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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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.
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…
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“Layered Life” by Jane Winders Frank-GALLERY CLOSED, OPEN DATE TBA
“Layered Life” by Jane Winders Frank-GALLERY CLOSED, OPEN DATE TBA
On display in the gallery will be award-winning artist Jane Winders Frank’s wonderful mixed media. In her visual art, she uses more than one medium or materials including cloth, paper, wood, and found objects. Admission is free! Come enjoy this show in our newly renovated space!
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No Place Like Home – Linda Atkinson- GALLERY CLOSED, OPEN DATE TBA
No Place Like Home – Linda Atkinson- GALLERY CLOSED, OPEN DATE TBA
A free exhibit of carved & painted sculpture, Wood constructions, mixed media, and collage. Linda Atkinson is a visual artist and native of Roanoke, Virginia. Linda's work has been in many galleries since 1972. She has taught studio art in multiple colleges. Linda is also an art consultant and fine art appraiser and maintains an…
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Annual High School Art Exhibit- THIS EVENT WILL NOT TAKE PLACE AT THIS TIME, DATE TBA
Annual High School Art Exhibit- THIS EVENT WILL NOT TAKE PLACE AT THIS TIME, DATE TBA
The local high schools have put together this display of many different media produced by the teens and their teachers. Exploration of different art media and seeking new ways to combine them inspired this visual arts exhibit. Their work ranges from sculpture to painting. This free exhibit will be in the gallery and open to…
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“Do You Yupo” – WORKSHOP POSTPONED, NEW DATE TBA
“Do You Yupo” – WORKSHOP POSTPONED, NEW DATE TBA
Introducing new material and ideas workshop! When you work with YUPO,(you-po) a plastic paper, leave all your preconceived notions at the door-it moves and takes on a different look as it dries. Yupo lets you change your mind and remove areas in ways that more absorbent papers do not. This technique encourages you to be…
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Painting with Ed Bordett – WORKSHOP POSTPONED, NEW DATE TBA
Painting with Ed Bordett – WORKSHOP POSTPONED, NEW DATE TBA
Enjoy a weekly class of personal attention while painting with others, with demonstrations from local artist Ed Bordett! This is a general class for beginning and intermediate watercolor students. It will focus on composition and design as well as leaning wet-in-wet, dry brush, and some experimental skills. Fincastle artist Ed Bordett is a graduate of…
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Sexual Assault Awareness Cosmic Bowling
Sexual Assault Awareness Cosmic Bowling
We at Safehome Systems, Inc. invite you to come out and enjoy an evening fun-filled with cosmic bowling, fellowship and education on Sexual Assault Awareness. Dress in teal and be entered to win a door prize. This event cost is $10.00 for each individual whom comes through the door which includes unlimited bowling and shoe…
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Earth Day at Douthat
Earth Day at Douthat
April 25, 2020. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Help us get our pollinator garden ready for spring pollinators. Plants must have bees to pollinate, making them indispensable to our ecosystems. There are almost 400,000 flowering plant species, and 90% of them depend on insect pollination. As pollinators vanish, the effect on the well-being and viability…
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When Harry met Sally
When Harry met Sally
The Highlands Community Bank Film Series When Harry Met Sally (Rated R) Sun, April 26 at 2pm In the John E. Hillert Auditorium at the Historic Masonic Theatre **All Films are Free** About the film: In 1977, college graduates Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) share a contentious car ride from Chicago…