Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce - Schedule of Events

Main Events Calendar Contact Us Chamber Info About the Chamber Join the Chamber Business Directory Highlands Info Visit the Highlands Magic in the Mountains Community Profile Relocation Help Real Estate	Schedule of Events January 2012 01/17 - Drawing Class - Learn to draw what you see. Work with pencil, ink & charcoal. Good for beginners thru advanced.Regular deomonstrations. 6 week session, Tuesdays, 6:30pm- 8:30pm. Call the Arts and Crafts Center at 862-4447 for more details, supply list. 01/17 - Watercolor For Adults - Whether you are a beginner and want to learn the basics of successful color mixing and composition or are more experienced and want to add pizzazz to your work this class is for you! 01/17 - Oil For Adults - This class at AHACC allows lots of one on one time and lets you work at your own pace in a relaxed but challenging atmosphere. February 2012 02/03 - Women's Health Fair - Informational fair on women's health issues, exercise classes, vendors, door prizes Fri, Feb 3rd from 4 to 8 pm and Sat. Feb. 4th 10 am - 3 pm YMCA Wellness Facility at Low Moor 02/04 - Dance Sampler for Kids and Teens - Free Dance Sampler with Denise Purvis at CFSOTA 02/09 - Office 365 Event (9:00am - 12:00pm) - Join Netmender at the Salem Civic Center and we'll show you how Microsoft® Office 365 can help make the cloud work for your business! 02/10 - Acrylic Workshop - Painting class at the Clifton Forge School of the Arts by Judith Sivonda. 2-5:00 pm 02/14 - Valentine's Dinner - Valentine's Dinner 02/18 - George Washington's Train Show 2012 - Train Show Featuring Railroad Antiques and Model Trains Of All Scales 02/20 - "Kick Start to Heart Smart" Program - "Kick Start to Heart Smart" Program 02/28 - Heart Healthy Program and Luncheon - Heart Healthy Program and Luncheon 02/29 - Masonic Amphitheatre Project Public Meeting - Join the VA Tech design/buildLab students as they present design plans for the Masonic Amphitheatre Project that will be built on the property behind the Historic Masonic Theatre. The meeting begins at 5:30 at the C&O Heritage Center. March 2012 03/01 - Office 365 Event (9:00am - 12:00pm) - Join Netmender at the Salem Civic Center and we'll show you how Microsoft® Office 365 can help make the cloud work for your business! 03/03 - Annual Chamber Dinner Meeting - Join us for the Annual Chamber Dinner Meeting at The Homestead on March 3, 2012. 03/06 - Mat Cutting Session - In this class at AHACC students will learn how to cut a beveled mat, mount and back the work properly, and shrink-wrap it in protective film. Those who have successfully completed the mat cutting class may use the Center’s equipment later. 03/11 - Fiddlin' For the Masonic - Progressive Dinner and Irish Music Concert on March 11 beginning at 6:00. Delight in the restaurants on Clifton Forge's Ridgeway and enjoy a concert of Irish Music. 03/20 - Van Gogh: The Final Lesson - International actor, playwright, and painter Joseph Kaknes portrays the famed artist Vincent Van Gogh in a one-man tour de force. 03/31 - Champagne, Chocolate & Diamonds - Save the Date! March 31, 7-10 p, A gala evening at the Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway St, Clifton Forge. All of the above plus great asilent auction items, edibles, music and more.This ticketed event benefits the Arts and Crafts Center April 2012 04/07 - Douthat State Park Easter Egg Hunt - Welcome the arrival of spring by celebrating Easter at Douthat. 04/07 - Easter Egg-Stravaganza - Parade 10am from CF Elks Lodge to Memorial Park for Egg Hunts, petting Zoo, Hotdogs and drinks. 04/14 - ANNUAL BLACKSMITHS HAMMER-IN - COME TO AN ANNUAL GATHERING OF BLACKSMITHS FROM THROUGHOUT VIRGINIA, AND SEE THEM WORK AT CLIFTON FORGE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS' LUMBER MILL. 04/17 - Brass Five 04/21 - Kid's Fishing Day - Bring the kids for a day full of fishing, food, fun and prizes. 04/27 - 3-DAY PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH CHARLIE HUNTER - Spend three days in a workshop with an acclaimed outdoor painter from Vermont who is Visiting Artist at the Clifton Forge School of the Arts, 518 Church Street, Clifton Forge, Va. Call 540-862-7275 for more details. 