Events

The Clifton Forge Public Library is pleased to present a book display honoring the late world-renowned poet, Nikki Giovanni. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1943, named after her mother, and growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, Yolande Cornelia (Nikki) Giovanni, Jr., graduated with a degree in history from Fisk University, her grandfather’s alma mater. A sickly…

The Clifton Forge School of the Arts invites you to "Fused Glass Panel & Wooden Birdfeeder"! Dates: 2-Day Class -- Friday, February 21, 1-4:30pm and Saturday, February 22, 10am-1pm Tuition: $80, plus an estimated cost of $10-$30 for glass, based on your choice of glass. (Glass can be purchased in the Glass Studio) and $25…

The Theatre is happy to welcome Chad Nickell and The Loose Change to the Tom Dean Underground on Friday, February 21st from 7PM - 9PM for a night of unforgettable music! It’s going to be a great PARTY!!18 and over – $10 cover at the Door

The Clifton Forge School of the Arts invites you to "Beginning Blacksmithing" on February 22nd from 9am-4pm! Tuition: $165; plus additional materials fee of $10, paid to instructor at class Ages: 13-Adult (under 13 can work together with a supervising adult on the same forge) Gain a strong foundation in the art of blacksmithing. Along…

Tuition: $65, plus an additional materials fee paid to instructor for wooden panel -- amount TBD (Please reach out if you have questions about this) Ages: Adult Barn quilts are colorful, geometric designs painted onto wooden panels and displayed on the sides of barns, buildings, and other structures. Barn quilts are a beautiful way to…

We are excited to announce the return of the multi-location George Washington Train Show! An annual fundraiser for our non-profit organization, for the first time since the pandemic, we are returning the event to the Clifton Forge Armory in addition to our C&O Railway Heritage Center. For 2025, we are excited to continue this traditional…

We are excited to announce the return of the multi-location George Washington Train Show! An annual fundraiser for our non-profit organization, for the first time since the pandemic, we are returning the event to the Clifton Forge Armory in addition to our C&O Railway Heritage Center. For 2025, we are excited to continue this traditional event…

Join us at the Historic Masonic Theatre as we celebrate Black History Month!  On Sunday, February 23rd at 3PM, we share the Gabby Douglas Story. The story of the international gymnastics phenomenon who overcame overwhelming odds to become the first African American ever to be named Individual All-Around Champion in artistic gymnastics at the Olympic…

Build Smart Institute invites you to participate in the Estimating Course! This course is designed to train individuals to become familiar with the bid/estimating process, from the initial bid meeting until bid day. Individual problems will be used at each stage to practice the new topic, along with a continuing project to run the entire…

Build Smart Institute invites you to participate in the Fundamentals of Drywall Installation Course! This course covers the basics of proper drywall installation. Join us for this hands on training at Build Smart's Roanoke, VA location to learn the proper drywall installation techniques. Also called gypsum board or plasterboard, drywall is a commonly used material…