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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Paint With Ed!
Paint With Ed!
Artist Ed Bordet will be coming to paint with you! This will be a general class for beginners as well as intermediate painters of watercolor, oil or acrylic. He will focus on composition and design. Ed is a graduate of the National Academy of Art in New York City Ringling School of Art in Sarasota,…
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American Craft Week-October 2nd-11th
The Alleghany Highlands Arts & Crafts Center, Country Garden Florist, Livy's Closet and Caffe" Museo, all of Clifton Forge, will join together to celebrate American Craft Week! Demonstrations will include such things as precious metal clay process, bow & wreath making, felting & jeweled Christmas Trees, etc.! Demonstrations are scheduled for different times so be…
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“Reflections”
“Reflections”
“Reflections” is an exhibit of work by Julie Gale. Julie Gale is a Roanoke native, happily retired from a career in Laboratory Medicine. She’s always loved to draw and paint and had a serious interest in art, studying with many fine artists/teachers at Virginia Western Community College and the Studio School in Roanoke. Gale loves to use color…
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Perspective Drawing
Perspective Drawing
This course will introduce students (only 9) to basic perspective drawing in one-point perspective, two-point perspective, and atmospheric perspective drawing. This class is on Thursday, October 1st & 8th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The cost is $25 for both sessions and all materials will be provided. Instructor Kyle Keyser has an MS (Visual…
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“Reflections”
“Reflections”
“Reflections” is an exhibit of work by Julie Gale. Julie Gale is a Roanoke native, happily retired from a career in Laboratory Medicine. She’s always loved to draw and paint and had a serious interest in art, studying with many fine artists/teachers at Virginia Western Community College and the Studio School in Roanoke. Gale loves to use color…
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Campsite Cook Off Oktoberfest
Campsite Cook Off Oktoberfest
October 10, 2020. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Be a part of our 5th Annual Campsite Cook-off Oktoberfest. This is no ordinary cook-off and it will put your creativity to the test. What makes this such a unique event? The meat for the cook-off will be provided by the park but participants will not know…
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Candidates Forum-Iron Gate
Candidates Forum-Iron Gate
The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism will host a Candidates Forum for all candidates for Iron Gate Town Council. The forum will be held Monday, October 19th at 6:00 pm at the Iron Gate Fire Department Community Room. The event is being held as an effort to encourage citizens to become more involved…
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Clifton Forge Candidates Forum
Clifton Forge Candidates Forum
The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism will host a Candidates Forum for all candidates for Clifton Forge Town Council. The forum will be held Tuesday, October 20th at 6:00 pm at the Historic Masonic Theatre Auditorium. The event is being held as an effort to encourage citizens to become more involved in local…
Covington Candidates Forum
Covington Candidates Forum
The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism will host a Candidates Forum for all candidates for Covington City Council. The forum will be held Tuesday, October 20th at 6:00 pm at the Edgemont Primary School Cafetorium . The event is being held as an effort to encourage citizens to become more involved in local…
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Virtual Walk-Walk a Mile in their Shoes
Virtual Walk-Walk a Mile in their Shoes
Event Information #kickupyourheels for Domestic Violence VIRTUAL WALK What is the Virtual Walk? On Saturday, October 24, 2020, at 1:00pm participants from across the Highlands will join together to show our togetherness, unity, and commitment to Safehome Systems, Inc.: empowering and advocating for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence.” Even though we can’t…
Mountain Magic Festival “Fall in Our Town”
Mountain Magic Festival “Fall in Our Town”
Come join us for some great fall fun! Our Mountain Magic Festival "Fall in Our Town" & Pumpkins in the Park Events are going to be packed with tons of fun for kids and adults. For the Kids beginning at 4:00 p.m., they will be able to walk through our pumpkin patch and pick out…
Pumpkins in the Park
Pumpkins in the Park
Covington Parks & Recreation will host their annual Pumpkins in the Park at the Jackson River Sports Complex. The event will take place at 4:00 p.m. This year will be a little bit different due to the Guidelines set in place by the CDC. Children will be able to choose an option and decorate their…
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Kid’s Fall/Halloween Craft Activity
Kid’s Fall/Halloween Craft Activity
This fun activity will be for grades K-3 on Wednesday, October 28th from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm and will be limited to 8 students. Teachers Cathy Drummer and Judy Scott will supply all materials, and the fee is $5. Please register by October 26th by calling the Center at 862-4447. Masks will be required…
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Hometown Halloween
Hometown Halloween
Olde Town Covington presents Hometown Halloween. This year's event will take place on Main Street in Covington on October 31, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Entrance will be on Court Street and parking is available in Mid-City Mall lot and City Hall lot. Kids come dressed in your costumes as prizes will be…
Clifton Forge Downtown Trick or Treating
Clifton Forge Downtown Trick or Treating
MERCHANT TRICK OR TREATING, HALLOWEEN STORIES AND PUMPKIN PAINTING IN CLIFTON FORGE ON HALLOWEEN Sponsored by Clifton Forge Main Street, Clifton Forge Downtown Merchants, Sona Bank, the Historic Masonic Theatre, & Elks Lodge #1065 In an effort to comply with CDC recommendations and to keep the community as safe as possible, downtown trick…