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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.
The VFW Military Museum is open to the public, 10a-2p, every Wednesday and Saturday in the basement of the VFW Post 7034, 1193 Us Highway 21 S, Sparta, NC. Admission is free.
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Alleghany Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 800-372-5473
336-372-5473
Email: Info@Sparta-NC.com
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Alleghany Chamber of Commerce May 8, 2013 |
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Member Spotlight
Need a survey? Call Landlink
 Landlink, PLLC, is a locally owned and operated surveying company serving Alleghany and the surrounding counties. Landlink specializes in boundary surveys, topographic surveys, family subdivision, minor subdivision, major subdivision, lot/loan surveys, construction stakeout, general location, and mapping. It also provides flood elevation certificates. The owner Mitch Atwood, graduated from Guilford Tech with an associate's degree in surveying technologies and has 13 years of surveying experience. Feel free to call Landlink at 336-372-6101 if you have any surveying needs. They will be happy to serve you. (Please note: The number listed in the current little red phone directory is incorrect
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Hospital recognizes Lindsey
 Alleghany Memorial Hospital Trustees honored retiring Trustee H.V. Lindsey of Independence, VA, recently for 20 years of service on the Board, and his wife, Jean for her support. Warren Taylor, Board Chair, presented him with a photograph of the hospital signed by the Trustees In addition to his Board responsibilities, he fulfilled a major role on the Board Finance Committee. "We are sad to see him leave the Board, but are thankful and would like to express the appreciation of our communities, the Hospital Staff, Medical Staff and Trustees for his dedicated service," said Taylor.
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Fill a bottle, help a baby
 The Alleghany Pregnancy Center is holding it's Baby Bottle Campaign. Individuals and businesses are asked to take a bottle tagged by the Center between Mother's Day and Father's Day and fill it with loose change, dollars, whatever is an appropriate contribution. The money is put to work serving expectant families and families with newborns. Located next to First Baptist Church, the Center is open noon to 5p Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Why not drop by and pick up a bottle? Questions? 336-372-7844 |
Pinwheel Garden honors seniors
 The Council on Aging is creating a pinwheel garden to honor local senior citizens. For just $3 you can purchase a pinwheel to honor someone special in memory of someone. You may write the name of honoree on the pinwheel. The Pinwheel Garden goes on display Friday, May 10, but don't delay. Get your penwheel soon, before they run out. Questions? Call 336-372-4640 or drop by the Senior Center at 85 North Whitehead Street.
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Farmers' Market opens new season Saturday
 The Alleghany Farmers Market begins Saturday, May 11, from 9a-1p at Crouse Park (2 blocks behind the Courthouse on Hwy 18 North). Vendors will have fresh vegetables, pastured meats and cheeses, gourmet baked goods, artisan crafts and more. This season we will have kids' events each week, and chef demonstrations and musical performances monthly. Join them Saturday morning, enjoy fresh, local produce and support your local farmers and food artisans! And check out their website, take their handy online survey and the info about vendors. The market plans to also be open Thursday afternoons beginning June 13.
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Blue Ridge Electric Board of Directors
Meet the Candidate Forum
 The five candidates for the four seats open on the Blue Ridge Electric Board of Directors will be at an open forum at the Sparta office of the cooperative at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 13. Those seeking seats include four incumbent directors who have been put forward by the nominating committee: Jeff Joines, Caldwell District; James Burl "JB" Lawrence, Watauga; Brandley McNeill, Ashe; and Bryan Edwards, Allehany. Dennis Smith, Alleghany, is a new candidate who petitioned to be on the ballot. Coop members vote for all directors, not just the director representing their county, and can vote at the June 13 meeting in Lenoir, by mail and via the Internet. All cooperative members should receive voting instructions in the mail. 336-372-4646
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Alleghany Electronics & Computers
Open House highlights new services
 Ted Wagoner is the new owner of Alleghany Electronics & Computers and has added computer service to the TVs, electronics and Fed Ex shipping that you've enjoyed from the store in Trojan Village. Saturday, May 18, 10a-3p Ted invites you to the store's open house and invites everyone to drop by, take advantage of some special buys and ask Ted about Smart TVs (the next big thing in consumer electronics. And if you are running XP on your computer, you'll want to find out about plans by Microsoft to discontinue support. |
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Join the Cash Mob
 Cash mobs are becoming a great way to boost local shopping. Watauga and Ashe counties have experienced a big success with this and we hope to do the same here in Alleghany. With cash in hand, mobbers browsed the store and purchased items of interest. Our next Cash Mob is planned for May 18 at Ofelia's on Main and Kanpai Japanese Restaurant for lunch. We will meet in the Chamber office at 11am and head to Ofelia's on Main together. After lunch, we invite everyone to join us at Alleghany Electronics for their Open House.
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Indoor/outdoor yard sale planned for May 25
 The Council on Aging is planning an indoor/outdoor yard sale on May 25 beginning at 7 a.m. Vendors can set up inside or out for only $10, but must register before May 25. What better way to get the attention of buyers than to be part of this large sale. Questions? Call 336-372-4640 or drop by the Senior Center at 85 East Whitehead Street.
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Changes on Main Street
There have been some changes to downtown in the last few days. Murphy's Mercantile, the store with all the scarves and gifts, and Centerview, the home accessories store, have switched places. Chrysty Murphy is in larger quarters at 18 South Main (the former Tea Pot Museum location) and Karen Steagall and Centerview are now at 6 South Main between Ofelia's Gifts and Studio Redwood in the former Northwestern Bank building.
And Backwoods Bean Coffee Shop has a new owner, Becca Babbitt. Selma is devoting her time to help with her and Rafa's Latin Friends Cafe in West Jefferson. Same great coffee and delicious baked goods.
Why not take a stroll down Main Street and check it out?
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Check the Chamber Calendar
for these upcoming events
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FOR DETAILS --
THURSDAY, MAY 9
SATURDAY, MAY 11
The Senior Center and Turkey Knob Community Center are holding Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at the Turkey Knob Community Club in Piney Creek.
TUESDAY, MAY 14
Alleghany Memorial Hospital and Relay for Life have teemed up with locally renowned chef Matt Kovacich for a Fundraising Breakfast that offers crepes, pancakes, omelets, and more for just $3!!!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
Chamber members you should have received or shortly receive your newsletter with important information including details about the Chamber Annual Meeting at the Blue Ridge Electric Conference Room beginning at 5:15p. I'll see you there.
SATURDAY, MAY 18
Learn the techniques of Hand-built Pottery in this Library program pesented by artist Phyllis Hale.
 SUNDAY, MAY 19
MONDAY, MAY 20
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