The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism hosts activities all year long and promotes local and regional events that benefit the businesses and citizens of the region. To submit an event, either click on the link or please contact the chamber office at 540-962-2178.
The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism hosts and co-sponsors a wide variety of events throughout the year, including networking opportunities, educational events and ribbon cuttings. The Chamber also supports major festivals, concerts and sporting events designed to enhance the quality of life in the region and attract visitors.
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Valentines for Vets
It's the annual "Valentines for Vets" at the AHACC, where you are invited to come individually or as a group (all ages), to make Valentines for the men & women that have served in the armed forces. All materials are provided, and no skills needed. We need about 400 Valentines to deliver to local veterans,…
Painting With Miss Bossy Pants
The art for this exhibit is from a week-long workshop with Joan Fullerton at the Studio School in Roanoke. Joan helps to liberate students from painting timidity with fun ways to loosen up, to paint freely and discover their own unique artistic voice.
3 events,
Blind Date with a Book
Celebrate the month of love with books in plain brown wrappers (with a short synopsis written in red). Scan the “blind” books at the Circulation Desk and check them out (literally) at the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library!
5 events,
Women’s Bible Study
Join us for "FIGHT BACK WITH JOY, A NEW BIBLE STUDY BY MARGARET FEINBERG". 6 SESSION WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY LED BY JESSICA FREEMAN BEGINNING FEB. 5TH WHEN: TUESDAYS | 9:15-10:45 WHERE: THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS YMCA | 101 YMCA WAY, COVINGTON VA, 24422 FREE CHILD CARE PROVIDED, FREE TO THE COMMUNITY FIGHT WITH JOY - CELEBRATE…
The Gauntlet Classes
Classes for The Gauntlet starts February 5, 2019 for 10 weeks every Tuesday night. Want to start your business or expand please let us know. Over $200,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded at the Gauntlet Awards Ceremony at the Vinton Memorial on May 16, 2019. Something you don't want to miss! For more…
6 events,
Story Time at the Library
Stories, music, movement, and crafts are offered each Wednesday at the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library for our “littlest” library friends. Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to join the fun in the Community Room at 10:30 a.m.
7 events,
Crafty Creations Class at the Library
Crafty Creations Class at the Library
Crafty Creations continue at the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library with a latch hook class on Thursday, February 7th, at 7 p.m. Tori Fertig will instruct the basics of this groovy seventies craft to teens and adults. Participants need to bring their own latch hook, which can be purchased at most retail and craft stores. **Space…
8 events,
Digital Literacy Classes at the Library
Digital Literacy Classes at the Library
Digital literacy classes continue at the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library with a Microsoft Word Basics Class. Two sessions will be offered on Saturday, February 9th, at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Local instructor Adrienne Young will instruct participants on the basics of navigating the program, key terms and features, updating, and opening and saving documents.…
Be My Valentine Show / Moonshine Express CD Release Party
Be My Valentine Show / Moonshine Express CD Release Party
The Virginia Opry will open its 28th performance season by presenting “Be My Valentine” with the Moonshine Express Band performing as the headliner on stage at The Historic Masonic Theatre on Sat., Feb. 9, at 7:00 p.m. Jana Allen will serve as emcee and vocalist. Crossing County Lines will open the “Be My Valentine” show…
8 events,
Women’s Bible Study
Join us for "FIGHT BACK WITH JOY, A NEW BIBLE STUDY BY MARGARET FEINBERG". 6 SESSION WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY LED BY JESSICA FREEMAN BEGINNING FEB. 5TH WHEN: TUESDAYS | 9:15-10:45 WHERE: THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS YMCA | 101 YMCA WAY, COVINGTON VA, 24422 FREE CHILD CARE PROVIDED, FREE TO THE COMMUNITY FIGHT WITH JOY - CELEBRATE…
The Gauntlet Classes
Classes for The Gauntlet starts February 5, 2019 for 10 weeks every Tuesday night. Want to start your business or expand please let us know. Over $200,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded at the Gauntlet Awards Ceremony at the Vinton Memorial on May 16, 2019. Something you don't want to miss! For more…
STEAM Machine
STEAM Machine
STEAM Machine is a monthly educational program offered at the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library on Tuesday, February 12th, at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Children in grades K-5 are invited to participate in fun, hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math in the Children’s Area. February's lesson: Matters of the Heart
9 events,
Story Time at the Library
Stories, music, movement, and crafts are offered each Wednesday at the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library for our “littlest” library friends. Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to join the fun in the Community Room at 10:30 a.m.
AHRL Book Club
AHRL Book Club
The Alleghany Highlands Regional Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, February 13th at 2:30 p.m. Discussion will be on The Locksmith’s Daughter by Karen Brooks.
