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Upcoming Events in the Town of Clifton Forge, Va.
Jun 15 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Fairy Camp for Little People A 4-day camp for 3-7 year olds, centered around the poetry of Mary Cecily Barker, utilizing story, song, craft and movement in a “fairy shelter” in the Gallery. Snack is provided. Monday-Thursday, June 15 – 18, 10:00 am –11:30 am. (Maximum 12 Children) Instructor: Vaden
Jun 15 @ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Guitar, Mandolin & Ukelele CD300 For 7 years old and older. Choose the instrument and learn to play! Every MONDAY. Noon-3:00pm. Call the school to schedule your time. 504-862-7275 Instructor: Cheryl Lunsford; Fee: $89/monthly for 4 half-hour lessons; ww.cfsota.org
Jun 15 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
SHADOW PUPPETRY WORKSHOP & PERFORMANCE Starting Monday, June 15, continuing on June 17, 19, 22 and 24 at 4 pm to 6 pm. PERFORMANCE: JUNE 27 (time TBA) This is a two-week class series where we’ll be adapting a ghost story into a shadow puppets play. Students will learn how
Jun 16 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Clifton Forge School of the Arts
Every Tuesday morning. (Call the School to select your lesson time.) Beginnings, intermediate and advanced students are welcome. Instructor: Cheryl Lunsford. Monthly Fee: $79 for 4 (or 5) thirty-minute lessons each month.
Jun 16 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Clifton Forge School of the Arts
Every Tuesday. (Call the School to select your lesson time.) Students will learn to read music and to play the piano easily. In just eight weeks, you are playing short songs and tunes. Instructor: Joanne Hayslett. Fee: $20 for half-hour lesson
Jun 16 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WATERCOLOR: TUESDAYS 10AM- NOON MAY 12 – JUNE 16, 2015, Ages:18 & Up $90 Join us for the fun and challenges watercolor offers! There are topics to introduce beginners to basic knowledge of materials and techniques, selection of brush and papers, the properties of color and how the color wheel
Jun 16 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
OIL PAINTING: TUESDAYS, 2-4PM MAY 12 – JUNE 16, 2015, Ages: 18 & Up $90 This class focuses on the technical and expressive fundamentals of oil painting. Students will become familiar with oil paints, mediums, and paint handling. Topics covered include: selection of canvas and brushes, stretching and preparing a
Jun 16 @ 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
CLAY STUDIO FOR KIDS: Hand-building (7yrs to 10yrs) (4 weeks) Session #1: Wednesdays, April 15, 22, 29 & May 6at 4 pm to 5:15 pm Session #2: Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16 & 23 at 4 pm to 5:15 pm Young potters will experience the texture and plasticity of clay
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Summer Lunch Program starting Mon, June 15th
Clifton Forge will be the site of a summer lunch program for youth beginning on June 15 at the Fire Station. The program is open to those under the age of 18 and will operate Monday-Thursday from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Nominate a Resident for Recognition ”Beyond the Corridor”
Residents beyond the main corridors of Town will be recognized for their efforts to improve the exterior of their properties. GUIDELINES AND FORM HERE
1. Anyone can nominate a resident for recognition by completing the ”Beyond the Corridor Recognition" form.
2. Before and after pictures should be attached to the form.
3. Exterior improvement must have been completed between January 1, 2015 and November 1, 2015 to be eligible.
4. Homes should show significant visual exterior improvement by remodeling, re-roofing, re-siding, painting, landscaping or a combination of all or any of the above.
5. The home may be rented or owned.
6. The home’s lawn and exterior should be clean and well maintained.
7. All nominations should be turned in to Clifton Forge Main Street or the Town Manager’s office in Town Hall by November 2nd of this year. Awards will be announced at the November 10th Clifton Forge Town Council meeting.
An Ad Hoc committee of five (5) has been appointed by the Vision 2025 Corridor Curb Appeal Committee. This committee will have the responsibility for selecting the winners.
