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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Library Sponsoring Winter Reading Program
The Clifton Forge Public Library is sponsoring a Winter Reading Program for readers ages 3 through adult. The program begins on Thursday, December 9, 2021, and will conclude on Thursday, March 10, 2022. For every five hours of reading or listening to a story being read to them, children ages 3-10 will receive a prize…
2021 Fx2: A Regional Photography the Exhibit
2021 Fx2: A Regional Photography the Exhibit
This FREE Exhibit in the Gallery is a Photo Show that focuses on the work of area photographers working in traditional film and/or digital imaging. It’s always sure to please and will be open for your viewing through Thanksgiving & Christmas beginning on November 24th and closing on December 27th. So come and see the…
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Though London awaits the joyful arrival of Christmas, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) thinks it's all humbug, berating his faithful clerk and cheerful nephew for their view. Later, Scrooge encounters the ghost of his late business partner, who warns that three spirits will visit him this night. The ghosts take Scrooge on a journey through…
2 events,
The Blind Side
The Blind Side
Sunday, January 2, 2022 3 pm Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a homeless black teen, has drifted in and out of the school system for years. Then Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and her husband, Sean (Tim McGraw), take him in. The Tuohys eventually become Michael's legal guardians, transforming both his life and theirs. Michael's tremendous…
2 events,
Story Time Craft Class (K-3rd Grade) & (4th-7th Grade)
Story Time Craft Class (K-3rd Grade) & (4th-7th Grade)
This class for kids ages K – 3rd grade, and will be on January 5th at 10 am and also kids ages 4th - 7th Grade at 11:30 am. The children will discuss a story, create their own craft pertaining to the story, and sometimes there is a snack! Kids are sure to have fun…
2 events,
Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
Sunday, January 9, 2022 3pm Baby (Jennifer Grey) is one listless summer away from the Peace Corps. Hoping to enjoy her youth while it lasts, she's disappointed when her summer plans deposit her at a sleepy resort in the Catskills with her parents. Her luck turns around, however, when the resort's dance instructor, Johnny (Patrick…
3 events,
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Monday, January 10, 2022 7pm During the 1850s, Milly (Jane Powell), a pretty young cook, marries Adam (Howard Keel), a grizzled woodsman, after a brief courtship. When the two return to Adam's farm, Milly is shocked to meet his six ill-mannered brothers, all of whom live in his cabin. She promptly begins teaching the brothers…
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The Outsiders
The Outsiders
Sunday, January 16 2022, 3pm A teen gang in rural Oklahoma, the Greasers are perpetually at odds with the Socials, a rival group. When Greasers Ponyboy (C. Thomas Howell) and Johnny (Ralph Macchio) get into a brawl that ends in the death of a Social member, the boys are forced to go into hiding. Soon…
2 events,
The Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club
Sunday, January 23, 2022 3pm Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal (Paul Gleason). The disparate group includes rebel John (Judd Nelson), princess Claire (Molly Ringwald), outcast Allison (Ally Sheedy), brainy Brian (Anthony Michael Hall) and Andrew (Emilio Estevez), the jock. Each has a chance…
2 events,
Jeweled Hearts-Libby Burger
Jeweled Hearts-Libby Burger
This 2-day class will be held on Jan 24th & 25th from 12 noon – 4 pm. The cost of the class is $35 and covers both days. This will be a fun class for all! Students can include teens to seniors and will be limited to 8- so reserve your spot soon! Just bring…
2 events,
Fabric Balls – Lois McMulllan
Fabric Balls – Lois McMulllan
Lois has been making Christmas Fabric Ball Ornaments for many years, and they always sell out in the Shop! One of her hand-crafted Christmas ornaments was selected in 2018 to represent Clifton Forge, VA, on the Christmas tree at the Governor’s Executive Mansion. In this class, Lois is going to teach us how to create…
2 events,
Braveheart
Braveheart
Sunday, January 30, 2022 3pm William Wallace is the medieval Scottish patriot who is spurred into revolt against the English when the love of his life is slaughtered. Leading his army into battles that become a war, his advance into England threatens King Edward I's throne before he is captured and executed, but not before…
2 events,
Story Time Craft Class (K-3rd Grade) & (4th-7th Grade)
Story Time Craft Class (K-3rd Grade) & (4th-7th Grade)
These classes is for kids will be on February 2nd at 10 am (K-3rd Grade) and 11:30 am (4th-7th Grade). The children will discuss a story, create their own craft pertaining to the story, and sometimes there is a snack! Kids are sure to have fun while learning with a class limit of 6 by…
2 events,
Bridge w/ Buddy- an evening class
Bridge w/ Buddy- an evening class
This is a 6-Week Beginner/Refresher Bridge Class. This class is being offered on Thursday evenings from 7 pm – 9 pm beginning on February 3rd thru March 10th. The cost is $30 for the whole 6 weeks workshop. Buddy Carter has been playing bridge for more than 50 years. He plays duplicate bridge at the…
4 events,
ALCOHOL INKS W/JENNIFER GALVIN (A CHILD & ADULT OUTING)
ALCOHOL INKS W/JENNIFER GALVIN (A CHILD & ADULT OUTING)
Colorful Tiles for Two Alcohol ink tiles are so much fun to create, we thought it would be fun for children to try them – paired with a grown up to double the fun! Each team (child 8-15 and grown up) will make their own tile to take home at the end of the workshop. …
BEGINNING ALCOHOL INK CREATIVE TECHNIQUES-JENNIFER GALVIN
BEGINNING ALCOHOL INK CREATIVE TECHNIQUES-JENNIFER GALVIN
If you’ve been wondering about how to work with alcohol inks, this is the class for you! This class introduces students to alcohol inks and all the possibilities they offer. With the guidance of Fredericksburg artist Jennifer Galvin, you will be using alcohol inks to create beautiful, colorful pieces of artwork to take home. You…
“Music Is Love” Bill Pinkney’s Original Drifters “Be My Valentine” Show
“Music Is Love” Bill Pinkney’s Original Drifters “Be My Valentine” Show
The Virginia Opry Celebrates Its Theme, “Music Is Love” Bill Pinkney’s Original Drifters “Be My Valentine” Show Emcee Alfred “Mustard” Dearing, Sr. Saturday, February 5, 2022 – 7 PM at The Historic Masonic Theatre Tickets $25 – $40 Based on Seating Location Box Seats must be purchased in pairs (Includes a $5 Fee) Bill Pinkney’s Original Drifters(R) will…