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Halifax County Chamber of Commerce
May 7    Mentor Role Model Program Annual Fundraising Gala
An evening with a catered dinner by South Boston's very own Four Oaks restaurant. The opportunity to listen to some easy jazz music while mingling with friends and bidding on many of the silent auction items. Add some laughter, a chilled glass of wine or a cold beer ..from our cash bar and this will be an evening to remember. All for a wonderful cause- to help support the mission of the Mentor Role Model Program.
Date: May 7, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.mentor4u.org
Location: The Prizery 700 Bruce Street South Boston, VA 24592
Contact: Angela Yancey 434-575-3011
EMail: director@mentor4u.org
Date/Time Details: May 7, 2015 6pm - 9pm
Fees/Admission: Cost per ticket $30 Sponsorships are available.
May 8    Naturalization Ceremony
The Patrick Henry National Memorial will host its annual Naturalization Ceremony on Friday, May 8, 2015 at 11 a.m. on the beautiful grounds of Red Hill, Henry?s last home and burial place, overlooking the Staunton River valley. Citizen applicants earn the right to become U. S. citizens by meeting several requirements, one of which is to pass a test demonstrating the applicant?s ability to read, write, and speak basic English. Applicants must also show that they have a basic knowledge of U.S. history and government. Among the many questions individuals have been given to study has been, ?Who declared, ?Give me liberty or give me death!??? The final step in the process of becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen, the Naturalization Ceremony welcomes citizens to celebrate their new status in the country. Approximately thirty individuals will be sworn in by officials of the U.S. District Court - Western District of Virginia.Virginia Tourism Corporation?s President and Chief Executive Officer, Rita McClenny, is this year?s guest speaker. Rita is in charge of marketing the Commonwealth as a premier travel destination and film location. The Honorable Judge Norman K. Moon will preside over the ceremony at Red Hill, as he has for the last seven years. Patrick Henry Jolly, who is Patrick Henry?s fifth and sixth great grandson, will portray Henry while speaking to the naturalized citizens as part of the ceremony. Prior to the oath ceremony, docents will be available in Patrick Henry?s house and law office to provide information about Henry?s life at Red Hill in the 1790s starting at 9:00 a.m. Eighteenth century interpreters will demonstrate blacksmithing, spinning and weaving, and will be in the historic buildings.
Date: May 8, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.redhill.org
Location: Patrick Henry's Red Hill 1250 Red Hill Road Brookneal, VA 24528
Contact: Myra Trent Patrick Henry's Red Hill 434.376.2044
EMail: info@redhill.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, May 8, 2015 with seating beginning at 10:15am and the ceremony at 11am
Fees/Admission: NO ADMISSION, open to the public free of charge
May 13    How to Run for Public Office Workshop
Candidate Overview
“How to Run for Public Office”
A free workshop designed to assist Halifax County residents who are interested in running for public office or those interested in learning more about the election process.
 
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
Hope Classroom
South Boston, Virginia
 
 
Welcome Ms. Mitzi T. Riddle, Halifax County Chamber of Commerce
 
 
Civic Engagement:  The Public Servant The Honorable Coleman Speece, Vice-Mayor, Town of South Boston
 
 
The State Board of Elections:  Candidate Paperwork Ms. Heather Harding,  Halifax County Voter Registrar
 
 
The Region in Review Dr. Martha A. Walker, Community Viability Specialist, Virginia Cooperative Extension
 
 
A Candidate’s Campaign Martha Walker
Date: May 13, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
Hope Classroom
South Boston, Virginia
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, May 13, 2015
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
May 21    Virginia Cantaloupe Festival Sponsor Reception
Virginia Cantaloupe Festival sponsors are invited to a reception at Berry Hill Resort. At this reception, sponsors will pick up packets, which include tickets and parking passes. We will also take photos of sponsors for the newspapers and website.
 
RSVP online or call the Chamber at 434-572-3085. If you are unable to attend, please send another representative from your company. 
Date: May 21, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Berry Hill Resort Courtyard
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 21
5:30 - 7:00 pm
May 28    Business After Hours - May 28, 2015
Join us for Business After Hours on Thursday, May 28, 2015, 5:30 - 7pm, sponsored by Commonwealth Assisted Living.

Business After Hours (BAH) is one of the Chamber’s most popular networking events. Usually held on selected Thursdays of each month, BAH is hosted by a different member business each time. These are free to attend and are usually from 5:30-7 p.m. Members are encouraged to come join us after work and be sure and bring plenty of business cards as you’ll give them all out!
Date: May 28, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:

Commonwealth Assisted Living
435 Hamilton Blvd, South Boston, VA

Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 28, 2015
5:30 - 7pm
Fees/Admission: FREE for Chamber members