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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!
Chris Haas of Concord, NC was this week's winner of $30 in Chamber Gift Certificates for finding the Pot of Gold at Farmer's Hardware. 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 until December 14. Only three more tokens will be given out so be on the lookout for the pot of gold!
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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, now 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. 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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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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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 for more information.
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 Singing Christmas Tree Make plans to attend the Singing Christmas Tree at Sparta First Baptist Church, Friday, November 30 through Sunday, December 2. Starting at 7p each night, local choirs members join together in harmony, singing beloved Christmas carols and hymns. Tickets are free, but you must reserve a ticket by calling the Sparta First Baptist Church office at 336-372-8446. |
JAM Benefit Concert & Silent Auction 
Saturday, December 1, JAM Instructors, Kids, and Wayne Henderson will all be performing at the Historic 1908 Independence Courthouse in Independence, VA. Doors open at 6p with $20 admission. Admission includes concert, silent auction, hors d'oeuvres and desserts. There will also be a cash bar. Silent auction items include art, handmade crafts, vintage/collectors items and more. This fundraiser will help support Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc, a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing an important cultural heritage. For more information, visit the website or call (276)773-0573.
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 Annual Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, December 1, the Annual Christmas Craft Fair will be at the Emerson Black building at the Alleghany Fairgrounds. Beginning at 9a, artisans and crafters will have booths open to the public. Unique handmade items make great gifts for the holidays. Stop by on Saturday and finish that Christmas list. For more information on the Fair, contact Delta Peterson, 336-372-5838. |
Christmas Homes Tour
The Piney Creek Dirty Fingers Garden Club has an awesome Christmas Homes Tour scheduled for Sunday, December 2 from 1:00 to 5:00. Advance tickets are needed and are fifteen dollars.
Refreshments are included and will be served at The Meeting House, (Intersection of Piney Post Office Road and Hwy 93).
For more information or for tickets, please call Glenna at 372-8560 or Sara at 359-2285. This Tour would be a lovely addition to your Christmas events. Don't miss it!!
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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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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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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 |
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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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 |
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. |
Alternative Medicine Center moved to Florida
Dear people of Sparta and Alleghany County, We want to inform you about the
cease of the operations of the Alternative Medicine Center of Sparta.
In order to maintain the
center open from day one, we had to cover 50% of our expenses with our
personal money, and we could not do it any longer. The few patients we
had, were referred to an alternative medicine practitioner in Charlotte.
We want to thank everyone who believed in us as a professionals and as
a human beings. We want to tell you, that we were completely dedicated to
you and to resolve your health issues.
We wish you a Great Life and God Bless all of you.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Dr. Pablo De Vincenzo & Dr. Sandra Mora=
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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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Healing Hearts Program
the first Wednesday of every month at the Alleghany County Library the High Country Health Care System sponsors The Healing Hearts Program, beginning at 4 pm. Kreative Keepsakes will feature Holiday Ornaments on December 5th. For more information please contact: Amy Green at 336-372-8018 or
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New Member Spotlight: Kimberly's Unique Wreaths & Such 
Kimberly Sides recently opened a new store on Main Street, beside Murphy's Mercantile, in Downtown Sparta. She offers all kinds of unique wreaths using deco mesh as well as real green, fresh Fraser fir, kissing balls and baskets.
These items make great gifts or buy them for yourself to decorate your home for the holidays.
336-372-2526
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