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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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Alleghany Chamber of Commerce August 28, 2013 |
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Last Saturday Music in the Park for 2013
Fight Hunger with Fried Pies
Fried Pies, one of the more musically varied and long-
 running area bands, steps onto the Crouse Park Stage Saturday, August 31, for a concert to benefit the Solid Rock Food Closet. Playing together since 1998, the band is composed of Dennis Shaw, Billy Gee, Don Story, Mel Jones and Jody Call. They are slated to play at 6p. Attendees are asked to donate a non-perishable food item or make a monetary contribution in lieu of admission. The Solid Rock Food Closet is a ministry of the county ministerial association and is an active player in the fight against local hunger. This is the last chance to catch the Music in the Park series as this concert closes out the season.
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Labor Day Softball Tournament
 Alleghany Chamber of Commerce presents the 1st Annual Labor Day Softball Classic in Sparta. This is a 2-day tournament that will take place Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1. The first day is round robin play and the second day the top 6 teams will advance to a single elimination tournament. This tournament is limited to 10 teams with a 4 game guarantee and $275 per team. For rules and registration, please call 336-372-5473. |
WCC - Alleghany Campus Course
MACHINING PROCESSES I 
The Alleghany Center of Wilkes Community College is recruiting students for a Machining course to be offered in Sparta.
The course will include: mathematical applications; electrical and electronics; motors and controls; manual milling and lathes; hydraulics and pneumatics; welding and CNC machines. This program prepares students for jobs that range in pay from $12-$25 an hour, depending on the company and the employee's skill level. The class will be held on Tuesday nights from 6-9 p.m., beginning September 10. The registration fee is $180, which includes books and manuals. For more information or to pre-register, contact the Alleghany Center at (336) 372-5061 ext. 230.
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Business After Hours, September 5
The Farmhouse on Main
(285 S Main Street Sparta, NC 28675)
Invites you to attend
Business After Hours
Thursday, September 5, 2013
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Come see all this new business has to offer from antiques, collectibles, food items, handcrafted solid wood furniture made of cherry, wormy chestnut, oak and pine.
No imports! All items are local and regional handcrafted quality items.
Refreshments will be provided and made from items sold in the store. There will be live music and door prizes as well.
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Studio Redwood Workshop
Chair Caning Class
Michael Dees of Michael's Chair Caning Service, Galax, VA is returning to Studio Redwood, Inc., 16 S. Main, Sparta, NC to teach another wonderful Chair Caning Class! Join us September 7th, 9:30 a. - 2 p. to learn the Centered Diamond Pattern. Cost: $50, Supplies included. There are a few items i.e. scissors, that you will want to bring from home. Bring a chair with the damaged reeds removed. Please call 336.372.7111.
Must pre-register. Class size limited to 6.
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New Member Spotlight:
Richard Woodie Tree Farm
 Richard Woodie Tree Farms has been a family owned and operated North Carolina Wholesale Christmas Tree business since 1973. Their goal is to grow premium quality Fraser Fir Christmas Trees. They offer Christmas Trees that are consistent in size and quality, for 'The Perfect Christmas Tree'. They also offer tours of their farm which is located at 499 Antioch Church Road in Sparta, NC. For more information on the farm, you can visit their website or give them a call at 336-657-0469.
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New Chamber Showcase
Showcase Features 3 businesses & Multiple Events
 The Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce has aired our third showcase episode on Alleghany Community Television. This episode we feature the Blue Ridge Christian School, Buckaroo's Grille, the Alleghany Inn and many of our local events and attractions. Click here to view the most recent episode. If you would like to feature your business on the Chamber Showcase, call the Chamber office at 336-372-5473.
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Check the Chamber Calendar
for these upcoming events
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WEDNESDAY, August 28
SATURDAY, August 31
The Farmer's Market is open Saturday from 9a-1p. Offering everything from tomatoes to home-made ice cream.
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Friday, August 30th, Alleghany is the place to be. A Cruise In is planned for Friday night at 5p in Downtown Sparta. Several stores are staying open late so come out and see some classic cars and do a little shopping. 
hosting their monthly wine tasting beginning at 6p. There will be plenty of live music offered as well. 
the intersection of Hwy 113 and 93 in Piney Creek, NC. 336-359-2825. Also David Parsons will be performing at Nikola's Restaurant 