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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
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 March 12, 2013 |
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Last Minute Update:
St. Paddy's Bowling for Dollars,
silent auction, 50/50 raffle, Sat.
Teams, if you haven't been assigned a time to bowl Saturday, please call the Chamber ASAP @ 336-372-5473 . If you have a silent auction item and can drop it off at the River Rock on Friday, that would be super. Otherwise drop off at the Chamber before Friday at 5p or call 336-372-5473 for pickup. Questions: Call the Chamber 336-372-5473; or River Rock Grill and Family Fun Center, 583 S. Main Street, 336-372-2694.
Not bowlling? Drop by Saturday 9a-1:30p and bid on pottery from Rob Mangum, Cater Pots and Jess; cakes by Delta Peterson, Cake Diva, Kathy's Kreations, and Heather Klien; golf and more!
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Plates for the Parkway
Restaurants: Blue Ridge
Parkway Needs Your Help
Plates for the Parkway is a Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation fundraiser to help the scenic roadway. It's asking restaurants to donate a portion of their sales (10%-20%, you decide) June 10-13 (you pick the days) in exchange for publicity on their website and the satisfaction of knowing you helped a worthy cause. Interested?
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Community Lenten Services & Lunch
Community Lenten Service, will be offered the following Wednesdays at 12n at Sparta United Methodist Church. The 30-minute service will be followed by a light lunch. There is no charge for lunch but donations are accepted and go to the ministries of the Ministerium, the county ministerial association.
Speakers are as follows:
Father Stuhrenburg, St. Francis of Rome Catholic Church, March 13
Father Lin Walton, Christ Episcopal Church, March 20
Pastor David Felts, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, March 27. Questions? 336-372-4441
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 The Alleghany Tourism Development Authority is offering local businesses a chance to advertise in the June issue of Our State magazine at a reduced rate. Our State has a unique place in the hearts of NC residents and this special keepsake issue marks their 80th year. It will attract readers' attention and be kept long after June, 2013. The Alleghany TDA plans a full page to acquaint readers with the county. That page will face the featured advertisers. Three ad sizes are offered: 1/6 page, 1/3 page and 1/2 page. Click to learn more about this unique advertising opportunity. To learn more about advertising in Our State, go to the Our State advertising page. Only 3 days left to respond. The Alleghany Chamber of Commerce is handling inquiries. Call 336-372-5473 with your questions. DON'T DELAY.
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Easter Egg Hunt for Shoppers
 The Sparta Revitalization Committee is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt for local shoppers. While shopping, dining or visiting our fair town between March 18-29, look for one of three glitter eggs on a stick. If you find it, bring to the Chamber Office, across from Halsey Drug, for a $15 gift certificate. Questions? 336-372-1525 ext. 28 |
Check the Chamber Calendar
for these upcoming events
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 (click link for details)
AMH Book Fair scheduled for Wednesday has been cancelled.
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
 Hot Dogs, Music and Tax Review: H&R Block celebrates a free second look at present and pasts tax returns for more deductions with food, music and more.
SUNDAY, MARCH 17
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
MONDAY, MARCH 25
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