2022 Alleghany Living Guide - 6

CONTENTS
What's Inside
10 The Arts
The Clifton Forge School of the Arts,
the Alleghany Highlands Arts &
Crafts Center, the Historic Masonic
Theatre and the Alleghany Arts
Council lead the way to assure a
rich, deep cultural life for the
region's citizens and visitors.
18 Recreation
When your region is blessed with the
likes of the Jackson and Cowpasture
Rivers and the mountains that feed
their flows, you're set for great
outdoor fun. And the region's trails-
highlighted by Douthat State Park's
40 miles-cinch the deal.
26 Economic
Development
The new Lumos broadband
connections have opened a whole
new world of " Work Remotely, Live
Uniquely " in the beautiful
Alleghany Highlands of Virginia.
32 Heritage
The strong C & O Rail heritage is just
one prong of a region steeped in
historic significance and beauty. The
1930s-era Green Pastures at
Longdale has seen history coming to
life with a unique recreation area.
36 Learning
Ther merger of Alleghany Public
Schools and Covington City Public
Schools will result in broader
opportunities for students and will
preserve the heritage and identity
of both systems while realizing
cost savings.
44 Health & Wellness
Health and wellness are a strong focus
for the Alleghany Highlands, with
facilities from both LewisGale and
Carilion leading the way, along with
the offerings of the YMCA and great
area trails for fitess and wellness.
Clifton Forge School of the Arts knitting class
For Reference
30 Alleghany Highlands Map
52 Community Resource Guide
54 Hospitality Guide
56 Calendar of Events
Historic Masonic Theatre
LEISURE
MEDIA
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Contributing Photographers: The Alleghany
Foundation, Alleghany Highlands Arts Council,
Alleghany Highlands Arts & Crafts Center,
Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce
& Tourism, Alleghany County Public Schools,
Alleghany Highlands Economic Development
Corporation, Alleghany Highlands Regional
Library, Alleghany Highlands YMCA, Bath
Community Hospital, Chuck Almarez, Jeff
Bartley, Cole Bradley, Sue Brown, Jada
Callender, Jerry Clark, Clifton Forge Public
Library, Clifton Forge School of the Arts, The
City of Covington, Crawford Photography,
Maria Creasey, Tripp Curry, Dabney S.
Lancaster Community College, Sam Dean
Photography, Bob Donnan, Douthat State
Park, Gavin Dressler, Escatawba Farms, The
Farm at Glen Haven, Kristen Garten, Sue
Higgins, Angie Hinebaugh, Jackson River
Technical Center, LewisGale Hospital
Alleghany, John Mays, Keely Noffsinger
Massey, Theresa McCoy, Mikula Harris, Kevin
Persinger, Darren Seay, Julianne Rainone,
Ridgeline Physical Therapy, Donna Rhodes
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