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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 March 29, 2017
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Welcome New Member!
The Chamber would like to welcome new chamber  member, Blackbird. Blackbird has men's, women's and kids' clothes, perfume, jewelry, lingerie and non-leather footwear and also displays a variety of local and non-local art.
Located at 287 West Whitehead St. Sparta, NC 28675 |
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Chamber Business After Hours
Baywood Boys BBQ will be having a Business After  Hours on April 6th, from 5 PM until 7 PM. There will be drinks and snacks. Everyone is welcome to come and experience what the Baywood Boys Restaurant is all about.
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Chamber Clean Up Day! 
There will be a clean up day March 30th from 4:30- 6 PM and April 1st at 10 AM at the Chamber of Commerce to get the back building cleaned out and ready for the new renovation!
Volunteers are needed and very much appreciated!
Located at 58 S Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 |
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Tickets Available at the Chamber of Commerce
 Tickets for the 8th Annual Empty Bowls on April 10, 2017 are available for sale now at the Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $30 each and all proceeds go to the Children's Feeding Program. |
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Blackbird Grand Opening Celebration!
Come out to one of our newest merchants,
Blackbird, to
celebrate their grand opening! The party will be on
Friday, March 31, from
6 PM until 10 PM. The party will be catered by
Becca's Backwoods Bean.
Located at 28 West Whitehead St. Sparta, NC 28675 |
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Upcoming WCC- Alleghany Center Classes
 March/April:
- Escort Driving Initial class: on Thursday, March 30th from 8-4 pm. The cost is $70.
- Notary Public class: Monday, April 3 an Tuesday, April 4 from 6-9 PM. The cost is $70.
- PALS-Friday, April 7th and Saturday, April 8 from 8-5 PM. The cost is $70.
For more information or to register for a class, please contact Talina Pipes at WCC- Alleghany Center at 336-903-3143 or by email: tlpipes811@wilkescc.edu |
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Seminars Offered at Wilkes Community College- Alleghany Center:
4/4: How to Finance Your Small Business 
4/25: Making an Impact Online with Social Media
5/2: Using YouTube to Grow your Business
5/2: E-Commerce
5/16: Owning Rental Property as a Small Business
All small business seminars are free. All participants need to register online prior to the seminar. Go the the following link and choose the seminar that you are interested in. When you click to register, you will create a username and password and fill out the registration form.
https://www.ncsbc.net/events.aspx?mode=4¢er=75570 |
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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.
March 30: no meeting
April 6: Ed Farr, former sup't. of Stone Mtn. State Park
April 13: Mike Walker and Ashley Cannon, Polio Plus!
April 20: Richard Doughton, changes in the court system
April 27: Travis Vance, District 7680 Membership Chair
May 13: Draw Down 6pm-9pm
Questions? Call Matt Kovacich at
336-200-2215. Learn more about the Alleghany Rotary Club at
sparta-nc.com/rotary.
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Community Knitting
The Alleghany County Library invites knitters of all experience levels to enjoy knitting together at the library. Join us on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm for knitting and fellowship! For additional information, call 336-372-5573 or email dbrewer@nwrl.org.
welcome.
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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, April 1: James Stiltner and Johnny Jackson
Saturday, April 8: Mountain Park Old Time
Tuesday, April 11: April birthday party with Rise and Shine
Saturday, April 15: Earl White Old Time String Band
Saturday, April 22: Buckstankle Boys Old Time
Saturday, April 29: Mountain Park
Saturday, May 6: Buck Mountain Band
Tuesday, May 9: May birthday party with Rise and Shine
Saturday, May 13: Mountain Park
Saturday, May 20: Crooked Road Ramblers
Saturday, May 27: Whitetop 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) 200-4560. Recorded schedule information: (336) 200-4949.
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Free Community Screening at the Library
The Alleghany Library Lunch 'n Learn
is scheduled for
Thursday, March 30 at 12 pm. Please plan
to take advantage of this opportunity to view a FREEcommunity screening of the documentary "Being Mortal". After the screening, audience members can participate in a guided conversation of how to take steps to identify and communicate wishes about end-of-life goals and preferences. Bring your lunch; the library will provide drinks and dessert. For more information or to pre-register, contact the library at 336-372-5573 or email dbrewer@nwrl.org.
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Whitehead Community Building Annual Spring
Fundraise
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Whitehead Community Building in Whitehead is having their Annual Spring Fundraiser on Friday, March 31, starting at 5 PM. They will have hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks and desserts
available for purchase. At 6 PM there will be Bluegrass music, auction, and a cake walk. At 8 PM they will be raffling off a beautiful handmade quilt. The quilt can be seen at the Barber Shop on Main St. and raffle tickets are available at this location as well. If you would like to donate items for the auction, please call Twyla Kennedy at 336-657-0859.
All proceeds will go to the Alleghany County Rescue Squad. |
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Alleghany County Rescue Squad
Chicken & Pork BBQ
Alleghany County Rescue Squad is
 having a chicken & pork BBQ on Saturday, April 1st. BBQ will be ready at the Rescue Squad Building on Trojan Ave. We will also offer free "Hands Only CPR" classes starting at 9 AM. All proceeds will go to support the Alleghany County Non-profit Volunteer Rescue Squad.
For more information please call 336-372-5473. |
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Fairy Lanterns
Create your very own Fairy Friendly Lantern at the Alleghany County Public Library! Join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30 am for a brand new Make It & Take It Craft! All supplies are provided. $5 registration fee; pre-registration by February 27 is required. For ages 18 and up. For more information call 336-372-5573 or email dbrewer@nwrl.org.
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Bat Workshop
Participants will learn about the bat species that occur in North Carolina, netting and monitoring programs
 including a demonstration if possible, acoustic recording surveys and white-nosed and other health related management concerns on
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Books 'N Friends Spring Fling!
Books 'N Friends are having a
store-wide half price SALE April 7th & 8th
. Plan now for a wide selection at low prices. For more information please call
336-372-5155
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Located at
35 N. Main Street Sparta, NC 28675
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This is for the Birds!
Bring your binoculars and join a Ranger Saturday, April 1 at 2 PM to see what we can on this short, and easy  hike along the river. It is recommended to wear sturdy shoes, dress according to the weather for the day and bring water.
Located at 211 Access Lower Parking Lot at 358 New River State Park Rd, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 |
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Slithering Snakes!
Meet a park ranger Sunday, April 2 at 2 PM to learn about snakes. We will talk about the common snake  of the High Country and the difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes.
Located at 358 New River State Park Rd, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 |
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Flight of the American Woodcock
Witness the amazing courtship flight of the American Woodcock. Also learn about its life history, and some cool facts about this unique woodland shore bird on Saturday, April 8 at 7 PM. Be prepared to spend at least 20 minutes outside in the cold air and dark skies.
Located at 358 New River State Park Rd, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 |
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