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Featured Events:
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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:
Info@Sparta-NC.com
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Weekly Chamber Brief
Alleghany Chamber of Commerce December 14, 2016
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Welcome New Member:
The Chamber welcomes Ms. Jennifer Swenk, owner of Luna Marketing, as a new member.
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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.
Dec. 15: Gary York, local storytelling
Dec. 22: Tony League, Commander American Legion
Questions? Call Matt Kovacich at
336-200-2215. Learn more about the Alleghany Rotary Club at
sparta-nc.com/rotary.
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One-Stop Shopping at the Village Emporium
Village Emporium has that one of a kind gift for everyone. Stop in and shop LOCAL at Trojan Village Shopping Center. Over 40 Vendors with unique items for Christmas. Melissa & Doug Toys. Mallory May Girl Clothing, 25% off selected jewelry, Quilts. Linens, Religious Throws, and Purses for that special someone. We also offer handmade painted items from local vendors. We now offer a Photography Studio inside the Emporium. Call today to make an appointment for that special Christmas Memory. 336-372-2247 Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10 am to 5 pm Thursday-Friday 10 am to 7 pm Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
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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.
November and December Schedule:
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.
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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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Studio Redwood
Studio Redwood is hosting a Christmas Soiree
Wednesday, December 14
, from
3 pm to 8 pm.
Located at
1
6 South Main, Lower Level, Sparta, NC.
Gift items under $10!
25% off all merchandise!
*Except
for original paintings.
50% off all New Lamps.
Refreshments will be available as well as a door prize!
For more information please call
(336)372-7111.
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Studio Redwood
Studio Redwood is hosting their annual
Paint a
Gingerbread House! The class will be Thursday, December 15, from 6 PM until 8 PM. The class will cost $25. All supplies will be furnished.
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Storyteller at the Priser Theatre
December 15, 2016
Linda Poland, the storyteller in residence for Jonesboro, Tennessee will perform her style of
The Polar Express and other stories for adults and children on Thursday night,
December 15th at the Priser Theatre. The children's storytelling hour will be at 5:30, and the adult story hour will begin at 7:00. This wonderful event is sponsored by the Arts Guild of Alleghany. Please bring your children, grandchildren, and yourself to support this wonderful night presented by an award winning storyteller. Tickets, $10 for adults, $5 for children, will be available at the door. We only have 50 seats for each session. Do not miss out on this wonderful opportunity.
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Becca's Backwoods Bean
Becca's Backwoods Bean will be hosting the live
 band, The Araneska Winds, on
Friday December 16, from
6 PM until 8 PM. Free of charge.
Located at
15 N Main St, Sparta, NC 28675
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Village Emporium
Village Emporium will have an Open House during the hours of 1 PM to 3 PM. We will be featuring a Kids  Fashion Show during this time. Many will be modeling Mallory May Clothing along with other items. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy special time with your children.
Santa Claus will also be making an appearance at this time also.
Located at 665 S Main St, Sparta, NC 28675
For more information or directions please call
336-372-5473
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Candlelight Communion at Sparta Presbyterian Church
 Celebrate Christmas Eve at Sparta Presbyterian Church
Saturday, December 24, with a Candlelight Communion Service starting at
6 PM.
Located at
160 South Main Street, Sparta, NC 28675.
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Festival Christmas Eve Service
Christ Episcopal Church will be holding a community festival Christmas Eve service on
Saturday, December 24th. The service will begin at
9 pm at
2453 US-21, Sparta, NC 28675. For directions or more information please call
(336)372-7983.
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Nikolas Restaurant
Nikolas Restaurant would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
In celebration of the new year, on
Saturday, December 31,
Nikolas will be holding a
four course dinner with
music by David Parsons.
Now taking reservations please call 336-363-6060.
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Alleghany Rotary Club
The Alleghany Rotary Club will be sponsoring a blood drive on
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
from
11 AM until 3:30 PM.
The blood drive will be located at
Alleghany Memorial Hospital. 233 Doctors St, Sparta, NC 28675.
Please call Red Cross at 800-733-2767 or go online to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code "Alleghany Hospital" to schedule yourself. |
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