Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce Events

Appomattox Farmer's Market (27 Apr 2012)

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:00:00 GMT

The Chamber and Cardinal Chevrolet will be co-sponsoring a community farmer's market from 3p-7p every Friday beginning April 27 and running through October at the Cardinal Chevrolet overflow lot (next to Western Auto) on Confederate Boulevard. The Market will offer the following items:

locally-grown produce
resell produce
farm fresh products (eggs, chickens, etc.)
organic meat products
home-produced goods
home-baked goods
flowers/plants
Certified Virginia Grown

Vendors will be charged $5.00 weekly, however, there will be no charge for non-profit organizations. Please note that only one non-profit will be permitted each week and the opening is filled on a first-come, first-serve basis, on a rotation schedule so that other non-profit organizations have an opportunity to participate.

Those interested in participating as a vendor can download the Application for Vendor Site and contact Sheila Palamar at 352-7532 for more details.

Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center's Upcoming Programs (18 May 2012)

Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Upcoming Programs at Holiday Lake
4-H Educational Center:

~~April 27-29, 2012 ~ Fishing Camp~~

May 18-20, 2012 ~ Virginia Hunter Skills Weekend

May 28-June 1, 2012 ~ Family Camp

June 2, 2012 ~ Blue & Brew Festival

June 15-17, 2012 ~ Summer Cloverbud Camp (ages 5-8)

June 17-23, 2012 ~ Forestry Camp

July 13-15, 2012 ~ Camp Loud & Clear

August 24-26, 2012 ~ Virginia Hunter Skills

For more information and to stay updated on all of the upcoming programs, please contact Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center's website or call 434-248-5444.

United Way "Day of Caring" Projects (23 May 2012)

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

United Way
"Day of Caring" Projects

May 23, 2012

Every business, organization, group and individual in Central Virginia is invited to donate your skills, labor, time and talents to fulfilling projects submitted by area non-profits. Projects might include landscaping, painting, window washing, cleaning, and much more.

Lunch will be provided to participants at the Hillcat Stadium.

T-shirts available for purchase for $5.00 after you have registered for your project(s).

One for Another, a volunteer database for both volunteer needs and interests will be in charge of project registration and volunteer sign-up. Volunteers can register for projects from April 11 thru May 11.

Please contact Connie Crank at 434-455-6916
for more information.

Memorial Day Holiday Hours! (28 May 2012)

Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Please note that the Chamber office will be closed on Monday, May 28th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The office will reopen on Wednesday, May 30th.

The Chamber wishes everyone a very safe & happy holiday celebration with family & friends!

Ann Wilcox Memorial Heart Tournament (01 Jun 2012)

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Ann Wilcox Memorial
Heart Tournament
Friday, June 1st

Falling River Country Club is sponsoring the Ann Wilcox Memorial Heart Tournament to benefit heart patients and fund local health scholarships.

The format is a four-man Captain's Choice, and the cost is $240.00 per team. Cost includes green fees & cart fees, lunch, beverages, snacks & prizes. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place winners in each flight, longest drive for women, men & seniors (a.m. & p.m.), and closest to the pin on #3 and #14 (a.m. & p.m.).

Tee times are 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (3 flights each). Teams are limited to 25 for each tee time. Rain date is June 4th.

Sponsorships are available for the following: Hole Sponsor ($100 - golf cart design sign with name), Team Sponsor ($300 - includes one team & hole sign), Sponsor ($1000 - includes one team, banner & three hole signs), and Major Sponsor ($2500 - includes 2 teams, large banner & three hole signs).

Please call Faber Jamerson at Falling River Country Club (434-352-7037) or Fulton Johnson.

Appomattox Cheerz "Beach Bash" featuring "Overtime" (02 Jun 2012)

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT

The Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce and its Appomattox Cheerz Committee invite you to join us on Saturday, June 2nd for the premiere of the 2012 APPOMATTOX CHEERZ Beach Bash featuring "OVERTIME."

The featured non-profit organizations serving up the delicious foods & cold beverages is the PAMPLIN FIRE & EMS (hot dogs & burgers, popcorn, cotton candy & snow cones) and the MISSIONARY FOOD BANK (hot wings). Please show your support by purchasing some 50/50 tickets (25% of the proceeds benefit the non-profit) and by purchasing something at the concession tables.

The event will also feature a kids' activity corner complete with a bouncy castle sponsored by Appomattox Outdoor Equipment. The PAMPLIN YOUTH ASSOCIATION will also serve up kid-friendly snacks for the youngsters so remember to give the little ones a few bucks to spend.

Feel free to bring your lawn chairs or blankets but please leave your pets & coolers at home. No outside food or beverages will be permitted - NO exceptions.

