APRIL 12th-Special Edition

Chamber Member News & Events: The Next Update Deadline is April 12th. Please send us your news, events, and announcements before noon that day for inclusion in the next electronic newsletter to be emailed on April 16th. 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

Chamber News

In this Edition: Check out all the Subheadings:

Chamber News

Member News

Reoccurring events

Local Resources & Job Openings

Community News

TICKETS

TICKETS are available NOW! you can purchase them online or stop by the Clarksville Lake Country Chamber office at 105 Second Street. Online tickets will be available until 2 pm on Friday.

Tickets will be available at the gate

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The Clarksville Chamber of Commerce is busy preparing for 4 events, Wine Festival, Flea Market, Lakefest & Urban Slide. We have great opportunities for ways to show your business support for these community events.

Wine Festival we are looking for small donations for our fundraising raffle and you can place ad space in our programs, hurry deadline approaching
47th Annual Virginia Lake Festival- Sponsorship opportunities-Lakefest couldn't happen without the support of our Sponsors-INFO HERE
URBAN Slide-great ways to promote your support for this attention-getting event INFO HERE

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

Here is the pledge sheet HERE no money is due now so if you turn in the pledge sheet ASAP.

We are a non-profit organization that strives to bring attention to our members and the Clarksville community and surrounding areas. Proceeds made go back into us marketing Clarksville.

“Soar to New Heights with us”

Membership RENEWALS ARE DUE!

Applications for our Upcoming events are now available.

Big Lake Flea Market

Virginia Lake Festival

Lakefest Car Show

Harvest Days

Interested in Serving on some of our event Committees? Contact the Chamber for more info.

Events for 2024 for your calendars

April 6th-Lake Country Cruisers Cruise-Ins– First Saturdays starting in April through October. 5-8 pm.

April 13th -Clarksville’s 18th Annual Wine Festival– General Admission 12 PM-5 PM.

May 4th-Lake Life Summer Series Live– First Saturdays starting in May through October (Sept-Sunday).

May 11th Big Lake Flea Market APPLICATION HERE

May 27th-Memorial Day Observance at Mecklenburg Co.

July 4th of July Parade in Clarksville– Downtown, 11 AM.

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

If all goes as planned our first CFFM will be on April 27th, and will run through September on the 4th Saturday of the month.

Our Love sign was voted best out of 300 other love signs in the Virginias bracket competition. Way to go Clarksville!

MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS:

Check out all the sales going on this weekend HERE

April 13th at 9 am Blow out yard sale!! Everything is priced to sell and all proceeds to go support Sweet Virginia Barn Cats and their efforts. We will be getting rid of everything we have stored up for yard sales!!!! 203 Virginia Ave

LIVE MUSIC UNDER THE STARS" this Saturday April 13th after the Clarksville Lake Country Wine Festival from 6-9pm on the Patio with the Brian Graham Band. This band has been playing together for the last 15 years and performs a mix of Blues, Reggae, and good old Rock & Roll. Call to reserve your table at 434-374-2866 and just walk on down after the festival! The wisteria just bloomed and the patio is absolutely beautiful and ready for you to sit and sip, listen to great music, and enjoy a delicious dinner!

Don't forget we will also have "The Coop" Food Truck downtown at the Festival from noon - 5pm. We will be on the corner of The Delicate Flower so if you aren't attending the festival remember you can still get LUNCH TO GO from "The Coop."

Clarksville Community Players is proud to announce an Art Exhibition of the Lake Country Artisans Guild work Sunday, April 14 from 3-5:00pm at the Fine Arts Center, 914 Virginia Ave., Clarksville, VA. Please come peruse the art, talk to the artists and purchase something for your home or a friend! Part of the proceeds benefit our final phase of the Capital Campaign to finish the renovation of the theatre! Light refreshments served.

