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Area Music
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Come to listen or to dance to the blue grass and old time musicians who play on Tuesday beginning at 7p and Saturday at 7p and the first Friday of every month at 7p. Admission $4. 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 6p. Come and play or just listen. No charge, but a donation is appreciated. 336-372-5473
River Rock Grill:
Live music every Wednesday night at 7p. Different bands performing every week on the patio.
58 Blue Ridge Street
Sparta NC 28675
336-372-2695
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Barns and other structures throughout Alleghany County are adorned with normal 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 countryside 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.
Open Thursdays 4-6p Saturdays 8a-1p
in Crouse Park
Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10a to 5p. Stop by to experience local history and to see the new displays, 7 North Main Street, Sparta.
Veterans' Morning Coffee at the VFW:
The VFW hosts an informal coffee just for veterans every Wednesday from 8:30-11a. Click to learn more.
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Alleghany Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 800/336-372-5473
Email: Info@Sparta-NC.com
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 Craft weekend begins on Friday with the Blue Ridge Mountain Fair starting at 2p and continues until 7p in Crouse Park. Saturday, the Fair begins at 9a until 5p. Many of the vendors at the event are local artisans whose original items reflect their talents. The Crouse Stage will be busy with entertainment Friday and Saturday, including the Drones, the Crooked Road Band and the Zephyr Lightning Bolts. Line dancers and cloggers will perform as well. A jam tent will be setup for pickers to come play informally. Friday and Saturday, the Alleghany Quilters  Guild is hosting the 16 annual Quilt Show from 10a to 4p. The show will be at the Emerson Black Building at the County Fairgrounds. Clost to 90 quilts will be on display and attendees will be given a ballot to vote for their favorite in each category. This year's raffle quilt, made by the guild members, includes blocks displayed throughout the county on barn and other buildings. The drawing to win this bed quilt will be held at the December craft fair and the funds raised will benefit guild projects. Admission and shuttle services are free and donations will be greatly appreciated. |
 Mountain Music at the Library Make plans to come to the Alleghany Library for their Hometown & Heritage program, 'Mountain Music', with Ronald and Ellie Kirby. This program is sponsored by the Alleghany Arts Council with partial funding from a NC Arts Council Grassroots Grant. For more information call 336-372-5573 or emaildbrewer@nwrl.org. |
Cater Pots Demo 
Robin and Daniel Cater will demonstrate wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery in their studio, Thursday, July 26 at 6p. Light refreshments and social time will follow the 30 minute demonstration presented by the Alleghany Art Guild. For information, contact Deb Donaldson at 336-372-7573 or Phyllis Haile at 336-363-3008.
The Caters will also be hosting an Open House August 2nd-4th at their studio, 209 Antioch Church Road in Sparta. See lots of new work ranging from large wall hangings, contemporary sculpture to functional pieces. 336-372-4604
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Alleghany Wellness Center hosts Blood Drive  and Life Line Screenings on Monday, July 30 4-8:30p. All blood types are needed to pump up the blood supply. For an appointment please call 336-372-2944. All presenting donors are automatically entered in a drawing for a chance to win a $3000 gift card. On Wednesday, August 22, the Wellness Center will be offering screenings in conjunction with the Helping Hands program, Life Line Screening. Register today to receive a $10 discount. Also, for every Wellness Center member who signs up, the program will make a $10 donation to the Wellness Center.
(Pre-registration is required.) To register or for more information call the Alleghany Wellness Center at 336-372-2944 or Cassandra Morell at 828-670-7956.
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"Back to School" Sale Just in time for school  to start back, A Touch of Grace Florist and Gifts is having a sale on summer shoes and clothing, 30-50% off. Also, come check out their just arrived items, New Vera Bradley patterns and styles and Melissa and Doug bookbags, lunch bags, clothing and more! For more information, call 336-372-5551.
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 It's Christmas in July at Studio Redwood Come downtown to Studio Redwood this Thursday, Friday and Saturday and check out the storewide sale on gift items, artwork, clothing, and more. For more information, call 336-372-7111.
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Aging and Depression Workshop Come learn more about depression in older adulthood from special guest speaker Brady Hopkins with the Geriatric Specialty Team. Space is limited. Presented by the High Country Area Agency on Aging at Wilkes Senior Resources, Thursday July 26 from 1-3p. For more information please call Julie Wiggins at 828-265-5434x126.
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