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336.372.5473
Featured Events:
Christmas
Arts & Craft Show
December 2, 2017
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Ongoing Events and Entertainment
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Come just to listen or to dance to the blue grass and old time musicians who play every Tuesday and Saturday beginning at 7pm. Admission is $5 on Tuesday and $6 on Saturday. Line Dancing classes are also offered on Monday nights beginning at 6pm. The Jubilee is located on North Main Street, across from the Courthouse.
(336)407-2603.
Local blue grass and old time musicians jam each Monday, 2 blocks north of the Courthouse at the Crouse House in Crouse Park, beginning at 6pm. Come and play or just listen. No charge, but a donation is appreciated. 336-372-5473
GREAT ACTIVITIES TO DO ANYTIME
The town of Sparta offers a variety of art galleries, apparel and accessory stores, gift shops, restaurants and even an old fashioned hardware store. Click
here to learn more about the merchants in Sparta.
Barns and other buildings around the county display squares illustrating quilt patterns and add interest to a driving tour of the countryside. Drop by Alleghany Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Center for a brochure. We are in the rock building with the green awning (58 South Main Street, Sparta). Our foyer is always open and a brochure is always available.
Brochures for three driving loops of the Alleghany country-side are available at the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Center. Each loop is about a leisurely hour's drive and includes information on historic points along the way. The Chamber office is in the rock building with the green awning (58 South Main Street, Sparta). Our foyer is always open and a brochure is always available.
Be sure to visit when planning a trip this Spring or Summer. Open Thursday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm. There's never an admission charge. Stop by to experience local history and to see the new displays, 7 North Main Street, Sparta.
Veterans' Morning Coffee & Breakfast
at the VFW
The VFW hosts an informal full breakfast including, biscuits, gravy, eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, and coffee every Wednesday from 8:30-11am. All veterans are invited to attend.
Click to learn more
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The VFW Military Museum is open to the public, 10am-2pm, every Wednesday and Saturday in the basement of the VFW Post 7034, 1193 US Highway 21 S, Sparta, NC. Admission is free.
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Alleghany Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 800-372-5473
336-372-5473
Email:
Info@Sparta-NC.com
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Weekly Chamber Brief
Alleghany Chamber of Commerce November 8, 2017
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Sparta Presbyterian Church
Sparta Presbyterian Church welcomes
Rev. Bryan Hovey
who is serving as interim minister during the transition time between installed pastors. In addition to pastoral responsibilities, Rev. Hovey is committed to and has been trained in preparing a church for the next pastorate. Rev. Hovey grew up in Hickory, NC, and currently resides in Concord and Sparta.
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Cornerstone Christian Fellowship
Sunday, November 12th: Bluegrass Sunday featuring Priority Blue in concert for the entire celebration service.
Services start at 10:00 AM
All are welcomed to these special events!
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Blue Ridge READ
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The Alleghany Democratic Party
The Alleghany Democratic Party will have their monthly meeting
November 14, 2017
at
6:00 pm
. The meeting will be held at the Sparta Town Office, located at
304 South Main Street. Light refreshments will be served.
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Christmas Parade!
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Shop Small Saturday!
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Mountain Soul Music Festival
Robin Cater will be performing at Christ Episcopal Church for the Mountain Soul Music Festival beginning at 6 PM.
The Mountain Soul Music Festival will be held on every last Sunday of the month starting in April until December. Admission is free but donations are appreciated!
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Studio Redwood
PLEASE NOTE:
Pumpkin Painting class is $30 NOT $35
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Alleghany County Library Programs
Friday, November 10 @ 6:30 pm - 'Author, Lee Smith' Book Talk (Blue Ridge READ event)
Saturday, November 11 @ 2:30 pm - 'Author, Lee Smith' Book Signing (Blue Ridge READ event)
Tuesday, November 14 @ 3:00-5:30 PM- Volunteer Community Day. Potential volunteers are invited to attend and learn about agencies need for volunteers.
Thursday, November 16th @ 7:00 PM- Open Mic Night folks are invited to share their short stories with those attending.
Tuesday, November 21 - 4:00 pm - Sheriff's Senior Citizens Academy
(Next program in a series for Senior Citizens and Those Who Love Them. Graduation for regular attendees)
Monday, December 11 @ 6:30 pm - 'Folk Music with Hungrytown'
Back by popular demand, you don't want to miss this group as they share Folk Music. Don't miss it!!
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New River State Park
Weeds in Winter - Saturday, November 25, at 1:00 pm
Meet at the Wagoner Access contact station
Join a Park Ranger in learning how to recognize and identify our favorite Summer and Fall wildflowers during Winter. Also, learn about the ecological benefits a fallow field adds to a wildlife habitat.
Free Native grass seed samples to participants as long as supplies last.
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Upcoming WCC- Alleghany Center Classes
Classes starting in November:
Tuesday November 14th : 9:00 - 1:00 General Update
Lunch on your own
2:00 - 6:00 Elective (Contract Maze)
Wednesday November 15th : 9:00-1:00 BIC Up
Cost is $50 per session.
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Needle Workers
The Alleghany County Library invites needle workers of all experience levels to meet together at the Alleghany County Library on
Wednesdays at 10 AM for needle work and fellowship! For additional information, call
336-372-5573 or email
dbrewer@nwrl.org.
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Weekly Rotary Program
The Club meets every
Thursday at 7 am
in the
Alleghany Memorial Hospital Solarium for a buffet breakfast and program. Visitors are
 welcome.
November 16th -
Erika Cary : Wine to Water
Thanksgiving, no meeting.
Questions? Call Matt Kovacich at
336-200-2215.
Learn more about the Alleghany Rotary Club at
sparta-nc.com/rotary.
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Alleghany Jubilee Happenings!
Join us for the
Hillbilly Hoedown
with
Rise and Shine Band
every Tuesday night. Admission $5 on Tuesday, $6 on Saturday, age 12 and under free.
Hours are 7-10 pm unless otherwise noted. All ages welcome.
Saturday, Nov. 11: Mountain Park
Tuesday, Nov. 14: November birthday party with Rise and Shine
Saturday, Nov. 18: Crooked Road Ramblers
Saturday, Nov. 25: Whitetop Mountain Band
Saturday, Dec. 2: Buck Mountain Band
Saturday, Dec. 9: Mountain Park
Tuesday, Dec. 12: December birthday party with Rise and Shine
Saturday, Dec. 16: Christmas party with Crooked Road Ramblers
Saturday, Dec. 23: Closed for Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 30: Pre-New Year's Eve Party
Line Dance lessons on Monday nights from 6-7:30 pm, $3 per person
per lesson.
The Alleghany Jubilee is at 25 North Main Street in Sparta, NC. Doors open at 6 p.m. For information call (336) 407-2603 or (336) 657-1441. Recorded schedule information: (336) 200-4949.
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