2 DAYS AWAY!!
7.18.2017
Chamber Member News & Events:  The Next eUpdate Deadline is Friday, July 28th. Please send us your news, events and announcements before noon on that day for inclusion in the next electronic newsletter to be emailed Tuesday, August 1st, 2017. The electronic newsletter is emailed twice a month, on the first & third Tuesdays.  So be sure to email all of your events through August to the Chamber Office prior to the deadline. Click to send us an email of your next event directly. HERE    
 We graciously acknowledge our
“Admiral & Captain Sponsors” & those
 Corporate Sponsors listed below--together
they make this event possible.
VLF Official ADMIRAL Sponsor:
 Captain Sponsors:
COMMANDERS:
Benchmark Community Bank
Home Health Care Delivered
Lake Country Satellite
Lake Motel
Magnuson on the Lake
McDonalds
SENTARA
US98.3
OFFICERS:
Century 21
CCB
Simmons & Associates 
The Mecklenburg Sun
The News Progress
United Country Virginia Realty
VCU/CMH
WCVE (90.1 FM)
1st Mate Sponsors: Blue Ridge Beverage, Carter Bank & Trust, Clarksville Marina, HHM Porta Toilet LLC, Mecklenburg Electric Coop, Moore’s Chevrolet, State Farm Ins- Buchanan Agency, Sunoco APlus/Papa Johns, Talbert Building Supply, Virginia Avenue Mall
Helmsmen : Clarksville Auto Supply, Matthews Sanitation Services, LLC
Deck Hand Sponsors: Absolute Contracting & Development,
Carol & Ed Brown, Charles Anderson Lawn Care Service, Diamond & Associates Real Estate, Karin Kuhn/Coldwell Banker, Lanco Paving, Wild Blue Travel
 WELCOME to the 40th Annual Virginia Lake Festival “LAKEFEST” Celebration!

THE BIGGEST EVENT IN SOUTHERN VIRGINIA This year is spectacular and we are inviting you to come, party with us as we celebrate the area’s favorite event here in Virginia’s only Lakeside Town. Below you’ll find detailed information on some of this year’s happenings; Starting with our Annual Hot-air Balloon Tethering rides, to the welcoming ceremonies & finally the main day events to the gathering of the boats & fireworks.

PROGRAM HERE

HASSLE FREE PARKING INFO HERE

FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT INFO HERE

SATURDAY NIGHT MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT INFO HERE

FRIDAY NIGHT OPENING CEREMONIES INFO HERE
LAKEFEST T-SHIRTS HERE

HELICOPTER & RIDES INFO HERE

ALL THE LATEST UPDATES: FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE HERE

We are still in need of VOLUNTEERS to help with

We also have other volunteer opportunities for Saturday

selling T-shirts, etc.... on Saturday afternoon!

Please contact us ASAP, to let us know if you can HELP! :)


Please note that this year that 2nd through 4th street will stay closed this year to midnight, pending traffic we will re-open 9th down to 7th street earlier. In past 4th through 9th were opened after 5 pm, keeping it closed  will allow the vendors leaving at 5 pm ample time to pack & exit without the extra traffic.  We have over 25 vendors that are staying open late to accommodate the later crowds.

What cooler way to display your classic car then entering in the LAKEFEST Antique Auto Car Show!! To register your vehicle for the show, complete a registration form return with the $10 fee prior to festival or $20 day of the show. The application can be mailed out or faxed to those interested in participating. For more information about registering your vehicle for the show, contact Century 21 On the Lake (434-374-2279) or the Clarksville Lake Country Chamber of Commerce (434-374-2436) download from the website or stop by and pick one up!! APP HERE

LAKEFEST 5k Run/Walk  Apps HERE

RAFFLE Tickets for our

"Forty FLASHBACKS"

