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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Library Sponsoring Winter Reading Program
The Clifton Forge Public Library is currently sponsoring a Winter Reading Program for readers ages 3 through adult. The program will conclude on Monday, March 9, 2020. For every five hours of reading or listening to a story being read to them, children ages 3-12 will receive a prize and an entry into a prize…
Romeo and Juliet
An original practices full performance of Romeo and Juliet as performed by the Alleghany High School fine arts department. Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare's most well known plays, and it is widely considered one of the greatest love stories of all time. Show times are February 28 & 29 at 7:00 pm and…
Brave
Brave
The Highlands Community Bank Film Series Brave (Rated PG) Sun., March 1 at 2pm In the John E. Hillert Auditorium at the Historic Masonic Theatre **All Films are Free** "Our fate lives within us. You only have to be brave enough to see it." About the film: Merida (Kelly Macdonald), the impetuous but courageous daughter…
2 events,
Census Registration @ the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library
Complete the 10-question 2020 Census questionnaire online during the month of March at the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library. The staff will designate one computer for use by residents to complete the questionnaire. No library card is necessary. Additional information may be found online at www.census.gov.
4 events,
“Turn, Turn, Turn” & “Jane Winders Frank”
Two exhibits in one! Woodturning- the craft of using the wood lathe with hand-held tools to cut shapes in the wood creating beautiful art pieces. The woodturner uses their tools somewhat like the potter's wheel, generating a variety of forms. This exhibit will feature such pieces by West Virginia Woodturners Association and local woodturners. Also…
Alleghany Highlands Regional Library Teen Book Club
Alleghany Highlands Regional Library Teen Book Club
Our newly formed Teen Book Club will meet monthly and offer lively discussion of Young Adult novels. Snacks will be provided. Tuesday, February 4th: Heartmender by V. Romas Burton. Tuesday, March 3rd: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
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Toddler Time to Meet March 4 at Clifton Forge Public Library
Toddler Time to Meet March 4 at Clifton Forge Public Library
The Clifton Forge Public Library will host Toddler Time Story Time for children from birth to age three on Wednesday, March 4. Toddler Time is a fun-filled program that includes stories, action songs, rhymes, sensory activities, and a snack. Parents or guardians should plan to stay with their children during the program.
Celtic Angels Ireland
Celtic Angels Ireland
Celtic Angels Ireland Presented by Alleghany Highlands Arts Council Wednesday, March 4, 7:00 PM Historic Masonic Theatre Celebrating Irish heritage through dance, music, and song. The audience will be enthralled from the moment the lights dim as the sweet, stirring songs of angelic voices, rigorously precise dances, and traditional musicianship carry you to Ireland on…
5 events,
“Turn, Turn, Turn”
Woodturning- the craft of using the wood lathe with hand-held tools to cut shapes in the wood creating beautiful art pieces. The woodturner uses their tools somewhat like the potter's wheel, generating a variety of forms. This exhibit will feature such pieces by West Virginia Woodturners Association and local woodturners. Admission is free! Come enjoy…
Virginia Career Works at Clifton Forge Public Library
Virginia Career Works at Clifton Forge Public Library
A counselor from Virginia Career Works will be at the Clifton Forge Public Library to offer assistance in searching for a job, writing a resume, and preparing for a job interview, in addition to providing career counseling. No registration is needed.
8 events,
Crafty Creations–Monoprinting Class @ the AHR Library
Crafty Creations–Monoprinting Class @ the AHR Library
Our Crafty Creations class moves to Saturday this month with a special opportunity for teens and adults to create Gelli plate monoprints. Local artist Nancy Newhard will instruct the class and demonstrate the steps to creating this unique and beautiful artwork. *Participants should wear “work” clothes and bring a lunch and a drink. **Class is…
Gelli Printmaking
Gelli Printmaking
This printmaking is a fast easy way to learn the basics of printmaking. Use art elements and principals of design to create one of a kind prints that work up very quickly using provided paints and tools. We'll do some with just color, try some stencils, add bits of collage once they are dry (they…
41st Annual Chamber Dinner at The Homestead
41st Annual Chamber Dinner at The Homestead
The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism invites you to the 41st Annual Dinner on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at The Homestead Resort. 5:30 pm cocktails-6:30 pm dinner & awards presentation. Tickets are $85.00 each. Table sponsorship's are available. Hotel room reservations can be made by calling 540-839-3860 or by using the following link:…
STARS March into Spring
STARS March into Spring
STARS (Special Theatrical Artists Revue & Showcase) will open its 24th performance season by presenting “March Into Spring,” a variety show, on stage at The Historic Masonic Theatre on Saturday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m. STARS, a troupe of 30 performers who face intellectual challenges and/or physical disabilities, will present the type of variety show…
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Barter Theatre: Peter Pan
Barter Theatre: Peter Pan
Sunday, March 8 at 3:00 PM In the John E. Hillert Auditorium Tickets: Main Orchestra: $15; Rear Orchestra and Front Balcony: $12; Rear Balcony: $10; Box Seats: $20. Wendy Darling and her younger brothers love nothing more than playing make-believe in their family’s upstairs nursery. Then one night, a young boy named Peter Pan and…
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STEAM Machine @ the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library
STEAM Machine @ the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library
Children in grades K-5 are invited to participate in fun, hands-on activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Two sessions are offered each month at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Children’s Area.
