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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 May 10, 2017
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Welcome New Member!
Please help the Chamber in welcoming new
 member,
Sheds.com
Shed.com is America's go-to trusted source for a wide range of outdoor structures ranging from metal covers to large steel clear span buildings of all sizes and everything in-between that you can imagine.
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Notary Services
Notary services are now available Monday-Wednesday from 10 AM until 5 PM at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet Tickets
 Chamber Awards tickets are available for sale at the Chamber of Commerce. There are 100 tickets available for sale.
Tickets are $35 per person. The Banquet will be located at High Meadows Country Club on May 20. |
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Main Street Pizzeria & Taphouse
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CO-OP
Interested in joining a co-op? We are thinking about opening one at 18 S. Main, Sparta, NC in the former Murphy's Mercantile space. Juried Selection. We are considering Fine Art, Fine Craft, Hand-built  Furniture, Re-purposed Items, Fresh Cut Flowers, Pet Supplies, Outdoor Gear, Vintage Toys, Books & Music, Candy, Holiday Items, Made in USA Items, Home Decor, Clothing and More. Please pm me on Facebook if you wish to apply. Studio Redwood, Chris Elliott-Davis Thanks!
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Traditional Jazz Music
Thursday, May 11th, 7:00 p.m.
Sharing Songs Such as
'I'll See You in My Dreams'
'All of Me'
'Up a Lazy River'
'Somebody Stole my Gal'
'I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover'
'Sweet Georgia Brown'
Located at 115 Atwood Street
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Open House
An
Open House will take place on
May 12, 3-6 P.M. at Dr. Olivers Office.
Located at 18 Grayson St, Sparta, NC 28675
For more information please call
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Help Keep the Music on Main!
We need your help!
Sponsorship Levels:
Virtuoso- $1,000+ Name on signage at all venues, banner on Main Street, posters, thank you list, and newspaper ads.
Maestro- $500: Name on signage at all venues, posters, thank you list, and newspaper ads.
Star- $250: Name in thank you list and newspaper ads.
Soloist- $100: Name in thank you list.
For more information please contact Barbara Halsey, Event Chair 336-209-0475 or Fred Pfaender 919-740-3855 |
Please consider supporting the
2017 BB&T AMH Foundation Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 1st at Roaring Gap Club.
Gold Team Sponsor- $2500
Silver Team Sponsors- $1250
Individual Players- $300
Hole Sponsors- $100
For more information please contact Helen Ruth Almond at Halmond@amhsparta.org
or 336-372-3281
To register online: www.amhsparta.org |
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Upcoming WCC- Alleghany Center Classes
- Self Defense: May 30th- July 25th: course is offered on Tuesday evenings 6-8 p.m.
- Summer Gardening Series: June 17th, July 15th, August 19th, and September 16th: course is on Saturday mornings 9-11 a.m.
- One Stroke Painting: June 8th- August 3rd: Thursday afternoons 2-4 p.m.
- Computer Basics: June 12th-August 7th: Monday Mornings 9am-12 noon.
- Computer Basics: June 12th-August 7th: Monday Evenings 5:30-8:30
- Excel: July 15th, 22nd, and 29th: Saturday mornings 8:30-12 noon
- Intro to Smart Devices: June 5th-July 25th: Monday evenings 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Microsoft Office Suite: June 12th-August 7th: Monday evenings 5:30-8:00 p.m.
- Windows 10: June 7th and 8th: Wednesday and Thursday mornings 8:30-2:30 p.m.
- Nurse Aide 1: June 5th-July 31st: Monday-Thursday 8:15-3:15 pm
- Nurse Aide 2: June 5th-August 31st: Monday-Thursday evenings 5:30-9:00 p.m.
- CNC Machining: June 7th-August 2nd: Monday and Wednesday evenings 6:00-9:00 p.m.
- Photography 101: June 6th-August 1st: Tuesday evenings 6:00-9:00 p.m.
- CPR/First Aid: June 24th: Saturday 8:30-5:00 p.m.
- Baking Breads and Cakes: June 20th-August 22nd: Tuesday evenings 6:00-9:00 p.m.
- Self Defense: May 30th-July 25th: Tuesday evenings 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- Intro to Computer Graphics Concepts: July 11th-August 15th: Tuesday evenings 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- Basket weaving: June 7th-July 26th: Wednesday mornings 9:00-11:00 a.m.
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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Spring 2017 Seminars
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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.
May 11: Fred Pfaender and Barbara Halsey, Music On Main and Backwoods Beat Music Festival
May 13: Draw Down at Alexander Hall in Glade Valley
May 20: Brian Edwards, Sparta Town Manager
May 27: Club Assembly: Planning the Potato Bar for Get Outside Mountain Relay June 2-4, among other things!
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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Your Read, Your Choice, Your Vote
During May, choose the Lee Smith book you want our county to read this year. Vote for your choice at the Library, Books N' Friends, or online. Check out the Blue Ridge READ Facebook page or the Alleghany Library website for details.
Your choice will be announced at the Library on June 3rd.
Lee Smith will be our Guest Author November 10th and 11th.
