August 18, 2017
 Amherst Fire Department - 100 Year Anniversary Celebration this Saturday!
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VISITOR CENTER GRAND OPENING
- Saturday, August 26th  
 
 
The Amherst Depot was built in 1913 and saw train passengers until the 1960's. Its service for freight transport and mail exchange ended in 1977. In 1985, the depot passed to the private ownership of Marshall Mays, owner of Mays Farmers Service Co. in Amherst. The depot was moved approximately one quarter mile from its original location on Depot Street to the current address on Richmond Hwy in 2008. After many trials and tribulations, the depot is restored and alive once again with activity and a renewed purpose to serve visitors and area residents.
 

The Visitor Center will display graphics of Amherst County's attractions and events, brochures and historical items. Staff will be on hand to assist visitors with information, itineraries and directions. The Amherst depot also provides office space for the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Authority.

Amherst County Tourism 
launches new Facebook page!
 
 
 
 


Kobault Films hard at work at Amherst Milling Co.
You may be seeing this crew
out & about in Amherst County...

The Kobault Films crew is creating, what will be, an awesome video of the sights and essence of Amherst County! 

They will be filming area businesses, farmland, and our other natural Amherst County attractions.

 This is a joint project of the Chamber of Commerce, as manager of the County's Tourism program, and the Economic Development Authority.  We can't wait to unveil the finished masterpiece to you.

If you see these guys, please welcome them with a smile and the knowledge that they are creating something wonderful for all us!
 



 


These two guitars will be raffled at the August 20th event! 
Customized, one of a kind! $10 per chance 
Proceeds to Amherst Habitat

 



Friday Cheers!

 
at  
Blue Mountain Barrel House 
495 Cooperative Way 
Arrington , VA  22922
(434) 263-4002

Fridays ~ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Live music at the Blue Mountain Barrel House every Friday 6:00 to 8:00 pm! 
Our food truck will also be open.


Playlist:
 
8/18 - Koda Kerl
 
9/1 - Paulo Franco
 
9/8 - Tequila Mockingbird 
 
9/15 - Greg Ward
 
9/22 - David Tewksbury
 
9/29 - Old Time Snake Milkers
 
10/6 - Free Flowing Music Experience
 
10/13 - Tara Mills
 
10/20 - Paulo Franco
 
10/27 - Who Shot John Duo
 
 
Cheers!




New Exhibit at Amherst County Museum & Historical Society!


In Search of Old Family Recipes.....


 

 

James River Heritage Trails - Bike Tour!



 

Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival
October 14 & 15
10am - 5pm

at Rebec Vineyards
  2229 N Amherst Hwy, Amherst VA 24521

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Always a Stinkin' Good Time - Good Wine, Good Food, Good Entertainment!

Nine Wineries!

3 Stages: continuous entertainment


Ticket Information 

 Wine Tasting: $30 at the gates

Non-Tasting: $20 at the gates

(Tickets may be upgraded to 2-day passes at the gate - $10)

Children 12 and under: FREE!


Pets and outside coolers are not allowed










 






~ SUMMER YOGA ~

Summer registration is beginner level or intermediate level. 
Our beginner yogis have gained strength and flexibility over the past year, as well as confidence and a sense of positive self.
Stress was diminished. Many of our middle aged or more advanced age yogis practice inversions (upside down). While headstand is not included in beginner classes, we learn to overcome fear and doubt, with amazing results. 
Summer beginner or intermediate yoga begins this week and goes through the summer. Contact john@mindfulmountainyoga.com to register.
 
or  register at class time tomorrow, Tuesday,
intermediate @ 9:15 am, open/beginner @ 11:00 am and 6:00 pm, 
 
or  Friday @ 9:15 am intermediate and 11:00 am open/beginner.
 
Calling All Teenagers - Be Here Yoga!


 
Summer offers a 6 week yoga experience for $60.  
Thursday afternoons. Yoga teacher and Amherst High School teacher Cyndi Kelley leads our program.  
Contact john@mindfulmountainyoga.com for registration.

 

Every Thursday!



BUY FRESH | BUY LOCAL






 

We are AMHERST COUNTY......
Be Proud of Who You Are...
Be Proud of Where You're From!

We Are AMHERST COUNTY 
the Perfect Slice of Virginia

Come by the Chamber office at the depot to get a sticker (pictured to the left)  
and proudly display your Amherst Pride!
 
