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Chamber Updates
We're Moving!!
The Chamber Board is happy to announce that the Chamber office is finally moving back up to Main Street! The New Office at 118A N. Main Street will open on September 4.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Be sure to check out the new Farmville Area Chamber Website! If you would like your Login and Password information, contact Tory.
The new Chamber website
is now live.
is now easier than ever! Go to the Calendar page on
Please bring us your BROCHURES. Thank you to those members who have brought us brochures. They have been put to good use.
Webdate Deadline
Deadline - Wednesday at 3 pm
Broadcast - Thursday morning
Weekly Webdate Sponsorships $45/month (or $500 per year - a savings of $45) to reach over 200 potential customers each week.
Follow us on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/FarmvilleAreaCh
Chamber Contact Information:
Phone: 434-392-3939
Fax: 434-392-3818
tory@farmvilleareachamber.org
www.farmvilleareachamber.org
  
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Boost Your Business at the Southern VA Business EXPO
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Time is running out! Register today to promote your business at the 2nd Annual Southern Virginia Business Expo, hosted by Longwood University SBDC!
Over 200 business owners and managers attended the Inaugural event in 2011. This year's expo, to be held September 26 in Farmville, Virginia, will again feature an exhibit hall with expanded networking time. Attendees and exhibitors alike will also have opportunities to learn marketing strategies from keynote speaker and workshop leader John Jantsch.
John is a marketing consultant, award winning social media publisher and best selling author of Duct Tape Marketing
and The Referral Engine. His blog was chosen as a Forbes favorite for marketing and small business and his podcast, a top ten marketing show on iTunes, was called a "must listen" by Fast Company magazine. He is the featured marketing contributor to American Express OPENForum. His practical take on small business is often cited as a resource in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and CNN Money.
Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your business as an exhibitor or join us as an attendee for the day. A full agenda as well as registration forms for both exhibitors and attendees can be found here:
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Mainly Clay
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Bring a friend and save $10.00 off your class!
NEW CLASSES BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 2012
REGISTRATION
All classes require a $50 non-refundable deposit upon registration. The balance is due at the first class.
MONDAY
6 - 8 P.M. - September 10-October 28
HAND-BUILDING - All skill Levels
Students will focus on basic hand-building techniques including slab construction and coils to create a variety of functional and sculptural objects.
Cost: $220 - clay, glaze, and firing provided
- $20.00 - one-time fee for beginner tool kit
- 8 sessions meet once a week for 2 hours
- Includes unlimited open studio
TUESDAY
10 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
September 11-October 30
GROUP POTTERY WHEEL - Beginning Wheel
Over the course of 8 weeks, beginning potters will learn the basics of wheel-throwing, centering, simple trimming and glazing. Discussion covers clay fundamentals and design.
Cost: $220 - clay, glaze, and firing provided
- $20 - one-time fee for beginner tool kit
- 8 sessions meet once a week for 2½ hours
- Includes unlimited open studio
TUESDAY
6 - 8:30 P.M. - September 11-October 30
GROUP POTTERY WHEEL - Throwing Further
This class builds upon skills learned in Beginning Wheel and is for those with some previous experience. We will focus on student goals and projects as well as trying new techniques.
Cost: $220 - clay, glaze, and firing provided
- 8 sessions meet once a week for 2½ hours
- Includes unlimited open studio
WEDNESDAY
12:30 - 2:30 P.M.
September 5-October 24
HAND-BUILDING - All skill Levels
Students will focus on basic hand-building techniques including slab construction and coils to create a variety of functional and sculptural objects.
Cost: $220 - clay, glaze, and firing provided
- $20 - one-time fee for beginner tool kit
- 8 sessions meet once a week for 2 hours
- Includes unlimited open studio
THURSDAY
6 - 8:30 P.M.
September 13-November 1
GROUP POTTERY WHEEL
Beginning Wheel
Over the course of 8 weeks, beginning potters will learn the basics of wheel-throwing, centering, simple trimming and glazing. Discussion covers clay fundamentals and design.
Cost: $220 - clay, glaze, and firing provided
- $20 - one-time fee for beginner tool kit
- 8 sessions meet once a week for 2½ hours
- Includes unlimited open studio
FRIDAY
10 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
September 14-November 2
GROUP POTTERY WHEEL - Intermediate/Advanced Level
This class is for students who have previously worked on the pottery wheel and for the experienced potter who has developed consistent throwing skills. Instruction will build on present abilities.
Cost: $195
- 8 sessions meet once a week for 2½ hours
- Students must bring their own tools and supplies
- Includes unlimited open studio
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| Member News |
August 9, 2012
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| Leadership Farmville | |
The deadline to register for Leadership Farmville 2012-2013 is August 24. If you are interested in this beneficial program sponsored by the Chamber, please take time to register. Our classes start in September and continue through March. Please encourage friends, co-workers, and employees to participate in the program. It has proven to be a great networking opportunity and a very educational experience. For more information on the Leadership Farmville program and the special discount for members of the Farmville Jaycees, please visit our website.
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Weekend Activities @ Twin Lakes State Park
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Friday, August 10th, 2012
4 pm - Crafty Campers:
Get crafty at the Nature Nook where we'll learn a few great facts about nature and make a neat, featured craft you can take home. What will it be today? Bird Feeders? Your very own compass? How about some sunshine magic? Stop in and find out. We've got the glitter and the glue, all we're missing is YOU!! Fee: $2 per person; $6 per family.
