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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 October 3, 2013 |
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Annual Awards Banquet, November 1
Chamber Awards Announced 
The Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet is set for Friday, November 1 at Olde Beau. This year marks the 30 anniversary for the Chamber and we will be recognizing those members who have been with us through it all. In addition to recognizing those 30 year members, we will also be awarding two local businesses for their contributions to our community as well as one civic organization and one hard-working individual. Skyline/Skybest Communications will be awarded Corporate Business of the Year, Touch of Grace for Retail Business of the Year, Alleghany Rotary Club for Civic Service Award and Vickie Scott as Chamber Board Member of the Year. Make plans to join us for an evening of fun and fellowship. A 3-course meal will be served and a live auction will also be held. Tickets are on sale for $35 each at the Chamber office. (Pictured above: Attendees of the 2011 Banquet enjoy each others company)
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Federal Shutdown
Which Area Attractions Are Affected? 
The NC Division of Tourism has developed a page on VisitNC.com that explains which iconic NC attractions are open, which are closed and gives alternatives for attractions that are shut down. If you have any questions, regarding which parks and attractions are closed, please visit this website for answers. If you can't find what you are looking for call the Chamber office at 336-372-5473 for further information.
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Live Music at Buckaroo's Grille
 Buckaroo's Grille in Piney Creek, will be hosting live music Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5 starting at 5:30 PM. Jest Country will be performing Friday night and Don Moseley on Saturday. Bring the family for a night of good home cooking and enjoy the cool evenings around the fire pit; feel free to roast a marshmallow or two. Buckaroo's will be extending their hours and will be open Wednesday - Saturday, 11a-8p and Sundays from 11a-3p. There is also a new seafood special offered on Fridays and Saturdays.
Buckaroo's Grille is located at the intersection of
Hwy 113 and 93 in Piney Creek, NC.
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16th Annual Wine Tasting:
October 6 at Thistle Meadow
 Thistle Meadow Winery is hosting their 16th annual Wine Tasting on Sunday, October 6 from 12noon - 5p at 102 Thistle Meadow in Laurel Springs. Not only will there be wine tasting but 19 other vendors will be on hand, with crafts and food. A live band will be performing throughout the day and the Balloon Lady will be on site from 12-2p making animals, flowers and other items from balloons. The Laurel Springs Fire Department Auxillary will be selling concessions as well. $5 will get you a tasting glass for the entire event and if you don't want to keep the glass at the end of the day, return it and get your $5 back. 800-233-1505
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Emergency Services Memorial
Sunday, October 6 at 5p
 The Alleghany Honor Guard is hosting a Memorial Ceremony on Sunday, October 6 at 5p in at the Alleghany Community Auditorium. The service is to honor the county's emergency services workers, now passed, who dedicated their lives in service of their community, county, state, and nation to protect and preserve lives and property. A field of flags will be open to visit on Sunday from 9a-4p.
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Sparta Presbyterian Church
Blessing of the Animals
On the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, it is a tradition  going back many centuries to ask God's blessing for all our brother and sister creatures who bring us so much joy. Please join Pastor Benton on Sunday, October 6, at 3p at the Sparta Presbyterian Church (parking lot on Jones Street). Bring your pets and join in a ceremony of thanksgiving for the priceless gift of their presence in our lives. Dogs must be leashed. Cats and other small critters must be contained in carriers. Birds should be in cages for their own safety. All are welcome. 336-372-5045.
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Poetry and Poster Contest
WCC Students Encouraged to Enter 
Wilkes Community College is encouraging students to enter the National Career Development Association's Poetry and Poster Contest. This year's theme is "Charting the Course for our Second Century." Last year's first place winner in the Adult Student Category was Alleghany's own, Dustin Shaw. A brief article about Dustin and his writing was recently featured in the Yadkin Valley Living Magazine. For those interested in entering this year's contest, visit this link for requirements or call Mike Roope, Career Counselor at Wilkes Community College at 336-838-6147.
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Seeking Participants
Cancer Prevention Study
 What if you could do something today to fight against cancer, change lives, and impact people for generations to come?
The American Cancer Society is working on one of its biggest research projects ever - a ground-breaking study that will have an enormous impact on our ability to prevent cancer and create more birthdays - and they need your help.
Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 years who have never had cancer are invited to join the 3rd generation American Cancer Society's Cancer Prevention Study (or CPS-3). This study will help us better understand what causes cancer and how to prevent it, so we can save lives and create a world with less cancer.
Want to participate in the ground-breaking CPS-3 study to help prevent cancer? Schedule an enrollment appointment in your area today!
Visit www.cps3surry.org or www.cps3watauga.org
or call 1-888-604-5888.
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Dialogue Matters, Story Harvesting
Join this discussion group, Monday October 7 at  11:15a, and explore story harvesting. Story harvest gatherings will provide an opportunity to write our own stories in a safe and supportive environment.
We will write about what is funny, sad, huge, small, mediocre, etc. The first 15 minutes are meet and greet followed by quiet time for writing and sharing.
Bring a bag lunch. Let us know if you plan to attend: Julia Simmons at 336-971-0098 or
Pat Bird at 336-392-8183 or email Julia@DialogueMatters.org
or Pat@DialogueMatters.org.
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Fall Special at Deerwood Park
Cabin Rental Specials
Come visit the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Deerwood Park has rental cabins available and are offering a Fall Special, 3 days and 2 night stay for only $270.00 plus taxes. There is so much to do in the area: fishing, hiking, biking, canoeing and much more. This is the best time of the year to visit, the leaves are changing colors and temperature is cool and comfortable. Contact us today to make reservations.
Call: 336-372-8256 Email: info@deerwoodpark.com or visit our website www.deerwoodpark.com.
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Check the Chamber Calendar
for these upcoming events
-- PLEASE CLICK ON THE UNDERLINED BLUE LINK
FOR DETAILS --
SATURDAY, October 5
Join a park ranger at 3p at the US 221 Visitor Center of New River State Park to enjoy a 45-minute to 1 hour hay-ride through the park to enjoy fall colors.
MONDAY, October 7
Dialogue Matters Story Harvesting Group meets at the Blue Ridge Business Development Center at 11:15a, bring a bag lunch and write a story in a supportive environment.
 Studio Redwood will offer Adult Art classes every other Monday evening, beginning October 7 at 6p at 16 SMain Street. Come and enjoy this creative class. TUESDAY, October 8
Sparta Presbyterian Church is hosting yoga classes on Tuesday evenings at 7:15. There is a $5.00 per session cost. Enter from the parking lot on Jones Street. All are welcome. 336-372-5045.
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