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CLIFTON FORGE, Va. (VR) – The July Edition of the 2025 Clifton Forge Community Gatherings will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in the Historic Masonic Theatre Auditorium from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The main theme of this Gathering will be reducing blight by improving housing and commercial buildings and with code enforcement.
The introductory portion of the Gathering program will be an update on new town developments by Town Manager Chuck Unroe. Manager Unroe’s presentation will be followed by a Code Enforcement update by Brad Balser, Clifton Forge Code Enforcement Officer.
A Commercial Renovation presentation will focus on downtown Clifton Forge. It will include an overview of commercial renovations, recent downtown renovation activities, and factors to consider in pursuing a commercial renovation opportunity.
The Residential Renovation topic will feature information regarding renovating houses for rental or resale. This presentation will include opportunities, rewards, procedures, and pitfalls to consider for a successful renovation experience. Information in this portion of the program may also be of interest to individuals remodeling their home.
The Clifton Forge Community Gatherings are held monthly to provide a forum for citizens. All residents, businesses, and others interested in a dynamic future for Clifton Forge are encouraged to attend. It is not necessary to be a resident of Clifton Forge to participate in the Community Gatherings. All area citizens are welcome to participate. Attendees are welcomed and encouraged to share ideas and strategies to make Clifton Forge a better place to live, work, play and do business. The Clifton Forge Community Gathering initiative in not a part of the Clifton Forge Town Government. It serves as a vehicle to citizens to play an active role in future of the town in cooperation with government leaders. For additional information contact Clifton Forge Main Street at (540)862-2000.