 




 

 
CALLING ALL GARDENERS EXPERIENCED OR NOT

JOIN THE VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB



*   HELP BEAUTIFY AMHERST
        
*   EXPERIENCED MEMBERS TO SHARE WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE

  PROJECTS AVAILABLE & NEED MANAGEMENT

*   ANNUAL GARDEN FEST         

*   63-YEAR HISTORY OF BEAUTIFYING AMHERST

*   AFFILIATE OF VIRGINIA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC. 
         
*   Contact Joyce Hoffmann, President at  jhoff0913@gmail.com

 

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"No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, 
and no culture comparable to that of the garden."
~ Thomas Jefferson ~ 



Amherst County Board of Supervisors Meetings ~ 2017

Meetings are regularly held on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

The first Tuesday meeting convenes at 1:00 pm.  The third Tuesday month meeting convenes at 7:00 pm.
All meetings of the county Board of Supervisors are held in the County Administrators Building at Second and Washington Streets unless otherwise noted.  
 

 Board of Supervisors Inclement Weather Policy:
If a Board of Supervisors meeting is cancelled due to inclement weather, the meeting will be held on the following Monday, unless a holiday, in which case the meeting would be held on the following Tuesday.  Pursuant to Virginia Code 15.2-1416, all hearings and other matters previously advertised shall be conducted at the continued meeting and no further advertisement is required.   
 





        INSTRUCTIONS:
         That's it...All done!  
  
The Amherst County Community Calendar is managed by the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce . Please note, the Community Calendar is available for all area organizations; you do not have to be a member of the Chamber to list an event. If you need assistance, please contact Vanessa Angus at the Chamber office (434) 946-0990.
 

Certain restrictions may apply.

Our Hometown ~ Amherst County, Virginia


Video created by Kobault Films
for Amherst County Chamber of Commerce

Kobault Films is a spin-off of the Amherst County High School Tech Club
 
 

 
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Join Today!

There is no better way to introduce your business, service, and/or expertise to the Amherst community than through membership with the Chamber.

The Amherst County Chamber of Commerce is continuously working to create new ways to promote the region and the advancement of the business community.
   
Our goal at the Chamber is to help business owners network and grow their business. At the Chamber of Commerce we work diligently to help our members achieve their business goals each year. We measure our success by our members' success.

Your business membership with the Chamber makes programs, services, and events possible, and without your partnership we cannot accomplish our shared mission of a thriving, profitable business community. 


MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
 
ADVERTISING/PROMOTION

Chamber Website:  
All members are listed on our website, www.amherstvachamber.com , in the business directory which is where up to 4,000 people go each month searching for businesses and organizations like yours! With the membership portal you can promote "Hot Deals", job opportunities, upcoming events and more.

Social Media:
With a multitude of subscribers on Facebook and Twitter, you can utilize the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce (ACCC) to promote your business, events, special announcements. "Member Monday" on Facebook and Twitter-each week an individual business is showcased to include an overview of the business with contact information.
 
Weekly e-Blasts:
Our weekly communications highlight our members, Chamber events and events in the county, and important state/legislative information that matters to your business. Currently delivered to the   inbox of hundreds of people and then cross-posted on Facebook and Twitter to reach thousands more . Send us your newsworthy announcements and events and we will get the word out!
 
Amherst County Guidebook:
This annual magazine is distributed throughout Central Virginia and is published in conjunction with ACCC as advertisement for Amherst County. Chamber members are listed in the publication at no cost and also have the opportunity to purchase additional advertising at a discounted rate.

NETWORKING

Amherst County 3rd Thursdays:
Monthly
networking opportunities to meet potential customers, clients, and vendors to generate new business leads.

Annual Business Appreciation Awards Dinner:  
A special evening set aside to honor Amherst County businesses for their commitment to serving our residents, visitors, friends and family.

INCREASED CREDIBILITY

Join Today!  
As a Chamber member, you increase positive perception among consumers and business owners:

According to a research study by The Shapiro Group, Inc. and Market Street Services, when consumers know that a business is a member of their local Chamber of Commerce, they are 44% more likely to think favorably of it and 63% more likely to purchase good or services from the company in the future.

GRAND OPENINGS

Ribbon Cuttings:

The best way to quickly bring awareness to your business. This ceremony introduces you and your employees, along with your location, products, and/or services to the community.
Contact the Chamber to reserve a date and time.
 
ADVOCACY

The Chamber works with our members to support local and state policies that create an environment favorable to business, community growth and development.

 

Do you have an Upcoming EVENT, Job Posting, Hot Deal or Special ANNOUNCEMENT?
 
If your business or organization is a current member of the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce, send us your events and public notices, we'll be happy to share in our weekly eBlasts.  
Please email notices in jpg format to:
Don't forget to post your events on the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce website: www.amherstvachamber.com