Choose from: 
1. On Agate Hill
2. Guests on Earth
3. Dimestore |
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Alleghany County Library: Family Story Time
The second Monday afternoon of each month at 5:00 PM. Beginning May 8. 
Contact the library at 336-372-5573 for more information
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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, May 13: Mountain Park
Saturday, May 20: Mountain Park
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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A Picture is Worth MORE Than A 1000 Words
Take the challenge and create a piece of art which transforms the written word into visual format!
Presented by The Alleghany County Public Library in cooperation with the Alleghany Writers. 
OPEN TO ALL ARTISTS 13 YEARS AND OLDER
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Beginning May 1st, 2017, choose a piece of original written work to use as your inspiration
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Any material or media may be used
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Hanging entries must be no smaller than 8" x 10" and no larger than 16" x 20"
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Three dimensional entries must be freestanding
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Deadline for entries:
Wednesday,
June 14th, 2017
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JAM Dinner Concert
A dinner concert will be taking place on
May 11 starting at
6 pm. F
eaturing Wayne Henderson, Helen  White, and Herb Key with special guests, Kitty Amazral, Presley Barker, and Jam Students. Tickets are $50 a piece and the sale will close on May 4. Tickets can be purchased online at:
alleghanyjam.org or at the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce. There will also be a silent and live auction. All proceed to go support
Alleghany Junior Appalachian Musicians.
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Working Writers Workshop: Darnell Arnoult
Darnell Arnoult, award-winning poet and novelist, will appear at the Alleghany County Public Library in Sparta, NC., May 13, from 3-5 pm. The Library is now in its new location, 115 Atwood Street, adjacent to the Sparta campus of Wilkes Community College. Ms Arnoult  will read from her recently published collection, GALAXIE WAGON, and also give short samples of her work in progress, followed by interview, Q&A and book signing. Books will be available for sale. Event is free and open to the public. For more information: 336-372-5573. 
Arnoult will also teach a
poetry workshop on Friday, May 12, 9am to noon, and a writer workshop on Saturday, May 13, 9am to noon. Workshops are
free and open to the public. Donations will fund future writing programs.
Registration is recommended. workshops@2REDSagency.com.
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Fishing Table Talks
Saturday, May 13 @ 10 am 
Meet a Ranger at Hwy 221 Access - lower parking area for an informal question and answer about fishing the local area. Stop by to learn some tips and look at equipment needed and lures that work in the river.
Located at
358 New River State Park Rd, Laurel Springs, NC 28644
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Skins and Skulls
Sunday, May 14th @ 10 am
Stop by the lower parking area at the Hwy 221 Access to look at some mammal skins and identify skulls that go along with them. 
Great interaction for kids to get to see examples of these animals up close.
Located at 358 New River State Park Rd, Laurel Springs, NC 28644
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Dirty Fingers: English Tea
Piney Creek Dirty Fingers Garden Club will be presenting an English Tea at the Meeting House, located at the corner of NC Highway 93 and Piney Creek Post Office  Road on Wednesday, May 17th and Thursday, May 18th at 1:00 PM. Tickets are $20 and are available from Sara McMillan (336-359-2285), Penny Moore (336-359-2141) or Judi Morton (919-961-3144). Come join us for a special afternoon of tea, delights, and entertainment.
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The Highland Camerata
Is pleased to present the 2017 spring season.
Director: David Hoffman
Accompanist: Sherry Hoffman
Friday, May 19, 7:30 P.M. Independence, VA First Baptist Church
Sunday, May 21, 3:30 P.M. Galax, VA First Christian Church
Tuesday, May 23, 7:30 P.M. Sparta, NC First Baptist Church |
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Guided Canoe Trip
Sunday, May 21st @ 2:00 pm
Canoe the New River with a park ranger and learn the history of the river, and basic canoe instruction while you enjoy a leisurely trip down the river. Please wear clothing and shoes suitable for the water and be aware that the water temperature is cooler than the air. We will meet at New River State Park's Hwy 221 Access
 lower parking area. Don't forget to log your canoe trip, if you are working towards you 100 miles in the 100 mile challenge. For more information about the 100 mile challenge please go to
www.nc100mile.org
Located at
358 New River State Park Rd, Laurel Springs, NC 28644
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Baccalaureate Service
The Alleghany Ministerium is hosting a baccalaureate service to honor 2017 graduates of Alleghany High School. 
Any 2017 high school graduates, including those from private or homeschool are invited to participate, wearing their caps and gowns.
Rev. Jack Tookey, President of the Alleghany County Ministerium will bring the greeting to the students, families, and the community.
Rev. Bruce Benton, Vice-president of the Ministerium will deliver the message.
Rev. John McCray will give the charge and the benediction.
A video of campus and student activities is being prepared, set to a contemporary Christian music theme.
Family, friends, and the community are invited to attend the service.
Sunday, May 21, 6:00 PM
First Baptist Church, South Main Street Sparta
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Blood Mobile- Sponsored by Sparta Lions Club
The Sparta Lions Club will be sponsoring a blood mobile on
Monday, May 29 from
9:30 AM until 2 PM at the
Pugh Outreach Center of the Sparta Methodist Church. 
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