to LAKEFEST 

  Three winners will have a chance to win a part of the Forty items for our Fortieth year & most of them are what would remind us of the time Lakefest all Started! Ruby Red is the Color for 40th celebration. For more information, call the Chamber at 434-374-2436. Stop by the chamber to see all the great prizes we managed to catch!!  
Souvenirs galore this year for our 40th!!   Starting with some fun caps & visors with either Clarksville, VA or LAKEFEST in assorted styles & colors! $15 for most styles, $12 for Visors!! We are big FANs of LAKEFEST and we have some super cute ones available along with some totally cool stadium cups, key chains & the official LAKEFEST 2017 light up fidget spinners!! We also have some items from last year still in stock...Bags, towels & water bottles!!
MEMBER EVENTS:
Tuesday, July 18th - Wednesday, July 19th Boat Safety Course. “About Boating Safely” at 5 pm to 9 pm Offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Kerr Lake Flotilla & Buggs Island Detachment. Contact 434-374-5711 to register.  *Must attend both evenings* At the Magnuson on the Lake in Clarksville 103 2nd Street.
Tuesday, July 18th & Thursday, July 20th Puzzle Social hosted by Frames & Stitches at the Virginia Avenue Mall. Beginning on June 20th, Frames & Stitches at the Virginia Avenue Mall invites jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts to a Puzzle Social. The Social will be held Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2 to 4 pm.  It's an opportunity to work on a challenging jigsaw puzzle, enjoy light refreshments and socialize with like-minded puzzlers. 317 Virginia Ave, Clarksville, VA. For more info, call (434) 374-5949.
Wednesday, July 19th Join the Kids Canvas Club! Rising First Graders and UP (adults too!) are welcome. An adult is not required to stay but is welcome to if they'd like. Space is limited and will be filled on a first paid basis! Classes are 1:00pm-3:00pm and are $35/each. Take 4 classes and get the 5th FRE E! 312 Virginia Ave, Clarksville, VA. Wednesday, July 19th – Sailboat painting. Other class dates: Tuesday, August 1st – Monster Truck painting. Wednesday, August 2nd – Cupcake painting.  
Wednesday, July 19th – ‘The Art of Basket Weaving’ at the Colonial Center for the Performing Arts. The Colonial Theatre will be offering ‘The Art of Basket Weaving,’ an introductory course into the topic hosted by Colonial performer Jim Simpson. The workshop will run from 6:00pm-8:00pm and is open to adults only, ages 21 and up. This workshop, which will cover basic basket weaving techniques, has a 10-student restriction, so those interested are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible by calling 434-262-4170.
Thursday, July 20th VFW Post 8163 monthly Fish Fry and BBQ. All you can eat fried fish and pulled pork BBQ at 5pm-7pm. Includes baked beans, hush puppies, slaw, desserts and drinks. Cost is $8.00 per person. Eat in or carry out. Location: 7488 Highway 15, Clarksville, VA. Contact Information: Mark Wilson mark.wilson@marineacoustics.com. Fees/Admission: $8.00 all you can eat.
It's almost LAKE FEST in Clarksville and Cooper's Landing has an amazing line-up for you . . .

Thurs. July 20th - FREE Live Music on the Patio from 6-9pm with "The Tobacco Road Band"

Fri. July 21st - "Live Music Under the Stars" with HUGH VAUGHAN on the Patio from 7-11pm $5 cover

Sat. July 22nd - We will OPEN FOR LUNCH at 11am and be serving all your favorites like Steamed Shrimp, Hot Crab Dip, Black and Blue Beef Tenderloin Sub, Oysters Rockefellar, Crab-cake Sandwich, and more. Plus we will have HAPPY HOUR ON THE PATIO from 11-4pm with $2 Raspberitas, $4 Margaritas, and $4 Rum Punch! Then Saturday night, HUGH VAUGHAN will be back to rock the Patio from 5-9pm ($5 cover). Full Dinner menu available on the Patio as well as inside in the main restaurant both Friday & Saturday night from 5-10pm.


