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Ongoing Events and Entertainment
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 Come just to listen or to dance to the blue grass and old time musicians who play every Tuesday and Saturday beginning at 7p. Admission is $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
River Rock Grill
Music on the Porch
 Spring through fall, the River Rock Grill hosts Live Music on the Porch beginning at 7p each Wednesday. The Porch is host to a variety of musical genres: country, folk, Appalachian, etc. Call 336-372-2694 to find out who's playing.
GREAT ACTIVITIES TO DO ANYTIME
 Barns and other buildings around the county display 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 country-side 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 through Saturday, 10a to 5p. There's never a any admission charge. 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.
GOOD EATING
FROM THE GARDEN
Alleghany
Farmers' Market
 It's more than good food, there are crafts and special programs and you always bump into a friend or two. Late spring to mid fall the Farmer's Market is has something special on Thursdays and Saturdays. Click to check what's going on this week.
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Alleghany Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 800-372-5473
336-372-5473
Email: Info@Sparta-NC.com
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Fiddler's Convention This Weekend
Enjoy traditional mountain music that is sure to get your toe tappin' at the 19th annual Alleghany Fiddler's Convention, July 19 and 20, 2013. With 40 to 60 bands and over 200 individual competitors each year, fans of mountain music won't be disappointed. The convention will take place at the Alleghany Fairgrounds and will begin Friday evening at 5p and continues all day Saturday.
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting, July 19
St  op by Mangum - Cater On Main this Friday, July 19 from 4-7p as they celebrate the opening of their gallery and studio on Main Street . There will be a ribbon cutting, light refreshments and heart warming music as well as a chance to talk with the artists and purchase some of their beautiful art pieces. |
Customer Appreciation Day
 Halsey Drug will be hosting another Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, July 19 from 11a-1p. Stop by for hot dogs, chips and drinks and register for a $50 gift card. 336-372-5599
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Harmony Hill Invites You
 Music on the Deck This Friday and Saturday, Harmony Hill Bed & Breakfast invites everyone to come enjoy great music and spectacular views from their deck. Friday night at 7p Bandit's Roost will be performing, and Saturday, Robin Cater and Will Fernandez will begin at 7p. 336-372-6868 |
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New Member Spotlight
The Farmhouse on Main
 A new business has joined our Main Street merchants. The Farmhouse on Main, located across the street from the Town Office, is open and selling antiques, collectibles, food items, and handcrafted solid wood furniture. All items are local and regional handcrafted quality items. Local BBQ sauce and baked goods are also offered. Also housed in the same location is the office of Shaw Auction Company. Stop by and welcome these new merchants to Main Street. Co-owned by Bobby & Kathy Anders, Mike & April Hamm, and Bobby & Susan Shaw. 336-372-7414
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Healthy Living Series
Diabetes - The Next Pandemic
 Dr. Todd Smith and Holistic Health & Wellness presents a free workshop on Diabetes. This is a series exploring Diabetes and blood sugar management. You do not have to attend all of the workshops in the series to participate. The next workshop is Thursday, July 18 from 12n-1p and the Holistic Health & Wellness Center on Main Street. To register, click here, or call 336-372-1666.
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Save A Pet
In Need of Donations
The Alleghany Save A Pet Foundation helps to aid in the rescue and rehabilitation of abused and abandoned animals and promote the importance of spraying/neutering and campaign for free/low cost spray/neuter clinics. They also help to get animals at the shelter adopted and to good homes. Funds are currently low and the foundation is looking for either monetary donations or pet food donations. Visit their website to learn more about their needs and for a list of animals currently in need of adoption. If you would like to help in any way call the Foundation at 336-657-1544. (Just look at that adorable pup!)
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Check the Chamber Calendar
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THURSDAY, JULY 18
Christmas in July Sale at Studio Redwood, 10-50% off everything, few exclusions. Stop by July 18-20. FRIDAY, JULY 19
Last day to register for Ladies Night Out/Date Night at Studio Redwood. This will be a fun art class on July 30 from 6-8p.
SATURDAY, JULY 20
Enjoy a day at the river with the family for New River Celebration Day at New River State Park. With lots of activities, there will be something for everyone. 10a-4p
 The Farmer's Market opens again on Saturday from 9a-1p. Offering everything from tomatoes to home-made ice cream.
MONDAY, JULY 22
Donate blood and save a life. The American Red Cross Blood Mobile will be at Sparta United Methodist Church from 9:30a-2p. Blood banks are low so give if you can.
TUESDAY, JULY 23
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
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