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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EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPES BY TIM MCMAHON
EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPES BY TIM MCMAHON
In the Gallery beginning May 31st – July 1st. This FREE exhibit with large energetic landscapes from the West is open to the public Mon-Sat from 10am – 4:30pm & Sun from 1pm – 4pm. You are invited also to come meet the artist during a reception on Fri June 10th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.
Glory
Glory
Sunday, June 26, 2022 3pm Following the Battle of Antietam, Col. Robert Gould Shaw (Matthew Broderick) is offered command of the United States' first all-African-American regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. With junior officer Cabot Forbes (Cary Elwes), Shaw puts together a strong and proud unit, including the escaped slave Trip (Denzel Washington) and the…
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Community to Celebrate Birth of Alleghany Highlands Schools
Community to Celebrate Birth of Alleghany Highlands Schools
Mark Thursday, June 30, 2022, on your calendars for a community celebration of a new era in public education for the Alleghany Highlands. The celebration will be held at the Jackson River Sport Complex in Covington from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. to usher in the birth of Alleghany Highlands Public Schools on July 1. Alleghany…
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EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPES BY TIM MCMAHON
EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPES BY TIM MCMAHON
In the Gallery beginning May 31st – July 1st. This FREE exhibit with large energetic landscapes from the West is open to the public Mon-Sat from 10am – 4:30pm & Sun from 1pm – 4pm. You are invited also to come meet the artist during a reception on Fri June 10th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.
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River Rock Concert – Crobar Cane
River Rock Concert – Crobar Cane
Come Join us for a hot Southwest VA band that plays with the passion and intensity of the greatest rock bands, Crobar Cane! The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. Don't Miss It! Bring a Chair and relax!
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The Outsiders
The Outsiders
Sunday, July 3, 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…
Clifton Forge Food, Fun, and Fireworks
Clifton Forge Food, Fun, and Fireworks
Come down to the C&O Railway Heritage Center on Sunday, July 3rd at 6pm where our local non profits will have plenty of great food for sale while you enjoy performances by the Celebration Choir. An awesome fireworks show will begin at dusk. Be sure to join us downtown Monday, July 4th for more festivities.…
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Memories In Time Time Capsule
Memories In Time Time Capsule
TIME CAPSULE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT THE HISTORIC MASONIC THEATRE $100 Donation The Memories in Time campaign is an opportunity for you to share your memory in a new cornerstone and time capsule celebrating the restoration and reopening of The Historic Masonic Theatre in 2016. A $100 donation will enable you to preserve a special…
Clifton Forge Stars and Stripes Parade, Market & Veteran Ceremony
Clifton Forge Stars and Stripes Parade, Market & Veteran Ceremony
Join us for our annual Clifton Forge Stars and Stripes parade beginning at 11am followed by a ceremony honoring our Veterans and First Responders at the Historic Masonic Theatre. Be sure to check out the great selection of hand made crafts and delicious home made food our downtown market vendors have to offer starting at…
City of Covington Independence Day Celebration
City of Covington Independence Day Celebration
Come out and Join us for a great 4th of July Independence Celebration at the River Rock Ampitheatre - Jackson River Sports Complex! We have two great bands performing that are sure to get you up and moving! 3:30 – Stockyard Parade 6:30 – Domino 9:30 – FIREWORKS Kids Activities will begin at 3:00 p.m.…
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Library Features World War II Display
The Clifton Forge Public Library is pleased to showcase a display of primarily World War II models assembled by J. Ethan Hillert. The display also includes a few of the books from Ethan’s huge World War II book collection. “I became interested in World War II during junior high school,” Ethan says, “and started reading…
Library Features World War II Display
The Clifton Forge Public Library is pleased to showcase a display of primarily World War II models assembled by J. Ethan Hillert. The display also includes a few of the books from Ethan’s huge World War II book collection. “I became interested in World War II during junior high school,” Ethan says, “and started reading…
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Library Features World War II Display
The Clifton Forge Public Library is pleased to showcase a display of primarily World War II models assembled by J. Ethan Hillert. The display also includes a few of the books from Ethan’s huge World War II book collection. “I became interested in World War II during junior high school,” Ethan says, “and started reading…
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Intro to paddling
Intro to paddling
Want to learn to paddle the right way? Sign up for an Intro to Kayaking class taught by a certified ACA instructor. This five-hour class includes about two hours of land-based paddling instruction followed by a short lunch break (bring your own), then a two-and-a-half-hour paddle on a 4-mile stretch of the Upper Jackson River…
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Meet Me In St. Louis
Meet Me In St. Louis
Young love and childish fears highlight a year in the life of a turn-of-the-century family.