Save the dates! As a part of Child Abuse Awareness Month, during April 15-19, the Mecklenburg County YMCA will participate in the Five Days of Action campaign to increase awareness of child sexual abuse and how all adults can prevent it when we “Know. See. Respond.” We pledge to protect the children we serve, and we hope you will too! Head over to fivedaysofaction.org to learn more! #FiveDaysofAction.

The Hughes Center We invite you to attend our upcoming Open House at The Hughes Educational Center South Boston on Wednesday, April 17! You will have a chance to tour our school, meeting our teachers, and view student work! To RSVP, call (434) 471-4930.

Location:

1117 Cherry Hill Church Rd.

South Boston, VA 24592

Join us for our 27th Annual CMHF Golf Tournament at Kinderton Country Club on April 19, 2024. Sponsorship opportunities are available! We hope to see you all and have an awesome time!

Contact Mikayla Barnes at mikayla.barnes@vcuhealth.org or 434-447-0857.

Son Of A Gun is the best Guns N’ Roses tribute band on planet earth. Fronted by Ari Kamin, this five-piece Rock N’ Roll band based in Los Angeles, but Formed in 2012 in Argentina, they took advantage of the experience gained in years of touring the United States and quickly became the hottest band in L.A.

Closing the lineup are Johnny Mayo on Lead Guitar, Jimmie Romero on Rhythm Guitar, ‘Chotas’ on Bass and Tom Gold on Drums.

“Nobody can do Axl except for Axl and the guy that Steven Adler is playing with, Ari, he is amazing as well” — Justin Hawkins (The Darkness)

Tickets – $25 each

HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT’’

JOIN US FOR AN IMPORTANT CLASS ON SUNDAY, APRIL 21, FROM 3 PM TO 5 PM,

AT BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH, 1787 BASKERVILLE ROAD, BASKERVILLE, VA

SGT. JAMIE KING, A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER FOR 20 YEARS, WILL SET UP A

MOCK BEDROOM TO TEACH US HOW TO SPOT HARMFUL THINGS ‘’ HIDDEN IN PLAIN

SIGHT’’. EVERY PARENT, GRANDPARENT, CAREGIVER, COACH, TEACHER, AND CARING ADULT

NEEDS TO KNOW THE SKILLS NEEDED TO RECOGNIZE RISKY BEHAVIORS IN YOUNG

PEOPLE. THIS IS A THREE-DAY COURSE CONDENSED TO TWO HOURS OF LIFE

SAVING INFORMATION ON HOW TO PROTECT OUR YOUNGSTERS.

THE CHURCH VAN WILL LEAVE THE PARKING LOT AT CLARKSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

PROMPTLY AT 2;15 PM, OR YOU MAY PREFER TO DRIVE. FOR QUESTIONS CALL VICKY BURNETTE, 843-995-0082.

Clarksville Community Players

BRIGHT STAR opens April 20, 26, and 27th at 7:00pm, and April 21 and 28th at 2:30pm. Tickets are available online now for $20. This ticket includes a half-hour live Bluegrass concert before the show by Boone Mountain Bluegrass who will also play a short session during intermission. Come check out the abundance of talent gathered in the Fine Arts Center in April – by ordering your tickets here: https://www.ticketor.com/clarksvilleplayers.org/default#buy

Colonial Center for Performing Arts

Auditions for the full length version of this play will be held April 21st @ 2:30 PM and April 22nd @ 6 PM. This is a L.Y.N.X. play for our area's youth! Ages 8 and up! 21 parts available , 4-8 F and 13-17 M roles are listed! Show dates are June 22 & 23, 29th & 30th.

Clarksville Quilting & Crafting Retreat April 21st-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.

MacCallum More Museum & Gardens

Get your tickets for the Historic Garden Week Tour in Chase City on Saturday, April 27th. It's going to be a GREAT DAY TO BE IN CHASE CITY!

https://www.eventbrite.com/.../historic-garden-week-chase...

Join us for a VCU Health CMH Foundation Fundraiser as we party, dance and have a good time. Tickets are available to purchase ahead of time and so are tables! Hutch BBQ will be on site for purchase so you know it'll also be GREAT food! BYOB with fixings provided.