04/28 - Quackin' Out Cancer Duck Race & Car Show - Covington Moose Lodge, 10 AM-3 PM May 2012 05/04 - Virginia Canals & Navigations Society 2012 Canal Conference - Weekend Event celebrating bicentennial of Chief Justice John Marshall's Pioneering Survey from the James to the Kanawha River, an epic voyage over the Alleghenies 05/04 - Magic In The Mountains Festival 2012 - Clifton Forge Main Street Will Hold Magic In The Mountains Festival on May 4 - May 5, 2012 in the downtown historic district. Visit www.cliftonforgemainstreet.org and click on the MITM Info tab for applications, etc. 05/05 - Girl Scout Day at Douthat State Park - Bring the troop to this fun-filled day of activities. 05/05 - Kids Day & Bike Rodeo - Come join us for the annual Kid's Day and Bike Rodeo with petting zoo, balloon jumps, food, games,live entertainment and of course the bike rodeo! 05/05 - BLUEGRASS & BARBECUE with Bill Cook and Friends - THE MILL (100-year old reclaimed lumber mill) in the Clifton Forge School of the Arts, the gates will open around 6 p.m. This is an encore event to BLUES, BREWS & BBQ, that took place last October.It is the final activity in Magic in the Mountains Festival. 05/10 - RMHC-SWVA 2012 Golf Tournament - Help us & Have a Great Time! Sponsorship Opportunities Available. Contact Jeanne at jboester@rmhouse.net for more info or visit www.rmhc-swva.org. Helping Families find STRENGTH in Numbers! 05/19 - Douthat State Park Two Day Lake Run Car Show - Get in gear and drive to one of Virginia's most beautiful parks for a weekend of fun, sun and classic automobiles. 05/19 - National Kids to Parks Day - Bring your family to our 14th Annual Douthat Lake Run Car Show on Saturday, May 19, at the beach complex. 05/26 - Douthat State Park Memorial Day Activities - The beach opens this weekend at Douthat State Park. June 2012 06/01 - Great Outdoors Month - Come out to our specially scheduled programs each Saturday in June to celebrate Great Outdoors Month. Sign-ups will be in the main office. 06/01 - Great Outdoors Month - Come out to our specially scheduled programs for the Month of June to celebrate Great Outdoors Month! 06/02 - Senior Fishing Day - Free event designed to give area seniors (age 55 and up) an opportunity to fish and enjoy the outdoors. Lunch will be provided and drawings will be held at the end of the day. 06/02 - Douthat State Park Fishing for the Kids & Clean the Bay Day - Douthat State Park and Riders Up! Outfitters sponsor this angling event for kids. 06/09 - National Get Outdoors Day - Come join us for natural history programming for the entire family. 06/23 - Great American Backyard Campout - Douthat will be offering our 101 programs on this weekend. July 2012 07/04 - Douthat State Park Fourth of July Activities - Join us in celebration of our nation's independence. 07/13 - 2012 Alleghany Highlands Gran Fondo Cycling Event - 3rd Annual 3-day Gran Fondo Cycling Event, with three mountain courses of 30, 66 and 100 miles. 07/28 - Douthat State Park Arts and Crafts Fair - The fair features artisans and crafters from throughout the region. August 2012 08/18 - Douthat State Park's Back to School Beach Bash & Cardboard Boat Regatta - Enjoy a last weekend of freedom before heading back to class. September 2012 09/01 - Douthat State Park Labor Day Weekend Activities - Douthat's beach closes after Labor Day. 09/11 - National Day of Service - Stop by the main office for more information. 09/15 - Douthat State Park's Stewardship Virginia Waterways Cleanup Day - See how what you do in your backyard can affect neighbors downstream. 09/22 - 13th Annual CarFest - 13th Annual CarFest at Cucci's in Covington October 2012 10/13 - Apple Day: A Celebration of Appalachian Heritage at Douthat State Park - Enjoy crisp mountain air and beautiful fall foliage at Douthat State Park. 10/19 - Clifton Forge Fall Foliage Festival - Each year October heralds the magnificent beauty and abundance of the Alleghany Highlands' mountains.

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