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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Stand By Me (Summer Movie Series)
Stand By Me (Summer Movie Series)
It’s the summer of 1959 in Castlerock, Maine and four 12-year-old boys – Gordie, Chris, Teddy, and Vern – are fast friends. After learning of the general location of the body of a local boy who has been missing for several days, they set off into the woods to see it. Along the way, they…
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Clifton Forge Public Library Closed for Labor Day
Clifton Forge Public Library Closed for Labor Day
In observance of Labor Day, the Clifton Forge Public Library will be closed on Saturday and Monday, September 4 and 6. The library, located at 535 Church Street, will reopen at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7.
“REGULAR GNOMES” NEEDLE FELTING WITH KAREN SHAPCOTT
“REGULAR GNOMES” NEEDLE FELTING WITH KAREN SHAPCOTT
Needle felting is a way to create all sorts of fun critters & characters. For this class, Staunton fiber artist Karen Shapcott will help us create gnomes on September 4. Fee for the class is $35 and all materials (including the needles) will be provided. Class will start at 10:30 in the AHACC’s upstairs classroom and we should…
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“FRIENDS OF THE EARTH”- AN EXHIBIT BY MARSHA HEATWOLE.
“FRIENDS OF THE EARTH”- AN EXHIBIT BY MARSHA HEATWOLE.
“Marsha Heatwole’s work as a painter/printmaker is highly recognizable and has been exhibited and collected across the country. Her newest exhibit, “Friends of the Earth” will open August 24th at the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Craft and run through September 17th. This exhibit expands beyond her familiar exotic and domestic animals to consider all creatures…
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Clifton Forge Public Library Closed for Labor Day
Clifton Forge Public Library Closed for Labor Day
In observance of Labor Day, the Clifton Forge Public Library will be closed on Saturday and Monday, September 4 and 6. The library, located at 535 Church Street, will reopen at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7.
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Clifton Forge Downtown Market
Clifton Forge Downtown Market
Homegrown, handmade, and handcrafted goodness from Alleghany Highlands of Virginia! Support local growers and artisans - Shop local. Come enjoy historic downtown CFVA. On Commerical & Ridgeway between Northwest Ace and Primis Bank.
Cancelation Announcement
Cancelation Announcement
Due to Covid-19 concerns, the Friends of the Clifton Forge Public Library Book Sale, scheduled for September 16-18, has been canceled.
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THE CHOCOLATE BAR
THE CHOCOLATE BAR
The Chocolate Bar SAVE THE DATE! On September 11th, from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Alleghany Highlands Arts & Crafts Center will host an evening of Art and Spirits in the Gallery. This is a new fundraising event is for those over 21, as alcoholic drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Also during…
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Veterans Representative at Clifton Forge Public Library
Veterans Representative at Clifton Forge Public Library
Veterans Representative Fred Beebe is available at the Clifton Forge Public library on third Wednesdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:00pm to assist Veterans with new claims, claims for increase, VAMC medical cards, pensions, and death claims. This is a free service.
Veterans Representative at Clifton Forge Public Library
Veterans Representative at Clifton Forge Public Library
Veterans Representative Fred Beebe is available at the Clifton Forge Public library on third Wednesdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:00pm to assist Veterans with new claims, claims for increase, VAMC medical cards, pensions, and death claims. This is a free service.
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CFPL Brown Bag Book Club to Meet September 16
CFPL Brown Bag Book Club to Meet September 16
The Clifton Forge Public Library’s Brown Bag Book Club will meet on Thursday, September 16. The group will meet from 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Washington Park Pavilion. Parking and bathroom facilities are available. Picnic tables are also provided but feel free to bring a chair for your…
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Clifton Forge Public Library to Hold Book Sale
The Friends of the Clifton Forge Public Library will hold their first book sale in two years on Friday, September 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Saturday, September 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Members of the Friends of the Clifton Forge Public Library may shop during the Pre-Sale on Thursday,…
Cancelation Announcement
Due to Covid-19 concerns, the Friends of the Clifton Forge Public Library Book Sale, scheduled for September 16-18, has been canceled.
