Listen to "Tourism Tuesday" on WZRV

Ilene Reilly of Apple Cottage Gourmet and Health Foods and Allstar Lodging's Carlos Ruiz will join Karen for the June 3 edition of the show, 12:20-1 pm on 95.3FM.

It's not too late to reserve space in the Visitors' Guide!

Contact the Chamber TODAY to showcase your business in the 2008-2009 Visitors' Guide!

Chamber Spotlight: Mystic Pet Resort & Spa

Mystic Pet Resort and Spa, which joined the chamber of March 2003, is different from most boarding and grooming businesses.

Owners Gareth and Lena Price combine a cheerful, state-of-the-art facility with caring attention to give pets a comfortable 'home away from home.' They offer grooming, boarding, daycare and retail sales.

Mystic is located at 1775 Bixlers Ferry Road in Luray. Visit their website at www.mysticpetresort.com.

Luray Parks & Recreation, LDI announce Evenings on Main performers

FREE performances on Friday evenings at 7 pm at Ruffner Plaza!

Jun 20     Steve Carter Connexion  

Jul 4        Luke Black, Mokey, Highground,Sidewalk Bob(National Anthem)

Jul 18      Clarence Turner/Luke Black

Aug 1     Charlottesville City Orchestra

Aug 15   Nighthawks/Luke Black

Aug 29   Sparky Rucker

Sep 12    Valerie Von Fange

Sep 26    Gary Smallwood

Bobbie Walker from VTC to return!

By popular demand, Bobbie Walker from Virginia Tourism Corporation will host a follow-on course in November in Stanley. Details will follow.

Join LDI in its "Shop Local Luray" campaign

LDI is encouraging Page County residents to shop locally with their 'Shop Local Luray' campaign.

This effort is aimed at encouraging shoppers to think about the local economic impact of patronizing a local merchant instead of a chain store.

Support those who provide goods and services at home! For more information, contact LDI at www.luraydowntown.com.

SNP to close Panorama

Shenandoah National Park announces the impending removal of buildings in the Panorama area.  The Panorama Building and the Backcountry Camping Permit station will be removed.  Following the removal, a new water system will be installed and modern restroom facilities will be constructed in the upper lot.

For the safety of visitors, the park will  temporarily close the Marys Rock - Appalachian Trail trailhead and both the upper and lower parking areas at Panorama during construction.  The Panorama area is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 211 and Skyline Drive.  Park visitors should expect the closures to take effect soon after the Memorial Day holiday. For more information about Shenandoah National Park go to http://www.nps.gov /shen or call the park at (540) 999-3500.

SNP presents live music every evening at Big Meadows, Skyland

Skyland: Jun 1: Mike McCray; 2: Richard Follett; 3: Shen Fine; 4: Cindy Smith

Big Meadows: Jun 1: Cindy Smith; 2: Randy Churchill; 3: Resi Linton (9 pm;) 4: Shen Fine

Page County Recreation Department offers summer programs

Jun 16 - 17 - Shutterbugs Photography Camp with Graeme Davies - School age -  Luray and Shenandoah - Time/Location TBA - $10 reg fee

Jun 18-19 - Princess Tea Party - Ages 3-5 - Inn Lawn Park - 11:00 AM  - $10 reg fee

Jun 23-27 - Shakespeare in the Park - Ages 10-15 - Inn Lawn Park -  10-Noon - $30 reg fee

Jul 7-8 - Naturescapes - Luray/Stanley - School age - 10:00-Noon - $10 reg fee

Jul 9-10 - Budding Actors - Luray/Shenandoah - Ages 3-6 - 10:00- Noon - $10 reg fee

Jul 14-15 - Castles & Dragons - Luray/Shenandoah - 10:00-Noon - Ages 5-7 - $10 reg fee

Jul 16-18 - Where in the World are We?  - Luray/Stanley/Shen - 10:00-noon - School Age - $10 registration fee

Jul 21-25 - CSI Camp - Time/Location TBA - Ages 8-12 - $30 reg fee

Jul 28-31 - Survivor Camp - Time/Location TBA - Ages 13-18 - $30 reg fee

Aug 4-8 - Junior Write and Perform Theater Workshop - Ages 7-12 - Time/Location TBA - $30 reg fee

Aug 11-15 - Senior Write and Perform Theater Workshop - Grades 8-12 - Time/Location TBA - $30 reg fee

For more information, contact Sharon Sampsell, cultural programs coordinator, at 743-1180.

