July 16th

Chamber Member News & Events: The Next Update Deadline is July16th. Please send us your news, events, and announcements before noon that day for inclusion in the next electronic newsletter to be emailed on August 6th. The electronic newsletter is emailed twice a month, on the first & and third Tuesdays. So be sure to email all of your events to the Chamber Office before the deadline. Click to send us an email of your next event directly HERE

IMPORTANT ADDITIONS to LAKEFEST THIS WEEKEND

PLEASE Note: Friday 2nd to 3rd Street on Virginia Ave will close at 10 am for Ferris wheel set up

3rd to 7th Street will close at Noon! The bridge will not be closed until 4 am on Saturday

Over 70 vendors will be setting up and ready by 4pm.

Woodbine Vineyards, BIB & Sandy River distillery will start serving at 6 pm

Opening ceremonies at 7 pm, Band at 7:20 pm

PLEASE Visit this LINK for all the info on what you need to know https://clarksvilleva.com/47th-annual-virginia-lake-festival/#/

Check out all the vendors and updates on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/share/zUZX6e2V42U49mYK/

4th Saturdays-8 am to 1 pm at the corner of 4th & Virginia Ave

Enter your Classic Ride in our Annual Lakefest Car Show APP HERE

We are looking for Volunteers for our Upcoming Lake Festival and Urban Slide event, please contact us for more information

The Clarksville Chamber of Commerce is is looking for catfish art crawl sponsors. We have great opportunities for ways to show your business support for these community events.

Sponsor an artist APP HERE

We so appreciate your time to look at the information on how your business can help.

Tickets are now available for Urban Slide. Click on Buy Tickets

Events for 2024 for your calendars



First Saturdays-Cruise-Ins– First Saturdays starting in April through October. 5-8 pm.

Now through Sept -Lake Life Summer Series Live– First Saturday's (Sept-Sunday). 

July 19-20th- 47th Annual Virginia Lake Festival

Lakefest 5K APP HERE

AUG 2-31st Catfish Art Crawl

Artist App HERE

Art Sponsor app HERE

AUG 9-10th Urban Slide

AUG 31st Clark’s Bobber Drop & activities.

Oct. 5th-Harvest Days Festival

Oct. 31st-Trick or Treat the Street of Clarksville

Nov. 11th -Veterans Day Observance at Mecklenburg County Veterans Memorial Monument in Clarksville– 11 Am.

Nov. 24th -Christmas Holiday Open House

Nov. TBD-Grand Illumination Tree lighting- 6 pm Downtown Clarksville

Dec. 6th-Clarksville’s Annual Christmas Parade– 6:30PM

MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS:

Virginia Avenue Mall

We're going to be hosting our open bluegrass jam sessions on the stage at the Virginia Avenue Mall twice a month for the next couple of months to see what happens. As always, these jams are open to players of acoustic instruments at all skill levels. We just ask that you know the basic chords and are able to play in time with others. Park in the front on the street side of the mall.

The dates and times for the next 4 sessions are:

Sunday July 21 from 1 to 4

Friday August 2 from 5 to 8

Sunday August 11 from 1 to 4

Friday September 14 from 5 to 8

Fish Fry Thursday, July 18th, 5 pm to 7 pm Clarksville VFW

Whiting Fish, BBQ, cole slaw, beans, hush puppies and desserts. $10.

Coopers Landing will open at 3pm on Saturday and have "Lake Fest Happy Hour on the Patio from 3-5pm with $6 Margaritas & Sangria Specials. Plus, Peel & Eat Shrimp and Oyster Specials. 801 Virginia Ave

We’re accepting donations for our Back-2-School outreach event. You may place items at the Go Hub during service times, on Sunday mornings/Thursday evenings, or message us to arrange pick up.

Thank you for partnering with us as we minister to the precious children in our surrounding community.

Starting a new business or have a business idea?

The Longwood SBDC offers FREE and confidential business services to help you succeed!

Learn more about their consulting services today: https://sbdc-longwood.com/our-services

KC Farms Forest Fun

Did you know that you could get all this when you get the Stoneware Kit for only $50? You'll earn extra income to fuel your summer while drinking your morning coffee! You'll get first access to Pampered Chef's new Coffee Maker Bundle for free! It isn’t even available for customers yet. This is only available for June.

SUMMER CAMPS

Register Here: https://forms.gle/KNhpPe3esQo7YKih7

For more information, visit southside.edu/svcc-summer-gaming-camp or email gamingclub@southside.edu.

CTW 2024 - July 22nd through August 4th - please visit the following link for registration and audition sign ups: https://forms.gle/Xs5jzhJwGJxYrZ687

COMMUNITY NEWS

Reoccurring Events

Back In January-Every Third Thursday of the Month -VFW Post 8163 monthly Fish Fry and BBQ - All you can eat fried fish and pulled pork BBQ. Includes baked beans, hush puppies, slaw, desserts, and drinks. 5 pm to 7 pm. The cost is $10.00 per person. Eat-in or carry out. 7488 Highway 15. Clarksville, VA.

Rooted Cafe

Beginning in March we will be open 1 hour later on Mondays to host a family and friends table top game night This is a free community event and all are welcome games are available to play from our library or you can bring your own. Drip coffee will also be half off during this time

Join us every other Tuesday as we taste our way around the globe. Tickets are available for a small fee online at https://order.dripos.com/Rooted-Cafe

Southside Behavioral Health's Prevention Services is offering FREE, virtual REVIVE! training!

Would you like a REVIVE! Training hosted where you work, learn or pray? Contact Prevention Services at prevention@southsidebh.org or call 434-572-6916 Ext 1550

Clarksville Quilting & Crafting Retreat -Monthly open sew/crafting day, 10:00 thru 2:00.

We provide the space at our second floor retreat, beverages and snacks. You bring your machine (or rent for $5), supplies (no need to bring irons, mats or rulers though), projects to work on and lunch. April is “Birthday Celebration Month” and the cost will be $10 for the first person and $5 for the second person.

Contact us 434-414-1470 to reserve your spot by Friday, March 28th (due to set up, we are unable to accommodate walk ins). Payment is made day of event and limited to 8 who wish to sew and 4 who will be doing hand crafts.

Clarksville Virginia Quilting and Crafting Retreat and AirBnB

Feeling like a mini vacation? Our two bedroom AirBnB is the perfect getaway - https://www.airbnb.com/h/two-bedroom-one-bath-retreat-clarksville-va

 Feeling like going somewhere to craft or sew? We have that too!

Nestled in the woods, located 1 1/2 miles from Bluestone boat launch and 3 miles from downtown, come for a much needed break. Guests take the opportunity to relax on the front porch and back decks with the morning coffee and evening beverages. Dining room seats 8 and kitchen seats 6. We have a wide array of games, puzzles and books to choose from. At night, pull up a chair for some great star gazing. 

Perhaps you’re looking to spend some time crafting, scrapbooking or sewing with friends. Our other option with AirBnB is the second floor retreat (75x15) space. There are 8 tables in the crafting area. In the refreshment area there is seating for 10, with a microwave, mini fridge and coffee maker. We offer flexible daily and overnight rental options on this space. 

Twice a month (1st Monday and 3rd Sunday) we offer individuals the opportunity to come to craft or sew. Visit our Facebook page - Clarksville Virginia Quilting and Crafting Retreat - select More and view our Events section for “Drop In” days.

Contact us for your customized stay - 434-414-1470.

LOCAL RESOURCES/JOB OPENINGS

PO BOX 1017, Clarksville, VA 23927

ClarksvilleVA.com /clarksvilleonthelake.com