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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. 
336-372-4591


 

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 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. 
  
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
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Weekly Chamber Brief
Alleghany Chamber of Commerce  November 23, 2016
Welcome New Member:

The Chamber welcomes Harold & Carollyn Pruitt as new members.


2016 BLUE RIDGE READ

Skipping Christmas  by John Grisham

No v . 28 - 4 pm
Alleghany Public Library*

*Books are available at these locations.

Angel Tree at the Alleghany County Library

The Alleghany County Library will sponsor its annual Angel Tree for community adults in need. The tree will be on display beginning mid-November with angels available for adoption beginning Monday, November 14. Due to the upcoming move, gifts will need to be delivered to the library by Friday, December 9. For more information, call Debbie Brewer at 336-372-5573 or [email protected].
 
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. 

Nov. 24: Thanksgiving! (No Meeting)

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

AWCI First Annual Turkey Trot 
508 Collins Road, Sparta
 

The Alleghany Wellness Center will have their First Annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 24, 2016. For more information, call 336-372-2944.
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day

The Pines of Sparta--8 am til 3 pm
Baywood Boys BBQ--8 am til 4 pm


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 with all ages welcome, unless otherwise noted.

November and December Schedule:

Saturday, Nov. 26: Backwater
Saturday, Dec. 3: Crooked Road Ramblers
Saturday, Dec. 10: Mountain Park Old Time
Tuesday, Dec. 13: Birthday celebration with Rise and Shine
Saturday, Dec. 17: Backwater
Saturday, Dec. 24: Closed, Merry Christmas!
Friday, Dec. 30: Mountain Park, pre-New Year's Eve Party
Saturday, Dec 31: C losed, Happy New Year!

Line dance  lessons on Monday nights from 6-7:30 pm, $3 per person per lesson.
For information call Agnes Joines (336) 657-1441, or for  recorded schedule call (336) 200- 4949, or visit their website  here.
Sparta Christmas Parade:
Christmas Around the World
 
Homemade floats, marching band, old cars, Boy and Girl Scouts, fire trucks, horseback riders 
and others parade down Main Street behind the parade marshal in this traditional small-town event. Parade begins at 
2 pm on Saturday,  November 26
Hometown Holiday Celebration
Simply Sparta, Simply Festive 

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides:
Nov. 26 & Dec. 2 & Dec. 3 from 4-8 pm.
Sat., Dec. 3 from 9 am til 1 pm.
Tickets available at the Chamber Visitor Center-Adults $5; children 3-12 $2; under 3 FREE

Movie Screenings at the Priser Theater:

Saturday, Nov. 26-- 6 & 8 pm
Fri., Dec. 2 & Sat, Dec. 3--6 & 8 pm
Sat., Dec. 3 Matinee Only--2 pm

Ofelia's on Main's
4th Annual 
Christmas Open House to meet
the Blue Ridge Santa

4 S. Main Street, Sparta, NC
SaturdayNov. 26 ,
10:30 am - 12:30 pm  

Bring your camera and smiles to capture The Spirit of the Holiday Season. Everybody is Welcome. Cider and cookies will be served.

Annual Christmas/Holiday Open House at Studio Redwood November 26, 2016
Make plans to come to Studio Redwood's Annual Christmas/Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 26, from 10am until 3pm

Stocking Stuffers & Gifts for all ages. Refreshments and Door Prize. 336-372-7111




Moravian Love Feast and Candlelight Service

 Sparta Presbyterian Church
160 S. Main Street
  Sunday, Nov. 27, 5:00 pm

with

Mountain Laurel Moravian Fellowship

Join us for a celebration of Christmas with music, singing, candles and a traditional Moravian Love Feast.

Blood Drive at Sparta United Methodst Church

Saturday,  Nov. 28 , 9:30 am til 2 pm

Come join us in saving lives by giving blood; sponsored by Sparta Lions Club on Monday, November 28, from 9:30 am to 2 pm at the Sparta United Methodist Church. For an appointment, call Faye at 336-372-8469; for other questions, call Gill at 336-657-1422.

