Area Happenings & Announcements
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THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS:
Platinum Level:
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R.S.V.P by Monday, April 24th
Make check payable to:
Amherst Co Chamber of Commerce
Mail to: PO Box 560, Amherst VA 24521
You may call the Chamber office to RSVP and pay by phone - (434) 946-0990
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POSTPONED
The CRUISE-IN HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL...
(due to the inclement forecast)
SAT, APRIL 29
5:00 PM-8:00 PM
COURT ST, AMHERST
Free Admission
Scenic Historic Streets ~ Browse Local businesses ~ Amherst Car Club ~
50/50 Raffle
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Sweet Briar board to host
PHIL STONE FAREWELL Food Truck Festival!
Saturday, April 22
12 noon - 2 pm
The Sweet Briar College Board of Directors has announced it will host the Phil Stone Farewell Food Truck Festival from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, on the campus quad.Everyone is welcome at this celebration to thank President Phillip C. Stone for his steady leadership over the past two years. He will leave the office to his successor, Meredith Woo, on May 15.
"It struck us that the best way to thank Phil Stone for everything he's done for Sweet Briar and this region was to have a community wide celebration," says Teresa Tomlinson, chairwoman of the board. "The food trucks, the music, the gorgeous campus and all the people who helped us and cheered for us over these two years will provide the perfect 'thank you' to Phil and Cherrill Stone."
The invitation is extended to friends and neighbors in the Amherst and Lynchburg communities and at nearby colleges, as well as all current and former Sweet Briar board members, alumnae, students, faculty and staff. Food options will include Jacked Rabbit, Upper Crust, Blue Ridge Barbecue, Uprooted and Frosty Penguin. Complimentary popcorn, cookies, lemonade and water will be available.
There also will be musical entertainment by Sweet Briar's own steel band, Skiffle USA, as well as activities for children and adults.
Food is available for purchase, but there is no cost to attend. The rain location is Upchurch Field House in the Fitness and Athletics Center. For more information, please email
[email protected] or call (434) 381-6210.
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Special Performance by Amherst Dance Academy
Rain or Shine!
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Rain or Shine!
The sun is always shining in the tasting room.
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Peebles in the Ambriar shopping center has chosen the
as the charity for the month of April!
Peebles has a collection bin located at the front of the store for a food drive and other items on our "needs list".
They are also taking donations at the registers.
Needs list:
- Liquid laundry detergent ("HE" type)
- Liquid dishwasher detergent
- Purina Kitten Chow (yellow bag) - it's kitten season!!
- Pinesol - Lemon scent
- Kitty litter - scoopable & non-scoopable
- Purina Puppy Chow (blue bag)
- Pedigree Puppy food (yellow bag)
- Revolution
- Petsmart gift cards
- Walmart / Sam's gift cards
- Paper towels & toilet paper
- Copier paper & postage stamps
- Hand wash dish detergent - Dawn
- Canned cat & dog food
- 39-gallon trash bags
- Bleach
- Named brand dog bones "Milkbones" & chew treats
- Dog & cat interactive toys
- Pill pockets for dispensing meds (sold at pet stores)
- Puppy pads
- Hot dogs (for medications)
We are very grateful to have been chosen as the charity of the month!
Peebles is located in the Ambriar Shopping Plaza - 141 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst VA 24521
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Join us for a LuLaRoe Fundraiser benefiting Amherst County Habitat for Humanity!
Hosted by Brittany Bryant, LuLaRoe Consultant and Debbie Habel, Amherst Habitat Executive Director. Pop-up Sale at 106 E. Court or shop online at
www.facebook.com/groups/1424368310921542
with a 24 hr album sale. LuLaRoe will donate 10% of all sales to Amherst Habitat.
Come visit & try the "simply comfortable" LuLaRoe!
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MHERST COUNTY MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY CALLS OUT FOR AMHERST TOWN AND COUNTY STORIES
WANTED:
Tales of curious events, strange happenings, unusual people and ghost stories of Amherst County.
A subcommittee of the Activities Committee was discussing events of the past in Amherst history and talking about its folklore and ghost stories. What if we had an event that focused on these stories, a sort of Ghostwalk? The only problem is we have so few tales, not much happened in the county that was part of the Revolutionary and Civil wars...Jefferson fleeing Charlottesville and a few Union excursions...nothing like a whole battle....
Let's ask people, but how do we get the word out?
Tales of the odd, unusual and curious. Does anyone reading this have any good tales of Amherst....we know about Judge Campbell, Sheriff Beard and John Parr, but what other stories are out there?
