Horray for Horror Weeks - Not So Mystery, Mystery Buses!
2025-10-17 17:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Off Campus, VA, United States
Join Student Life for another Mystery Bus! No TRICKS here, but for a Special TREAT, we are hosting two Mystery Buses for October! ***Both Mystery Buses are SCARY ATTRACTION themed, so if Scary Halloween is not your thing, please wait and join us in November!*** The First is Friday, 10/17 and is $15 to join us. FC Pickup is 5pm & MC Pickup is 6pm! As an EXTRA Special Treat, we will be picking up LURAY-PAGE Students! LURAY-PAGE Students, we will be stopping to pick you all up at 7pm, so please sign up!

The Second is Friday, 10/24 and is $20 to join us. MC Pickup is 5pm & FC Pickup is 6pm!

Don’t forget to bring MONEY for FOOD! Registration is open for both Trips. Register & Pay ASAP to keep your spot! Sign Up Here!

Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT) Meeting & Encampment
2025-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 308
EPT meets once monthly on the third Sunday of the month. The first hour is only for EPT members and leadership; following will be an open lab.

Flu Shot Clinic
2025-10-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall Lounge & Byrd Boardroom, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, Virginia, 22645
The VDH will be on campus on Monday, October 20th. 2025, to offer Flu Shots! Stop by from 9am-1pm! Bring your Insurance Card & ID or pay directly for $30. Checks only, Sorry no cash!

Ping Pong Tournament
2025-10-20 12:30 - 15:00 | Fauquier Campus, Rose Loeb Center, 6480 College Street, Warrenton, VA, 20187, United States
Join Student Life and battle head-to-head with other Students in a friendly Ping Pong Tournament! Compete for Gift Card Prizes! All Attendees will receive a FUN Ping-Pong Related FREEBIE! Stop by from 12:30pm-3pm in the Loeb on Monday, 10/20. Stop by The Student Life House Office (RM 108) and speak with David for questions or practice sessions!

Student Leadership Series: Find Your Fit - Leadership Styles that Match Who You Are
2025-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 | ONLINE via Zoom
This interactive session with highlight different leadership styles in connection with emotional intelligence and mental wellness. The goal of this session is to help each student leader discover their own leadership strengths and how to use them in real-life situations. This session will be held virtually over Zoom.

National Transfer Student Week: Alumni Transfer Panel
2025-10-21 16:00 - 17:00 | VA
Join the Advising Team and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) as we celebrate National Transfer Student Week with a special Alumni Transfer Panel.

Hear directly from Laurel Ridge students who successfully transferred to 4-year colleges and universities. Panelists will share their personal stories and offer practical advice on:

Time management

Choosing the right school and program

Navigating a larger campus

Making the most of your transfer experience

Tuesday, Oct. 214 p.m.Middletown Campus – Cornerstone Hall, Room 300Join via Zoom (link to be provided)

Hosted by Phi Theta Kappa, in partnership with the Laurel Ridge advising team

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insider tips and get your transfer questions answered! Families are welcome.

Register to attend at https://forms.gle/v4tiEzF3HKgr6SKq8

PTK Leadership Series: Application Materials - Resumes & Personal Essays
2025-10-23 12:30 - 13:30 | Fauquier Campus: Wolk Hall, Room 207 & Virtually
Come learn about how to craft a compelling scholarship resume and personal essay and how to get letters of recommendation that stand out from the crowd. We’ll be focusing on the “Significant Endeavor” essay required for PTK, but we’ll also talk about other personal essays needed for transfer and applications.

This session will meet in-person at the Fauquier Campus in Wolk Hall, Room 207 and online via Zoom. Pizza is provided!

STEM Club (FC) Meeting
2025-10-23 12:30 - 13:30 | VA
The Fauquier STEM Club meets twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-1:30 PM in Hazel Hall, Room 121 (outside Dr. Wilcox’s office).

Pool (Billiards) Tournament
2025-10-23 12:30 - 15:00 | Middletown Campus: SUB Lounge, VA, United States
Join Student Life and go head-to-head against other Students in a Pool (Billiards) Tournament! Compete for Gift Card Prizes! 10/23 from 12:30pm-3pm in the SUB Lounge. First 5 Attendees will receive a FUN Pool-Related FREEBIE! Stop by the Student Life House Office (SUB RM 122) and speak with David for questions or practice sessions!

Game Design Club Meeting
2025-10-23 14:30 - 16:00 | VA
The Game Design clubs meets weekly on Thursdays from 2:30-4 PM in the Student Union Building in LEO’s Esports Arena.

Ambassadors After Hours
2025-10-23 16:30 - 19:00 | VA
Ambassadors After Hours is an evening of leadership team-building activities, creative social experiments, and free dinner—designed to help student leaders connect, grow, and engage!

