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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Boys Home Quilt Raffle 2021
Boys Home is hosting its annual Boys Home Quilt Raffle on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Don’t miss an opportunity to win a beautiful Around the World quilt. Multiple shades of blue and various floral patterns blend together perfectly to accent any queen-sized bed. Boys Home Executive Director Donnie Wheatley’s sister, Phyllis Gibson, made and donated…
Boys Home of Virginia Online Donor Appreciation Drawing
Donate online at www.give2boyshome.org during March and April to participate! All online donors will be entered to win a beautiful handmade wooden tea box, made and donated by artist Gary Woods. The drawing will be held on Wednesday, May 5th! For more information, please call 540-965-7707 or visit www.boyshomeofva.org!
“Carried Along”
"Carried Along" Botetourt artist Brett LaGue's work often shows the beauty of Virginia. His work can be found all across the US, England & France. His work has been available in the Shop here at Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center for years, and now this free exhibit can be seen on Tuesdays thru Saturdays…
4 events,
“Intimate Narratives”
“Intimate Narratives”
Coming to the Gallery March 2nd thru April 2nd: "Intimate Narratives" an exhibit by Elaine Fleck where she merges her passion with textiles and painting. This free exhibit can be visited in the Gallery Tuesdays thru Saturdays from 10 am to 4:30 pm.
3 events,
Clifton Forge Main Street Easter Bonnet Parade
Clifton Forge Main Street Easter Bonnet Parade
Parade begins at 11am. Line up is at 10:45 at the Elks Lodge (306 Ridgeway). Causal and pet friendly. Bring the entire family! Need decorating supplies or ideas? The Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center will be holding 2 FREE Easter Bonnet workshops on Wednesday, March 24th at 11 and 2pm. Call 862.4447 to reserve…
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Watercolor Boot Camp-Painting Skies & Water
Watercolor Boot Camp-Painting Skies & Water
Robin Poteet teaches watercolor classes throughout the mid-Atlantic. All levels will jump in and learn to how to paint two favorite landscape subjects — skies & water! Creating several small paintings & studies, and learning how to paint various clouds- from wispy to stormy on the 1st day. Sunsets, too! Our 2nd day, we’ll do…
3 events,
Watercolor Boot Camp-Painting Skies & Water
Watercolor Boot Camp-Painting Skies & Water
Robin Poteet teaches watercolor classes throughout the mid-Atlantic. All levels will jump in and learn to how to paint two favorite landscape subjects — skies & water! Creating several small paintings & studies, and learning how to paint various clouds- from wispy to stormy on the 1st day. Sunsets, too! Our 2nd day, we’ll do…
3 events,
Drawing-The Next Step
Drawing-The Next Step
The Next Step is a class of reviewing basic perspective rules and introducing students to shading techniques. Students should bring an 18″ ruler, 12″ x 18″ drawing paper, a variety of drawing pencils (H, HB, & B), and a couple of photos or images to use as a reference for an extended drawing. By the…
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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,…