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Mark Your Calendar
Helpful Links
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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
GREAT ACTIVITIES TO DO ANYTIME
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 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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 New Pot Of Gold winner!
Jennica Rusk of Sparta was this week's winner of $30 in Chamber Gift Certificates for finding the Pot of Gold at Halsey Drug. The Pot has now been placed with a different merchant. Look for the sign to identify a participating merchant and then be the first lucky shopper to find the pot of gold each week. Simply point out the location of the pot of gold to a store employee and receive a winner token. Tokens can be redeemed at the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce for a $30 gift certificate to spend with Chamber merchants. This promotion is a partnership with the Sparta Revitalization Committee and the Chamber of Commerce and will continue for ten weeks until December 14. Only ten tokens will be given out so be on the lookout for the pot of gold!
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 Calendar Meeting Tuesday, November 20, the Chamber will be hosting a calendaring meeting for 2013. We are working on getting events in the Sparta Magazine and our master calendar for the community. Everyone with a planned event needs to come! It will begin at 5:30p in the Main Floor Conference Room of the old county office building next to Medi Home Care. Please call if you have any questions at 336-372-5473. |
Community Thanksgiving Service - Everyone invited
Join your friends and neighbors at Christ Episcopal Church this evening (Tuesday) at 6:30 p.m. for the community service of thanks. Light refreshment will follow. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Solid Rock Food Closet or a contribution for the Ministerium Relief Fund. All faith. 336-372-7983
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 Christmas Parade, Saturday, November 24
This Saturday, don't miss the annual Christmas parade at 2p as it marches down Main Street. The theme is Festival of Trees and the Grand Marshall is the Honorable Judge Richard Doughton and of course Santa Claus is expected to make several appearances. He will be at Alleghany Jubilee from 12noon until 2p, then after his ride through town in the parade, he will return to the Courthouse lawn for more visits with the children. Homemade float entries are encouraged and there will be cash prizes awarded to the winners of the two categories, "Best Depiction of Theme" and "Most Original". There is no parade entry fee; however, participants are asked to pre-register by calling Barbara Lucier at 336-372-6135.
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Festival of Trees 
A new Holiday treat this year! The Sparta Revitalization Committee is sponsoring a festival of trees on Main Street in Sparta, November 23 through December 30, in the rock building next to the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce. The trees have been donated by local tree growers and decorated by organizations and groups throughout the county. An open house will be held Friday, November 23 from 4-6p. After the Open House, the Festival of Trees will be open to the public, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11a-1p and 3-5p. Admission is free; however, donations are appreciated.
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 The Good Among the Great: 19 traits of the most admired, creative and joyous people
Bring a bag lunch and join Dialogue Matters for this free book discussion of Donald Van de Mark's fascinating book about exceptional on Monday, Nov. 26, at 11:15 a.m. in the Blue Ridge Development Center solarium. 336-657-3032
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Who Has A 
Secret?
Recognize the face at the right? It is an old picture taken from an appearance on the 60's game show "I've Got a Secret." If you are still not sure what notable local this is, Click to the the episode on You Tube. The video is also available at http://www.ahgs.org/site/. |
 Agate Hill to Appomattox The vivid storytelling of Barbara Bates-Smith and the idyllic music of Jeff Sebens bring the Civil War to life in the Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6:30 p.m. presentation at the Alleghany Library. This is a one-woman play adapted by Bates-Smith from the works of famous authors. There is no charge to attend. 336-372-5573 |
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Moravian Mountain Christmas
 Experience a Christmas treat Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at Laurel Ridge Moravian Camp in the beautiful Blue Ridge as they present a special holiday weekend. Enjoy caroling, gingerbread house building and other activities. Full accommodations and meals available plus a discount on your choose and cut Christmas tree. call 336-359-2951 or 888-831-5922 to register or form information.
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Monthly Wine Tasting and Businesses Open  Late
Friday, November 30, Backwoods Bean Coffee Shop will be hosting their monthly wine tasting. There is a $5 cover and tastings begin at 6p. They offer an extensive wine list, so stop by to see which ones will be featured this month. 336-372-7888
Several stores will be open late on Friday so please take a stroll down Main Street and patronize the shops after enjoying your wine.