Accounting Student Night
2025-10-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Laurel Ridge Community College 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA 22645, United States
Speakers ~ Employer Panel ~ Networking ~ Food ~ Door Prizes

Register to attend at shenandoahvalley.vscpa.cpa by Oct. 16.

This event is FREE and open to high school and college students interested in a career in accounting.

Event Location: Carl and Emily Thompson Conference Center at Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown Campus.

Faces of Laurel Ridge!
2025-10-24 08:00 - 2025-11-06 20:00 | All Laurel Ridge Locations, VA, United States
Veterans Services and Student Life ask Laurel Ridge Veterans and Servicemembers to send us your pictures and a brief overview of your military experience to be featured in our postings!

Throughout campuses and our website, we will highlight Laurel Ridge Veterans and Servicemembers displaying and honoring their service and commitments. Please consider sharing a service photo and a few details about your military experience. Share a Photo with this Link – Share Here! Submissions accepted through November 6th.

Halloween Trivia
2025-10-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual: Online via Zoom, VA, United States
Come for a SPOOKY Good Fright October 29th and test your skills in a Terrifying Trivia Tribunal! Kerry the Horror Enthusiast Librarian hosts this thrilling session! See what scary stories she’s has cooking! Will the Questions be about Haunted Locales, Slasher Movies, or Creepy Places! Join us to find out! Be the TOP Student and Win a $50 Gift Card!
Please Register – Register Here!

Goals for Good (SGA Fundraiser)
2025-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Back Patio & Lawn
The Student Government is hosting a soccer tournament fundraiser! Help them upgrade their events for YOU! Sign up here.

Support Our Students This Holiday Season
2025-11-03 08:00 - 2025-12-12 17:00, 2025-11-05 08:00 - 2025-12-08 17:00 | VA
Make a Meaningful Impact This Holiday Season

This holiday season, Laurel Ridge invites our employees, students, and community members to come together in support of our students and their families. Whether through donations, gifts, or a sweet raffle treat, your generosity will help brighten lives and bring comfort during the holidays.

Ways to Give:

1. Donate to the Educational Foundation Food Drive Fund

Your dollar goes further when you give directly to the Food Pantry Fund. Instead of purchasing items yourself, your donation of any amount allows us to purchase at wholesale prices and meet specific needs or make a $40 donation to sponsor a family holiday meal.

Donate by: Dec. 8Give now: laurelridge.edu/donatenowDesignation: Food Pantry Fund OR Student Holiday Meal Sponsor

2. Support the TRIO Holiday Drive (Middletown Campus)

Purchase Gifts: Help bring joy to the children of TRIO participants by purchasing gifts from our Amazon Wish List.Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/QYLUH7HU001W?ref_=wl_sharePurchase by: Dec. 1

3. Support Operation Present Drop (Fauquier)

Purchase Gifts: Donate for Fauquier student families in need from our Amazon Wish List.

Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/B029HF9OVH7I?ref_=wl_sharePurchase by: Dec. 1

4. Donate Items to the Food Pantry

Drop off donations at any Laurel Ridge lobby.Items Needed:

Food: Peanut butter, canned chicken/tuna, other protein-rich items

Hygiene: Feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes/toothpaste, shampoo, soap

Cleaning: Laundry detergent

Donations On-going

Day of the Dead Celebration!
2025-11-03 11:30 - 14:30 | Fauquier Campus: The Barn & Middletown Campus: SUB 118, United States
Join Student Life as we celebrate Dia de los Muertos! We will be featuring a movie, having snacks, coloring felt themed pictures, and all attendees have a chance to win a prize! Join us and see what we have in store for the Celebration! Monday, 11/3, 11:30am-2:30pm! MC – SUB 118 & FC – The Barn

Bot Sketches Fundraiser
2025-11-05 11:00 - 13:00 | VA
Come out to get your portrait sketched by one of our bots. Only $2! Plus, ome submit your name suggestions for our four humanoid robots who currently have no name. Voting will occur in November!

All proceeds go to support the Epsilon Pi Tau, Delta Phi chapter activities.

All Laurel Ridge students and employees are encouraged to participate!

Safe Space Training
2025-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Middletown Campus & Virtually
Join Student Life as we host Safe Space Training lead by A.R.E.

(OPEN — ALL STUDENTS & EMPLOYEES)

Join us on either date.

A.R.E. leads this important session on acceptance and empowerment in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. All attendees will receive a Safe Zone Trained window decal to proudly display in their on-campus offices or space. Sign-ups are encouraged to ensure we have sufficient seating available — sign up here.

Details, including in-person location and Zoom link will be shared once you have registered.

