Join us this evening at Hickey Plumbing, Air, & Electrical for our Annual Meeting and Holiday Party! It's a great chance to meet and mingle! | Applications Close Tomorrow at Noon! |
- Who: Contest is open to residences and businesses along Route 29 Business from Cedar Gate Road to the James River.
- What: Displays should be full, colorful, and family-friendly. We would love to see lights or light-up elements. Be creative! All decorations must be on your property and not encroach on VDOT's right of way.
- J u d g i n g Judging will take place between December 16 and December 18. To be considered, have your holiday decorations lit up between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. on these days. Judging will be based on exterior decorations, including window decorations visible from the road.
- P r i z e s 1st Place: Month of local radio ads, 1st place plaque, 1 free year membership to the Chamber of Commerce, and Deck the Corridor Award Sign.
- 2nd place: 1 free year membership to the Chamber of Commerce and Deck the Corridor Award Sign.
- 3rd Place: 1 free year membership to the Chamber of Commerce andDeck the Corridor Award Sign. Photos of winning businesses/homes will be shared on Amherst County social media platforms. First Annual Deck the Corridor Contest 29 Business Beautification Committee
- R e g i s t r a t i o n To participate in the judging, please download and complete the registration form and return it along with your W9 to the Amherst County Community Development Office between November 1 and Noon on December 13.
| Support Local Organizations | Amherst Depot Ornaments make great Stocking Stuffers! | |
The Amherst Pool is in need of a new deck! | | |
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They're selling tee shirts and hoodies as a fundraiser. Click the button below to get yourself a great new tee or hoodie and support a local institution! | |
Drop off food donations for Blue Ledge Meals on Wheels at the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, 328 Richmond Hwy., Amherst (the old train depot). We're here Wednesday through Saturday 9 - 5 and Sunday 1 - 5 . | | |
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Blue Ledge Meals on Wheels
Annual Shelf Stable Food Drive
Each year, Blue Ledge Meals on Wheels - in partnership with the Subaru Share
the Love Event - organizes a food drive to collect non-perishable food items for our clients. The
goal is to collect and distribute enough goods so that clients have food over the winter months in
case bad weather prohibits deliveries.
Visit Blueledge.org
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Our wish-list of items for our annual food drive is all individual serving items that require little to no preparation in order to be eaten. Our food recipients can't use things like boxes of pasta, jars of spaghetti sauce, bags of stuffing, those items require the ability to prepare food. Our shelf stable food drive runs from November 21s through December 27*h ", 2024. | |
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Soup(s)
Crackers/Nabs
Peanut Butter
Cereal
Granola/ Energy Bars
Vienna Sausage
Beanie-Weenie
Canned pasta
Puddings Jell-o
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Canned/Pouch Tuna
Small Canned Ham
Canned Corn Beef Canned
Beans
Instant Oatmeal
Applesauce
Fruit Cups
Bottled Water
Potted Meat
Instant Grits
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Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 6-8 pm
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Live at
Second Stage | Amherst
194 2nd Street
Amherst, VA 24521
Glenn Buck, piano; Ernest Deane, trumpet;
Ed Mikenas, bass; and Worth Proffitt, drums.
The Bethlehem Boys will bring you an evening of tuneful stocking stuffers and jazzy seasonal and original tunes to make your season bright! Enjoy your holidays with this evening of Amherst Java & Jazz at Second Stage | Amherst.
TICKETS:
(Ticket price includes one free cup of coffee, water, or soda, with food for purchase from Baine’s Books & Coffee.)
To Purchase:
- Pay at door: cash or checks only; doors open at 5:30pm.
- Pay Online: Reserve a ticket with credit card via Eventbrite by using the button below.
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New service at the Episcopal Thrift Shop! | |
Trivia Night!
Join Loose Shoe every Thursday evening for 25 random trivia questions, with frequent guest hosts. Click HERE to learn more!
Live Music
Every Saturday from 6:30 - 9:30 PM
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Loose Shoe Brewing Company is a brewery offering unique, high quality craft beer in a spacious, comfortable taproom and patio.
Hours: Wednesday 3 - 7pm, Thursday & Friday 3 - 9pm,
Saturday 12 - 10pm and Sunday 2 - 7pm.
Deck, RootBeer, Crowlers and Growlers
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Amherst Business Mastermind was born out of three ideas: a branding workshop, a business coaching offer, and a desire to network with local businesses.
In-person bimonthly meetings will be held at Second Stage Amherst:
AM Session: 2nd Wednesday - 10AM-NOON
PM Session: 4th Wednesday - 6-8PM
*AM and PM Sessions will contain different content. We would love to have you join us for both sessions!
The annual participation fee during this startup phase is just $200! Those interested in attending morning or evening only may register for the year for $120.
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DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Join our Thursday morning group for a friendly game of Duplicate Bridge in the Community Room! For additional information, please contact Allen Sprinkle at
(434) 841-1469.
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Did you know you can stay up to date on the Board of Supervisor Meetings from the comfort of your home?
Click HERE to watch the replay of the December 3rd meeting on YouTube.
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How to Manage Your WordPress Website
December 17 | Noon EST | Digital Marketing Bootcamp Series| Register
Federal Contracting: Veteran Certifications
December 18 | 10:00 AM EST | A Virginia APEX Accelerator Event | Register
Silent Threats of the Season: Protect Your Business from Holiday Cyber Mischief
December 19 | 10:00 AM EST | Register
Cybersecurity on a Budget: Protecting Your Small Business Without Breaking the Bank
December 19 | 12:30 PM EST | Register
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The SBA is upgrading how our customers apply for and manage their federal contracting certifications beginning on August 1, 2024.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Initial certification applications will not be accepted during the upgrade period.
- The upgraded system is expected to be available for new applications in early September.
- New and prospective applicants for federal small business certification are encouraged to wait until the upgrade is complete before applying.
- Most certified firms will not be impacted by the pause in applications.
- Firms needing to renew during the upgrade period will receive guidance from their certification program.
- Applications submitted before August 1, 2024 will continue to be processed during the upgrade period in the order received.
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If your firm is facing a deadline on a proposal that will be impacted by your certification status before August 1, 2024, please contact us at certifications@sba.gov and provide the contract number, agency, and bid due date.
Please reach out to your local Virginia Small Business Development Center if you have further questions.
Learn More Here
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Come join our team at CSE!
We have several positions that we are hiring for, including laborers/helpers, certified welders, riggers, ironworkers, mechanics, drivers, and crane operators. Many of these positions are for all four of our locations in Madison Heights, Roanoke, Richmond, and Charlottesville.
Click HERE to apply for one of these positions today, or email your resume and work history to hr@cseonline.net.
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Specials from our Members | |
Members of the community are welcome to visit campus for amazing meals at Prothro, to use our athletic facilities and trails, to use our library, and to stay with us at the Elston Inn. As before the pandemic, guests will need to check in at the gatehouse, but masks are no longer required to enter public spaces on campus. Sweet Briar welcomes you! | |
Thank you to our sponsors! | | | | |
