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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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Alleghany Chamber of Commerce January 3, 2013 |
 Junior Olympic Volleyball returns SaturdayJanuary 5, Alleghany kicks off the Junior Olympic Volleyball season by hosting competition between 15 teams. Besides some 200 players, there will be family and friends in town and in our restaurants and stores. At www.SpartaVB.com, participants can learn about where to eat, shop and spend the night. Every week this web link is emailed to that week's participating teams. Promote your business for only $25 (includes picture, link to your webpage, and a brief description). To learn more, call 336-372-5473. You can also show that you welcome these visitors by posting a sign in your window like the illustration above. Download and print at sparta-nc.com/jowelcome.pdf.
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 New Member Spotlight: John Harmon Gallery
The John Harmon Gallery is a small art gallery in Roaring Gap, North Carolina, featuring photography and art from John and his friends. John is an eclectic artist whose work includes not only photography and framing, but also woodworking and pottery. One January, a fellow pulled up to John's gallery with a pickup load of barn wood that he wanted to sell for grocery money and since then weathered wood has been a part of John's art. Included are made-from-scratch barn wood frames, Adirondack chairs, benches and tables, all reflecting the rugged qualities of these Blue Ridge Mountains. Pottery is functional and the blue, brown and gray glazes reflect the surroundings. You can view a wide selection of John's fine art photography at JohnHarmonGallery.com. Visit the studio at 10100 US 21 South or call 336.363.9138.
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 Museum features country stores
The featured exhibit at the Alleghany Historical Museum during the month of January is country stores. Drop in and see old photos from the stores that dotting Alleghany's countryside as well as some of the items sold and other memorabilia. There's no admission and the museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The February exhibit will feature quilts and quilting.
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 Stratford Oaks Tales author to speak to Rotary ClubAuthor Dr. Suzanne Irwin will speak at the Jan. 10 meeting of the Rotary Club of Alleghany County. She is the author of two books in the Stratford Oaks Tales series: The Tale of Gretchen and her latest book, The Tale of Clyde. Her books are favorites of children and adults. Rotary meets every Thursday at 7 a.m. for a buffet breakfast and brief program in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital Solarium. An effort is made to end no later than 8 so everyone can get to their appointed tasks. Visitors and individuals interested in learning more about Rotary are welcome. Questions: Contact Rotary President Tony League: 336-816-5070.
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Don't forget about these upcoming events:
- Every Monday, listen to the Crouse House Pickers Jamming in the living room of the Crouse House at Crouse Park beginning at 6 p.m.. No admission is charged, but donations are appreciated.
- Every Tuesday and Saturday, beginning at 7 p.m. dance and tap your toe to mountain music at the Alleghany Jubliee, 25 North Main St (across from the Courthouse). Admission only $4.
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