A Community Celebration for Blue Ridge Read

A "Skipping Christmas" event will be held on Thursday, December 1, at Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW, Hwy 21  South, Sparta from 3 pm until 4:30 pm.
 Family Craft & Snack with Mrs. Claus (sign up for this at the library by November 23). Refreshments & Feature Film shown from 5 pm til 7:30 pm 'Christmas with the Kranks' based on John Grisham's book "Skipping Christmas" sponsored by Blue Ridge Read.
Old Time Square Dance at the VFW  

Fundraiser for Alleghany JAM
December 2, 7-10 pm

BBQ served starting at 6 pm, cakewalk at 8:30 and Alleghany JAM exhibition. Music provided by Cabin Creek Boys; BBQ by Ricky Johnson. Call 336-572-5266 to reserve your BBQ plate ($8) $5 Admission.


Christmas Arts & Craft Fair

Catch the "Spirit of the Season" at the Christ
mas Arts and Craft Fair  in Sparta, North Carolina, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you are looking for that special, fresh cut tree right in its mountain field or are searching for the perfect holiday gift, Sparta and the Christmas Arts and Craft Fair is a must visit. Saturday, December 3 from 9 a-4:30 pm in the Black Building at the County Fairgrounds. 336-657-3251.
 

Paint a Gingerbread House

Studio Redwood will hold its Annual Paint a
 Gingerbread House on Saturday, December 3, from 10am until noon for ages 6 to adult. All supplies furnished; $25 (gingerbread cookie included). Ages 6-10 must be accompanied by an adult. 336-372-7111.


Singing Christmas Tree  

Free performances on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 2-4 , at 7 pm at the First Baptist Church  in Sparta. Reservations are advised. Call 336-372-8446 for information.


Studio Redwood  

Annual Paint a Gingerbread House! 
Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 am-Noon
All supplies furnished. 
$25 ( gingerbread cookie  included )
Ages: 6-Adult; Ages 6-10 must be accompanied by an adult.  
Must pre-register one week prior to class. 
BBQ and Hot Dog Lunch & Bake Sale

Fundraiser for Big Springs Regular Baptist Church! 
Saturday, Dec. 3, at 10 am
BBQ plate with slaw, baked beans and hushpuppies $9.
Hot dog, baked beans and chips $7. 
Homemade cakes, pies, fried apple pies, bread, cookies and candy. Donations appreciated.  
Christmas Tour of Homes

Piney Creek United Methodist Church presents The Christmas Tour of Homes on Sunday, December 4, from 1 pm until 5 pm. Refreshments offered at Piney Creek United Methodist Church, 296 Pugh Road, Piney Creek. Tickets are $15; available at Alleghany Chamber of Commerce, Alleghany Electronics on Main or call Sara McMillan at 336-359-2285. Featured homes: The John & Cheryl Gambill Mitchell Home, The Judy Mitchell Home, The Ed & Penny Moore Home, The Travis & Jennifer Sturgill Home and the Woodruff-Liverman Home.

Paint a Whimsical Snowman, Reindeer or Christmas Tree

Studio Redwood offers this class on Monday, December 5, from 6-8 pm for those 21 years and older. All supplies furnished; $30 (includes snack and glass of Thistle Meadow Wine). Must pre-register one week prior to class. 336-372-7111.
Christmas Tree Farm Choose and Cut Season
 
Nov. 15-Dec. 24

A trip up the Blue Ridge Mountains to Alleghany County and Sparta, North Carolina, is a great way to get in the Christmas spirit. This is an activity the entire family will enjoy and the pastoral countryside and the quaint town of Sparta will only add to your holiday spirit. Plus you get the fresh-cut advantage with your tree. Our local Choose and Cut tree farms will provide a wonderful experience for your whole family! Go for a hay ride, let your children visit with farm animals, or have a cup of steaming hot chocolate while enjoying a relaxing day with one of our local tree growers. There are many options to choose from! Drop by the Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center for a list of farms or check our website. Admission: Free

Grant Writing for Non-Profit Organizations
 
Tuesday, December 6, 
11 am - 2 pm 
Lunch provided.
Wilkes  Community College, Alleghany Center

A free, three-hour seminar tailored to help non-profit organizations become effective grant seekers. Participants will review the stages involved in grant writing: preparation, grant research and identification, grant application/proposal writing, and management.

Register online at www.wilkescc.edu/SBC  or call Benita Hampton at 336-372-5061, ext. 3, or Laurie Brintle-Jarvis at 336-838-6166 to reserve a seat.