“FRIENDS OF THE EARTH”- AN EXHIBIT BY MARSHA HEATWOLE.
“FRIENDS OF THE EARTH”- AN EXHIBIT BY MARSHA HEATWOLE.
“Marsha Heatwole’s work as a painter/printmaker is highly recognizable and has been exhibited and collected across the country. Her newest exhibit, “Friends of the Earth” will open August 24th at the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Craft and run through September 17th. This exhibit expands beyond her familiar exotic and domestic animals to consider all creatures…
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Senior Day at the Y
Senior Day at the Y
The Alleghany Highlands YMCA will host Senior Day at the Y on Saturday, September 18th and wants to invite our community members who are young at heart to attend. The event will feature a variety of group exercise classes, seminars, games, and prizes. Please check the event webpage to learn more about the activities and…
“GEM TREES” WITH LOIS MCMULLAN
“GEM TREES” WITH LOIS MCMULLAN
The objective of this class is learning how to put together gems on wire to make the form of a tree. Such as the one pictured here. The class is open to anyone 15 years old and up, and will be held on September 18th from 1 pm to 4 pm. All materials will be…
RESCHEDULED – TBA – THE SILVERBACKS
RESCHEDULED – TBA – THE SILVERBACKS
The Silverbacks Saturday, September 18, 2021, 7:30 PM Dave Warren, Clifton Forge on Guitar & Vocals, Drew Kimball, Charlottesville on Guitar & Vocals, Steve Bowers, Covington on Bass Guitar & Vocals, and Mercer Johnson, Clifton Forge – Drums Growing up listening to music at an early age and started to play in bands as teenagers.…
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Chamber Classic Golf Tournament
Chamber Classic Golf Tournament
The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is excited to announce that we will be holding our Chamber Classic Golf Tournament at the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs on Sunday, September 19, 2021. More information to come!
Matilda (1996)
Matilda (1996)
This film adaptation of a Roald Dahl work tells the story of Matilda Wormwood, a gifted girl forced to put up with a crude, distant father and mother. We will have concessions in the Underground. There will be free Hotdogs, Popcorn and soft drinks and water. Hotdogs are not allowed in the Auditorium, but you…
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RESCHEDULED – TBA -FAREWELL ANGELINA
RESCHEDULED – TBA -FAREWELL ANGELINA
Named after a haunting Bob Dylan song, Farewell Angelina is a country band with powerhouse vocalists, dynamic songwriters, and accomplished multi-instrumentalists. Their stellar blend of heart-stopping harmonies over blazing double violins and guitars has earned soaring praise across the board. Roughstock calls them a “Superstar Act… with Killer Songs.” Rolling Stone says, “Wickedly smart songwriting…
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To Kill A Mockingbird
To Kill A Mockingbird
Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his children against prejudice.
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AUCTION: Real Estate and Personal Property! Home on 2.3acres + Antique Cars, Motorcycle, Motor Home, Collectibles, Tools+++
AUCTION REAL ESTATE 5511 Dunlap Creek Rd., Covington, Va. **Early Offers To Be Considered on RE** PERSONAL PROPERTY: 1937 PLYMOUTH 1983 DODGE RAMPAGE 2.2 HONDA GOLDWING FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOME JEWELRY (Men’s Diamond rings+) COCA COLA/NASCAR FURNITURE/HOUSEWARES TOOLS++ SATURDAY, OCT. 2 – 10:00AM DUNLAP FIRE DEPARTMENT 5519 Dunlap Creek Rd., Covington, Va. (Home for sale…
WHISKEY BOTTLE PAINTING WITH NANCY SMITH
WHISKEY BOTTLE PAINTING WITH NANCY SMITH
We will be painting a Fall or Halloween scene. Using paint and sharpie pens, each student will learn to paint on a whiskey bottle. The next day after each project has baked overnight and the paint has set, the bottles will be available for pick-up. This class will be on Oct. 2 (11 am –…