WHEN: April 27, 2024 from 7:00PM to 10:00PM

WHERE: The South Hill Exchange (408 W Danville St, South Hill, VA 23970)

COST: $25/person and purchase a table for 6 for an additional $100

April 30-May 5th-In collaboration with local Clarksville restaurants and businesses, Chef Lemar Farrington of Amalie(a) is hosting the 2nd annual Clarksville Restaurant week from April 30th - May 5th!

Restaurant week will feature unique prix fixe menus and item specials at local restaurants in addition to fun events including an Oyster Roast at Woodbine Vineyards and a Sunday Funday Brunch Boards & Bubbles at Cooper's Landing Inn & Traveler's Tavern!

Events will also be held by local businesses including Buggs Island Brewing Company LLC, Rooted Cafe, The Cottage Barn, Bridgewater Bar and Grill, Tee Box, Blue Heron Deli, and more! Please be on the lookout for a complete list of participating restaurants and menus to come.

Melissa, with MO’s Charcuterie, is back at Woodbine for a fun, Mother’s Day themed workshop!

Participants will learn basic salami folding, as well as tips and tricks for creating the perfect charcuterie board. Once you’ve completed your board, spend the afternoon enjoying your creation at the winery! You don’t have to be a mom, this class is for anyone and everyone, so gather a group and sign up today!!!

Price includes all materials to create your own 10” board, plus one complimentary glass of wine.

Email Melissa at info.moslka@gmail.com with any questions!

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

Rooted Cafe

Every Tuesday from 4pm-5pm come sit at our table with Clarksville’s own published author of over 10 novels, James Willis Sanders. He will provide insight and discussion about personal literary works and the processes that go into writing them.

Tickets include a one-hour workshop with James Sanders and a drip coffee to enjoy along with it! They can be purchased through the "tickets" link of this event page.

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

Rooted Cafe Join us for a night of live music hosted by William Cox every other Thursday at Rooted Cafe! It is free, so grab your instruments and make your way down to play for us at 5pm, or come grab a coffee and enjoy the live performers!

REGISTRATION WILL END AT 6:15. BAGS WILL FLY 6:30

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

LOCAL RESOURCES/JOB OPENINGS

Rent Us out for your next event! The Colonial offers a beautiful, unique space for any occasion!

Call us at 434-262-4170 for more information. We’re located at 220 South Mecklenburg Ave, South Hill, VA, open Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm!

Bridgewater Bar & Grill

We have a few more spots that we are looking to fill as we prepare for a busy Summer season! Stop by to apply in person

Mecklenburg County Emergency Services EMS Lieutenant – 1 Position

Starting Salary: $51,890 - $61,186, plus excellent benefits package. Mecklenburg County has established Hazardous Duty Enhanced Benefits for Emergency Services Providers.

Join our team at Mecklenburg County Emergency Services, where we are dedicated to providing immediate emergency medical response to our community. As an EMS Lieutenant, you will be instrumental in leading this critical mission. The Lieutenant will supervise daily operations at field units; ensure the operational readiness of assigned EMS facilities, equipment, and personnel; collaborate with other emergency services personnel to improve departmental effectiveness; and participate in quality assurance of EMS delivery, reporting, training, and record keeping.

For more details click on the links provided

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position, you must submit a completed Mecklenburg County application, which may be obtained directly at https://www.mecklenburgva.com/.../Mecklenburg-County..., or from the County Administrator’s Office by calling (434) 738-6191, or by email at jenny.whittemore@mecklenburgva.com

The applications and any other information you wish to submit must be received electronically, or at the address below, Friday, April 19th at 4:00 pm.

procurement@mecklenburgva.com

Mecklenburg County Administrator’s Office

RE: Emergency Services EMS Captain

P.O. Box 307

Boydton, VA 23917

Mecklenburg County is an equal opportunity employer.

Mecklenburg County, Virginia

https://www.mecklenburgva.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=98...#M