30 p.m.: Doors open and hors d’oeuvres served

5 p.m.: Film introduction and screening

6 p.m.: Q&A with filmmaker Andre Ferguson

Sign-Up to attend HERE! Seats are limited.
This event is hosted and sponsored by:

Event Contact: Professor Larry Friedenberg – 540-868-7165 – lfriedenberg@laurelridge.edu

TRiO Graduation and Family Picnic
2025-05-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown Campus, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, 22645
TRiO Graduation and Family Picnic
Monday, May 12
5 – 7 p.m.
Middletown Campus, Student Union Lawn
Join us in celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of our TRiO graduates. Food and fun provided!
Let us know if you will be attending by completing the short form HERE by May 5.

HOKIE!
2025-05-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, SHP & SUB, lounges
***Due to an Emergency Change, Hokie’s Final Visit will be 8/21/2025****
Hokie, the Therapy Dog will be back on campus to roam the halls this Summer! Come say Hi! Middletown Campus Most Thursdays from 3pm-4pm!

BINGO!
2025-05-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Fauquier Campus: Wolk Hall, Rose Loeb Center, VA, United States
Join Student Life as they host BINGO! Prizes include Gift Cards and PAWsome Laurel Ridge branded items! Visit The Loeb from 12pm-2pm, Tuesday, May 27th for your Chance to WIN!

UNO Tournament
2025-05-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Kummli Lounge, VA, United States
Come Join Student Life and Battle other Students for the Title of…UNO CHAMPION! Top 2 Players Will Win a Gift Card! Tournament will be held in the Cornerstone Lounge from 12pm-1pm on Wednesday, May 28th! Stop by the Student Life Office in the SUB for Practice Sessions Monday, May 19th & Wednesday, May 21st!

Not So Mystery, Mystery Bus
2025-05-29 12:00 - 20:00 | Off Campus, VA, United States
Join Student Life Thursday, 5/29 as we take another FUN-Filled Trip in Our Favorite Rocket Ship! This event will surely not be Gloomy as we go to See an OHANA-themed Movie at The Alamo Drafthouse! Only $5! Leaving FC at 12pm and MC at 1pm. Sign up here: laurelridge.edu/mystery

Blood Drive MC 6/5
2025-06-05 11:00 - 15:30 | Middletown Campus: Corron Community Development Center, Thompson Conference Center, VA, United States
Join Laurel Ridge Community College and the American Red Cross as we host another Blood Drive. At Middletown Campus, in The Corron on June 6th, from 11am – 3:30pm.

Blood Drive FC 6/9
2025-06-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Fauquier Campus: The Barn
Visit The Barn on June 9th from 10am – 2pm for another Blood Drive! Join Laurel Ridge Community College and the American Red Cross in helping to save lives by donating today!

Selah Theatre Production: When A Trumpet Cries (Abba's Journey)
2025-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Middletown Campus: Smith Hall, McCoy Theatre
Come out to the McCoy Theatre for another Selah Production! Catch the new Original Play by Bleu Do’zia, Friday – Sunday, 6/13 – 6/15, and again 6/20 – 6/22! Friday and Saturday 7pm – 9pm, and Sunday 2pm -4pm.

UNO Tournament Round 2
2025-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Kummli Lounge, VA, United States
Compete with other Students for another UNO Tournament! Will you be the next Champion or will Round 1’s Champion Keep their Title? Top 2 Winners will receive a Gift Card. Join Us in the Cornerstone Lounge, Tuesday, 6/24 from 12pm – 1pm for the Tournament, and Stop by Every Tuesday in June for Practice Sessions!

BANGO! (BINGO) Round 2
2025-06-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Fauquier Campus: Wolk Hall, Rose Loeb Center, VA, United States
Student Life is hosting a second round of BINGO! Stop by The Loeb from 12pm-2pm on Wednesday, 6/25 for your Chance to WIN PAWsome Stuff including Gift Cards and Laurel Ridge Goodies!

Movie Firsts Trivia
2025-06-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual: Online via Zoom, VA, United States
Join Student Life & The Library for the first Trivia Session of the Semester; the Top Student wins a $50 Gift Card! This Trivia session is all about Movie Firsts. Which movies will be highlighted? Join Us to Find Out. Thursday, 6/26 @2pm – 2:45pm Sign Up Here!

Mascot Auditions!
2025-07-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 300
Do You Like to Dress Up? Do You Have School Pride? Do You Like to Attend School Activites? Do You Love to Dance or Wave or Hype Up Events? Do You LOVE LAUREL RIDGE? If You Answered YES to any of these questions, then Student Life wants you to Audition for the College’s Mascot, Leo the Lion!
We are hosting Multiple 30 Minute Audition Slots at Both Middletown and Fauquier Campuses! Pick a Slot between the Open Time Frames and Tryout to Become Our Next Leo!
Middletown Campus – Cornerstone Hall RM 300: Wednesday, 7/9, 10am-12:30pm. Tuesday, 7/22, 1pm-4pm. Wednesday, 7/23, 10am-12:30pm/
Fauquier Campus – Rose Loeb Student Center: Wednesday, 7/16, 12pm-3pm. Tuesday, 7/29, 10am-12pm.

New Student Summer Series - Empower Your Mind: Effective Methods for Anxiety Reduction
2025-07-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 300
Join Student Life as we host a 6-Part Series to help give students the keys to success in life and class starting with the first step in the right direction: Attending These Sessions!
Attend the Session for a Chance to Win a Gift Card!
Sign Up Now for the Part 1 – Empower Your Mind: Effective Methods for Anxiety Reduction! Learn how to manage stress and reduce the workload on your mind! July 9th, 2025, at the Middletown Campus in Cornerstone RM 300 from 1pm – 2pm.
Cannot Make a Session in Person? Join On Zoom! (Zoom Link will be sent after Sign Up!)
Sign Up Here!

New Student Summer Series - Success with Support Services
2025-07-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 300
Join Student Life as we host a 6-Part Series to help give students the keys to success in life and class starting with the first step in the right direction by attending these sessions!
Attend the Session for a Chance to Win a Gift Card!
Sign Up Now for Part 2 – Success with Support Services! Learn about all the different staff and tools that Laurel Ridge Community College has to offer Students to empower and fuel their lives to success! July 14th, 2025, at the Middletown Campus in RM 300 from 2pm-3pm.
Cannot Make a Session in Person? Join On Zoom! (Zoom Link will be sent after Sign Up!)
Sign Up Here!

Information Session for Homeschooled Students and Parents
2025-07-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Classroom 145, Science and Health Professions Building, Middletown Campus, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA, 22645, United States
Come visit us for a Homeschooled Students and Parents Information Session at Laurel Ridge Community College.
Presentation Topics:

A homeschooled student’s experience at Laurel Ridge
Instructions on how to apply to the College and enroll in courses
Information about certificate and degree programs
Answers to questions about financial aid, transferring to a four-year institution and dual enrollment
Guided tours of Laurel Ridge

For more information, please contact Heather Burton at hburton@laurelridge.edu or 540-868-7201.