Thank a Veteran!
2025-11-10 08:00 - 2025-11-14 20:00 | All Laurel Ridge Locations, VA, United States
Calling all Students, Faculty, & Staff! Please stop by each location’s lobby and create a Holiday Card and Thank a Veteran! There will be supplies at each campus set up for all to enjoy and create. Middletown – Cornerstone Hall Lobby Table, Fauquier – Wolk Lobby Hall Table, & Luray-Page – Jenkins Hall Welcome Desk!

Veterans Memorabilia Display! -CANCELLED!
2025-11-10 08:00 - 2025-11-14 20:00 | VA
***This Event Has Been Cancelled*** Please Check out the Veterans Week main page to see what other events we have to celebrate our Veterans this week!

Veterans we would like to ask you to share personal items from your military service including Unit Patches, Dress Uniform Pieces, or Travel Mementos, or any other item you can think of as well as some information about each piece in relation to you!

Students, Faculty/Staff, and Visitors, we welcome you to view the Display from our Veterans all week long.

Items can be dropped off at:

Middletown Veteran Center: Monday–Thursday

Fauquier Veteran Center: Mondays & Tuesdays

Understanding ACES Training
2025-11-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Middletown Campus & Virtually
Learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the impact it has on your body and brain. You will learn more about:

The ACEs study

Why ACEs are important

Impact of toxic stress on the brain

Protective factors

Coping skills to build resilience

Register for one of these sessions here.

Details, including in-person location and Zoom link, will be shared once you have registered.

Appreciation Luncheon for Veterans!
2025-11-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall Veterans Center & Fauquier Campus: Wolk Hall Veterans Center, United States
Veterans please join The Office of Military and Veteran Services for a FREE Lunch as a Thank you for your service! Please stop by either location on 11/11 from 12pm-1pm for the Luncheon!

Join fellow veterans for a Veteran Appreciation Lunch at Middletown (Cornerstone Hall) and Fauquier (Wolk Hall) Veteran Centers!

Please RSVP by November 6th.

Pizza with the Prez
2025-11-11 12:15 - 13:15 | VA
Join Dr. Blosser for pizza and conversation at the Middletown Campus in Cornerstone Hall, in the back student lounge.

REVIVE! Training
2025-11-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Middletown Campus & Virtually
FREE Training for Overdose Emergency Response. The opioid overdoes and Naloxone education program will teach you:

Recognizing the signs of an oversode

Respiration support

Administering Naloxone

Safe Reporting

Monitoring and Follow-up

Register for one of these sessions here.

Details, including in-person location and Zoom link, will be shared once you have registered.

November Mystery Bus!
2025-11-11 15:00 - 23:00 | Off Campus, VA, United States
Join Student Life for another Mysterious Trip in our Favorite Rocket Ship! Don’t forget your gloves or hat on the sill, because this time we are headed to a fun-filled Relaxing Destination with real Cold Chills! Where are we going? Join us to find out! Leaving MC at 3pm and FC at 4pm! Only $5! Don’t forget to bring Money for Food! Email engage@laurelridge.edu for questions!

Pizza with the Prez
2025-11-12 12:15 - 13:15 | Fauquier Campus: Hazel Hall, Barkman Conference Center, VA, United States
Join Dr. Blosser for pizza and conversation at the Fauquier Campus in Hazel Hall, the Barkman Conference Center.

Military Movie Trivia!
2025-11-13 15:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE via Zoom
In honor of Veterans Day and the weeklong celebration, we invite you to participate in our Military Movie Trivia session! Show off your military movie knowledge and have a little fun! You might even win a $50 gift card. Use your computer to join us via Zoom on Thursday, November 13 @ 3:00pm while you use your phone to answer in. You can register below, or just join in on 11/13! Good Luck!

Register Here!

Join Here!

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Week of the Young Child – Art Exhibit
2025-11-14 08:00 - 2026-03-20 17:00 | VA
Showcase Your Students’ Creativity

Laurel Ridge invites Early Childhood Education teachers to participate in our Week of the Young Child Art Exhibit, celebrating the imagination and talent of young learners.

Exhibit Dates:April 3 – May 1, 2026Opening Reception: April 8 | 4–6 p.m.Sekel Art Atrium, Cornerstone Hall, Middletown Campus

Why Participate?

Highlight your students’ creativity in a professional gallery setting.

Celebrate with families, teachers, and center directors at our reception.

Enjoy refreshments sponsored by the Apple Valley Chapter of VAAEYC.

How to Register

Submit 2-dimensional artwork in any medium.

Complete the registration form for each entry.

Artwork due by Friday, March 20.

Pickup and return arrangements available—email jstrickler@laurelridge.edu.

Ready to sign up? Register each student at laurelridge.edu/artregistration.

Questions? Contact please contact Jennifer Strickler at jstrickler@laurelridge.edu
