Front Royal Warren County Chamber of Commerce news
The Downtown Business Council will meet on Tuesday, January 22nd at 9 a.m. at the Chamber office. Topics include finalizing plans for "Leap Downtown". Come join the fun and be a part of this exciting Council.
D & B CHOCOLATES & CONFECTIONS
Please join us at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22 as we welcome Main Street's latest addition - D & B Chocolates & Confections located at 120 E. Main St. with a ribbon cutting.
2008 I DO BRIDAL SHOWCASE
If weddings are a part of your business, then your business needs to be a part of the 2008 I Do Bridal Showcase. You can spend alot of money advertising and possibly reach only a few brides. Your message and service gets lost in a sea of advertisements. At the Bridal Showcase, you will be directly in touch with many brides. Brought to you by the Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Debbie's Ivy Garden, Bowling Green Country Club and Clear Channel Communications, the 2008 I Do Bridal Showcase is scheduled for February 9th from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Register before January 15th and receive a 10% discount. Contact Niki at 635-3185 or nfoster@frontroyalchamber.com for more information.
TOURISM COUNCIL
The Tourism Council will meet Thursday, January 24, 2008, 9 a.m. at the Chamber office. Jennifer Keck, Front Royal Tourism and Visitors Center Coordinator will be giving an Annual Visitation report and presenting the Town's Tourism goals and plans for 2008. For more information or to rsvp contact Sharon Baroncelli at 635-3185 ext. 26 or sbaroncelli@frontroyalchamber.com.
BROWN BAG LUNCHEON SERIES CONTINUES
The Brown Bag Luncheon series continues this month on Tuesday, January 29th, Noon at the Chamber. Darryl Glick, Instructor/Team Leader with Dale Carnegie will be presenting "Vision - Drawing Your Own Personal Roadmap". For more information or to rsvp contact 635-3185 or info@frontroyalchamber.com.
REALTOR /BUILDER /HR FORUM & LUNCHEON
Hear the latest news and happenings about our community, school system, planning and zoning offices,economic development office and more to help you close the deal. You are invited to the Realtor/Builder/Human Resources Forum & Luncheon on Thursday, February 21, 9:30 a.m. at Skyline High School. A special presentation, "Motivation - It's An Inside Job" will be given at 12:15 p.m. and lunch is included. The Forum is sponsored by Front Royal Federal Credit Union, Country Home Mortgage, BB&T Mortgage -Aneita Bryant, Property Solvers, and Commonwealth One Federal Credit Union. To rsvp or for more information contact Sharon Baroncelli at 635-3185 ext. 26 or sbaroncelli@frontroyalchamber.com by Monday, February 18th.
NON-PROFIT COUNCIL
The Non-Profit Council will meet Thursday, January 31st, Noon at the Chamber office. The agenda will include updates and special event dates (for community calendar) given by each Non-Profit as well as a discussion on plans for a Non-Profit Showcase. For more information or to rsvp contact 635-3185 or sbaroncelli@frontroyalchamber.com.
MEMBER NEWS
Belle Grove Plantation invites you to join them for a special Valentine's Day Dessert Party to learn about exciting volunteer opportunities at historic Belle Grove Plantation. Sample delectable homemade desserts in the historic 1797 Manor House, meet current Belle Grove volunteers and hear their stories. Belle Grove is seeking tour guides, special event assistants, and front desk, office and museum shop aides for the 2008 season. The Valentine's Day Dessert Party will be held at 1 p.m. on Valentine's Day, Thursday, February 14 at Belle Grove Plantation in Middletown, VA. Contact Betsy Anderson or Craig Orndorff for more information or to RSVP by phone call 869-2028 or email info@bellegrove.org.
The Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging thanks to ERA Brown & Rutherford are selling cookbooks to benefit the agency. These cookbooks are filled with 600 recipes donated by local residents. Each Cookbook sells for $15. with the proceeds benefiting the Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging. If you would like to purchase a book or are willing to help sell them please contact Ginger Higgs at ERA Brown & Rutherford 540-636-6121 or call The SAAA 540-635-7141.
Randolph-Macon Academy’s third annual Springfest will be Saturday, April 19, 2008, from 12 noon to 4:00 pm. Last year, about 1,000 people attended this free community event, which features games, bounce rides, and entertainment. If your business or organization would like to be a part of Springfest 2008, please contact Celeste Brooks at cbrooks@rma.edu for an application. Space is free to those who are only displaying information; organizations/businesses that wish to sell products must pay a nonrefundable $50 vendor fee. Springfest is an indoor/outdoor event held rain or shine.
Front Royal Relay for Life 2008! June 7th-8th! Corporate sponsorship is an essential component of the success of our Front Royal 2008 Relay for Life event. Corporate sponsorship levels range from $250- $2,000. Your companies commitment and generosity is the key to finding the cure! We would be honored if you would take this opportunity to join in with the entire community in the fight against cancer. If your organization is interested in joining the Front Royal 2008 Relay for Life as a sponsor, or if you have additional questions, please contact Jodie Knight at 540.631.2595 or e-mail jodie.knight@yahoo.com.
Wakefield Country Day School will be holding an open house on Sunday, January 27th from 1-3 p.m. Families are invited to learn more about their preschool through 12th grade college preparatory day school. WCDS is located at 1059 Zachary Taylor Highway (State road 522) In Flint Hill, VA. Bus service is provided from Front Royal from two different locations. For more information please contact the admissions office at (540) 635-8555.
The Lord Fairfax Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education is offering the following classes: Continuing Education for HVAC Professionals, Jan 17, 7 - 10 p.m., $125; Continuing Education for Electricians, Jan 19, 8 - 11 a.m., $125; Cosmetology Theory, Jan 21 - Apr 28, 6 - 10 p.m., $325; Wheel Thrown Pottery, Jan 21 - Apr 28, 1 - 5 p.m., $295; Hand Built Pottery, Jan 21 - Apr 28, 6 - 10 p.m., $325; Exceptional Customer Service for the Service Leader, Jan 22, 29, 1 - 4 p.m., $175; ServSafe Food Certification, Jan 24, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., $175; Migrating to Office 2007 - What's New?, Jan 24, 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., $75; Continuing Education for Plumbing Professionals, Jan 26, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m., $125; Continuing Education for Gas Fitters, Jan 26, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., $65; SHRM Learning Systems, Jan 28 - Apr 14, 4 - 7 p.m., $895; Electrical: Basic Electrical Theory, Jan 29 - Mar 6, 7 - 9 p.m., $395; Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow, Jan 31, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., $95. For more information call 540-868-7021.
TOWN OF FRONT ROYAL
Monday, January 28th, 7 p.m. at the Government Center
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan. 21 Chamber Closed
Jan. 22 Downtown Business Council, 9 a.m. at the Chamber
Jan. 22 D & B Chocolates Ribbon Cutting, 11 a.m. at 120 E. Main St.
Jan. 23 Chamber Day at the Capitol
Jan. 24 Tourism Council, 9 a.m. at the Chamber
Jan. 29 Brown Bag Series, Noon at the Chamber
Jan. 30 Non-Profit Council, Noon at the Chamber