A weekly update of news and events for Luray-Page County Chamber Members

August 4, 2008

Chamber offices now open until 7 pm every Friday!

 

Chamber Events

Click here for  photos of our recent BAH at Shenandoah Speedway. What a wonderful evening!

Tourism/Marketing Meeting *

August 5, 4 pm

Luray Town Offices

Guest: Jo Deidrich, Leisure Publishing

All tourism members invited – learn how to become a Tourism Member!

Business After Hours, Jordan Hollow Farms
August 7, 5:30 to 7 pm
See one of Page County’s most beautiful spots!

Breakfast Networking Breakfast

August 14, 7:30 – 9 am

Mimslyn Inn

Members $15; Non-members $20

Discount! Save $5 with paid reservations

“Breakfast Club” – 10 BNB Meetings -- $80

(Meets second Thursday each month)

Page Valley Agricultural & Industrial Fair

August 17-23

Highlight your business at the Chamber booth! Call the Chamber today!

“Free” Entrepreneur Express + Resource Fair

September 24, Workshop 8:30 – 12; Resource Fair 12-1

Stanley Fire Hall

Free Workshop: Fee to reserve a table to ‘show off’ your business

$35 per member

Business After Hours, Page Valley Aviation

September 25, 5:30 to 7 pm; Airport

Annual Banquet and Awards Dinner

November 5; Mimslyn Inn

Mark your calendars!

Customer Service Training

November 6, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Stanley Fire Hall

Chamber members $10, non-members $15

Chamber News

Vote for Virginia!

Virginia’s state tourism website is in a showdown with Michigan. Click here to vote!

Do you have a vacancy for August 15 or Labor Day Weekend?

Call the Chamber to advise our Tourism Associates: Betty, Bobby, Emily or Martha! 743-3915

 

Aramark has job offerings in Shenandoah National Park

Positions are currently available at Skyland Resort, Elkwallow Wayside and Big Meadows Wayside & Lodge and at the warehouse in Luray. For information: P) 540.843.2135 
www.shenandoahjobs.com or www.aramarkparksanddestinations.com

Luray Triathlon is looking for volunteers

The Third Annual Luray Triathlon is August 16 and 17. Volunteers are needed; contact Cory Churches at 202-302-0684.

Fall semester classes begin at LFCC August 23

For more information, contact Luray-Page County Center Manager Judith J. Suddith at 843-0722 or jsuddith@lfcc.edu .

Start August off right with coupons from LDI

Coupons for downtown Luray businesses are available at the Chamber and at many businesses. Enjoy discounts on a variety of products and services!

Have lunch at the Mimslyn for only $9.95

In a hurry? Choose from 3 entrees and a beverage for a great price – in just 15 minutes! 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. daily.

American Red Cross offers a variety of training

For more information on upcoming classes, blood drives and more, contact Sharon Baroncelli at 540-459-2913 or sbarc@shentel.net or click here.

Does the Chamber know your current hours of operation?

The Chamber staff would like to serve members more efficiently. Please be sure that they know the current hours of operation for your business.

Page Valley Cycling asks restaurants to support racers

Page Valley Cycling needs restaurants to offer discounts for racers. Restaurants included in listserv reaching1600 potential participants in 2 upcoming local races. Contact crazydave@hawksbillbicycles.com.

Post the ‘Be a HERO’ message at local bars, restaurants

The HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers is coming to Virginia in late August. Participating restaurants will display campaign information and provide free soft drinks to pledged designated drivers. Contact janet.drivesmart@verizon.net.

Local Government Meetings (click on name for website)

Luray Town Council

August 11, 7 pm, Town Hall
2nd Mon of month

Shenandoah Town Council

August 12 & 26, 7 pm Town Hall

2nd & 4th Tue of month

Stanley Town Council

August 13, 7 pm Town Hall

2nd Wed of month

Page County Board of Supervisors

August 19, 7 pm General District Courtroom

3rd Tue of month

Community Events

See Chamber Calendar -- click here

 Live music in Shenandoah National Park

Nightly

Click here for more information!

 “Bone Sighs” by Terri St. Cloud

Warehouse Art Gallery , Luray

www.warehouseartcenter.net

PMH Auxiliary Silent Auction

August 4-7; Page Memorial Hospital

Friday Night SingAlong

August 8, 7 pm

The Warehouse Art Gallery

www.warehouseartcenter.net

PAL: “Jazz & Swing on the Plaza”

August 9; 7:30 pm; BB&T Center

Click here for tickets!
 
Evenings on Main: Nighthawks & Luke Black
August 15, 7 to 9 pm
Ruffner Plaza, West Main Street, Luray

 PAL: “Folk Music on the Plaza”

August 16; 7:30 pm; BB&T Center

Click here for tickets!

Quest for the Stars Finale

August 16, 7:30 pm; Page Valley Fair Grounds

$10 admission, school age and above

Third Annual Luray Triathlon
August 16 & 17; Lake Arrowhead, www.townofluray.com 

or call Luray Parks and Rec  at 743-6475.

 PAL: Regional Wind Ensemble debut

August 17; 7:30 pm; BB&T Center

Click here for tickets!

Page Valley Agricultural & Industrial Fair

August 18-23; Page Valley Fairgrounds

Click here for information!

PAL: “Blues & Country on the Plaza”

August 23; 7:30 pm; BB&T Center

Click here for tickets!
 
Page Valley Cycling Club Race
August 24; Luray
www.pagevalleycycling.com
 
Evenings on Main: Sparky Rucker
August 29, 7 to 9 pm
Ruffner Plaza, West Main Street, Luray

PAL: “Blues & Country on the Plaza”

September 6; 7:30 pm; BB&T Center

Click here for tickets!

Evenings on Main: Valerie Von Fange & Bluesman Clarence Turner
September 12, 7 to 9 pm
Ruffner Plaza, West Main Street, Luray

LDI 4th Annual Cash Party

September 14

Mimslyn Inn

Click here for more information!

PMH Auxiliary Uniform Sale

September 19; Page Memorial Hospital

Evenings on Main: Gary Smallwood
September 26, 7 to 9 pm
Ruffner Plaza, West Main Street, Luray

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Luray Page-County Chamber of Commerce
46 East Main Street , Luray , Virginia 22835
Phone (540) 743-3915   (888) 743-3915;
Fax (540) 743-3944
Email: info@luraypage.com