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View atop Ankida Ridge in Amherst County
Photo Courtesy of Ankida Ridge Vineyards
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Area Happenings & Announcements
Updated Weekly!
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THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS:
Platinum Level:
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Hometown Pharmacy
is OPEN for Business!
~ Ribbon Cutting June 15th ~
Hometown Pharmacy
(434) 929-1000
Located at Amelon Square Shopping Center
196 Amelon Sq
Madison Heights, VA 24572
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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.
6/23 - John Wyant Band
6/30 - Five Oaks Fire
7/7 - Jason Burke Duo
7/14 - Tequila Mockingbird
7/21 - Harmony Hill
7/28 - Gary Randal
8/4 - Pat Anderson
8/11 - John Marshall Mays
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!
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Members of Winton Country Club along with their guests are cordially invited to participate in this year's annual Member-Guest Tournament on June 23-25th, 2017. Our format will be 36 holes of Best Ball over 2 days. We will have flights based on the number of participants. Men as well as women are encouraged to participate. If you are a member and would like to play but don't have a guest, please let us know and we may be able to help you.
Friday the 23rd practice rounds will be available all day with a Par 3 contest starting at 4 PM. Friday night we will have a cookout available to all participants at 6:00 PM. There will be a special event after the cookout.
Saturday tee times will be available starting at 8 AM and players can choose their playing partners. Tee times will be available until 10 AM. If a team needs to play outside of these times arrangements can be made. Please contact the Pro Shop if you need special arrangements made. Saturday's scores will be used to flight teams. Saturday night we will be having dinner at The Tavern. We will have a DJ playing music.
Sunday's pairings will be done by flight and score. After the round, we will give away prizes in The Tavern.
Please join us for three incredible days of golf, food and fun. We are looking forward to your participation. Please sign up in the Pro Shop or send us the bottom of this invitation.
Kind Regards,
Dan Myers
Operations Coordinator & Golf Operations Manager
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Rain or Shine!
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~ 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 [email protected] 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.
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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.
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Second Stage | Amherst Events
Spring Classes at Studio 8
Maryellen Barron announces new workshops for the spring:
- Seashells, an acrylic painting workshop, Friday, June 23, 6-9 pm
Painting workshops: $50 | Drawing workshops: $45
These workshops would make a great Mother's Day gift!
Make art with your Mom!
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Summer Stage 2017
Second Stage will again be hosting Summer Stage,
a one-week summer art camp, June 26 to 30.
This year the focus will be songwriting and visual arts.
It is offered to youth ages 6 to 14.
More info and registration info can be found
here
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Tickets also available at
The Filling Station in Amherst and all
Quik-e Store Locations
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Winton Country Club
Patrick Henry Invitation Golf Tournament
July 29 - 30
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KEVIN GILL RECEIVES PROMOTION AT BANK OF THE JAMES
Lynchburg, Virginia - June 21, 2017- Kevin M. Gill has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Lynchburg Commercial Team Leader. This leadership role has responsibility for managing and leading the bank's Commercial and Construction Loan Officers located in the Region 2000 area.
A twenty-eight year commercial banking veteran, Mr. Gill holds a MBA from the College of William and Mary and a BS degree in political science from James Madison University. He is a past board member of Girls on the Run of Central Virginia and Virginia School of the Arts.
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Kevin brings a wide range of leadership experience to our commercial team," said Michael A. Syrek, Executive Vice President and Senior Loan Officer for Bank of the James. "I am extremely excited to welcome him as our Lynchburg Commercial Team Leader; a move that will not only allow our Lynchburg team to continue to grow, but will assist Bank of the James as we continue to expand our Virginia footprint. "
About Bank of the James
Bank of the James, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. opened for business in July 1999 and is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia. The bank operates 13 banking offices and two limited services offices in Virginia serving Altavista, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Charlottesville, Forest, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, Madison Heights, and Roanoke. The bank offers full investment and insurance services through its subsidiaries BOTJ Investment Services and BOTJ Insurance, Inc. The bank provides mortgage loan origination through Bank of the James Mortgage, a division of Bank of the James.
Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. common stock is listed under the symbol "BOTJ" on the NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC. Additional information on the Company is available at
www.bankofthejames.bank.
Contact:
Vickie D. Spencer, Vice President and Community Relations Director
615 Church Street
Lynchburg, Virginia 24504
(434) 455-7513
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Every Thursday!
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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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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Greetings,
My name is Major Danny Golden and I'm an Army Reserve Officer working with the Selective Service System. We need your help in finding volunteers to be Local Board Members in your area. This is a great volunteer opportunity to serve your community, your country and build your resume.
Board Member Requirements
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Men must have registered with Selective Service, except those born from March 29, 1957 - Dec. 31, 1959
- Must not be a member of law enforcement occupation as defined by Selective Service policy (example: police officer or judge)
- Must not be an active or retired career member of the Armed Forces or Reserves or National Guard
- Must not have been convicted of any criminal offense
- Group of Various Board Members Local and Appeal Boards
Thank you again for your support!
Very Respectfully,
Major Danny E. Golden Jr.
United States Army Reserve
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Click the following links for more information:
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Welcome to Our Newest Members!
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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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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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The Amherst County Chamber of Commerce
is now located at the Depot,
328 Richmond Hwy, Suite A, Amherst!
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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Congratulations
2017 Amherst County Business Award
WINNERS!
Non-Profit Organization: Amherst Fire Dept.
Small Business: Amherst Dry Cleaners
Medium Business: Specialty Exterminating
Large Business: S&S Machine, Inc./T.R.U. Ball
New Business: The Filling Station
Special Recognition: Central Baptist Church
Harry L. Day, Jr. Award: Mary "Fannie" Woodruff
~ 2017 Business Award Recipients ~
Pictured L to R: Pastor Gary Anderson, Central Baptist Church; Mike Alger, Amherst Fire Dept; Blake Robertson, Amherst Fire Dept; Sandy McNamara, Amherst Dry Cleaners; Patrick Dreher, Board President, Amherst Co Chamber of Commerce; Mary "Fannie" Woodruff, Woodruff's Cafe & Pie Shop; Sabrina Kennon, Specialty Exterminating Co; Calvin Kennon, Specialty Exterminating Co; Ben Summers, S&S Machine, Inc./T.R.U. Ball
Daryl Burgess, The Filling Station; Patrick Dreher, Board President, Amherst Co Chamber of Commerce
Patrick Dreher, Board President, Amherst Co Chamber; Mary "Fannie" Woodruff, Woodruff's Cafe & Pie Shop
Ms. Woodruff is the 2017 recipient of the esteemed Harry L. Day, Jr. Award
Business Award Winners were announced at the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce
15th Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony held May 9th, 2017 at Sweet Briar College
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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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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.
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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