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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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!
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.
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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.
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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,…
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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.
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The Princess and the Pea: Barter Players
The Princess and the Pea: Barter Players
The Princess and the Pea The Barter Players Sunday, March 3 at 3:00 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. Bandits have…
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Story Time at the Library
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.
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Crafty Creations Class at the Library
Crafty Creations Class at the Library
Crafty Creations continues at the Alleghany Hgihalds Regional Library on Thursday, March 7th, at 7 p.m.with Hodge-Podge! Kathy Comer, a gardener, and self-proclaimed “junker,” will give gardening tips for early spring and decorating ideas for the upcoming season. **No registration is required.
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Pink Tie Gala 2019
SAVE THE DATE! Pink Tie Gala 2019 - Saturday, March 9, 2019. Last year's Pink Tie Gala was a blast and raised serious money for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Mark your calendars and make plans to join us again this year. More details, including sponsor and ticket sales coming soon. Get…
Did You Know? Tracing Family Roots Class
Did You Know? Tracing Family Roots Class
Do you know how to fill in all the gaps of your family history? The Alleghany Highlands Regional Library revives their Did You Know? series with a class entitled Tracing Family Roots on Saturday, March 9th, at 11 a.m. Join local history expert Inna Henderson as she explains how to begin researching your family tree…
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Church Basement Ladies: Rise Up O Men
Church Basement Ladies: Rise Up O Men
Church Basement Ladies: Rise Up O Men Sunday, March 10 at 2 PM in the John E. Hillert Auditorium Tickets: Adult: $37; Senior (55+): $35; Box Seats: $50; Groups of 8 or more save 10% MEN IN THE PARISH BASEMENT? WHAT’S A CHURCH LADY TO DO? Find out when the talented touring company of actors…
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STEAM Machine
STEAM Machine
STEAM Machine is a monthly educational program offered at the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library on Tuesday, March 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. March's lesson: Airplane Engineering
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AHRL Book Club
AHRL Book Club
The Alleghany Highlands Regional Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, March 13th, at 2:30 p.m. The book club will discuss Mr. Flood’s Last Resort by Jess Kidd.
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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, March 14th, from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. Children are invited to stop by the tables in the Children’s Area to make marshmallow shamrock stamping, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
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Digital Literacy Classes at the Library
Digital Literacy Classes at the Library
The Alleghany Highlands Regional Library wraps up their digital literacy winter series with two classes on Saturday, March 16th. Local instructor Adrienne Young will teach Computer Basics III--Maintenance in the 11 a.m. session. The class will focus on general maintenance issues and how to install updates. At 1 p.m., she will teach Online Shopping. Participants…
Robbie Limon: The Singers & Songwriters Show
Robbie Limon: The Singers & Songwriters Show
Robbie Limon: The Singers & Songwriters Show Saturday, March 16 at 7:30 PM In the John E. Hillert Auditorium Tickets: Main Orchestra: $20; Rear Orchestra/Front Balcony: $15; Rear Balcony $12; Box Seats: $30 Robbie returns to the Masonic stage to share his love of 1930's, 40's, 50's 60's & 1970s-era singers and songwriters. The result…
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Virginia’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Virginia’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade
BEGORRAH! A WEE PARADE IS PLANNED ST PATRICK’S DAY - Clifton Forge is hosting The Shortest Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in the Alleghany Highlands, March 17. Get your best green outfit ready and assemble at 3PM, rain or shine, at Bannon’s Irish Inn at 411 E. Ridgeway Street. We will eat – Irish Soda Bread…
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AHArts Council presents RHYTHM OF THE DANCE
AHArts Council presents RHYTHM OF THE DANCE
Historic Masonic Theatre CURTAIN TIME: 7:00 pm TICKETS: $20 Adult, $8 Student The National Dance Company of Ireland - A magnificent Irish extravaganza of 30 step dancers, a traditional Irish band and the incredible voices of the Young Irish Tenors will meld songs, music and dance for an unforgettable experience that's been hailed by audiences…
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LEGO Builders at the Library
LEGO Builders at the Library
LEGO Builders will be held on Tuesday, March 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 fun and learning.
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Book Buddies
Book Buddies at the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library offers children from kindergarten through third grades challenging books and sophisticated activities. The book for Thursday, March 28st, is I Am Helen Keller. After reading and discussing the book, children will engage in a Braille activity.
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40th Annual Dinner Meeting
40th Annual Dinner Meeting
The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year at the 2019 Annual Dinner Meeting on March 30th. This year the event will be held on March 30th at the Greenbrier Resort with a cocktail hour starting at 5:30 pm and dinner and awards to follow at 6:30 pm…
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Art of Chocolate Festival 2019
Art of Chocolate Festival 2019
SAVE THE DATE!! The 13TH Annual Art of Chocolate Festival Sponsored by the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 11 am – 4 pm (times subject to change) Throughout the Historic Masonic Theatre. This year’s theme will be announced soon, along with more details about how to enter our contests…