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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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Alleghany Chamber of Commerce December 18, 2012 |
 New Member Spotlight: Kanpai Japanese Steakhouse & Seafood Restaurant
Located at 527 South Main St., next to Miles Realty, Kanpai offers quiet dining, a wide selection of lunch and dinner entrees, including hibachi grill entrees, daily specials and a selection of domestic and imported beer and wines, for dining in or express take out. Kanpai has a private dining room for special occasions and is conveniently open six days a week from 11a to 9p (closed Tuesdays). 336-372-8898
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 Pre-order from the Cake Diva for Simple Holiday Entertaining and Gift Giving
The Cake Diva is taking holiday orders through Dec. 22. Wouldn't Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls (fresh baked or frozen ready for baking), gourmet cookies, gingerbread, a rum cake or butterscotch pie liven up your holiday? Delivery available Dec. 23 and 24. Find the Cake Diva at www.facebook.com/RobinTheCakeDiva. Call today for more selections and to make your order 336-657-0710
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Spontaneous Caroling Planned for Wed. 
The Ministerium, the county's ministerial association, has invited the community to come together for the spontaneous singing of Christmas carols at 5p at the intersection of US 21 and NC 18 on Dec. 19. Will folks show up and ring out the Christmas spirit? The only way to find out for sure is to be there!
Sparta Presbyterian to Carol at 6:30p
Members of Sparta Presbyterian Church plan to gather at the church on Wednesday, Dec. 19, to sing carols throughout the community and return to the church afterwards for refreshments. 336-372-5045
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 Wednesday Community Advent Service & Lunch Sparta United Methodist Church will host the Community Advent Service, Dec. 19, beginning at noon. Rev. Michael Austin of the Alleghany-Grayson Charge will deliver a brief message. The service will be followed by a light lunch in the fellowship hall. All are invited to attend. 336-372-4441 |
 Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at Christ Episcopal Church Candlelight lessons and carols with Holy Communion will be offered at Christ Church, 2543 US 21 South, on Christmas Eve at 7 and 11p. 336-372-7983 |
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Backwoods Bean December Wine Tasting
 Join your friends for the wine tasting at Backwoods Bean Coffee Shop on Friday, Dec. 28, beginning at 6p. Wines from California and Argentina will be featured. Located on North Main, across from the Courthouse. 336-372-7888
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 Last Chance to See Santa before Dec. 25
Santa will be at Santa Land in the Village Emporium on Saturday, December 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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No Brief Next Week. Chamber offices closed
The offices of the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Center will close at noon Dec. 24 and reopen at 9a on Wednesday, Jan. 2. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. (Emergency contact number 336-200-2468.)
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 Celebrate New Year's Eve at the Jubilee Just in time to help you welcome the new year, Alleghany Jubilee will have a special New Year's Eve Dance with the Rise and Shine Band on Monday, Dec. 31, beginning at 7p. Admission is always $4. 25 North Main St. 336-372-4591 |
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", Friday, February 22 beginning at 9a at West Jefferson United Methodist Church. 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 best to cope. Breakfast and lunch are included. Attendance counts toward CEU credits. Call today and reserve a place. The workshop is filling up fast: 336-846-1008. |
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