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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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Saturday Music in the Park
Zephyr Lightning Bolts Perform
This Saturday, August 3, one of the best well known bands around will be performing at Crouse Park. The Zephyr Lightning Bolts have won several awards at Fiddler's Conventions in surrounding areas as well as at Alleghany's own Fiddler's Convention. This Old Time music band consists of four members, Steve Bowen, his wife, Diane, their son, Jacob and family friend Sean Jarman. Steve started out playing guitar in a few blue grass bands until he fell in love with Ole Time music. Today he plays the bass and is also the lead vocalist for the band. Diane is a banjo player and helps Steve with the vocals. Jacob plays the fiddle and has won several awards for his talent. Over the years, the group has had several guitarists, but Sean has become a constant. Come out Saturday night at 6p to Crouse Park to hear this great band. Don't worry, if you can't make it this weekend, this band will be back on September 21 for the Mountain Heritage Festival.
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Piney Creek VFD Annual Fundraiser
 Plan to attend the Piney Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. Annual Fundraiser this Saturday, August 3. The 17th annual $3,000 cash drawdown will be held at the Piney Creek School Gym. This event will begin with a catered BBQ dinner from 5:30 to 7:30. The drawdown will begin at 7:30pm. Tickets are $50.00 dollars, which includes a meal for two. For tickets or more information, call Brad Mabe at 336-363-4711. |
Annual Picnic
Republican Party Hosts Picnic
 Thursday, August 8 at 6p join the Republican Party for a picnic at the Lions Club Park Pavilion. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to bring a covered dish. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served, free of charge. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, NC Senator Dan Soucek, and NC Representative Jeffery Elmore will be in attendance. For more information, call Susan Murphy at 336-657-1887.
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Business After Hours, August 8
Genesis Healthcare - The Alleghany Center
Invites you to attend
Business After Hours
Thursday, August 8, 2013
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Come meet the award winning staff, learn about the services they offer, tour the facility, network with friends and neighbors and enjoy light refreshments.
Genesis Healthcare is formerly known as the
Alleghany Care and Rehabilitation Facility.
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Music on Thursday Nights
Caribe Cuban Cafe Hosts Live Music
This Thursday, August 1 and Thursday, August 8, Caribe will be hosting Holden Bare from 5-8p. Bare will be performing music from today's favorite artists. Thursdays are also wing nights at Caribe at 40 cents/wing. 336.372.2400
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Alleghany Chamber Offers 2nd International Tour
Tour of Tuscany March 20, 2014
 The Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce invites members of the chamber and the community to experience the true Tuscan Culture
March 20, 2014. This 9 day tour includes round trip airfare, 7 nights in a First-Class hotel, 10 meals, and sightseeing with a professional tour guide. For more information, visit the website or call 336-372-5473.
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Kathy's Kreations Expansion
The Shops at the Senators House Kathy Murphy has expanded her business! She is not only offering her baked goodies and treats but also hand dipped Blue Bell Ice Cream, Pottery, Bird  houses & Lawn Furniture, Soaps & Candles, Handcrafted wooden toys, Wind Chimes, Garden Art, Used Furniture & Antiques, and much more. Most of the products are produced locally. The Shops at the Senators House also has space to host events such as, business meetings, birthday parties and bridal showers and will offer in-house catering for any event. Stop by the Shops at 360 N Main Street Mon, Wed, or Friday 9a-8p, or Thursday and Saturday 11a-8p or Sundays 12:30p - 5:30p, or call for more information, 336.657.0858. |
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Tickets Now Available
Community Foundation Annual Wine Pairing Dinner
Diners will begin their evening enjoying an aperitif and the scenic views at sunset that only Olde Beau can provide before being treated to a delicious five-course meal accompanied by carefully selected wines. Such is the atmosphere at the Alleghany County Community Fo undation's annual dinners to be held beginning with a social time at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 24.
Tickets for the Alleghany County Community Foundation (ACCF) 9th annual "A Summer's Evening Wine Tasting and Dinner" are $75 per person, a portion of which is tax deductible. The winery selected for this year's event is RagApple Lassie located in Boonville, North Carolina. A car and driver will be on site should any attendees require their services at the end of the evening.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Alleghany Opportunity Fund. The Opportunity Fund is a permanently endowed source of financial support for nonprofits in Alleghany County. To purchase tickets for this year's event, please contact the co-chairs, Kay Choplin at 336-657-3387 or Debbie Bare at 336-372-1622. Other board members are Bryan Edwards, Brant Banks, Joe Ward and Greg Bare.
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THURSDAY, August 1
 Library. SATURDAY, August 3 Snake's Alive! with the Alleghany Library at the Emerson Black Building at the Alleghany Fairgrounds.
The Farmer's Market is open Saturday from 9a-1p. Offering everything from tomatoes to home-made ice cream. SUNDAY, August 4 Learn to identify common plants that might help or hurt you, and how to tell them apart at New River State Park.  TUESDAY, August 6 Sign up your children, ages 10 and up, for the advanced cooking class with through 4-H. Early registration preferred, 336-372-5597.
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