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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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Gift Certificates Make Great Gifts
Looking for the right gift for that hard to buy for person? We have the solution. Alleghany Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificates can be redeemed at over 100 stores and businesses in Alleghany County. From automobile shops to grocery stores and everything in between, they are sure to use them. An added bonus is you will be giving back to the community. Remember, Good Neighbors Choose Local. Come by today to pick up gift certificates for everyone on your list. 336-372-5473
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 Business After Hours hosted by Carolina West and Bark Mobile
Thursday, December 13 from 5-7p, stop by the 21 Wireless store in the Trojan Village Shopping Center. Learn about the holiday specials just in time for Christmas, network with friends and enjoy the light refreshments. 336-372-CELL
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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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Book Signing at Kaquoli Jayli 
Friday, December 14, from 2-4p, Dr. Suzanne Irwin and Zach Hamm will be signing their book, the Stratford Oak Tales: The Tale of Clyde. This is the second book in the series and tells about Clyde, the calf and how he joins the herd. Kaquoli Jayli will be hosting the event at their store at 15 N Main Street in Sparta, 336-372-1777.
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 Christmas Coffee House
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship is hosting their annual Christmas Coffee House, Sunday, December 16. A finger food buffet will be available beginning at 5:30p and the program will start at 6p. Everyone is invited to come and join in fellowship.
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 Santa at Trojan Village
Santa will be at Santa Land in the Village Emporium on Saturday, December 8, 15, and 22. From 10a until 2:30p, bring the kids and your camera to snap a photo of them with Santa. Santa will also be visiting other stores through Trojan Village on these days as well. 336-372-2247.
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 Alleghany Public Library's Angel Tree The Alleghany County Library is sponsoring an angel tree this Christmas. The Library invites everyone to come adopt an angel from the tree and make someone's Christmas a little brighter. Angels include needy individuals from the community as well as a few hospice patients. Angel gifts are due back to the library by Tuesday, December 18 at 5:30p. 336-372-5573 |
Deerwood Park Cabin Rental Special
 Christmas Week Special* $550.00 plus taxes 6 Days/ 5 Nights Cabin Rental Coupon for $5.00 off a Christmas Tree at a local tree farm. Hay rides, marshmallow roasting, hot chocolate and LOTS OF FAMILY FUN! *Offer good December 22-27, 2012. You must rent a cabin from Deerwood Realty. Offer based on availability. Rental amount does not include 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. |
 LifeStore Insurance: Feeding Families for Christmas
LifeStore Insurance, in Sparta, is partnering with Solid Rock Food Closet to help provide Christmas dinner to area families. Donate food items or money so needy families can have a very Merry Christmas. Drop off non-perishable items at their office in the Food Lion Shopping Center in Sparta through December 19.
336-372-7990
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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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 Black Friday Deals are Back
Fox Creek Leather in Independence is offering their best prices of the season. They have great stocking stuffing ideas, and everything bike riders need. Check out their website for deals and gift ideas. |
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 |
Volleyball Tournaments in Sparta this Spring
 January through April, Alleghany will host over 200 volleyball players along with their families every weekend. We've created a webpage to welcome them to Sparta and to let them know what our town has to offer. Every week we email this page to that week's participating teams. Each business is welcome to promote yourself on our page. Listings are $25 and include a picture, link to your webpage, and a brief description. These listings will stay up all season. If you would like to place a listing on our page, please call us at 336-372-5473. |
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Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
 Forest Ridge Assisted Living presents "Why I do what I do". This program is offered to anyone who would like to come. Family members of those dealing with alzheimer's or dementia, nurses and CNA's are all welcomed. Teepa Snow, dementia expert will be speaking about her experiences and how to cope with these conditions. Breakfast and lunch are included as well. Can also count toward CEU credits as well. The program will be Friday, February 22 beginning at 9am at West Jefferson United Methodist Church. For more information or to reserve you place, call 336-846-1008. |
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