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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.
336-372-4591
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
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:
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Weekly Chamber Brief
Alleghany Chamber of Commerce November 9, 2016
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We welcome you to join the growing Alleghany Chamber of Commerce. Whether you are a business, organization, or individual, you have a voice in what we do. Contact Manah at [email protected].
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2016 BLUE RIDGE READ
Skipping Christmas
by John Grisham
Nov. 10
- 10 am - Senior Center
Nov. 10 - 6:30 pm - Alleghany Wellness Center*
Nov. 11 - 2 pm - Books 'N Friends Bookstore*
Nov. 13 - 3 pm - Sparky's Coffee Shop*
Nov. 16 - 3 pm - Becca's Backwoods Bean*
Nov. 28 - 4 pm - Alleghany Public Library*
*Books are available at these locations.
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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.
Nov. 10:
Joseph McGrady, Sparta Fire Chief
Nov. 17: Les Scott from Hendrick Motor Sports
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.
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Veteran's Day Ceremony
November 11, 2016
Join us as we gather to show our appreciation
to our veterans from all wars. Ceremony will be on the County Courthouse lawn at 11:00 am
on November 11.
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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 with all ages welcome, unless otherwise noted.
Remaining Schedule for November:
Saturday, Nov. 12: Mountain Park Old Time
Saturday, Nov. 19: Crooked Road Ramblers
Saturday, Nov. 26: Backwater
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.
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Mountain Soul Program at Christ Episcopal Church
Everyone is invited to attend our Mountain Soul program featuring Little Windows on Saturday, November 12, at 6:30 pm at Christ Episcopal Church, 2543 Hwy 21 S, Sparta, NC. Little Windows creates a mix of Appalachian and Irish music, and traditionally-based originals, with a special focus placed on unaccompanied ballads.
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| Studio Redwood
Upcoming Class
Paint a Wall Sign for gift-giving or yourself!
Saturday, November 12, 10 am to Noon
Christmas or Winter Design - All supplies furnished
$25 (
pastry included
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Ages: 14 - Adult
Must pre-register one week prior to class.
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| Christmas Open House at The Farmhouse on Main
Everyone is invited to come to the Christmas Open House at The Farmhouse on Main on Saturday,
November 12, from
10 am to 3 pm. Start your holiday shopping! Door prizes, gifts, home decor and refreshments!
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Sparta Presbyterian Church
Sunday, November 13, 11 am
Julee and Mark Weems, traditional Irish and Appalachian musicians, will sing during the morning worship service. All are invited to attend.
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Attention: Alleghany Writers
A group of local writers will meet on Monday,
N
ovember 14,
to discuss the formation of a creative
writing group in Alleghany
County. If you enjoy writing and would like the support and camaraderie of other writers, please join us at the Alleghany Inn Conference Room, 5-6 pm, November 14.
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Community Celebration at the Alleghany County Library
On Thursday, November 17, at 6:30 pm, the Alleghany County Library will host a community celebration honoring the years of service to
Alleghany County residents at the Main Street location. The winners of the People's Choice for the Little Free Libraries and the Community Reading Challenge will be announced. The library also will "kick off" the Angel Tree program for community adults.
Refreshments will be served and everyone is invited.
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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
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COOK'S NIGHT OUT!
Pinto Beans & Ham Supper
Thursday, November 17, 5:30 pm
Sparta Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
Come and join us for music, food, & fun! Music provided by
Alleghany Alligators.
All donations benefit The Solid Rock Food Closet.
MENU: Pinto Beans with Ham, Cornbread, Cole Slaw, Desserts & Beverages.
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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
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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.
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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.
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