Special Edition Newsletter

Chamber Member News & Events: The Next Update Deadline is November 3rd. Please send us your news, events, and announcements before noon that day for inclusion in the next electronic newsletter to be emailed on November 7th, The electronic newsletter is emailed twice a month, on the first & third Tuesdays. So be sure to email all of your events to the Chamber Office prior to the deadline. Click to send us an email of your next event directly HERE

Chamber News

Trick or Treat the Avenue is fast approaching still time to donate bags of candy please drop them off at the Chamber and we will share those with our businesses and organizations participating.

Tuesday, October 31st, from 5:30-7 p.m. Downtown Clarksville Virginia will be hosting Trick or Treat on the Avenue! It’s a safe & fun way to Trick or Treat and a great way to load up on those sweet treats! Over 55 merchants and civic organizations will be participating and most will be dressed up in their costumes and handing out treats from 2nd Street to 7th Street. The streets will be closed and filled with fun!! The Chamber will be delivering Treat maps to Clarksville elementary schools and preschools. We encourage everyone to walk in the street, walking east towards the lake on the Town hall (south) side and walking west on the north side of the street toward Ayala’s. Rain date is November 1st

Members...Board election ballots are due by October 31st, please review and turn them in by the deadline for vote for TWO candidates.

An associate member can only turn in one ballot, Businesses 1-34 employees/organizations can turn in two ballots from employed staff. Businesses with 35 plus employees and Financial Institutions can turn in 3 ballots from employed staff. Hope this helps with any confusion. BALLOT

The Clarksville Chamber is seeking Nominations for

Business of the Year
Citizen of the Year
Kathleen Walker Lifetime Achievement
Corey Morgan

Members can submit their nominations here are the instructions and details for each category HERE

Farrar Jewelers

Brain Injury Solutions

Mark Staples at Lago Luna Metal Art Studio

Events for 2023 for your calendars

Oct 2nd-31st- Fall Lamppost Contest

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

Nov. 10th -Veterans Day Observance at Mecklenburg County Veterans Memorial Monument in Clarksville– 11 a.m.

Nov. 19th -Christmas Holiday Open House

November 26th-Grand Illumination Tree lighting- 6 pm Downtown Clarksville

Dec. 1st-Clarksville’s Annual Christmas Parade– 6:30 PM APP HERE

Dec. 7th- Clarksville Chambers Christmas Social

Member News

THIS WEEKEND at The Junction Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch! Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Don’t miss our annual night maze Saturday October 28th! Bring your flashlights and any glow attire!

We will be open 10am - 9pm. Firework show at 8:00pm weather permitting.

Simply Southern Food Truck and The Junction Grill! Night maze, fire pits, cotton candy, hot chocolate, hot apple cider and more!

THIS WEEK @Bugg's Island Brewery

Contact Kenan Tel: 434-572-6916 Ext. 1550

Last class of the season! Get your safety certificate for those days on the lake this fall! A live, in-person classroom brought to you by your local Coast Guard Auxiliary!

Boat America is a boating certificate class that offers an in-depth and interesting boating safety course, and provides the knowledge needed to obtain a boating certificate.

Some insurance companies will also offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete this course.

TOPICS INCLUDE

Introduction to Boating – Types of power boats, boating vocabulary, sailboats, paddle boats, powering boats, and engine types.
Boating Law – Boat registration, regulations, hull identification numbers, required safety equipment, Federal boating law, state boating law, and reporting accidents.
Safety Equipment – Life jackets, fire extinguishers, sound-producing devices, visual distress signals, anchors, and other safety equipment.
Safe Operation and Navigation – Buoys and beacons, aids to navigation, navigation rules, docking, and the dangers of alcohol on the water.
Boating Emergencies – Hypothermia, boating accidents, man overboard, capsizing, emergency radio calls, carbon monoxide dangers, and weather.
Trailering – Types of trailers, lights, hitches, towing a trailer.
Sports and Boating – Water-skiing, hunting and hunting gear, PWC operation, and other boating tips.

Start Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2023

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: Stovall Branch Library. Rockwell Road

Stovall, NC 27565 Contact: Jeremy Pace

[email protected]

(336) 266-9733 Course Cost: $35.00

Presented by Flotilla 054-09-12

Kerr Lake Flotilla, NC

John H. Kerr Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

October campground interpretive programs! Join Rangers and Volunteers this month in our parks at Kerr Reservoir for programs. Questions please call the Visitor Assistance Center at 434.738.6143.

Come celebrate Halloween at Occoneechee State Park on Oct. 28 with Haunts & Hunts. We have an exciting event planned for all the little ghosts and goblins that want to get outside. The program starts with a wagon ride through the park, ending at the terrace gardens. Halloween treasures will be hidden throughout the gardens. We will work together as a group to find secret prizes so that everyone walks away a winner. Be sure to wear your favorite costume! Space is limited, so please pre-register. For more information, please visit https://vasp.fun/3M9BudB

Have unneeded or expired prescription medication in your home? Don't let it get in the wrong hands, 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝘆 - 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵. Below are the local disposal locations that are also open 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧-𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 to accept unused or expired medication.

