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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 21, 2013 |
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Tour de Mountains
Bicycle Classic June 8
 The third annual Tour de Mountains bicycle classic will be held in Sparta, NC, Saturday, June 8, and offer a choice of 25, 40, 60, 80 and 100 mile routes through the Blue Ridge countryside. Maps of the routes, as well as applications and other information, are available on the Web at www.tourdemountains.com or by calling 336-372-2944. Registration and check-in begin at 7 a.m. at the Alleghany Wellness Center, 508 Collins Road. Riders leave at 8:30. Sag support and rest stops every 10 to 15 miles will be provided. Early registration is $30 and includes a t-shirt. Registration the day of the ride is $35.
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Crouse Park hosts
Crooked Rd Ramblers
 The Crooked Road Ramblers will be on the Crouse Park Stage this Saturday, June 1, beginning at 6p. They play old-time music from North Carolina and Virginia. The roots of this band run deep. Kilby Spener, fiddle, is son of noted musicians Thornton and Emily Spencer; Peco Watson plays clawhammer banjo; John Perry, guitar, once played with the New River Ramblers; Donald Hill on guitar and vocals and Karen Carr on bass and vocals. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to spread on the grass. The watermelon man will be there. Admission and the watermelon are FREE. Check the schedule for other bands playing through fall. 336-372-5473
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Summer Camp is back
at Alleghany Wellness Ctr.
 Give you kid a special summer with one of the summer camps offered by the Alleghany Wellness Center. Campers will experience swimming, hiking, Korn-Hole, Ga-Ga Ball, volleyball, a mud slide, learning outdoor skills, tie dyeing shirts, canoeing on the New River, pottery making with Mangum Pottery, zip lining at Camp Cheerio and much more! Click to learn more or call 335-372-2944 |
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rThe 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 learn more or call 336-372-5473.
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Elvis has left the Park
LUKEfest photos posted
 A estimated crowd of 800 turned out at Crouse Park for Sunday's LUKEfest concert and were entertained by a great group of musicians. Pictured at the right: Women still clamor to greet Elvis over 30 years after his passing. See photos from the 2013 and 2012 concert. |
First AMH newsletter
is hot off the press
 Alleghany Memorial Hospital's first electronic newsletter has been published. It announced the opening of the AMH Thrift Shop for the 2013 season, news about a garden planned for the hospital grounds and information on the upcoming Edwin Duncan Sr. Golf Classic. Click to get the real skinny and be sure to click the link to join the AMH mailing list. |
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Sale at Studio Redwood
Hurry to get
50% OFF Easter items.
All Furniture Reduced.
This Thurs.-Sat. Studio Redwood, 16 South Main Street, Sparta. 336-372-7111
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 One picture says it all!
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Check the Chamber Calendar
for these upcoming events
-- PLEASE CLICK ON THE UNDERLINED BLUE LINK
FOR DETAILS --
 WEDNESDAY, MAY 29The Baby Bottle Campaign continues through Father's Day. Drop by the Alleghany Pregnancy Center, grab a bottle to help support their good work.
THURSDAY, MAY 30
 FRIDAY, MAY 31
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
The Crooked Road Ramblers kick off Saturday Music in the Park with great old time Appalachian music sounds. Don't miss this free concert by this area band.
You can chose among two adventures at New River State Park: Join a park ranger for a Spring Wildflower Hike or choose the River Ramble and learn what lurks within the New's waters.
SUNDAY, JUNE 2
Kids will enjoy this Hide and Seek Hike that challenges them to find what nature has hidden along the trails at New River State Park.
MONDAY, JUNE 3
Story Harvesting provides an opportunity to write our own stories in a safe and supportive environment.
TUESDAY, JUNE 4
THURSDAY, JUNE 6
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
MONDAY, JUNE 10
In Hoofin' it by Mule photographer Bernie Harberts documents this dying means of transportation in this Library program.
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Join a Stone Mountain State Park Ranger for a special