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 Features 50th Anniversary Displays
The Clifton Forge Public Library is pleased to showcase the library’s 50th anniversary displays. At one time, Clifton Forge was the only city in the Commonwealth of Virginia without a public library. That changed when City Council appointed a Library Board on December 13, 1971, thereby establishing the Clifton Forge Public Library. The library first…
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Scott Hill Halloween Party
Scott Hill Halloween Party
Come out with your trick or treaters and enjoy some food, fun, and lots of candy!!!
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STORY/CRAFT HOUR K – 3RD
STORY/CRAFT HOUR K – 3RD
This class is for kids ages K – 3rd Grade the first Wednesday of the month from 10 am – 11 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 to Hold Select Books and Media Sale
Clifton Forge Public Library to Hold Select Books and Media Sale
The Friends of the Clifton Forge Public Library will hold a sale focusing on select books and media. The featured items will be Christmas books, Children’s books, Romance novels, DVDs, and CDs. The sale will be held on Friday, November 4, from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and on Saturday, November 5, from 10:00 a.m.…
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Clifton Forge Public Library to Hold Select Books and Media Sale
Clifton Forge Public Library to Hold Select Books and Media Sale
The Friends of the Clifton Forge Public Library will hold a sale focusing on select books and media. The featured items will be Christmas books, Children’s books, Romance novels, DVDs, and CDs. The sale will be held on Friday, November 4, from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and on Saturday, November 5, from 10:00 a.m.…
2 events,
51st Annual Fall Festival Exhibit
51st Annual Fall Festival Exhibit
Each year October heralds the magnificent beauty and abundance of the Alleghany Highlands’ forest and mountains. We welcome you to scenic, busy and friendly Clifton Forge, Virginia to view the splendor of Autumn foliage and browse through downtown Clifton Forge. The AHACC will hold the Annual Fall Festival Art Show in the Gallery at Alleghany…
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Blooming Christmas Ornaments-Jennifer Galvin
Blooming Christmas Ornaments-Jennifer Galvin
This class introduces students to plantable paper and all of the fun of using recycled materials to make beautiful Christmas ornaments. With the guidance of Jennifer Galvin, we will be using recycled mat board to create beautiful ornaments embedded with seeds. Even beginners will enjoy this workshop. If you’ve been interested in learning how to work…
Historic Masonic Theatre presents the TheaterWorksUSA production of THE LIGHTNING THIEF – TYA
Historic Masonic Theatre presents the TheaterWorksUSA production of THE LIGHTNING THIEF – TYA
November 12, 2022 2PM Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school…again. And that’s the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he’s angered a few…
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn
At an inn which is open only on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer.
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Jeweled Trees with Libby
Jeweled Trees with Libby
The class will be held on November 15th from 10 am – 2 pm. The cost of the class is $40. 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 a picture frame (5″ x 7″ or…
JEWELED TREES WITH LIBBY BURGER
JEWELED TREES WITH LIBBY BURGER
The class will be held on November 15th from 10 am – 2 pm. The cost of the class is $40. 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 a picture frame (5″ x 7″ or…
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Barn Quilt Painting-“Company’s Coming”
Barn Quilt Painting-“Company’s Coming”
Learn to paint your own Barn Quilt with Pam Hirt. 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 like that of cross stitch only on a much larger scale. Rather than using traditional…
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Paint Night
Paint Night
A1 Studios will host a holiday paint night. For 35.00 all supplies are included, and light refreshments will be served. Come join us for a fundraiser for the studio dance team and enjoy the red truck themed paint night. All proceeds benefit A1 Studio team dancers. You can sign up for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-night-tickets-433001478077…
Magic Duel
Magic Duel
Magic Duel November 18, 2022 @ 7:30 PM Orchestra Front $30 Orchestra Back and Balcony $25 Box Seats $35 Two demographically diverse, snarky sleight-of-hand experts battle live and onstage, for the title of Best Magician in The Magic Duel Comedy Show. Packed with fast-paced, seriously funny magic, audience members choose the contest’s magical challenges, assist…
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Muffins and Meadmosas
Muffins and Meadmosas
This event is sponsored by Olde Town Covington. We ask you to join us for a morning of fun making a Christmas themed round wooden door hanger lead by the ladies of Formals and Florals on Main. There will be Meadmosas from Honeycomb Grove Meadery as well as coffee and baked goods from Kanawha Cafe.…
Clifton Forge Annual Town Tree Lighting
Clifton Forge Annual Town Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 19th at 6PM we will begin our community celebrations in Clifton Forge with an official lighting of the Town Christmas Tree. Enjoy performances by Garlynda's Fancy Feet Dancers and Patsy's Ultimate Dance Explosion Cloggers! Then sing along to some classic Christmas carols and watch as our special guest lights our town tree. Be…
The Historic Masonic Theatre presents Southwest Virginia Ballet – TIES
The Historic Masonic Theatre presents Southwest Virginia Ballet – TIES
Saturday, November 19, 2022 7:30 PM Intrigued by the rail history of Roanoke region and its influence on immigration to the area, Artistic Director, Pedro Szalay, created TIES. A full-length ballet with original live music by David Austin. Tickets $25-$35
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PAINTING ON FEATHERS-RONALD NAVROSKI
PAINTING ON FEATHERS-RONALD NAVROSKI
Home About Events & Classes News Shop Online Contact PAINTING ON FEATHERS-RONALD NAVROSKI November 26 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm This class will be on November 26th from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm. The cost is $20 and open to students as young as 8 years old and to adults. There will be a maximum of…
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Santa Run 5K
Santa Run 5K
The City of Covington Parks and Recreation is announcing the Santa Run 5K. The event will be held on Sunday, November 27 at 2:00 pm at the Jackson River Sports Complex. You may preregister by calling (540) 965-6360 or completing the form on the City of Covington’s Website. Registrations received after November 15 are not…
Hometown Christmas Celebration
Hometown Christmas Celebration
The City of Covington Parks and Recreation will be holding our annual Hometown Christmas Celebration. The event will be held on Sunday, November 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the Covington City Hall (333 W. Locust Street). There will be musical entertainment to kick off the evening from a local group. Then we will have our…
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5th Annual Good News Christmas Bazaar and Community Festival
40+ Vendors and Artisans - Food Court - KIDZONE - Photos with SANTA - More! Free Admission
Guatemala – Travelogue Series
Guatemala – Travelogue Series
Guatemala Saturday, December 3, @ 2PM THIS EVENT IS PAY WHAT YOU WILL Guatemala is the heart of the Maya world, home to one of the world’s founding civilizations, twenty-four indigenous languages, a wild and dramatic landscape, incredible biodiversity and a fascinating cultural menagerie of customs and traditions. This beautiful country and her resilient people…
Christmas Parade
Christmas Parade
Registration forms are found on the Olde Town Covington website, linked below. The theme this year is 'Christmas Traditions'. Anything goes for this theme! All ages and religions. Some examples are Santa, Jesus, elves, and more! Line up is at 4PM, the parade starts at 5PM. Registration forms are found on the Olde Town Covington…