There will be a maximum of five (5) winners who will each receive a $50 gift card from True Value Hardware. All nominees will have a recognition sign placed in their yard (pending approval from the homeowner).
The Recycle Trailer
The Recycle Trailer is now back at the Matthews Park location. This location is in addition to the one presently at Kroger.
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Announcement: Few In C.F. Protected Under New Sewer Lateral Ordinance
2/25/2015 8:37:00 AM
Few In C.F. Protected Under New Sewer Lateral Ordinance
CLIFTON FORGE — Out of 1,500 active utility accounts, only 20 are protected under a new sewer lateral ordinance that was adopted last year by Clifton Forge Town Council.
In April 2014, after more than six months of discussing various options to address the cost and responsibility for sewer laterals between an individual’s property line and the main sewer line,Clifton Forge Town Council adopted an ordinance making the town responsible for the maintenance and repair of this section of sewer pipe once the owner installed a town-approved cleanout on his sewer lateral.
The town would inspect cleanouts at no cost and install a cleanout where needed for the cost of materials ($60). The owner could also use a contractor to install.
A $3 per month sewer lateral fee was adopted, effective July 1, 2014, to offset the costs of repairs incurred by the town for faulty lines in the future.
After almost eight months, very few citizens have taken advantage of the free cleanout inspection (8) and only 12 owners have had cleanout installed, or are waiting for installation, by the town for the $60 fee.
Until a cleanout is installed and/or inspected, the owner remains responsible for any repairs to the often times troubled section of their sewer lateral, Clifton Forge officials remind residents.
While Public Works installs cleanouts when requested, and as time is available, residents are encouraged to consider paying the $60 material fee at their earliest convenience to avoid costly repairs to their sewer line between their property line and the main line in the future.
2015 Town of Clifton Forge Council Goals
1. Work to make better communication a top priority using a variety of methods.
2. Continue to support Town infrastructure improvement by dedicating financial and human resources to this effort.
a. Water lines
b. Sewer lines
c. Road repair, especially on main roads in Town
d. Increase the amount of sidewalk repair including reviewing better designation of handicap sidewalks and curbs.
b. Sewer lines
c. Road repair, especially on main roads in Town
d. Increase the amount of sidewalk repair including reviewing better designation of handicap sidewalks and curbs.
3. Promote and implement Tax Exemption Program developed by Clifton Forge, Covington, Alleghany County and Iron Gate.
4. Continue to support efforts for long-range strategic planning for the town of Clifton Forge.
a. Receive regular updates from AH Economic Development Corporation
b. Updates by Planning Commission
c. Updates by AH Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
d. Updates by Clifton Forge Main Street
b. Updates by Planning Commission
c. Updates by AH Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
d. Updates by Clifton Forge Main Street
5. Continue efforts to market town-owned properties.
6. Continue to promote clean-up efforts by the Town.
a. Support Town Employees, charitable organizations, and endorse nonprofit groups who have the improvement and beautification of the Town as a primary goal. Review and adopt ordinances that are consistent with clean-up efforts.
b. Support Code enforcement
c. Support Vision 2025 Corridor Curb Appeal Initiatives and encourage more citizen involvement.
b. Support Code enforcement
c. Support Vision 2025 Corridor Curb Appeal Initiatives and encourage more citizen involvement.
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS
The Town of Clifton Forge is pre-qualifying contractors to bid on housing rehabilitation and new housing construction for the Lower Roxbury Neighborhood Revitalization Project. If you are a Virginia licensed (minimum of a Class B License) and insured contractor and are interested in bidding on this work, please contact Don Ford, Director of Community Development, Town of Clifton Forge, at 540/863-2509 or dford@cliftonforgeva.gov for an application form.
The initial deadline for receiving applications is May 15 2015, though additional contractors can apply and be added to the approved list of contractors throughout the project.
The Town of Clifton Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority- & female-owned businesses are encouraged to apply.
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