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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Men in Black
Men in Black
Sunday, March 27, 2022 3pm They are the best-kept secret in the universe. Working for a highly funded yet unofficial government agency, Kay (Tommy Lee Jones) and Jay (Will Smith) are the Men in Black, providers of immigration services and regulators of all things alien on Earth. While investigating a series of unregistered close encounters,…
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Slate Art with Nancy Smith
Slate Art with Nancy Smith
This workshop will be on learning to paint on slate a beautiful spring flowers design! The weekend of April 2nd(10:30-1:30) & 3rd(1:00-4:00) is the date when this workshop takes place & the cost is $35 with all supplies provided. Please register below by March 28th to ensure your spot in a group of 6 students.…
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Lilo & Stitch
Lilo & Stitch
Sunday, April 3, 2022 3pm A tale of a young girl's close encounter with the galaxy's most wanted extraterrestrial. Lilo is a lonely Hawaiian girl who adopts a small ugly "dog," whom she names Stitch. Stitch would be the perfect pet if he weren't in reality a genetic experiment who has escaped from an alien…
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Story/Craft Hour (K-Grade 3)
Story/Craft Hour (K-Grade 3)
This monthly class is for kids ages K – 3rd grade, and will be on Wednesday, April 6th at 10 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 while learning with a class limit of 6…
Story/Craft Hour (4th – 7th Grade)
Story/Craft Hour (4th – 7th Grade)
This monthly class is for kids ages 4th - 7th grade, and will be on Wednesday, April 6th 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 while learning with a class limit of 6…
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Clifton Forge Public Library Pre-Book Sale for Friends of Library Members
Clifton Forge Public Library Pre-Book Sale for Friends of Library Members
The Friends of the Clifton Forge Public Library will hold their first book sale in over two years on Friday, April 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Saturday, April 9, 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…
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Clifton Forge Public Library to Hold Book Sale
Clifton Forge Public Library to Hold Book Sale
The Friends of the Clifton Forge Public Library will hold their first book sale in over two years on Friday, April 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Saturday, April 9, 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…
Ventriloquist Steve Brogan
Ventriloquist Steve Brogan
Ventriloquist Steve Brogan April 8, 2022, 7:30 pm TICKETS $10 – $15 (PRICE SHOWN INCLUDES $5 FEE) BASED ON SEATING LOCATION BOX SEATS MUST BE PURCHASED IN PAIRS. Steve Brogan is a career “Comic Ventriloquist” and a major success in his profession. A versatile entertainer, Steve has the unique ability to script his shows to include audience…
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EASTER BONNET WORKSHOP
EASTER BONNET WORKSHOP
To be held on April 6th & April 9th for all ages. This will be a FREE Workshop and you can wear your Easter Bonnet in the Easter Bonnet Parade on April 16th! Bring a hat you would like to decorate and any "special" items you would like to add for embellishments. This will be…
Clifton Forge Public Library to Hold Book Sale
Clifton Forge Public Library to Hold Book Sale
The Friends of the Clifton Forge Public Library will hold their first book sale in over two years on Friday, April 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Saturday, April 9, 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…
Covington Parks & Recreation Easter Egg Hunt & Parade
Covington Parks & Recreation Easter Egg Hunt & Parade
The Covington Parks & Recreation will be hosting our Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Parade. The Parade begins at 1:00 p.m. and will travel from Mid City Mall Parking Lot, down Main Street to end at the egg hunt which will be located at Main Street Park. Bring your bikes, Easter baskets, and your easter…
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Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park
Sunday, April 10, 2022 3pm In Steven Spielberg's massive blockbuster, paleontologists Alan Grant (Sam Neill) and Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern) and mathematician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) are among a select group chosen to tour an island theme park populated by dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA. While the park's mastermind, billionaire John Hammond (Richard Attenborough), assures…
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Easter Parade
Easter Parade
A nightclub performer hires a naive chorus girl to become his new dance partner to make his former partner jealous and to prove he can make any partner a star.
Easter Parade
Easter Parade
Monday, April 11, 2022 7pm In this lavish musical, Broadway star Don Hewes' (Fred Astaire) dancing partner (Ann Miller) goes solo, and Don declares that he can make a hit performer out of the next dancer he sees. This turns out to be the inexperienced Hannah (Judy Garland), who bristles as Don tries to make…
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LEARNING TO USE WATERCOLORS WITH BRETT LA GUE
LEARNING TO USE WATERCOLORS WITH BRETT LA GUE
Join us for 6 classes in a course designed for beginners or those needing a little guidance. Beginning March 8 we’ll meet every Tuesday from 10:30-12:30 through April 12. Instructor Brett La Gue will cover materials, tools, basic techniques — including color mixing — and how to express your creativity! Brett has exhibited his energetic…
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NOT YOUR AVERAGE GARDEN
NOT YOUR AVERAGE GARDEN
"Not Your Average Garden" an exhibit by Judith Lochbrunner began today! Spring is on the way and evident in this show. Judith works in water media and acrylics. Two great exhibits in both Galleries that are FREE!
