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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Happy Feet
Happy Feet
Sunday, February 6, 2022 3pm Son of Memphis and Norma, little sweet penguin Mumble has a big problem: he can't sing a single note. In a world where everyone needs a heart song to attract a soul mate, Mumble feels he doesn't belong there. Our hero Mumble is the worst singer in the world, but…
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PERSPECTIVE DRAWING WITH KYLE KEYSER
PERSPECTIVE DRAWING WITH KYLE KEYSER
This 3 day course will introduce students (only 8) to basic perspective drawing in one-point perspective, two-point perspective, and atmospheric perspective drawing. This class is on Tuesdays (February 8th, 15th & 22nd) from 2 pm to 4 pm. The cost is $30 for all 3 sessions and all materials will be provided. Instructor Kyle Keyser is…
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Tinsley Ellis
Tinsley Ellis
TINSLEY ELLIS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2022, 7:30 PM TICKETS $25 – $40 BASED ON SEATING LOCATION (PRICES INCLUDE $5 FEE) SINCE HIS ALLIGATOR DEBUT 30 YEARS AGO, SOUTHERN BLUES-ROCK GUITAR WIZARD, VOCALIST, AND SONGWRITER TINSLEY ELLIS HAVE BECOME A BONA FIDE WORLDWIDE GUITAR HERO. THE CHICAGO SUN-TIMES SAYS, “IT’S HARD TO OVERSTATE THE RAW POWER OF…
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Happy Feet Two
Happy Feet Two
Sunday, February 13, 2022 3pm Mumble (Elijah Wood) the penguin, now called the Master of Tap, has an unusual problem: Erik, his son, is reluctant to dance. Erik runs away from home and encounters the Mighty Sven (Hank Azaria) -- a penguin that can fly. Poor Mumble can't compete with Erik's unusual new role model.…
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Guys and Dolls
Guys and Dolls
Monday, February 14, 2022 7pm Gambler Nathan Detroit (Frank Sinatra) has few options for the location of his big craps game. Needing $1,000 to pay a garage owner to host the game, Nathan bets Sky Masterson (Marlon Brando) that Sky cannot get virtuous Sarah Brown (Jean Simmons) out on a date. Despite some resistance, Sky…
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RICKY TIMS MASTER CLASS QUILT RETREAT
RICKY TIMS MASTER CLASS QUILT RETREAT
CALL NOW FOR RESERVATIONS (540-862-5655 ext 304) We still have a few available for The Ricky Tims Master Class Quilt Retreat from February 17 through February 19, 2022 The Ricky Tims Master Class Quilt Retreat February 17 through February 19, 2022 The Ricky Tims Master Class Quilt Retreat offers a comprehensive quilt curriculum for all…
RICKY TIMS IN CONCERT
RICKY TIMS IN CONCERT
Spend a fun and entertaining evening of music and story-telling with award-winning musician and quilter, Ricky Tims. Ricky’s hilarious and inspirational stories are punctuated with performances of his original piano compositions and arraignments accompanied by elaborate visual display. Ricky is known as a skilled entertainer, and his concerts are a must-see event. He always has…
RICKY TIMS IN CONCERT
RICKY TIMS IN CONCERT
February 19, 2022, 7 PM Spend a fun and entertaining evening of music and story-telling with award-winning musician and quilter, Ricky Tims. Ricky’s hilarious and inspirational stories are punctuated with performances of his original piano compositions and arraignments accompanied by an elaborate visual display. Ricky is known as a skilled entertainer, and his concerts are…
2 events,
The Help
The Help
Sunday, February 20, 2022 3pm In 1960s Mississippi, Southern society girl Skeeter (Emma Stone) returns from college with dreams of being a writer. She turns her small town on its ear by choosing to interview the Black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent white families. Only Aibileen (Viola Davis), the housekeeper…
2 events,
Perspective Drawing with Kyle
Perspective Drawing with Kyle
This 3 day course began on Tuesday, February 8th from 2 pm to 4 pm. It’s not too late to register for the last 2 classes on Feb 15th & 22nd-please click on both days to register for the remaining sessions. These classes will introduce students (only 8) to basic perspective drawing. The next 2…
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“Gathering The Elements” with Gina Louthian-Stanley & Susan Egbert
“Gathering The Elements” with Gina Louthian-Stanley & Susan Egbert
Jan 18th - Feb 25th The Gallery will hosts 2 most excellent Exhibitions! Gina Louthian-Stanley's masters the versatility, permanence, and textures of wax, both hot (encaustic), and cold wax (medium), a build-up of deep layers creating luminous color and textures that enhance her ethereal works. Her works represent the physical & emotional sensations, which carry…
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Sunday, February 27, 2022 3pm Adaptation of the first of J.K. Rowling's popular children's novels about Harry Potter, a boy who learns on his eleventh birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. He is summoned from his life as an unwanted child to…
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Story/Craft Hour (K-3rd Grade) & (4th – 7th Grade)
Story/Craft Hour (K-3rd Grade) & (4th – 7th Grade)
This monthly class is for kids ages K – 3rd grade at 10 am, and 11:30 am for grades 4th - 7th. The class will be on Wednesday, March 2nd. 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…