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336.372.5473
Featured Events:
Tunes from the 'Toons: Looney & Otherwise
Western Piedmont Symphony
Thursday, September 14th
7 PM
Tickets available at the Chamber of Commerce
Mountain Heritage Festival
Saturday, September 16th
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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 August 23, 2017
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Welcome New Member!
Please join the Chamber in welcoming new mem
ber Twin Oaks General Store
located at 24 US HWY 221N.
Twin Oaks is an old time general store offering convenient items to communities in both North Carolina and Virginia.
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Democratic Party Meeting
The Alleghany County Democrat Party will meet
Thursday, August 24th 6:00 at Kanpai. Meals are dutch style.
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Mountain Soul
The Mullins Sisters (Gospel, Bluegrass, and Country) Gloucester, Virginia will be performing on
August 27th beginning at 6:00 PM.
The Mountain Soul Music Festival will be held on every last Sunday of the month starting in April until December at
Christ Episcopal Church 2543 US-21 Sparta
NC 28675.
Admission is
free but donations are appreciated.
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Celebration of Acquisition
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September Diabetes Today Class
The Diabetes Today class will be held on
September 5, 12:00 noon at the
Wellness Center.
The topic is "
Build a Better Breakfast". We will be learning about the many health benefits of a healthy breakfast and sampling breakfast recipes.
Please call the Extension office to register at 336-372-5597. There is no cost to attend.
Diabetes Today classes are a partnership between Cooperative Extension, App Health Care, Alleghany Cares and Alleghany Wellness Center
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Alleghany County Library Programming Events
Tuesday, August 29 @ 12:00 noon - 'Basketry'
presented by Kathy Abernathy.
Pre-registration is required for this event. Join Kathy as she demonstrates her basket weaving technique and describes her method of choosing colors and materials she uses for her baskets. Kathy's baskets are also on display in the library during the month of August.
Bring your lunch; the library will provide drinks and dessert.
Tuesday, August 29 @ 6:30 pm - 'Alleghany Memories'
Part of showing of DVD series of interviews done of local residents.
Tuesday, September 5 @ 4:00 pm - Sheriff's Senior Citizens Academy
A beginning series for Senior Citizens and Those Who Love Them. Pre-registration is required for this event since a light meal will be served at this kick-off event.
Friday, September 8 - 4:00 PM - 'Civil War Veterans from Alleghany County' with Greg Cheek
Tuesday, September 12 - 4:00 pm - Sheriff's Senior Citizens Academy
Second in a series for Senior Citizens and Those Who Love Them.
Saturday, September 16 - 10:00 am-4:00 pm - Astronomy Event
Echo Ridge Astronomical Society. This Astronomy group will be set up at on Main Street of Sparta during the Heritage Festival. Check with the Library for more information and exact location. Don't miss it!
To pre-register, or for more information, contact the Alleghany County Library at the above information.
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Upcoming WCC- Alleghany Center Classes
Classes starting in August:
Pharmacy Tech: Tues/Wed- 8/22-12/13/17 5:30-8:30pm
Strategic Games: Thurs 8/24-10/12/17 6-8pm
Basic Drone Operation: Tues 8/29-10/17/17 6-8pm
Nurse Aid I: 9/5- 12/14/17 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost- $198.20
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Studio Redwood Upcoming Classes
Aug. 24th 6:00 PM -8:00 PM:
Ages 18-Adult Beginning Watercolor $35.Bring own Beverage.
ASF
Aug. 31st 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM:
Ages 14-Adult Acrylics/Kandinsky & Tangle Art $35. Bring own Beverage
ASF
ASF=All Supplies Furnished
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New River State Park Upcoming Activities
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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.
Michelle Tompkins-New Vet Clinic
September 7th: Wrenn Kilmartin, Subject: Guatemala Stove and Water Purifier Project
September 14th: Terry Edwards & Heather Andrews, Subject: Blue Ridge Developmental Day School
September 21st: Scarlett Dowdy & Tres Fordham, Subject: Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference and Retreat Center
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, Aug. 26: Tune Town
Saturday, Sept. 2: Buck Mountain Band
Saturday, Sept. 9: Mountain Park
Saturday, Sept. 16: Crooked Road Ramblers
Saturday, Sept. 23: Burnt Mountain Band
Saturday, Oct. 7: Appalachian Mountain Girls
Saturday, Oct. 14: Mountain Park
Saturday, Oct. 21: closed for Hillbilly Comedy and Variety Show
Saturday, Oct. 28: Buck Mountain Band
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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