“COLLAGE”
“COLLAGE”
"Collage" an exhibit featuring the collages of Roanoke VA native, Ann Glover is in the Gallery beginning today! You may be familiar with Ann's "Trojan Dog", an iconic work that stands in front of fire station NO.7 in Roanoke. Her work is represented by Izen Miller Gallery in Los Angeles and The Market Gallery in…
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32nd Annual Kids Fishing Day
32nd Annual Kids Fishing Day
Alleghany County Parks and Recreation and the U.S. Forest Service will host the 32nd annual original free Kids Fishing Day on Saturday, April 16th on Dunlap Creek at Boys’ Home. The event is open to kids ages 4 to 15. All participants must be accompanied by an adult. No fishing license required, but state fishing…
Clifton Forge Easter Bonnet Parade
Clifton Forge 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 holding 2 FREE Easter Bonnet workshops on Wednesday, April 6th from 1pm to 2:30pm and Saturday April 9th from…
Historic Masonic Theatre Tour
Historic Masonic Theatre Tour
April 16, 2022 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM 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…
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Mr. Holland’s Opus
Mr. Holland’s Opus
Sunday, April 17, 2022 3pm Composer Glenn Holland (Richard Dreyfuss) believes that he'll eventually write a transcendent piece of music, but in the meantime he's taken a job at an Oregon high school. Though at first the job frustrates him, and his unconventional methods often draw the ire of the straight-laced vice principal (W.H. Macy),…
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Clifton Forge Public Library to Continue Book Sale
Clifton Forge Public Library to Continue Book Sale
The Friends of the Clifton Forge Public Library recently held their first book sale in over two years. Due to the overwhelming interest of the public to continue the book sale, the sale will be extended for one more day. New stock has been added to the large selection of new and old books, CDs…
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THE ANIMAL KINGDOM IN PAINT, COLLAGE & STENCILS
THE ANIMAL KINGDOM IN PAINT, COLLAGE & STENCILS
This exceptionally fun, 2-day class is designed to spark your imagination. Using paint, pencils, collage paper and stencils, we’ll create small animal portraits on watercolor paper. Be it a pampered pet or an endangered species, we’ll explore ways to create realistic, humorous, sassy or sentimental renditions of our animal friends. Robin will show you how…
The Neverending Story
The Neverending Story
Sunday, April 24, 2022 3pm On his way to school, Bastian (Barret Oliver) ducks into a bookstore to avoid bullies. Sneaking away with a book called "The Neverending Story," Bastian begins reading it in the school attic. The novel is about Fantasia, a fantasy land threatened by "The Nothing," a darkness that destroys everything it…
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Boys Home Spring Cowabunga Fundraiser
Boys Home Spring Cowabunga Fundraiser
Boys Home of Virginia is excited to announce a COVID-friendly Spring Cowabunga fundraiser. It's similar to a duck derby, but with small foam cows. The owner of the first cow to cross the finish line will win all the mooo-lah. The lucky winner receives $1,000.00! Since the pandemic continues to make in-person events high risk,…
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Allegheny Mountain String Project
Allegheny Mountain String Project
FREE SHOW April 29th, 2022 7 PM Join select students from the Allegheny Mountain String Project in their first live performance in the Historic Masonic Theater since March 2019. These students are glad to be back and performing again as they pick up where they left off and begin again to make music in the…
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MayFaire
MayFaire
Come Celebrate Spring, the Garden, and the Arts at this year's MayFaire! Clifton Forge School of the Arts and the Historic Masonic Theatre and Amphitheatre are bringing a fun-filled day for the whole family on our adjoining grounds. Join us Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm- Rain or Shine! (Yes, it's called MayFaire. Yes,…
MayFaire!
MayFaire!
Clifton Forge’s Spring Arts & Garden Festival is back! Just $5 admission and 12 and under are free. This year, we’re expanding MayFaire! The Clifton Forge School for the arts and The Historic Masonic Theatre and Amphitheatre are bringing a fun-filled day for the whole family on our adjoining grounds. Join us on Saturday, April 30…