NOTE: Proper ID is required for those attendees wishing to consume alcohol. No ID - NO wristband. No wristband - NO alcohol. NO exceptions. The Chamber encourages everyone to please drink responsibly.

Admission: $5.00 per person (ages 13 & older) with children 12 & under FREE!

Board of Directors Meeting (05 Jun 2012)

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Board of Directors Meeting

Held the first Tuesday of each month for the Chamber's Board of Directors to conduct Chamber business.

Member Luncheon (07 Jun 2012)

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The Chamber will host its member luncheon on
Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 12:00 Noon at
the Appomattox Community Center.

Box lunches will be catered by The Babcock House featuring your choice of either the General Lee (ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce & tomato on a croissant) OR McLean (Tarragon chicken salad with lettuce & tomato on a Kaiser roll). Box lunches will include chips & chocolate chip cookies. Cold drinks will also be provided by the Chamber.
Cost is $9.00 per member/member guest;
$15.00 per non-member.

Our featured guest speaker will be a representative from the U.S. Postal Service doing a presentation on its "Every Door Direct Mail" service. Is your business interested in...

Experiencing the benefits of Direct Mail without buying or maintaining mailing lists?
Getting more customers, including NEW customers, through your doors?
Promoting yourself in nearby neighborhoods to help grow your business and increase revenues?
If you answered YES to these questions, then you need to sign up for this presentation.

Please mark your calendar now so that you don't miss this opportunity to meet and network with your Chamber's board of directors and local business leaders in the community.

Registrations may be done through the following:

Using your member website log-in which will create an invoice (& paid invoice after the event)
E-mailing the Chamber with the Subject Line indicating "Member Luncheon - June 7"
Mailing your advance payment to the Chamber.
NO phone calls please.
Registration Deadline is Noon on Wednesday, June 6th.

Payments will be accepted in advance or at the door. All checks should be payable to the Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce.

NOTE: All registrations will be billed unless cancelled by 12:00pm on Wednesday, June 6th. No exceptions.

Appomattox Cheerz featuring "Dragonfly" (15 Jun 2012)

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 21:30:00 GMT

The Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce and its Appomattox Cheerz Committee invite you to join us on Friday, June 15th for the 2012 APPOMATTOX CHEERZ season featuring "DRAGONFLY."

The featured non-profit organization serving up the delicious foods & cold beverages is the APPOMATTOX COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Please show your support by purchasing some 50/50 tickets (25% of the proceeds benefit the non-profit) and by purchasing something at the concession table.

Feel free to bring your lawn chairs or blankets but please leave your pets & coolers at home. No outside food or beverages will be permitted - NO exceptions.

Admission: $5.00 per person (ages 13 & older) with children 12 & under FREE!

Evergreen Music and Lavender Festival (16 Jun 2012)

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Evergreen Music and
Lavender Festival

June 16, 2012
11:00am to 6:00pm

Admission:
$5.00 (children 10 & under FREE)

Appomattox County Public Schools faculty & staff - $3.00 with ID card

Featuring music by Witness, Blue Line Highway, and Allen's Mill

BBQ provided by The Babcock House

Artisans and Crafters

Lavender foods, plants, crafts & products

Bring a chair!

From Farmville: 460 W, 5 miles past Pamplin, left on SR 630 (Old Evergreen Rd), 1 mile, then through the railroad underpass, then straight ahead

From Lynchburg: 460 E, 4 miles past Appomattox, right on SR 630 (Old Evergreen Rd), 1 mile, then through the railroad underpass, then straight ahead

For more information, contact the Evergreen Lavender Farm at 434-352-9562 or by email.

Board of Directors Meeting (03 Jul 2012)

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Board of Directors Meeting

Held the first Tuesday of each month for the Chamber's Board of Directors to conduct Chamber business.

Independence Day Holiday Hours! (04 Jul 2012)

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Please note that the Chamber office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The office will reopen on Friday, July 6th.

The Chamber wishes everyone a very safe & happy holiday celebration with family & friends!

Appomattox Cheerz BIKER NIGHT featuring "Out of Spite" (20 Jul 2012)

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:30:00 GMT

The Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce and its Appomattox Cheerz Committee invite you to join us for the annual BIKER NIGHT on Friday, July 20th for the 2012 APPOMATTOX CHEERZ season featuring "OUT OF SPITE."

The featured non-profit organization serving up the delicious foods & cold beverages is the RED HOUSE VFD. Please show your support by purchasing some 50/50 tickets (25% of the proceeds benefit the non-profit) and by purchasing something at the concession table.

