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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
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 April 2, 2013 |
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Business After Hours:
See what's new at AMH
 Come see the remodeled Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at an Open House/Chamber Business After Hours, Thursday, April 4, 5 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy hors d'oeuvres, network with friends and a chance to win one of two Chamber gift certificates awarded as door prizes. Pulmonary Rehab is now located in the Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic, in a separate building on upper side of the Alleghany Memorial Hospital campus. Follow the signs around the main entrance of the hospital to reach. 336-372-5511 |
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Promote your business
to Take-A-Break cruisers
 Antique and classic cars will be riding historic US 21 next Saturday, April 13, to kick off the Take-A-Break from the Interstate promotion. They'll be encouraged to stop in Sparta in Farmers Hardware parking lot. The Chamber will be distributing goody bags to the first 50 cruisers. Drop off 50 coupons or promotional items and we will put it in the bag with the other goodies. It's a great way to make a new customer!
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More Night Life for Sparta
Dance the night away
at Caribe Cuban Cafe
 Starting Friday, April 5, Caribe Cuban Cafe, 433 North Main St., will be offering dancing from 10p-2a on Friday and Saturday nights featuring contemporary music to appeal to youth. The tables will be moved and the lower floor willl be used for dancing. Appetizers will be sold, but not meals. Must be 16 or older. Admission is $10 but ladies admitted free before 11a. So get out those dancing shoes, call you best beau and make plans to shake it up! 336-372-2400
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"Champions" prove you're
only as old as you feel
 "Age of Champions" is the story of a group of athletes competing in the National Senior Games produced for and originally shown on PBS. Genesis Health Care is offering us an opportunity for the public to see the full presentation of this remarkable video at no charge in the Blue Ridge Electric Conference Room Wednesday, April 10, at 6p. People are living longer, productive and active lives. I don't know about you, but it puts a whole new perspective on aging and retirement. Genesis Health Care, formerly Alleghany Care and Rehabilitation, is located at 179 Combs Street, Sparta. 336-372-2441 |
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Time running out for free tax help
 The Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at the Alleghany County Library is providing FREE tax preparation assistance through April 10. If you are interested in getting free help for your taxes, please contact the library at dbrewer@nwrl.org or at 336-372-5573 to set up an appointment or for more information. Tax help is available on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10a til 4p.
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Volunteers needed
Marathon to Benefit BRP Friends
 The Blue Ridge Marathon on the Parkway will be held Saturday, April 20, in Roanoke. FRIENDS of the Parkway is the event's major benefactor. With registration exceeding 2012 and a terrific t-shirt design, a lot of folks will find out if this is really America's toughest marathon. Some 200 volunteers are needed for the weekend to act as course marshals, work aid stations, help set-up and clean-up staff. Click HERE to volunteer. Type in "FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway" in the comments section to be designated FRIENDS volunteer. Questions? Email fernando_gracia@friendsbrp.org . If you are interested in running options, go to blueridgemarathon.com
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Special phone deals
for Chamber members
 U.S. Cellular®, is offering promotional discounts on new business lines or new lines added to your business account for Chamber members. For a limited time get up to $300 for your business through our special Chamber Partner Program. Chamber business members from Alleghany Chamber of Commerce are eligible for a $50 credit for each new business line activated (up to six) with a Smartphone and applicable date plan on our awarding winning national network. Hurry, offer ends April 15. Questions: 336-372-7679 Trojan Village Shopping Center
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Check the Chamber Calendar
for these upcoming events
-- PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK
FOR DETAILS --
 THURSDAY, APRIL 4Congresswoman Virginia Foxx will be the featured speaker at the monthly dinner meeting at Alexander Hall (formerly Silver Dollar Music Park). Reservations preferred. Click link for details.
 FRI. & SAT., APRIL 5 & 6
Grab a good read or a bagful at this twice a year event at the area's premier used book store. So many books you're bound to find a gem.
 SATURDAY, APRIL 6Want to improve your agricutural endeavor? Want to start an ag business? This free workshop is for you!!!
New River State Park will help polish your skills at stalking the bass in its waters with this free program.
 MONDAY, APRIL 8Join this discussion group and explore story harvesting, an opportunity to write your own stories in a safe and supportive environment.
Your attic may contain treasures just waiting for you to find the interested buyers. This free seminar can show you how.
 APRIL 9, 11, 16 & 25Learn the impact inflammation can have on health and how to reduce it.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10
Genesis HealthCare is sponsoring a free screening of this inspirational documentary on senior athletes at Blue Ridge Electric.
 SATURDAY, APRIL 13Take-A-Break Cruz Thru: A convoy of antique and classic vehicles drive historic US 21 from Elkin to Wytheville to celebrate this tourism pormotion.
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