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Ongoing Events and Entertainment
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
  
Shop Local in Sparta 
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.

 The Chamber of Commerce offers gift certificates for sale year round for holiday gifts and other occasions.
  
Barn Quilt Trails 

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.

Driving Loops
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 .
 
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. 


 
Alleghany Chamber of Commerce
 
Phone: 800-372-5473
336-372-5473
Email: 
Info@Sparta-NC.com 
Weekly Chamber Brief
Alleghany Chamber of Commerce January 10, 2018
Glaucoma Awareness Month
The SRC and Chamaber Offices have Moved!


Due to the renovations being done in the back of the Chamber of Commerce, the offices and office staff have TEMPORARILY moved to the BDC which is located within Wilkes Community College.
 
The two offices are # 406 & 411. We are still taking phone calls and doing our normal routines so please don't let this stop you from letting us assist you!
SALE!

Studio Redwood space at Touch of Grace, S. Main, Sparta, 30% OFF EVERYTHING except artwork by Chris Davis
January 18 - Alleghany Writers Creative Writing Group.

 
Meetings include exercises, readings, and discussion. Writers of all skill levels are invited. We meet every 3rd Thursday at 4pm, Alleghany Library. Meetings adjourn at 5pm. For more information or group newsletter: ALLWRITE2017@gmail.com.

Lunch 'n Learn 

The Alleghany County Library will be hosting a Lunch 'n Learn on Thursday, January 18 @ 12 noon on ' Mood Boosting Foods'. 
To pre-register or for questions,  contact the Alleghany County Library at 336-372-5573 or by email at dbrewer@nwrl.org
Bring your lunch; the library will provide drinks and dessert.

Upcoming WCC- Alleghany Center Classes 


Classes starting in Feburary:                                       







Small Business Seminars 






For more information please contact 
Laurie Brintle-Jarvis
Small Business Center Director
Wilkes Community College
Mailing: P. O. Box 120, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
336-838-6166 Office

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.
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. 

 
January 18th - NC State Highway Patrol
 
January 25th - Dirty Fingers Garden Club




Questions? Call Matt Kovacich at  336-200-2215. Learn more about the Alleghany Rotary Club at  sparta-nc.com/rotary.

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, Jan. 13 - Mountain Park
Saturday, Jan. 20 - Fishers Peak Timber Rattlers
Saturday, Jan. 27 - Back-Step
Saturday, Feb. 3 - Cabin Creek Boys
Saturday, Feb. 10 - Mountain Park
Tuesday, Feb. 13 -February birthday party and Valentine's Dance
Saturday, Feb. 17 - New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters
Saturday, Feb. 24 - Back-Step






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.