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Library Features Boy Scouts Troop 2 Collection
The Clifton Forge Public Library is pleased to showcase Clifton Forge’s Boy Scouts in its “Troop 2” display. Featured is memorabilia from the private collection of LeeAnna Tyler. Ms. Tyler and her husband, Todd, have been leaders with the Boy Scouts for over 25 years. They began the year their oldest son, Tony Angell, started…
Alleghany Highlands Regional Library Book Club
Alleghany Highlands Regional Library Book Club
The Alleghany Highlands Regional Library Book Club meets monthly in the Community Room. The group will be discussing these books: January 8th: One Square Inch of Silence: One Man’s Search for Natural Silence in a Noisy World by Gordon Hempton and John Grossman February 12th: Tisha: The Wonderful True Love Story of a Young Teacher…
6 events,
Curtain Call II
Curtain Call II
The Historic Masonic Theatre Alleghany Theatre Works 2019 - 2020 Classes We are proud to introduce our educational theater program, Alleghany Theatre Works (ATW). We created ATW to give creative kids a place to learn, explore, and perform. Throughout the year, we'll offer ongoing classes and performance opportunities for elementary, middle, and high school-aged actors.…
Digital Literacy Class: Google Docs at Alleghany Highlands Regional Library
Digital Literacy Class: Google Docs at Alleghany Highlands Regional Library
This computer class will introduce participants to Google Docs, a free word processing tool. **Space is limited, and registration is required. Sign up at the Circulation Desk or call us at 962-3321.
Progressive Dinner
Progressive Dinner
Last year’s Progressive Dinner was a blast and this year promises to be even better. Starring delicious cuisine, this year’s Progressive Dinner features appetizers and drinks, salad, delectable food entrees, dessert and coffee, yummy treats with fun, entertainment and exclusive Theatre history, demos, and dancing; all within the four floors of The Historic Masonic Theatre.…
IONA in Concert
IONA in Concert
The internationally acclaimed, Washington, D.C. based group, IONA will bring its singular representation of the greatest Celtic land in the world--America--to the Historic Masonic Theatre, IONA treats its audience to high energy entertainment featuring multiple fiddling styles, dynamic dancing, driving percussion, and strong vocals from all the Celtic nations, including America. Presenting the music and…
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A League of Their Own
A League of Their Own
The Highlands Community Bank Film Series A League of Their Own (Rated PG) Sun., March 15 at 2pm In the John E. Hillert Auditorium at the Historic Masonic Theatre **All Films are Free** About the film: As America's stock of athletic young men is depleted during World War II, a professional all-female baseball league springs…
6 events,
Teen STEAM @ the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library
Teen STEAM @ the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library
The library staff has expanded our Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math program to include teens. This event will be held bimonthly in the Community Room.
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, VA. 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 5PM, rain or shine, at Bannon’s Irish Inn at 411 E. Ridgeway Street. We will eat…
Local Author Kenneth F. Conklin to be at Clifton Forge Public Library
Local Author Kenneth F. Conklin to be at Clifton Forge Public Library
The public is cordially invited to spend an evening with local writer Kenneth F. Conklin. The author of “Norvel,” Mr. Conklin will present an overview on the remarkable life of Botetourt County native, Norvel Lee. Tuskegee Airman, heavyweight boxer with the newly integrated D.C. Golden Gloves, member of the U.S. Olympic team, and Howard University…
Teen STEAM @ the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library
Teen STEAM @ the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library
Teens are invited to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math topics by creating binary code keychains.
3 events,
Pre-school Story Time at Clifton Forge Public Library
Pre-school Story Time at Clifton Forge Public Library
Pre-school Story Time will meet on Wednesday, March 18, at 11:00 a.m. Please join us for a story, a craft, some movement activities, and a snack. Your children will enjoy socializing and learning about all kinds of wonderful things.
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CFPL Brown Bag Book Club to Meet
CFPL Brown Bag Book Club to Meet
The Clifton Forge Public Library’s Brown Bag Book Club will meet on Thursday, March 19. The group will discuss “The Guardians,” by John Grisham.
Virginia Career Works at Clifton Forge Public Library
Virginia Career Works at Clifton Forge Public Library
A counselor from Virginia Career Works will be at the Clifton Forge Public Library to offer assistance in searching for a job, writing a resume, and preparing for a job interview, in addition to providing career counseling. No registration is needed.
4 events,
Story Friends @ Alleghany Highlands Regional Library
Story Friends @ Alleghany Highlands Regional Library
The Alleghany Highlands Regional Library’s new Saturday Story Time program for children (ages 0 to 5) kicks off the new year. Join Miss Tori for a theme-based learning story time focusing on playing, reading, and singing in the Community Room.
Magic of Masa
Magic of Masa
Masa is a particular kind of rice paper that creates textures as if by magic! When folded or crumpled the "crisp" side of the paper takes color well and when crumpled produces an unusual batik-like look that is interesting as is or creates cool textures for collage. You can make great rock walls, boulders, branches-shapes…
3 events,
LEGO Builders @ the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library
LEGO Builders @ the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library
Children from ages 6-12 are invited to join a library staff member for this hands-on, fun, and educational program.
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Kids’ Make & Take Craft @ the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library
Kids’ Make & Take Craft @ the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library
Kids are invited to stop by the tables in the Children’s Area to create Thing I or Thing II bookmarks in celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday.
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Kid’s Fishing Day
Kid’s Fishing Day
March 28, 2020. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. *All participants must register. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at Camp Carson picnic shelter. Fishing will begin at 9 a.m. A section of Wilson Creek will be marked for fishing. No permit or license needed. *For ages 12 & under. Participants will need to buy parking pass.…