Feel free to bring your lawn chairs or blankets but please leave your pets & coolers at home. No outside food or beverages will be permitted - NO exceptions.

Admission: $5.00 per person (ages 13 & older) with children 12 & under FREE!

Board of Directors Meeting (07 Aug 2012)

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Board of Directors Meeting

Held the first Tuesday of each month for the Chamber's Board of Directors to conduct Chamber business.

Appomattox Cheerz featuring "Whiskey Myers" (17 Aug 2012)

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:30:00 GMT

The Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce and its Appomattox Cheerz Committee invite you to join us on Friday, August 17th for the 2012 APPOMATTOX CHEERZ season featuring "WHISKEY MYERS."

The featured non-profit organization serving up the delicious foods & cold beverages is the AMERICAN LEGION POST 104. Please show your support by purchasing some 50/50 tickets (25% of the proceeds benefit the non-profit) and by purchasing something at the concession table.

Feel free to bring your lawn chairs or blankets but please leave your pets & coolers at home. No outside food or beverages will be permitted - NO exceptions.

Admission: $5.00 per person (ages 13 & older) with children 12 & under FREE!

Board of Directors Meeting (04 Sep 2012)

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Board of Directors Meeting

Held the first Tuesday of each month for the Chamber's Board of Directors to conduct Chamber business.

Member Breakfast (06 Sep 2012)

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:30:00 GMT

The Chamber will host its member breakfast on
Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 7:30 AM at
Granny Bee's Restaurant.

The buffet breakfast will feature scrambled eggs, bacon & sausage, hash browns, apples, juice & coffee.
Cost is $9.00 per member/member guest;
$15.00 per non-member and includes tax & tip.

Our featured guest speakers are:

Francie Dye and Charles Guerin (Virginia Employment Commission). VEC representatives will provide an overview of labor market information specific to Appomattox, employer services, veterans services, and employer incentives.
Walter Krug (CVCC-Appomattox Center). Dr. Krug's topic will be announced soon.

Please mark your calendar now so that you don't miss this opportunity to meet and network with your Chamber's board of directors and local business leaders in the community.

Please register using your member website log-in, by e-mail, or by mailing your advance payment to the Chamber. NO phone calls please.
Registration Deadline is 10:00 am on
Wednesday, Sept. 5th.

Payments will be accepted in advance or at the door. All checks should be payable to the Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce.

NOTE: All registrations will be billed unless cancelled by 2:00 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 5th. No exceptions.

Appomattox Cheerz featuring "PolyChrome" (21 Sep 2012)

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:30:00 GMT

The Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce and its Appomattox Cheerz Committee invite you to join us on Friday, September 21st for the 2012 APPOMATTOX CHEERZ season featuring "POLYCHROME."

The featured non-profit organization serving up the delicious foods & cold beverages is the APPOMATTOX JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB. Please show your support by purchasing some 50/50 tickets (25% of the proceeds benefit the non-profit) and by purchasing something at the concession table.

Feel free to bring your lawn chairs or blankets but please leave your pets & coolers at home. No outside food or beverages will be permitted - NO exceptions.

Admission: $5.00 per person (ages 13 & older) with children 12 & under FREE!

Board of Directors Meeting (02 Oct 2012)

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Board of Directors Meeting

Held the first Tuesday of each month for the Chamber's Board of Directors to conduct Chamber business.

Annual Member Dinner (11 Oct 2012)

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:00:00 GMT

The Chamber will host its annual membership dinner on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at the Falling River Country Club. This year's dinner will be reserved for fellowship, food & fun. Pre-dinner social hour with complimentary adult beverages & light snacks, door prizes, live entertainment, and the annual Citizens of the Year awards await the attendees. Social hour is from 6-7pm.

A buffet dinner catered by The Babcock House will feature:

Boneless Short Ribs
Crab Cakes w/Tartar Sauce
Apple Cheddar Chicken w/White Wine Sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Carrots
Mixed Green Salad w/asstd. dressings
Caesar Salad
Dinner Rolls
Assorted Desserts
Iced Tea & Coffee

Dinner is $18 per member/invited guest(s) and $35 per non-member.

Reservation deadline is Noon on Monday, October 8th! No exceptions. All reservations will be billed unless canceled at least 24 hours in advance.

Reservations may be made by calling the Chamber (434-352-2621), email, or directly through your Member Access. Just click on the "Register" button to complete the process. Once registered, you will receive an invoice for either prepayment in advance or payment at the door.

Please mark your calendar now so that you don't miss this opportunity to meet and network with your Chamber's board of directors and local business leaders in the community.

