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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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 –…
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WestRock Christmas Card Contest
WestRock Christmas Card Contest
WestRock’s 2021 Christmas Card The winning design will receive an award of $500 & will be used as the 2021 Christmas card for WestRock’s operations in the Alleghany Highlands. This is open to all residents of the Alleghany Highlands & surrounding area, including students in the area schools. Participants may submit more than one entry. Entries may be prepared…
“Artist of Color & Vibrancy”
“Artist of Color & Vibrancy”
A Painter of Color and Vibrancy, Wood is a retired railway conductor with an interest in art that began years ago. He began painting seriously after he retired in 2018. Wood's works are bold, bright and contemporary filled with geometric & abstract shapes and his love of animals and jazz. The ideas just seem to…
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“BRIDGE WITH BUDDY” FOR BEGINNERS
“BRIDGE WITH BUDDY” FOR BEGINNERS
A new 6-week round of “Bridge with Buddy” will begin on Wednesday, September 1st. A beginner’s Bridge Workshop will be from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Students will learn basic rules for bridge and how to keep score. Instruction will also include transfers, the Stayman Convention and Blackwood. Maximum number of students is 12 and…
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WestRock Christmas Card Contest
WestRock Christmas Card Contest
WestRock’s 2021 Christmas Card The winning design will receive an award of $500 & will be used as the 2021 Christmas card for WestRock’s operations in the Alleghany Highlands. This is open to all residents of the Alleghany Highlands & surrounding area, including students in the area schools. Participants may submit more than one entry. Entries may be prepared…
“Artist of Color & Vibrancy”
“Artist of Color & Vibrancy”
A Painter of Color and Vibrancy, Wood is a retired railway conductor with an interest in art that began years ago. He began painting seriously after he retired in 2018. Wood's works are bold, bright and contemporary filled with geometric & abstract shapes and his love of animals and jazz. The ideas just seem to…
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American Craft Week in Clifton Forge
American Craft Week in Clifton Forge
The visual, performing, and historic Arts organizations in Clifton Forge are joining together in observing the national celebration of American Arts & Crafts Week! This is the 2nd year Clifton Forge has participated. Everyday thousands of American artists share their vision & talents by producing amazing hand-made decorative & functional objects and offering beauty &…
DUOS NIGHT AT THE VIRGINIA OPRY
DUOS NIGHT AT THE VIRGINIA OPRY
“Duos Night at The Virginia Opry,” at The Historic Masonic Theatre Saturday, October 9, 2021, 8:00 PM in the John E. Hillert Auditorium. TICKETS $ 15 – $40 (TICKETS INCLUDE A $5 FEE AT CHECKOUT FOR RESTORATION AND HANDLING) Headliner: Glen Shelton & Billy Worley. Opening acts: Bill Wade, Jr. and Jana Allen Duo, Gentlemen South…
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American Craft Week in Clifton Forge
American Craft Week in Clifton Forge
The visual, performing, and historic Arts organizations in Clifton Forge are joining together in observing the national celebration of American Arts & Crafts Week! This is the 2nd year Clifton Forge has participated. Everyday thousands of American artists share their vision & talents by producing amazing hand-made decorative & functional objects and offering beauty &…
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Roy Neary, an electric lineman, watches how his quiet and ordinary daily life turns upside down after a close encounter with a UFO.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 may take your drink, popcorn, and…
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HULU DOPESICK PREMIERE
HULU DOPESICK PREMIERE
You are cordially invited to a screening of the hulu mini-series DOPESICK Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Red Carpet Event 6-7 pm Screening at 7 pm Historic Masonic Theatre 510 Main Street, Clifton Forge, VA 24422 Free and Open to the Public but reservation required. #uniquielyalleghany #vamountains #vafilmoffice
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50th Annual Fall Foliage Festival
Downtown Clifton Forge will once again be the setting for the Shriners Fall Foliage Festival beginning Friday, October 15th and continuing through to Sunday, the 17th. The Clifton Forge Shrine Club will be hosting this event for the 50th year! The kickoff will be held at the Primis Bank plaza at noon on Friday. Vendors…