Hugh Vaughan packs the house and Reservations are strongly Recommended. Hugh is originally from South Boston and is a local favorite. Now he visits us from from ATLANTA once a year on Lake Fest!! Hugh has played with all the greats like the Gregg Allmann Band, The Indigo Girls, and BB King. This show sells out every year so make your reservations early 434-374-2866
Friday, July 21st Campfire at Occoneechee State Park from 7:00pm-8:00pm. One of the best parts of camping is relaxing around the campfire sharing stories and making memories. Maybe we'll sing a song, or tell some jokes, we will definitely roast marshmallows with your fellow guests. A ranger will be sharing some fun things to do and some neat places to explore while you are here. It is fun for all ages. The campfire will be located at Fire Pit between the Office and Amphitheatre. No extra fee for this event and children are allowed. 1192 Occoneechee Park Rd., Clarksville, VA. Additional Campfire date: July 28th.
Friday, July 21st J B & The Get Down Brown’s at the The Lamplighter Restaurant & Candlelight Lounge from 9 pm-1:00am. $5.00 cover. 201 Virginia Ave, Clarksville, VA.  Call for more information at (434) 374-0230.
Saturday, July 22nd Silent Auction hosted by the Clarksville House of Prayer. The Silent Auction will be held at the Old Theater on the corner of 4th and Virginia Avenue. Proceeds from the Silent Auction will go towards funding a mission trip to Africa for their members. Item Preview at 10 am, Auction from 11 am-12 pm and Distribution to Winners from 12 pm-1 pm. Click the following link for a list of items for auction - Click Here. 
Saturday, July 22nd Camping 101 at Occoneechee State Park from 1:00pm-2:30pm. Not sure how to camp or what to bring? A ranger will have common camping gear and tools to show you new and different camping tricks that can save time and money. This program is open to all ages. Feel free to bring some of your own tricks and camping gear or tools to share with us. You will leave with a higher camping IQ and be better prepared for your next family camping trip. Camping 101 will be located at the Park Office. No extra fee for this event and children are allowed. 1192 Occoneechee Park Rd., Clarksville, VA.  Additional Camping 101 date: July 29th.
Saturday, July 22nd Hay Ride and Scavenger Hunt at Occoneechee State Park from 6 pm-7:30pm. Take a relaxing ride from our park office, seeing the butterfly garden pollinator fields and archery range. Once at the archery range we will stretch our legs with a natural items scavenger hunt through the woods. This event is perfect for all ages. There is a fee of $3 per person or $8 per family. Please contact the park office for more information or to make a reservation, space is limited, so hurry. Children are allowed. 1192 Occoneechee Park Rd., Clarksville, VA.  Additional Hay Ride and Scavenger Hunt date: July 29th.
Sunday, July 23rd Absolute Auction at the Virginia Avenue Mall. There will be an early preview and brunch starting at 10:00am. The auction will begin promptly at 11:00am. Reserve seating $5.00. Items are now on display. 317 Virginia Ave, Clarksville, VA. Call for more information - 434-374-5949.
Wednesday, July 28th-Sunday, July 30th Vacation Bible School. Registration for July 28-30th Camp Out VBS is now open. You can register online at the link below, or in person at church June 25th and July 2nd from 3 -4:30pm. Every camper that registers before July 7th will receive a free Camp Out VBS T-shirt, so sign up now! Click the following links for more information and to register.
Please join us for our 3rd Lake Life Live event showcasing the talents of the Feature Attraction Band!! Playing their chart topping #1 hit "Feel That Way Again" 

Bring the beach chairs, grab a blanket, and your shaggin shoes!! We are going to have a FAB time!! Bring your family and friends and join us for the third event in our #lakelifelive Summer Series. Admission is $5.  Beer is available for purchase.
The Cottage Barn will have hotdogs, chips, and soda and Cooper's Landing will have hors d'Oeuvres available for purchase to hold you over until dinner time!! Our local restaurants will have specials ready for you when you're done dancing the night away. 

Come join us in downtown Clarksville @ the corner of Virginia Avenue and 5th Street! Gates open at 5:00pm!
Saturday, August 5th & Sunday, August 6th Guys and Dolls Jr. at the Colonial Center for the Performing Arts. Guys and Dolls Jr. is an adaptation of the show considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy. All performers in the show will be ages 18 and under! Set in Damon Runyon's New York City, Guys and Dolls JR. follows gambler, Nathan Detroit, as he tries to find the cash to set up the biggest crap game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for fourteen years without ever getting married. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown. This is a C.A.T.S. Community Theatre production. Performance Dates/Times: August 5, 11 & 12 at 8:00 p.m.; August 6 & 13 at 2:30 p.m.
VCU HEALTH Community Memorial Healthcenter sponsors health education and screenings, support/self-help and awareness groups, healthy body fitness classes, parenting education and much more. Click on the link below for their monthly calendar of events. See an event or program you're interested in? Click on the name or date to learn more- Click HERE

At Sentara, our mission is to improve health every day. That's why we offer dozens of classes, events, tours and support groups at locations across Southern Virginia. See below for some of our most popular classes and events, or use our search tool to find events near you. Click Here
Community Events: 

Saturday, August  18th-Sunday, August 19th Boydton’s Big Bad BBQ. Team applications will be taken until August 4 and registration forms are available at www.boydton.org, by emailing dcober@comcast.net or picked up in Boydton Town Hall at 461 U.S. 58 Bus, Boydton, VA. The entry fee is $200, which covers all four categories - ribs, chicken, butts and brisket. For information on being a vendor, please email dcober@comcast.net  or stop by the Boydton Town Hall. For sponsorship information, please contact Will Ober at 434-738-5731.

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  Clarksville Lake Country Chamber of Commerce
PO BOX 1017 105 Second Street
Clarksville, VA 23927  clarksvilleva.com 

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