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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 June 11, 2013 |
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Sample the recipe,
buy the cookbook
 In a new twist on "try before you buy," Sparta United Methodist Church is hosting a recipe tasting from their new cookbook, Faith, Food and Fellowship from 5 to 7p. The cookbooks are $17.50 each or $30 for two (they make great gifts). Winston-Salem Journal food editor, Michael Hastings, will be on hand to render his opinion on the dishes. Admission is only $5. Why not drop by and compare you palate's favorites with Mr. Hasting's? 336-372-4441
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Business After Hours celebrates
Thursday Farmers Market
 The Alleghany Farmers' Market adds Thursdays to its schedule by hosting a Business After Hours June 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. They will be grilling up some pastured meat -- a healthier choice -- for you to sample as well as local goat cheese and other fresh goodies. The Market is located in Crouse Park, just 2 blocks behind the Courthouse. Also open Saturdays from 9a to 1p with special activities for kids! 336-200-2759 |
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For Sale: Ricoh Copier
Make an offer
 The Alleghany Chamber of Commerce has a Ricoh copier, Aficio MP C3500 that is coming to the end of our 5-year lease. We have made other arrangements for our future copier contract and would be interested in discussing the machine's purchase to a local business. It is a heavy duty machine that will print 35 copies per minute, in black and white or glowing color. It handles up to 11 by 17-inch paper, staples, scans, is networkable. Interested? Call 336-372-5473 or 800-372-5473
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Understanding Female Hormones
Free informational program
 This Thursday, June 13, at 5p is the second offering of this program from Dr. Todd Smith at Holistic Health and Wellness to help with these problems that all women face. Click for details and other scheduled times. 325 South Main, 336-372-1666 |
NC Moutain Arts Adventure
Lucky 13 on Art Tour
 Some 13 local galleries and studios comprise the stops on this year's Mountain Arts Adventure Studio Tour June 14-16. From stained glass to sculptured glass, painted birds to carved birds, there's something for just about everyone's taste. Check out all the artists at ncmountainartsadventure.com.
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Kelley and the Cowboys
in Crouse Park on Saturday
 They wowed us at the Mountain Heritage Festival and Kelley and the Cowboys return to play on the Crouse Park Stage for Music in the Park this Saturday, June 15, beginning at 6p. With a voice compared to Patsy Cline, Kelley Breidling brings a lot of energy to their mix of country, honky-tonk and Texas swing. There's no admission charge and free watermelon. Just bring a lawn chair or blanket to spread on the ground and enjoy an evening of great music.
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Holden Bare kicks off
Music on the Deck
 There will be Music on the Deck at Harmony Hill Bed and Breakfast, 1740 Halsey Knob Road, Sparta, every third Saturday through September and every Saturday in October at 7p beginning June 15. Bring a chair, your favorite beverage, and join your friends for some great music. Holden Bare will transport you back in time with tunes such as "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay," "You Look Wonderful Tonight," " American Pie, " etc. In case of rain, the event will be cancelled. Click for the summer schedule and more info. 336-372-6868 |
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Plaque Screening Offered at
Alleghany Wellness Center
 Monday, June 17, the Alleghany Wellness Center is offering Life Line screening to check for plaque build-up in your arteries, the leading cause of stroke. Life Line uses a painless ultrasound (sonogram) to look for plaque. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Click for details.
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Fairy Tales with a Twist
 You never quite know what to expect when Twisted Art Productions performs, but you know it will be entertaining and educational and it probably involves twisting balloons. This is a free program at the Alleghany Library on Tuesday, June 18, at 3:30p suited for all members of the family. Click for details. 336-372-5573
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Check the Chamber Calendar
for these upcoming events
-- PLEASE CLICK ON THE UNDERLINED BLUE LINK
FOR DETAILS --
A Christmas Tree Worker Safety Training will be offered in Fleetwood. Click for details.
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
The environmental legacy of Also Leopold is the subject of this free showing of Green Fire at New River State Park.
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
Join the New River Park Ranger for this
SUNDAY, JUNE 16
FRIDAY, JUNE 21
A Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser
will be held in the AHS Cafeteria to help with medical expenses for Harold Church. The good news is Harold's cancer is in remission, but he has many expenses not covered by insurance.
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