Meet Me in St. Louis
Meet Me in St. Louis
Monday, July 11, 2022 7pm "Meet Me in St. Louis" is a classic MGM romantic musical comedy that focuses on four sisters (one of whom is the nonpareil Judy Garland) on the cusp of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. The film spotlights the sisters' education in the ways of the world, which includes, but…
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Clifton Forge Public Library to Host Magician Mike Klee
Clifton Forge Public Library to Host Magician Mike Klee
As part of its summer reading program for children, the Clifton Forge Public Library will host magician Mike Klee. The program will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13. It will be held at the Clifton Forge Fire Department, located at 701 Church Street. “Magic with Mike Klee” offers a fast-paced program that is…
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ALCOHOL INKS WITH JENNIFER GALVIN
ALCOHOL INKS WITH JENNIFER GALVIN
If you've experimented with alcohol inks before, but would like to learn some more techniques, this would also be a great class! This class introduces students (14+) 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…
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Historic Masonic Theatre Tour
Historic Masonic Theatre Tour
July 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…
Blues Dayz – Postponed TBD
Blues Dayz – Postponed TBD
EVENT POSTPONED: DATE TBD Ampitheatre July 16, 2022 Highlands Blues Society – Hometown Favorite @ 3 PM Paul Urban and Friends @ 5 PM Bobby Blackhat @ 7 PM $30 plus $5 Fee Season Pass for $85 for July, August & September (Must have wristband to attend, pickup at Ticket Booth or Box Office) Children…
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Painting Flowers-Watercolors with Brett LaGue
Painting Flowers-Watercolors with Brett LaGue
Brett LaGue is an award winning artist working in watercolor, acrylic & oils, known primarily for his paintings of the Virginia landscape. This class is every Tuesday beginning June 14 - July 19. Six classes to help artists at any level bring flower paintings to life. You start with simple shapes and end with creating…
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KIDS SUMMER ART CAMP SESSION II
KIDS SUMMER ART CAMP SESSION II
July 18th – 21st (Monday-Thursday) A creative break to make art and have fun while doing it! Ages 6-12 will unleash the wonder of using their natural creativity! The price is $100 (scholarships available). Register by 14th to ensure a seat in a class of 12.
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River Rock Concert – Fuzzy Logic
River Rock Concert – Fuzzy Logic
Fuzzy Logic brings together four talented players with varied backgrounds in music that blend together to create a High-Energy Vocal filled sound unlike any other in Southwest Virginia. Having influences ranging from The Eagles to Metallica to Keith Urban, Fuzzy Logic can bring a little of anything and everything to any event. A band for…
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PHOTOGRAPHY-ROBERT SULKIN
PHOTOGRAPHY-ROBERT SULKIN
An exhibit of photos by Robert Sulkin will be in the Gallery beginning July 5th through July 29th. Robert Sulkin lives in Roanoke, VA and is Professor Emeritus at Hollins University, where he taught photography from 1980 to 2019. He holds a BA in History from UNC Chapel Hill and an MA and MFA in…
“PARIS PORTVOLIO & CLOSE TO HOME” BY JAMES KNIPE
“PARIS PORTVOLIO & CLOSE TO HOME” BY JAMES KNIPE
James Knipe is a retired photography professor from Radford VA will present images of decaying buildings that depict the “relationship between the clearings we create for our houses & barns and the aggressive advance of nature to reclaim the soil”, and a series of scenes from a fellowship to Paris. Knipe has collections of work…
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PAINT YOUR OWN BARN QUILT
PAINT YOUR OWN BARN QUILT
Learn to paint your own Barn Quilt with Pam Hirt. This is an image of her First Place Award from the 2021 WV State Fair. Pam began needlepoint & embroidery in middle school, and later discovered cross stitch and fell in love! Barn Quilts have become her new love, and the gridding involved is much…
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PHOTOGRAPHY-ROBERT SULKIN
PHOTOGRAPHY-ROBERT SULKIN
An exhibit of photos by Robert Sulkin will be in the Gallery beginning July 5th through July 29th. Robert Sulkin lives in Roanoke, VA and is Professor Emeritus at Hollins University, where he taught photography from 1980 to 2019. He holds a BA in History from UNC Chapel Hill and an MA and MFA in…
“PARIS PORTVOLIO & CLOSE TO HOME” BY JAMES KNIPE
“PARIS PORTVOLIO & CLOSE TO HOME” BY JAMES KNIPE
James Knipe is a retired photography professor from Radford VA will present images of decaying buildings that depict the “relationship between the clearings we create for our houses & barns and the aggressive advance of nature to reclaim the soil”, and a series of scenes from a fellowship to Paris. Knipe has collections of work…
Clifton Forge Public Library to Host Bright Star Touring Theatre
Clifton Forge Public Library to Host Bright Star Touring Theatre
As part of its summer reading program for children, the Clifton Forge Public Library will host the Bright Star Touring Theatre in an adventurous presentation of “The Pirate of Bully Bay.” The program will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 29. It will be held at the Clifton Forge Fire Department, located at 701…
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AUCTION: Real Estate & Personal Property
AUCTION: Real Estate & Personal Property
The Real Estate and Personal Property sale that was scheduled for this Saturday, July 30 HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. It will not be rescheduled. Thank you for your patience and hope you will continue to check our website for future auctions. Brandon and Gail Nicely
Hot Dog and BBQ Sale
Hot Dog and BBQ Sale
A1 Studio's dance team is holdnig a hot dog and BBQ fundraiser from 11am until sold out. Each lunch will be 7.00 and will include 2 hot dogs or 1 BBQ sandwich, chips, drink, and dessert.
Down on Main Street – Celebrating 70’s & 80’s
Down on Main Street – Celebrating 70’s & 80’s
Come Join Us on Main Street in Covington Virginia for a great time of Music, Classic Cars, Food, and Beverages! We will have three great groups performing. Rebels of Rhythm, Five Shades of Gray & Gypsy Nix, will take the stage starting at 3:00 p.m.
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Scott Hill Retirement Pancake Breakfast
Scott Hill Retirement Pancake Breakfast
All you can eat Pancake Breakfast for $5.oo. Kids under 5 eat for Free. Pancakes, Biscuits and Gravy, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, and baked apples.
River Rock Concert – The Kings
River Rock Concert – The Kings
Chances are, you’ve seen or heard of THE KINGS. You’ve probably seen them on numerous occasions as few bands in the State of Virginia have comparable track records, in terms of longevity, quality, and popularity. Since it’s beginning, back in the mid 60’s, The Kings has been consistently a top drawing power in central and…