Appomattox Cheerz featuring "Wysteria" (12 Oct 2012)

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:30:00 GMT

The Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce and its Appomattox Cheerz Committee invite you to join us on Friday, October 12th for the 2012 APPOMATTOX CHEERZ kickoff of Railroad Festival Weekend featuring "WYSTERIA."

The featured non-profit organization serving up the delicious foods & cold beverages is the APPOMATTOX COUNTY BAND BOOSTERS. Please show your support by purchasing some 50/50 tickets (25% of the proceeds benefit the non-profit) and by purchasing something at the concession table. These students are trying to raise much-needed funds to buy band equipment so let's help them out!

Feel free to bring your lawn chairs or blankets but please leave your pets & coolers at home. No outside food or beverages will be permitted - NO exceptions.

Admission: $5.00 per person (ages 13 & older) with children 12 & under FREE!

Board of Directors Meeting (06 Nov 2012)

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Board of Directors Meeting

Held the first Tuesday of each month for the Chamber's Board of Directors to conduct Chamber business.

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours! (22 Nov 2012)

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Please note that the Chamber office will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22nd & Friday, Nov. 23rd in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The office will reopen on Mon., Nov. 26th.

The Chamber wishes everyone a very safe & happy holiday with family & friends!

Board of Directors Meeting (04 Dec 2012)

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Board of Directors Meeting

Held the first Tuesday of each month for the Chamber's Board of Directors to conduct Chamber business.

Christmas Holiday Hours! (24 Dec 2012)

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Please note that the Chamber office will close at Noon on Monday, Dec. 24th and remain closed through Wednesday, Dec. 26th in observance of the Christmas holiday. The office will reopen on Friday, Dec. 28th.

The Chamber wishes everyone a very safe & happy holiday with family & friends!

New Year's Holiday Hours! (31 Dec 2012)

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Please note that the Chamber office will be closed from Monday, Dec. 31st through Tuesday, Jan. 1st in observance of the New Year's holiday. The office will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 2nd.

The Chamber wishes everyone a very safe & happy holiday with family & friends!

The Long Road Home Living History Event (05 Apr 2013)

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The Long Road Home Living History Event
Five Events on the Road to Appomattox

The Appomattox County Historical Society, together with the United Daughters of the Confederacy Appomattox Chapter 11, Lee's Lieutenants, and the Federal Generals Corps invite one and all to the third event on "The Long Road Home" leading to the 150th anniversary of Appomattox.

"Fall of Richmond"
April 5-7, 2013
Clover Hill Village
5747 River Ridge Road (State Route 627)
Appomattox, VA 24522

$10 per day/$15 two-day pass (adults)
$5 per day/$7 two-day pass (children 12 & under)
Infants - FREE!

All ticket sales will be at the gate during the event. For a complete schedule of events for the weekend, visit the Appomattox County Historical Society's website.

The remaining events are scheduled as follows:
April 11-13, 2014 -- Sayler's Creek
April 10-12, 2015 -- 150th Anniversary of Appomattox

The Long Road Home Living History Event (11 Apr 2014)

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT

The Long Road Home Living History Event
Five Events on the Road to Appomattox

The Appomattox County Historical Society, together with the United Daughters of the Confederacy Appomattox Chapter 11, Lee's Lieutenants, and the Federal Generals Corps invite one and all to the fourth event on "The Long Road Home" leading to the 150th anniversary of Appomattox.

"Sayler's Creek"
April 11-13, 2014
Clover Hill Village
5747 River Ridge Road (State Route 627)
Appomattox, VA 24522

$10 per day/$15 two-day pass (adults)
$5 per day/$7 two-day pass (children 12 & under)
Infants - FREE!

All ticket sales will be at the gate during the event. For a complete schedule of events for the weekend, visit the Appomattox County Historical Society's website.

The remaining event is scheduled as follows:
April 10-12, 2015 -- 150th Anniversary of Appomattox

The Long Road Home Living History Event (10 Apr 2015)

Fri, 10 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT

The Long Road Home Living History Event
Five Events on the Road to Appomattox

The Appomattox County Historical Society, together with the United Daughters of the Confederacy Appomattox Chapter 11, Lee's Lieutenants, and the Federal Generals Corps invite one and all to the final event on "The Long Road Home" leading to the 150th anniversary of Appomattox.

"150th Anniversary of Appomattox"
April 10-12, 2015
Clover Hill Village
5747 River Ridge Road (State Route 627)
Appomattox, VA 24522

$10 per day/$15 two-day pass (adults)
$5 per day/$7 two-day pass (children 12 & under)
Infants - FREE!

All ticket sales will be at the gate during the event. For a complete schedule of events for the weekend, visit the Appomattox County Historical Society's website.