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HISTORIC MASONIC THEATRE TOUR
HISTORIC MASONIC THEATRE TOUR
The Historic Masonic Theatre is unique because of its history, architecture, and all the many special elements that make it one-of-a-kind. Discover them all (including new untold stories) on this interactive tour that explores all four floors of this fascinating building. The Tour is free of charge but donations are always welcomed and appreciated. The…
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78-year-old Carl Fredricksen travels to Paradise Falls in his house equipped with balloons, inadvertently taking a young stowaway. 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 may take your drink, popcorn, and candy to watch the…
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Photographing Art For Competition-Chuck Almarez
Photographing Art For Competition-Chuck Almarez
Do you want to properly digitize your work for competition or juried exhibitions? Details matter, so be sure they see your work’s greatest impact while staying true to your vision. Learn how to control things like Hue (is it warm or cool tones?) Saturation ( are colors vibrant or flat?) and Luminance (is it supposed to be dark…
Halloween Spook-tacular
Halloween Spook-tacular
Save the date for a Spook-tacular event at the Alleghany Highlands YMCA on Saturday, October 23rd! This event will feature games, a haunted house, and Trunk or Treat for kids of all ages. Please continue to check the event website for updated details!
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School of Rock
School of Rock
After being kicked out of his rock band, Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher of an uptight elementary private school, only to try and turn his class into a rock band. We will have concessions in the Underground. There will be free Hotdogs, Popcorn and soft drinks and water. Hotdogs are not allowed in the…
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Clifton Forge Downtown Trick or Treating
Clifton Forge Downtown Trick or Treating
Come join your favorite merchants for lots of great candy and fun on Saturday, October 30th from 12 to 3pm in downtown Clifton Forge. Be sure to check out the pumpkins displayed in merchant windows that were decorated by the talented Clifton Middle School art students as well. Hope to see you there!
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The Addams Family
The Addams Family
The eccentrically macabre family moves to a bland suburb where Wednesday Addams' friendship with the daughter of a hostile and conformist local reality show host exacerbates conflict between the families. 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,…
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Story Time Craft Class
Story Time Craft Class
This class for kids ages K – 2nd grade, and will be on November 3rd at 11 am. The children discussed the stories, created their own craft pertaining to the story, and sometimes there is a snack! The last Story Time Craft Class was on the book “The Biggest Pumpkin Ever” Jane E Gerver and…
Story Time Craft Class (3rd – 7th Grade)
Story Time Craft Class (3rd – 7th Grade)
This class for kids ages 3rd – 7th grade, and will be on November 3rd at 1:30 pm. The children discussed the stories, created their own craft pertaining to the story, and sometimes there is a snack! The last Story Time Craft Class was on the book “The Biggest Pumpkin Ever” Jane E Gerver and…
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Evening Class of Advanced Bridge with Buddy
Evening Class of Advanced Bridge with Buddy
This is a 6-Week Advanced Bridge Class. This class is being offered on Thursday evenings from 7 pm – 9pm. Buddy Carter has been playing bridge for more than 50 years. He plays duplicate bridge at the Master Bridge Level. He teaches The American Standard which is the common bridge level with some variation.
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Boys Home Harvest Hustle 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon
Boys Home Harvest Hustle 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon
Boys Home of Virginia is excited to host our 5th Annual Boys Home Harvest Hustle 5K, 10K, and half-marathon! Each year this event has grown bigger and better! This year Boys Home is ready to celebrate the Harvest Hustle's 5th anniversary with the best event yet! RACE DESCRIPTION All races start and end at the Intervale…
Snowman Glass Bricks
Snowman Glass Bricks
Snowmen and sparkly fairy lights are the basis for the next Nancy Smith class. You will be painting on a glass brick and everything is provided! Fee for the class is $35. The class is on November 6th at 11 am. Class size is limited to 10 so everyone gets lots of attention and has…