Events

For more information, visit the Chamber calendar at: http://luraypage.com/cgi-bin/Calcium36.cgi?CalendarName=chamber

May 1-31: "Anything Goes," themed show at Warehouse Art Gallery, Luray. Open Mon-Fri Noon -6 pm, Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun Noon - 5 pm. June Show: "Sea Life." Also showing: new work by Chance Liscomb, Jim Mayes, Bev Reidinger and Barbara Mason.

Jun 4: Chamber Seminar: Entrepreneur Express, 8:30 am - Noon, Stanley Fire Department. Free workshops for your business. Sponsored by LPCCC and Page County Economic Development Department.

Jun 6: Open House & Grand Opening, 4 - 7 pm, Allstar Lodging, new location at 803 East Main Street in Luray. Enjoy food, drinks and door prizes. Get updates on vacation rentals and new concierge attractions and special services.

Jun 7: Trekking with Toddlers, Shenandoah National Park. To register ($15 fee, reservations needed): www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/resource_seminars.htm

Jun 7: Page County's Next Top Model, 7:30 pm, LHS Theme: Flower Power $3 admission for school age and above.

Jun 7: 2nd Annual Shenandoah Valley Acoustic Blues Bash, 4-6 pm and 7:30 - 9:30 pm, BB&T Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, www.PerformingArtsLuray.org .

Jun 13: Friday Night Live, 7:00 pm, Warehouse Art Gallery.

Jun 18: Business After Hours, Century Luray at the Mimslyn.

Jun 21: Quest for the Stars, 7:30 pm, PCHS. Theme: Country, $3 admission for school age and above.

Jun 26: Health and Candle Sale, PMH, sponsored by the Auxiliary.

Jun 28: Chamber Members' Lunch at Farmers' Market.  11 am - 1 pm

Jul 4 - Family Fun Fest, 3 - 9pm,  Greenway!   Wanted ; Children's Activities, Food and Craft Vendors, contact: ldi@shentel.net

Jul 12: Shenandoah Riverfront 5-mile Run 7:30 am, sponsored by Shenandoah Heritage Center. Starts and ends at Shenandoah River Park. Walkers, $15; Runners, $20. Tee shirts guaranteed for entries received by Jul 1

Jul 17: Tenth Annual Golf Tournament, to benefit PMH, sponsored by the  PMH Auxiliary. Quilt made by Katina Wakeman to be raffled.

Jul 24: Business After Hours, Shenandoah Speedway.

Jul 25-26: Rotary Golf Tournament.

Aug 7: Business After Hours, Jordan Hollow Farms.

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.

Aug 24: Page Valley Cycling Club Race. For more information, see www.pagevalleycycling.com

Local Government Meetings

June 9: Luray Town Council, 7 pm Town Hall (2nd Mon ea mo) http://townofluray.com 

June 10 & 24: Shenandoah Town Council, 7 pm Town Hall (2nd and 4th Tue ea mo) http://www.townofshenandoah.com 

June 11: Stanley Town Council, 7 pm Town Hall (2nd Wed ea mo)http://townofstanley.com 

June 17: Page County Board of Supervisors, 7 pm General District Courtroom (3rd Tue ea mo) http://pagecounty.Virginia.gov 

June 24: Shenandoah Town Council, 7 pm Town Hall (2nd and 4th Tue ea mo) http://www.townofshenandoah.com 

Deadline for "In the Loop" is Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

Go Green! Please forward an electronic "In the Loop" to your employees. To submit items to ITL, send TEXT only documents of 20 words or less to pcounty@embarqmail.com or call 743-3915.