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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
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 February 6, 2013 |
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Farmers' Wagoner in gardening mag
 Farmers Hardware's Marsha Wagoner was recognized for her eye for color and recycling of household items in the recent issue of Flea Market Gardens that included lots of pictures and tips for yard and garden designs. If you don't have a copy of Flea Market Gardens, that is not a problem. Just click to see/download a copy of the article.
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Log home builder to speak to Rotary
 Pete Pyles of Country Comfort Homes will be the featured speaker at the breakfast meeting of the Alleghany Rotary Club on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 7a in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital Solarium. Country Comfort is a builder of log and hybrid homes. The Alleghany Rotary Club welcomes visitors and makes an effort to complete their business and program by 8a to assure members get to their appointed tasks. 336-200-2468. |
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Lunch 'N Learn about Backyard Birding
 The Alleghany County Library will be hosting the first Lunch 'n Learn of 2013 on Thursday, February 7 at 12 noon. Backyard Birding will be presented by Cecelia Mathis. The Blue Ridge Discovery Center will sponsor the program. There is no charge for attending this program and everyone is invited. Bring your lunch and dessert and drinks will be provided. Pre-registration requested. Call 336-372-5573 or email dbrewer@nwrl.org to register or with your questions. In the event of questionable weather, contact the Alleghany County Library to confirm that the program will be held. |
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John Locke VP to speak at GOP meeting
 Becki Gray, Vice President for Outreach with the John Locke Foundation, is the featured speaker at the Feb. 7 dinner meeting of the Alleghany Republican Party. The title of her presentation is "Challenges and Opportunities for a New Governor and General Assembly." The John Locke Foundation is an influential conservative think tank based in Raleigh. The meeting is held in the Silver Dollar Music Park and begins at 6p. Call Susan Murphy, 336-657-1887, or Barbara Church, 336-372-8729, for reservations. |
Bowl to send AHS Baseball team to tourney
 The Alleghany Baseball Teams are holding this fundraiser at River Rock Grill and Family Fun Center beginning at 9a, Saturday, Feb. 9. Also included is a silent auction and 50/50 Raffle. All proceeds from this event to go toward expenses to South Carolina to play in a 3-day Spring baseball tournament. The cost is $25 per person or $100 per team. Rules: team scratch, no handicap, and high team score wins. Thanks for your support of Alleghany baseball! For more information, please call Coach Zack Bennett at 336-657-2101.
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Wellness Center hosts Valentine Bazaar
 "From the Heart" Valentine Bazaar, will be held at the Alleghany Wellness Center, 508 Collins Road, Sparta, Saturday, Feb 9, 9a-12n. Participating Vendors include: Pink Zebra, Tastefully Simple, Visalus, Pampered Chef, Latasia, Mary Kay, Premier Jewelry, Avon, Thirty One, Scentsy, Lindt Chocolate and more. Questions: 336-372-2944
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Was Abe Lincoln a Tarheel?
 The Alleghany County Library will host a Lunch 'n Learn entitled "A Discussion on the NC Origins of Abraham Lincoln" pesented by Annis Jackson, Monday, February 11 at 12n. There is no charge for this program. Everyone is invited to bring your lunch. The Library will provide drinks and dessert. Pre-registration is requested by contacting the library at 336-372-5573 or by email dbrewer@nwrl.org.
