In the Loop
Celebrating our third year!
April 9, 2008 |
Page News & Courier to feature "Chamber Notes"
Check out the "Chamber Notes" section of PNC, starting April 16! |
Business After Hours is April 22 at Rivers Bend Guest Ranch
397 Riversbend Road, Stanley, VA
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Bring your Business Cards for Door Prize
New Programs – Announcements – Door Prizes
6:05 pm Sharp
Get excited, get involved, and share the enthusiasm .
Meet, greet and share your business and learn about your Page County business friends in a relaxed western atmosphere. |
Chamber takes the lead with 'Go Green' project
Tom Griffith (VA DEQ, Office of Pollution Prevention) will come to Page County and give a presentation on the “Go Green” Concept! Save the date of May 16 from 10 – Noon. (Location to be determined). Join in on a 30-minute presentation on “Go Green," as well as a Question and Answer Session.
As Earth Day 2008 approaches, VTC is preparing a major marketing push of Virginia Green – the state's effort to reduce the environmental impact of tourism and travel businesses.
According to a recent study, 58.5 million U.S. travelers (38%) would pay more to use travel companies that strive to protect and preserve the environment.
Virginia Green is the first step in helping businesses not only realize the cost savings associated with sound environmental practices but also in encouraging the expansion of those practices in their business—thus satisfying the discerning traveler.
LPCCC is committed to leading our community in the Green movement. Please join us to learn how your business can be part of this exciting venture. |
"Barn-M Stables/Jordan Hollow Stables"
Lisa & Woody Cubbage, 881 Judy Lane, Stanley, Virginia, offer trail riding, lessons, boarding, private trail rides and rides for children. Make this a family affair and take the children 7-years up along. To make it more enjoyable they offer pony rides for the younger set by providing hand walked trails. Trail rides are 1 ½ and 2 hour trail rides or a 2-hour private ride. Reservations required. Reasonable rates. Call 540-778-2623 or 800-419-0599. We thank you for your membership with the Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce. |
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Page County Heritage Association to publish Book
Be part of history and submit photos to the Heritage Association's pictorial history of Page County, "In the Past." The deadline for photo submission is June 1. Contact President Gary Bauserman at 743-5014. All photos will be returned. The pre-publishing price for the book is $49.50 + tax. The book will include around 200, large, beautiful glossy pictures, with highlights, and information on Page County heritage. Pick up an application at any business that exhibits the “In the Past” poster and submit to a committee member or take to Bren’s Antiques at 24 E. Main Street in downtown Luray. The price after publishing will be $59.50 + tax. Save $10.00 and get your copy today! |
LFCC holds registration for summer session
Register now for summer classes at Lord Fairfax Community College, Luray-Page County Center -- April 7 - May 7 by 4 pm. Tuition is due May 7 by 4 pm. Late registration is May 12-26, with tuition due at time of enrollment. For more information, contact the Center at 843-0722. |
Buy Festival of Spring Duck Race Tickets Online
Win a 4-Day/3-Night Getaway to Duck, NC or other fabulous prizes! Visit www.luraydowntown.com or various downtown merchants. |
The Vintage Hope Chest offers discount to Chamber members
Beginning in April, Chamber members may enjoy a 15% discount at The Vintage Hope Chest Gift Shop & Home Decor. Senior citizens receive 15% off each Wednesday. The shop, located at 183 Blue Bell Avenue in Luray, will soon offer country curtains and garden accessories. Phone 843-7255. |
DEQ to hold Water Quality Meeting April 15
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a Public Meeting to discuss Water Quality on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River and Naked Creek Tuesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. at the Town of Shenandoah Council Chambers, Shenandoah Town Hall, 426 First Street, Shenandoah, VA 22849.
DEQ is beginning a study of the South Fork of the Shenandoah River and Naked Creek to investigate benthic impairment. This study will determine the pollutant responsible for the impairment, identify various sources of that pollutant, estimate the amount coming from each source, and figure out how each source would have to decrease to meet water quality standards.
The Chamber has a fact sheet that provides more information about the Public Meeting and the project. Stop by the Chamber offices to pick up a copy or review on the Chamber’s community bulletin board. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact:
Robert Brent, Regional TMDL Coordinator, DEQ, P.O. Box 3000
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 -rnbrent@deq.virginia.gov (540) 574-7848 |
Alan's Factory Outlet is moving to Main Street
Alan’s Factory Outlet is moving to a new location at 643 West Main Street. Looking for extra storage or even a hobby room? Stop by and visit Alan and the selection of sheds, garages, 2-story sheds, 2-story double garages, horse barns, run-in sheds and gazebos. You may contact them at 743-1272. |
Local Government Meetings
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Apr 11: Senior Hour
11 am, Luray United Methodist Church. “Funeral Planning” by Dow McGrady, III of Bradley Funeral Home, is the theme of this month’s meeting, open to all Page County Seniors. A light lunch follows; RSVP 743-6540 for lunch by Apr 9.
