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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 24, 2017
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Welcome New Member!
Please join the Chamber in welcoming new member,
The Home Place. A family friendly restaurant serving a variety of home cooking, steaks, sea food and specialty items.
336-372-3040
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NCWorks Presentation
Nancy Broman, Career Advisor with NCWorks, will present information on using the NCWorks website for job related services. 
Wednesday, May 24th,
10:00 am until 1:30 pm
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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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Main Street Pizzeria and Taphouse
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Half Step Creek
Half Step Creek will be performing Fri
day,
May 26, 2017 at
7:00 p.m. at the Alleghany County  Library. This program is offered free of charge as part of the ongoing Hometown and Heritage series. If you would like to have your name added to our email program list, send your name and email address to dbrewer@nwrl.org.
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Healthy Lifestyles
Join us as we learn about
healthy lifestyles/healthy decisions
for everyone.
Presented by Allison Hemrick of Mountain Valley Hospice 
Where:
Alleghany County Public Library
When:
Wednesday
, May 31st at 12:00 PM
Please contact the Library at 336-372-5573 or by email at
dbrewer@nwrl.org
to pre-register.
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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.
Club Assembly: Planning the Potato Bar for Get Outside Mountain Relay (GOMR) June 2-3, among other things!
JB and Becky Boyer, local business owners
Richard Doughton, changes in the court system
Linda Tucker, Kathy Muldar, Elisabeth Edwards, and Lillis Ward: Special Olympics and taking the Polar Plunge!
District Governor Tom Smith
Changing of the Guard! (new officers)
Louis Watts and Jessica Bryant, Guardian Ad Litem
District Governor Scott Van Der Linden
Susan Miles, Miles JOB Fund
Theresa March, Empty Bowls project
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 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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Mountain Soul
Our next artists for Mountain Soul is
Hank, Pattie, and the Current.
The event ta
kes place
Sunday, May 28th at 6:00 p.m.
Christ Church Episcopal.
As always, FREE.
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Farmers Market
Come out to the Farmers Market and enjoy homemade goods and freshly grown foods!
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Mobile Screening Unit- Sponsored by Sparta Lions Club
The Sparta Lions Club will be hosting a mobile screening unit for
vision and hearing on
Friday, May 26 from
10 AM until 4 PM. No appointment required. The
 minimum age is
6 years old, and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by legal guardian or parents.
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ASTRONOMY PROGRAM
The Astronomy Program with the Forsyth Astronomy Club at Stone Mountain State Park begins at dark in the  field between campsites 33 and 34, "A Loop" of the Family Campground on Saturday, May 27th.
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LukeFest 2017
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Music on Main
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Memorial Day Parade
The Memorial Day parade will be on Monday, May 29th. The Courthouse lawn ceremony will begin at 1 PM and the parade will follow at 2 PM. Bring your family and  come out on Main Street to enjoy the parade!
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Bark in the Park
The Save a Pet Foundation of Alleghany invites you to our first annual Bark in the Park, on
June 3rd, 2017. We are a non-profit organization running completely on
 donated funds and volunteer time.
For more information, contact us at saveapetnc@gmail.com or Jessica Cook at 336-657-2388
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Tour de Mountains 2017
Tour de Mountains cycling adventure will take place  Saturday, June 10 in Sparta, NC. The cycle will include spectacular views and challenging climbs! You can choose your distance of 20, 35, 62, or 100 miles.
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"100 Mile" Challenge Hike
Need to add a few miles to your log? Join a State Ranger at the visitor center off of highway 221 in the New River State Park for a
2.4 mile hike on
Saturday, June 10th at 10 AM. We will enjoy the beautiful
 weather and talked about what nature is up to during this season. It is recommended to wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle.
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