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Get in shape with Lighten-Up Program
 Get back into a workout routine and drop those extra Holiday pounds. Alleghany Wellness Center's Lighten-Up Weight Loss Competition is back and better than ever! During the six week competition, learn to work out efficiently, maintain a healthy diet, lose weight and feel better! Registration begins on February 11 and is $100.00. Included are two weekly sessions with a personal trainer, one weekly session with a nutritionist and full use of AWCI facilities during the competition. The overall winner will take home $200. Prizes will also be given to the 1st-Runner Up Female and 1st-Runner Up Male competitors. Stop by AWCI on February 11th from 4-8p and register for the competition. Call 336-372-2944 to reserve your place (space is limited). |
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Celebrate Ash Wednesday
 Sparta Presbyterian Church will hold an Ash Wednesday Service, Feb. 13 at 12n. The service will include imposition of the Ashes and Community, a times of reflection and confession in prepartion for the Lenten Season. All are welcome. 336-372-5045 Website
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Nikolas' 4-Course Special V-Day Dinners
 If you are looking for a special lovers' meal in celebration of Valentine's Day, Nikolas High Meadows Restaurant, 10498 US 21 South, in Roaring Gap, has you covered with this special selections Feb. 14, 15 and 16. More than a dozen main entrees in the four-course meals include shrimp, steak, veal, chicken and more. Click to learn more then call 336-363-9090 to make your reservation for a special evening. |
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Funeral home answers to hard questions
 Twin County Funeral Home is sponsoring a pre-need seminar luncheon "Answers to Difficult Questions" on Feb. 12, at the Hillsville Pentecostal Holiness Church, Main Street, Hillsville, VA, from 11a to 1p. Lunch will be provided. The program will cover: preparing your funeral wishes, Social Security benefits, Medicare benefits, Medicare spend down, veteran's burial benefits and Hospice and home health services. To register or to ask questions, call 276-237-9009. |
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Be the different drummer:
Drum lessons offered at Ofelia's
 Drum lessons for beginners to intermediate players are being offered by Patrick Killeen at Ofelia's, 4 S. Main, Sparta (kitty cornered to the Courthouse). Lessons include learning to read and transcribe drum charts, proper hand and foot technique for speed and endurance, and 4-way independence to free up your hands and feet to play what ever your heart and mind creates. Call 336.745.1627 to have your questions answered |
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Art classes offer by Studio Redwood
Chris Davis is offering classes at the following times. After School Art, Grades 1~8: Tues. 3:30-4:30p, Weds. 2:15-3:15p & 4:30-5:30p. Student Art Show in May. Adult Drawing & Watercolor, beginners & advanced; Thurs. 3-5p. More Classes to be announced soon! NEW, larger classroom! Convenient location (16 South Main Street). Must pre-register to attend. Please call 336.372.7111, or email redwood@skybest.com for details & to register. Registration deadline Feb. 7. |
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Save-A-Pet needs your help
 Save-A-Pet Foundation is a charitable non-profit committed to helping stray and neglected animals in our community. They promote the adoption of stray cats and dogs, they assist with their spaying and neutering for income-qualified families and help support the county shelter. Presently they are making improvements to the shelter and ask your help with a donation of any amount: $10, $25, $50 or more. They ask you to send your tax-deductible check to Save-A-Pet Foundation, P.O. Box 44, Sparta, NC 28675. To learn more, click to view their website. |
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Find the Heart, get the prize
 The Sparta Revitalization Committee is sponsoring a treat for sharp-eyed shoppers just in time for Valentine's Day. If you spot any one of the three red hearts in one our local merchants, just bring it to the Chamber for a gift certificate to a local store. If you have questions, contact Barbara Lucier at 372-1525, extension 28 |
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Your chance to enter your photo
 Please call or visit Alleghany Public Library or any of the Northwest Regional Libraries to enter the NWRL 7th Annual Photography Contest. Categories include: juvenile, teen, and adults. All branch libraries will be accepting entries through February 22, 2013.
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Searching for the Taste of Alleghany
 Elena Rosemond-Hoerr writes the Southern food blog Biscuits & Such. She's launching a new project, Tasting North Carolina, as a way to highlight the diversity and complexity of North Carolina's food culture. Rosemond-Hoerr is planning to make and feature a dish from each of North Carolina's 100 counties so she is seeking someone in each county who might help her find a great recipe, possibly even a "signature recipe" for that area. To find out more information, email Rosemond-Hoerr or call her at (240) 515-6547.
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