Apr 11: Friday Night Live, 7 pm, Warehouse Art Gallery, Luray. Casual and informal get together for friends of the arts, sometimes with entertainment scheduled, but always open mic. See the April theme exhibit “Springtime” and a new collection by Bev Reidinger. Open Mon-Fri 12-6 pm, Sat 10 am – 6 pm, Sun 12-5 pm.
Apr 12: Glick & Phillips Comedy Night, 7:30 pm, BB&T Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, www.PerformingArtsLuray.org .
Apr 12: Page County’s Next Top Model Competition, 7:30 pm, Luray High School. Theme: Art; $3 admission for school age and above. For more information, contact Page County Cultural Programs Coordinator Sharon Sampsell at 540-743-1180.
Apr 13: Open House, Luray United Methodist Church, 2 – 4 pm, new Educational Wing and Fellowship Hall. LUMC – a church where things are happening for God!
Apr 18 & 19: UMW Yard Sale, 8 am – Noon, Luray United Methodist Church, corner of Broad & Main. For information, call the church at 743-6540.
Apr 19: Arbor Day Celebration, 1 pm, Phase 4 of the Greenway. For more information, contact Pat O’Brien at lurayparks@shentel.net
Apr 19: Poker Run to benefit Page County Habitat for Humanity, 8 am – 1:30 pm, Outlanders, Inc. (Rain or Shine) Additional information at Outlanders or website at www.outlanders.ws/ or by calling Coldwell Banker Panorama Realty at 540-743-4545.
Apr 19: Quest for the Stars, 7:30 pm, PCHS. Theme: Rock & Roll; $3 admission for school age and above. For more information, contact Sharon Sampsell at 743-1180.
Apr 25: Community Meeting on Underage Drinking Prevention,
7 pm, Shenandoah Community Center. Guest speakers will share local statistics from the national Pride Youth Survey their experiences and the impact that underage drinking has on the community. Page Alliance for Community Action, Page County Public Schools, and Page County Recreation Department are collaborating with the Federal Government’s Interagency Coordinating Committee for the Prevention of Underage Drinking to sponsor this event. Parents, youth, teachers, officials, and community members are invited. Following the meeting, students 14 years old and over will be invited to stay and attend the Page County Recreation Department “Teens Night Out” – an alcohol-free night of musical entertainment. This event will be held at the Shenandoah Community Center until 10 pm. For more information, contact Bobbi Wells at 843-2808.
Apr 26: Junior Ranger Day, Shenandoah National Park. This free program, part of National Park Week, is designed to help children and families connect with parks in ways that engage them with the theme “Explore, Learn, Protect: Be a Junior Ranger.” No registration. For more information, see www.nps.gov.npweek .
May 3: Youth Trout Derby, 9 am, Park-n-Ride, Luray. For more information, contact Pat O’Brien at lurayparks@shentel.net.
May 6: Town Elections, Shenandoah, Luray and Stanley.
May 10: Festival of Spring, Luray visit luraydowntown.com or call 743-7700 for an application. Volunteers are needed, please contact Catherine Stewart at ldi@shentel.net.
May 10: Beer Garden, during Festival of Spring, BB&T Center for the Performing Arts plaza. Starr Hill Brewery of Crozet will offer four varieties of microbrews for tasting, as well as seminars at 1 and 3 pm. For more information www.PerformingArtsLuray.org or www.starrhill.com
May 14: Acting lessons with Wayfarer Touring Theater & Acting School, 7 – 9:30 pmBB&T Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, contact the Center at 743-3311.
May 16: “Go Green” Seminar, 10 am, location TBA. For more information, see the article at left.
May 17: Simple Abundance Workshop,
9 am – 5 pm in Luray. Maryanne Ross, certified leader of Simple Abundance Workshops, will lead this study of six principles of Sarah Ban Breathnach’s book of the same title. For more information or to purchase a gift certificate, contact Maryanne at 703-969-4295 or 540-743-5500 or mross@simpleabundance.com .
May 22: Alcohol & Drug Abuse Awareness Forum, 1-3 pm, Page County Circuit Courthouse in Luray. Hear a forum of speakers from the Virginia State Police, Page Memorial Hospital, Page County Sheriff’s Office, Page Alliance for Community Action, Northwestern Community Services, faith-based organizations and local businesses. For more information, contact Bobbi Wells at 843-2808.
May 23-24: Memorial Day Festival, Shenandoah. Visit www.TownofShenandoah.com for more information.
June 4: Entrepreneur Express, 8:30 am - Noon, Stanley Fire Department. Free workshops for your business. Sponsored by LPCCC and Page County Economic Development Department. More details next week!
Aug 16 & 17: Third Annual Luray Triathlon, Lake Arrowhead. For information, www.townofluray.com or call the Luray Parks and Recreation Department at 540-743-6475. |