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Vintage Mugs sales 
benefit Museum
Local Potter, Jessie Simpson, owner of Pottery By Jes, is partnering with the Alleghany Historical Museum for a great, new fundraising project. The Museum is now selling vintage style 16-ouncem mugs, specially designed and handcrafted by Jessie in her studio at New Hope, North Carolina. The mugs- perfect for warm, mountain-morning, beverages- were commissioned by Alleghany Historical - Genealogical Society for the purpose of raising funds for upkeep and maintenance of the Museum.336-372-2115
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A TOUCH OF GRACE FLORIST & GIFTS
HOLIDAY SALE...
SCARVES....BUY ONE GET A 2ND AT HALF PRICE
LADIES BOOKS......25% OFF
FALL ITEMS....50%
LADIES CLOTHING UP TO 70% OFF
FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE OF $10.00 OR MORE, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
SELECT VERA BRADLEY.....50% OFF
SALE FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY
HOURS: 9-5
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 Chamber Showcase
premiers on ACTV
The Alleghany Chamber of Commerce Chamber Showcase premiers this week and will be show each week at Monday at 6p, Wednesday at 8p, Friday at 5p and Saturday at noon. Available in Alleghany on Alleghany CableVision channel 98, and Skybest TV channel 21. Also on Skybest 21 in other counties, Wilkes Tellecommunications 14 and Surry TV 15. Tune in. You never know what you might see!
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Library Needs VITA Volunteers
The Alleghany Public Library is looking for volunteers to help prepare tax returns for 2012. The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs or VITA, will train anyone interested in volunteering and training is offered both online and in a classroom setting. In the spring, VITA volunteers will be at the Library to provide free tax assistance. 336-372-5573 or 704-548-4422 |
Deerwood Park Cabin Rental Special
 Come visit the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. We have rental cabins available and are offering a Choose -n- Cut special: 3 day and 2 night stay for only $299.00 plus taxes. Make a lasting family memory by coming to the mountains, renting a cabin and cutting your own Christmas tree, what a great way to start off the holiday season. Contact us today to make reservations. Call: 336-372-8256 Email: info@deerwoodpark.com or visit our website www.deerwoodpark.com. |
Buckaroo's Grille Winter Specials
 Buckaroo's Grille on Hwy 93 in Piney Creek i offering new Winter Specials. Friday and Saturday nights there is a 2 for 1 drink special including Beer and Wine. Sundays, kids can eat for free, limited to three children under age 12. 336-359-2825 |
High Country Lights
High Country Lights will begin their 2012 season on Thanksgiving day at 6p. Over 100,000 lights will be on display and choreographed to sixty minutes of music. The Holiday light show is located at Glade Creek Fire Department in Ennice, just across the street from Glade Creek Elementary School. Santa will be visiting each Saturday night from 6-9p. The lights will be running every night, Sunday through Thursday from 6p-10p and Friday and Saturday from 6p-11p. Visit the website for information on all of the special events going on this season.
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 Sparta Lions Club Sponsors Blood Mobile
The Sparta Lions Club will be sponsoring the Red Cross Blood Mobile on Monday, November 26. From 9:30a-2p, the community is encouraged to come give blood. The blood mobile will be located at the Sparta Methodist Church.
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Motley's BBQ Restaurant & Catering
4917 NC Hwy 113
Laurel Springs, NC 28644
At the intersection of Hwy 221 and 113
Want to enjoy the holidays without spending all your time in the kitchen?? Let Motley's BBQ Restaurant and Catering help.
Let us do the cooking for you, be it your family holiday gathering or your office party.
We offer Ribs, Chicken, Pork BBQ, and many other options, we can even cook your turkey for you. You can have it catered or come by the restaurant and pick it up, whatever works best for you.
Giving you more time to have fun and enjoy your time with friends and family
Call today for prices 336-372-2191 or 336-657-1494
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Small Business Saturday This Saturday, November 24 has been deemedSmall Business Saturday. Remember to shop local this Christmas season and support our local merchants. You may be surprised with what you will find in Sparta, NC. |
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Don't forget about these upcoming events:
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