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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 16, 2013 |
 Born in Alleghany County, Big Daddy Love's brand of Appalachian rock is winning fans across the country and they are home for their Back to Your Roots Celebration to benefit the Partnership for Children this Sunday beginning at 3p at Alexander Hall (formerly Silver Dollar Music Park). Welcome the boys home and enjoy an afternoon of great entertainment. Click for more details. |
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The Chamber invites you
to Spain & Costa del Sol
 The Alleghany Chamber of Commerce has partnered with C I Destinations to offer members a 7-day excursion in sunny Costa del Sol beginning Oct. 21 2013. Imagine yourself in this exotic setting with the services of an experienced tour guide or the option of exploring on your own. Click to lean more or call 336-372-5473.
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Book Fair Family Night
 The Alleghany Library is holding a Scholastic Book Fair all week with great selections of books to purchase. It is displaying books library supporters can purchase for the Library. Tonight (Thursdsay) from 6 to 8p is Family Night with door prizes for participants. Credit cards accepted! Questions? Click to learn more or call 336-372-5573 |
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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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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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Marty Raybon headlines
LUKEfest in Crouse Park
 Grammy Award winner Marty Raybon will headline the second LUKEfest in Crouse Park Sunday, May 26 from 2p until. Wayne Henderson and Jeff Little, and Seazuns Pleazuns return from last year's event and are joined by Wayne "Elvis" Euliss, Michael Cosner, the Yates Family Band and Zeke's All-Stars. Make plans to attend this benefit concert. No admission charged but donations are appreciated. Sponsored by Special Olympics Alleghany and in honor of Luke Hampton. Click to learn more or call 336-372-5473
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 Sign up NOW! Another Chair Caning Workshop. First class a huge success. Michael Dees of Galax is a fun and skilled instructor. He returns May 25 to to 16 S. Main, Sparta, NC 9 a- 2:30 p. Enroll now. Class size limited to 6. Phone 336.372.7111 Bring chair, call for small supply list. Reeds provided. $50. per student. Also: Furniture Finishes 101 - Creating the look of distressed and antiqued furniture is FUN! 6 beautiful finishes. All supplies furnished. $195. Bring a bag lunch. Saturday, June 29, 10a-3p. 16 S. Main, Sparta, NC Phone now to reserve your space. Class size limited to 6. 336.372.7111
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Poker Run down
Sparta's Main St.
 Save money and play poker in this fundraiser for Alleghany Wellness Center children's programs on May 25 from 10a until 2p. Poker sheets are $10 at the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce and the Wellness Center. Use your poker sheet as a discount coupon at all locations: 21 Wireless, Alleghany Electronics, Backwoods Bean, Books N Friends, Centerview, Homespun, Innovative Occasions, Murphys Mercantile, Mustard Seed, Pottery Place, River Rock Grill, Studio Roxie, The Patio and the Village Emporium. The top hand receives $100. Questions? Call 336-372-2944.
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Check the Chamber Calendar
for these upcoming events
-- PLEASE CLICK ON THE UNDERLINED BLUE LINK
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THURSDAY, MAY 16
The Baby Bottle Campaign continues through Father's Day. Drop by the Alleghany Pregnancy Center, grab a bottle to help support their good work.
 SATURDAY, MAY 18Not all pottery is created on a wheel. Learn about the techniques used to create Hand-built Pottery in this Alleghany County Library program presented by local artist Phyllis Hale. There is no charge for this program.
The Farmers' Market is open 9a to 1p in Crouse Park. Drop by to see what grows in our community.
SUNDAY, MAY 19
 MONDAY, MAY 20
Learn about Chang and Eng, the famous conjoined Siamese Twins that once lived in these mountains and attracted nationwide attention. Held at the Alleghany County Public Library.
TUESDAY, MAY 21
Lunch & Learn for Young Parents. This special Library program is presented by the WIC program. Bring a bag lunch. For more details, call 336-372-5573.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22
THURSDAY, MAY 23
SATURDAY, MAY 25
Veterans Remembrance and Parade. Gather for the special program on the Courthouse Lawn at 1p and stay for the big parade down Main Street at 2p. Better still, get working on your parade entry!
SUNDAY, MAY 26
MONDAY, MAY 27
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