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 Summer Reading Program
The Clifton Forge Public Library is sponsoring a Summer Reading Program for readers ages 3 through adult. The program begins on Monday, June 5, 2023, and will conclude at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 7, 2023. Books read do not have to be from the library. They can be from your personal collection, or a…
2 events,
Happiness Classes for K-3
Happiness Classes for K-3
Happiness, it’s something we all want, and want our children to have. Tuesday, June 27 at 10:00, bring your children to the fourth Happiness Class at the Clifton Forge Public Library. It’s for children grades K through third grade. Russell the dog, of Muscles with Russell fame, will be there performing with Sue Ellen Haver.…
2 events,
Happiness Classes for K-3
Happiness Classes for K-3
Happiness, it’s something we all want, and want our children to have. Wednesday, July 12 at 10:00, bring your children to the fifth Happiness Class at the Clifton Forge Public Library. It’s for children grades K through third grade. Russell the dog, of Muscles with Russell fame, will be there performing with Sue Ellen Haver.…
2 events,
2023 Juneteenth Invitational
2023 Juneteenth Invitational
Celebrating black art and creators surrounding the Virginia area, this exhibit includes eight artist and one collector. Clinton Helms of southern Virginia is a painter and sculptor who pursued his dream of becoming an artist after retiring from the Army reserve, with over 20 years of service. Leah Thompson is best known for her free-flowing…
3 events,
KIDS SUMMER ART CAMP SESSION 2
KIDS SUMMER ART CAMP SESSION 2
July 17th – 20th (Monday-Thursday) A creative break to make art and have fun while doing it! Ages 7-13 will unleash the wonder of using their natural creativity! The price is $100 (scholarships available). Register by July 12th to ensure a seat in a class of 12.
Happiness Classes for K-3
Happiness Classes for K-3
Happiness, it’s something we all want, and want our children to have. Wednesday, July 19 at 10:00, bring your children to the sixth Happiness Class at the Clifton Forge Public Library. It’s for children grades K through third grade. Russell the dog, of Muscles with Russell fame, will be there performing with Sue Ellen Haver.…
3 events,
KIDS SUMMER ART CAMP SESSION 2
July 17th – 20th (Monday-Thursday) A creative break to make art and have fun while doing it! Ages 7-13 will unleash the wonder of using their natural creativity! The price is $100 (scholarships available). Register by July 12th to ensure a seat in a class of 12.
KIDS SUMMER ART CAMP SESSION 2
KIDS SUMMER ART CAMP SESSION 2
July 17th – 20th (Monday-Thursday) A creative break to make art and have fun while doing it! Ages 7-13 will unleash the wonder of using their natural creativity! The price is $100 (scholarships available). Register by July 12th to ensure a seat in a class of 12.
3 events,
2023 Juneteenth Invitational
2023 Juneteenth Invitational
Celebrating black art and creators surrounding the Virginia area, this exhibit includes eight artist and one collector. Clinton Helms of southern Virginia is a painter and sculptor who pursued his dream of becoming an artist after retiring from the Army reserve, with over 20 years of service. Leah Thompson is best known for her free-flowing…
2 events,
Free Fun Fridays
Free Fun Fridays
Fridays, June 30- July 28, 10 am-noon Free Fun Fridays is a weekly summer program of creative fun for kids of all ages. We'll have various stations of activities each week including arts & crafts, music, games, drawing, blocks/building, movement & dance, drama & dress up, and more!
2 events,
WATER BATIK- WITH ROBIN POTEET
WATER BATIK- WITH ROBIN POTEET
It sounds like an unlikely combination, but paints & wax can create fantastic results! We’ll draw images on rice paper. Then paint from light to dark & use melted canning wax to “protect” underlying areas & colors. This process continues until entire the surface is covered with paint & wax. Then we get out an…
2 events,
Tracy Budd & Friends: Developing a Language in Paint
Tracy Budd and Friends: Developing a Language in Paint features Tracy Budd and seven of her students. The elements of bold color and personal technique passed through teacher to student make this exhibit an exceptional experience. By manipulating shadow and light, as well as layering mounds of acrylic paint to achieve a powerful and enchanting…