6 pm - Family Game Night:
Bring the whole family for our Family Game Night. Enjoy board games, card games, puzzles and more.
8 pm - Make New Friends Campfire:
What's a park ranger's favorite snack? You guessed it, S'MORES!!!! Come make some new friends at the park, sing some songs, hear a few great stories and enjoy some yummy s'mores.
Saturday Augus11th, 2012
11 am - Story Hike:
Time to get the whole family together and hit the trails for the latest way to combine a love of reading with the great outdoors. At this fun new activity you literally get to hike through a story, finding a new page the further you walk, exercising your legs and your minds.
1 pm - Here, Fishy, Fishy, Fishy:
There are many different fish species in the park with lots of unique qualities. Lets discover them together. Join us as we cast an imaginary line and catch some fun facts about our local fish!
2 pm - Creature Feature:
Here at Twin Lakes we get to see all kinds of different wildlife, from snakes to squirrels and beavers to butterflies. Come learn about one of our park's many amazing creatures in today's Creature Feature.
3 pm - Gone to the Dogs:
Twin Lakes is letting the dogs out. Bring the pups out for a fun and educational hike around the lake. Dogs must be on leashes and PLEASE only pups who play well with other pups."Mut Mits" and doggy treats will be provided.
4 pm - Lake Explorers:
Join us as we go out and dip our nets in the water along the shore to see what creatures we can find!
8:30pm - Evening Canoe Float:
Join us on the lake for our evening canoe float as we discover the beauty of nature at night. Meet at the Prince Edward Boat Ramp. Spaces are limited, call our Main Office to reserve your spot today. Fee for the program is $6 per person, $5 per person for groups of 4 or more.
Sunday August 12th
2 pm - Guided Beaver Hike:
Join us for a guided Beaver Hike along our newly renovated Otter's Path Trail.
4 pm - Geocaching 101:
Using multi-billion dollar satellites to find Tupperware in the woods. This new way to treasure hunt will be loads of fun for the whole family. Come learn how it's done. $3 per person, $8 per family.
For information on these or any other programs at Twin Lakes State Park, contact our Main Office at 434-392-3435.
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Moton Museum News
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Ever wonder what actually goes on at the Moton Museum? What do they do? When will it be finished?
Find out this Friday.
Bring your lunch to the museum and join us for our Brown Bag Lunch Series, Friday, August 10th from 12noon to 1pm. This Friday's program: "The Making of a Civil Rights Museum." Moton Museum Director Lacy Ward, Jr. and Associate Director Justin Reid discuss the vision of the Moton Museum, its role in classrooms and in the community, and the final phase of museum construction set to begin this fall.  Conceptual drawing of Gallery IV planned for the Robert Russa Moton Museum.
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Back to School =
Back to Dance!
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Come join in the celebration as Five Pointes Dance Center celebrates 20 Years of Dance in Farmville! Registration for 2012-2013 begins on August 7. We have classes for ages 2 1/2 through 72 1/2 in Creative Movement, Pre-Dance, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Lyrical, and other styles. Registration Days and Times are Tuesday, Aug 7 through Thursday Aug 9 from 3 - 7 pm, and Saturday August 11 from 10 am until 1 pm. Classes fill up fast, so come early! For more information on classes, please call the studio at 434-392-6754, or visit us online.
Come join us as we celebrate 20 years of fun and fitness through dance!
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| H-SC Taste of Farmville | | |
Hampden-Sydney College
Invites you and your business to join us
for
The Hampden-Sydney Family Weekend
Taste of Farmville
Saturday, September 22, 2012
During Family Weekend
Hampden House Lawn, across from Lewis C. Everett Stadium
Displays can go up between 8 am and 10 am on
Saturday morning, September 22
Hampden-Sydney will set up a tent and will provide tables
You are encouraged to bring your own table
or special display if you prefer!
Beginning at 10 am, guests and visitors to campus will enjoy a picnic lunch on Hampden House lawn and tailgating will be underway until the 1 pm kick-off of the football game against Huntington College.
We invite you to offer samples, discount coupons, or other options
that will encourage students and families
to become patrons of your business establishment.
These may include:
Coupons for food and beverage
Discounts on clothing, sports gear, special event apparel,
furnishings, or services
Announcements of art shows, movies, entertainment
Advertisements for school and classroom supplies
President Howard invites you to visit the Stadium Lounge for a portion of the game against Huntingdon College, Montgomery, Alabama
with appreciation for your contributions
to the students, faculty, and staff of Hampden-Sydney College
Please RSVP to Sandy Yeatts, 434-223-6137
Questions? Call Sandy Cooke, 434-223-6138
Or Candy Dowdy, 434-223-7140
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Southside Workforce Network
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You are invited to attend the upcoming meeting of
The Southside Workforce Network
Wednesday, August 29th
9:30am
Farmville-Prince Edward Community Library
1303 West Third Street, Farmville, VA
The next meeting will feature:
Barry Richmond, Employment Specialist
Goodwill Industries of South Central Virginia, Inc.
RSVP to Penny Brogan at 434-392-8189, Ext. 6 or by e-mail.
The Southside Workforce Network
Uniting the surrounding counties of Prince Edward, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Amelia for the purpose of strengthening community, developing a vision, andempowering the workforce of Southside Virginia. Our goal is to bring together, agencies, organizations, and employers to share insight into the needs of our local business community.
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