9 events,
Kids’ Make & Take Craft at the Library
Kids’ Make & Take Craft at the Library
Kids’ Make & Take Craft will be held at the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library on Thursday, February 14th, from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. Children are invited to stop by the tables in the Children’s Area to create a special Valentine craft.
9 events,
Riddick Dance
Riddick Dance
Riddick Dance Saturday, February 16 at 7:00 PM in the John E. Hillert Auditorium Tickets: Main Orchestra: $20; Rear Orchestra and Front Balcony: $17; Rear Balcony: $15; Box Seats: $30. Sponsored, in part, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. Riddick Dance was founded in 2009 by artistic…
11 events,
Women’s Bible Study
Join us for "FIGHT BACK WITH JOY, A NEW BIBLE STUDY BY MARGARET FEINBERG". 6 SESSION WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY LED BY JESSICA FREEMAN BEGINNING FEB. 5TH WHEN: TUESDAYS | 9:15-10:45 WHERE: THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS YMCA | 101 YMCA WAY, COVINGTON VA, 24422 FREE CHILD CARE PROVIDED, FREE TO THE COMMUNITY FIGHT WITH JOY - CELEBRATE…
The Gauntlet Classes
Classes for The Gauntlet starts February 5, 2019 for 10 weeks every Tuesday night. Want to start your business or expand please let us know. Over $200,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded at the Gauntlet Awards Ceremony at the Vinton Memorial on May 16, 2019. Something you don't want to miss! For more…
A Novel Bunch Evening Book Club
A Novel Bunch Evening Book Club
A Novel Bunch Evening Book Club will meet on Tuesday, February 19th, at 7 p.m. at the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library. Join an AHRL staff member and others in our evening book club as we discuss The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris.
11 events,
Story Time at the Library
Stories, music, movement, and crafts are offered each Wednesday at the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library for our “littlest” library friends. Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to join the fun in the Community Room at 10:30 a.m.
13 events,
Book Buddies
Book Buddies is the newest literacy program offered at the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library. Children from kindergarten through third grades are invited to join Miss Tori for more challenging books and sophisticated activities. This month's book is The Snowy Nap, and a snowflake craft will follow.
Student Art Show at the Library
The Covington Woman’s Club Student Art Show will be on display at the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library from February 21 to March 5th. Check out the winning art pieces, as well as the short stories and poems that won the CWC Writing Contest on display in the Community Room.
14 events,
Women’s Bible Study
Join us for "FIGHT BACK WITH JOY, A NEW BIBLE STUDY BY MARGARET FEINBERG". 6 SESSION WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY LED BY JESSICA FREEMAN BEGINNING FEB. 5TH WHEN: TUESDAYS | 9:15-10:45 WHERE: THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS YMCA | 101 YMCA WAY, COVINGTON VA, 24422 FREE CHILD CARE PROVIDED, FREE TO THE COMMUNITY FIGHT WITH JOY - CELEBRATE…
The Gauntlet Classes
Classes for The Gauntlet starts February 5, 2019 for 10 weeks every Tuesday night. Want to start your business or expand please let us know. Over $200,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded at the Gauntlet Awards Ceremony at the Vinton Memorial on May 16, 2019. Something you don't want to miss! For more…
LEGO Builders at the Library
LEGO Builders at the Library
LEGO Builders will be held on Tuesday, February 26th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library. Children from ages 6-12 are invited to join an AHRL staff member for this hands-on, fun, and educational program. **No registration is required. LEGO pieces are provided.
14 events,
Story Time at the Library
Stories, music, movement, and crafts are offered each Wednesday at the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library for our “littlest” library friends. Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to join the fun in the Community Room at 10:30 a.m.
15 events,
Quilt Winter Blues Away with Kaye! Quilt Retreat at The Historic Masonic Theatre
The 2nd Annual QUILT WINTER BLUES AWAY WITH KAYE! February 28 through March 2, 2019. Our first Quilt Retreat was so popular, we were asked to do it again. Kaye is excited to return to Clifton Forge to share her skills, techniques and all new lessons with you. Internationally known quilt designer, author, teacher, and…
Quilt Retreat with Kaye England 2019
Quilt Retreat with Kaye 2nd Annual QUILT WINTER BLUES AWAY WITH KAYE! February 28 through March 2, 2019 Our first Quilt Retreat was so popular, we were asked to do it again. Kaye is excited to return to Clifton Forge to share her skills, techniques and all new lessons with you. Internationally known quilt designer,…
13 events,
14 events,
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Celebration at the Library
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Celebration at the Library
Join the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library staff for treats to celebrate the birthday of beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss, on Saturday, March 2nd, beginning at 10 a.m.