You can also visit the DEA website to find more locations near you participating on October 28th. https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

MO's Charcuterie, for a fun charcuterie workshop at Bugg's Island Brewing on Saturday, October 28th. During this class, participants will learn basic salami folding, as well as tips and tricks for creating the perfect charcuterie board! Ticket price includes all materials to make your own board, as well as one complimentary BIB beverage.

@KC Farms Forest Kids 3064 Skipwith Road, Boydton, VA

Virginia Avenue Mall Absolute Auction

Sunday, October 29th 2023 $8.00 reserves a seat or 2 for $15.00 purchase includes lunch, beverage &early preview at 1:00 PM

Regular preview at 1:30 PM

@Buffalo Baptist Church 803 Buffalo Church Rd, Buffalo Junction, VA

Lakeside Fitness and Tanning 24/7 Clarksville- Now taking consultations for your 6 week body transformation program in Clarksville VA!

We only have a limited amount of spots open so act fast!!! Our first 3 consultations this week have all been filled! You don’t want to miss this!!

More info

Moore's Farm produce stand in Clarksville this is their LAST WEEKEND for the year.

Need access to valuable business resources? Look no further! RISE Collaborative provides direct access to resource providers who can help you achieve your goals. Let's work together for your success. https://sovarise.com/resources

Clarksville Presbyterian Church All Saints Service - Wednesday November 1, at 5:00 p.m. We will celebrate All Saints Day on Wednesday, November 1 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the sanctuary with Communion. The Reverend Annette Eckerd Goard will lead worship, Carol Henderson the music. Clarksville Presbyterian Church is located on Virginia Ave between 5th and 6th Streets in downtown Clarksville, VA. To learn more about Clarksville Presbyterian Church visit our website www.clarksvillepresbyterian.org or call us at 434-374-8344.

Hi theatre lovers! We (Clarksville Community Players) are having a work day to spruce up the digs. Can you help? If you know high schoolers looking for community service hours, they can help us help them! Here's a digital sign up sheet, or you may call the theatre 434-374-0058. We'll take any time you can spare SATURDAY, NOV 4 10a-2pm

November 5th

November 7th

Friday November 10 from 9-5 White Oaks Preserve is offering 20% the shooting range. One hour minimum charge. Range master, paper and metal targets are included. Call or text 919-619-2260 or email [email protected] to reserve your time slot.

Veterans Day Observance At Mecklenburg County Veterans Memorial Monument In Clarksville VA – Friday, November 10, 2023 @ 11:00 AM

Honoring all veterans from all wars.

Bring Lawn Chairs

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will host a free prostate screening event on Nov. 15, 2023 from 4 to 6 p.m. Participants will receive a prostate exam and have blood drawn for a P.S.A. (prostate-specific antigen) blood test. Solari Radiation Therapy Center, 750 Lombardy St., South Hill, VA 23970 For more information and to register: https://bit.ly/3Mfgl1S

Clarksville Baptist Church invites you to HIGH ATTENDANCE SUNDAY SCHOOL on Sunday, November 12 at 10 a.m.!

Adults will meet in the Fellowship Hall, Youth in the Conference room, and Children in their Sunday School rooms.

Come at 9:45 and enjoy refreshments. VJ Springer will present the Sunday School message and “Miss Betty” Rodenhizer will share her message.

Our 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services are led by Rev Dr Greg Randall.

All are welcome and invited.

Please Come attend and bring a friend

Coopers Landing Thanksgiving Feast

Let us take the work out of this year’s HOLIDAY season…

Join us for a decadent Thanksgiving Feast Thurs. November 23rd – We will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal with gourmet flair. We will even box the leftovers for you to take home for turkey sandwiches! Call to reserve you table… Seating will begin at 11:00am

Thanksgiving Feast Menu

Choice of . . .

Creamy Pumpkin Soup with a Hazelnut Cream

Roasted Red Pepper and Crab Bisque

Choice of . . .

Mixed field greens topped with sliced pears, candied pecans, Gorgonzola cheese, and homemade raspberry vinaigrette

House Salad, Fresh iceberg and romaine mix with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and homemade croutons served with a choice of homemade salad dressings

Entree

Oven Roasted Rosemary and Sage Turkey served with Cornbread Stuffing, Honey Glazed Ham, Apples stuffed with Cardamom Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Maple Glazed Carrots, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Coppola Red Zinfandel Cranberry Sauce, and French Green Bean Casserole.

Choice of:

Sweet Potato Pie

Pumpkin Pie

Kentucky Pecan Pie

Caramel Bread Pudding

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Godiva Fudge Brownie with Vanilla Bean Ice-cream

Apple Cobbler Al a ‘Mode

Price per person: 4 Courses,$58.00, 2 Courses, Children Under 10 – $20.00

Plus Tax and 18% Gratuity. 801 Virginia Ave, Clarksville, VA, United States, Virginia

(434) 374-2866

Community News:

Reoccurring Events

Smartphone Classes

Location: Clarksville YMCA

Age: All ages & skill levels

Cost: Free for members

What: Basics of how to use your smartphone

When: Wednesday (every other) starting 10/5/22

Back In January-Every Third Thursday of the Month -VFW Post 8163 monthly Fish Fry and BBQ 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 per person. Eat-in or carry-out. 7488 Highway 15. Clarksville, VA.