We want to bring these tales to life. Please contact the Amherst County Museum and Historical Society by email, mail, or a phone message for a call back to talk in detail about your stories. Don't be afraid to share...as soon as possible!!
Please submit your story by May 15, 2017.
The Amherst County Museum and Historical Society is a nonprofit educational organization whose mission is to discover, collect and preserve objects related to the history and genealogy of Amherst County. The society exhibits, interprets and offers its collections to provide educational experiences for people of all ages.
For additional information contact Octavia Starbuck, Director, Amherst County Museum and Historical Society at 434-946-9068, or email:
[email protected]
, or mail: P. O. Box 741, Amherst, Virginia 24521
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AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Virginia
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to VIRGINIA! They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout the region in
May 2017!
AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique 'picking' on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America's most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them.
As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the Pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America's past along the way.
Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they've never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them.
AMERICAN PICKERS is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to:
[email protected]
or call 855-OLD-RUST.
AMERICAN PICKERS is produced by Cineflix Productions for History. New episodes air Mondays at 9pm EST on History.
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Small Business Grants Fund Available
The Small Business Jobs Grant Fund provides financial assistance to companies that are creating new jobs through expansion or start-up. The grants range anywhere from $500 to $2,000 per job created.
To qualify for the program, the company must be:
- A Manufacturer
- A Distributor
- A company involved in Research and Development
- An It company that services businesses
- An Inbound Call Center or
- Your company is moving their Corporate Headquarters to Virginia
Additionally, the company must:
- Create at least 5 new full-time jobs in Virginia
- Make a capital investment of at least $100,000 and
- Pay a minimum of $9.79 an hour
- Have 50 percent of their revenue from out of state
It is important to note that this program is performance based. The company must create the jobs in order to receive the grant. The grant is issued after the employee has been on payroll for at least 90 days.
For more information contact the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) at
1(804) 786-6585 or [email protected].
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Ongoing Yoga Classes....
Have you missed a class in the past session? Fitness requires participation. We offer motivation and guidance. Sign up for this next session.
Mindful Mountain Yoga offers a holistic approach to health and well-being, improving quality of life through movement and mindful awareness. We begin with stretch, strength and balance. Week to week, exploring energies within mind and body, we balance our immune system, bring peace of mind, and gently challenge our spirit. Each class leaves us relaxed and refreshed. Results are noticeable within a few classes. Our studio welcomes every ability level, finding ways to connect community.
Ongoing Drumming Classes....
Recently
a new participant dropped into drum class. She had never beat on a drum before and here Malcolm had her banging different sounds on one of our extra conga drums. It's not difficult to learn where bass tones are played on a drum, or to find the position for tone sounds.
We play together at our own level of practice to create a mix of beats, together coming up with a rhythm that sounds amazing. Of course, we have a great teacher, Malcolm, who is also about listening, sharing his experience and technique. By end of class we have shared a creative experience and built on our knowledge of percussion.
Drum classes fit into our Mindful Mountain Yoga studio holistic approach to health and well-being, improving quality of life through positive energy and mindful awareness. Week to week, exploring energies within mind and body, we balance our immune system, bring peace of mind, and take a gentle but challenging approach to include our spirit.
Mindful Mountain Yoga is located at Second Stage | Amherst
194 Second St, Amherst VA
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CALLING ALL GARDENERS EXPERIENCED OR NOT
JOIN THE VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB
* HELP BEAUTIFY AMHERST
* EXPERIENCED MEMBERS TO SHARE WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE
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PROJECTS AVAILABLE & NEED MANAGEMENT
* ANNUAL GARDEN FEST
* 63-YEAR HISTORY OF BEAUTIFYING AMHERST
* AFFILIATE OF VIRGINIA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.
"No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth,
and no culture comparable to that of the garden."
~ Thomas Jefferson ~
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Click the following links for more information:
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Amherst County School Board Meeting Schedule ~ 2016-2017
Meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursdays at 6:00 pm unless noted otherwise in the
board room of the School Administration Office - 153 Washington Street, Amherst.
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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.
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ATTENTION:
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Welcome to Our Newest Members!
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Free and available for use by any local organization!
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.
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It's Been a Long Time in the Making
and the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce
is extremely happy to announce
our move to the Depot
at 328 Richmond Hwy, Suite A, Amherst!
We are working with the County to get the Visitor Center up and running.
Be on the lookout for more information this spring. We think you're going to love it!
Our New Home
Please note: our
phone number and mailing address are still the same
(434) 946-0990 ~ P.O. Box 560, Amherst VA 24521
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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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It's Time to Re-New or Join Anew!
Have you mailed in your 2017 Dues?
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.
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
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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.
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.
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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:
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