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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 9, 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 30th anniversary for the Chamber and we will be recognizing our 30 year members, and 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, A Touch of Grace, The Alleghany Rotary Club and Vickie Scott. 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.
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You're Invited: Business After Hours
The Emporium at Roaring Gap
Join us Thursday, October 10 from 5-7p at the Emporium at Roaring Gap. The shop is located at 21836 Hwy 21S in Roaring Gap, next to High Meadows Realty. Come meet the owners, shop their eclectic mix of apparel, jewelry, gifts, gourmet foods, home decor, and Kay Thomas Original Hand Painted Furniture.
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and visit with friends and neighbors. Visit their website to learn more about the shop. 336-363-2189
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Live Music at Buckaroo's Grille
 Buckaroo's Grille in Piney Creek, will be hosting live music Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12 tarting at 5:30 PM. Don Moseley will be performing Friday night and Jest Country 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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Nikola's Restaurant in High Meadows
 Now open 7 nights a week beginning at 5:30p Monday - Saturday, and 1-8 on Sundays. This restaurant is located at 10498 Hwy 21 S in Roaring Gap, and will be offering a different menu for Sunday dinners. Friday nights there is always live music. Nikola's is known for their one of a kind shrimp scampi, in house cut steaks and homemade pastas so check them out.
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Crowd Funding Basics
Do you need funding to get your new business off th  e ground but don't care to pitch it in a "shark tank?" You may be interested to know that there are alternative ways to get financing, and a growing one is around crowd funding. Many businesses are having great success with this option. Check out this FREE seminar on Thursday, October 10 at 6p with instructor Herman Metzler, at the Alleghany Center of Wilkes Community College at 115 Atwood Street in Sparta.
Call to reserve a seat; 336-372-5061.
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6th Annual Run for Gracie
1 mile and 5K Run 
This is the 6th year of the race held in memory of Gracie Williams, who passed away too early at the age of five months from Dilated Cardiomyopathy Disease. Participants meet at Piney Creek School and can choose the one mile fun run at 9 a.m. or the 5K run at 10 a.m. Pre-registration, accepted through Oct. 6 is $13. Regular registration, Oct. 6 and after is $18. The one mile fun run is $8. For details and to register, contact Daryl Simpson at 336-363-3000.
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Last Farmer's Market of the Season
Saturday, October 12 9a-1p
 The Alleghany Farmer's Market will be setting up for their last day of the season this Saturday.
It's Customer Appreciation Day, and there will be free cornbread and chili.
Wagon Wheel Farm has greens, lettuce, kale, purple beans, turnips, radishes and peppers. We'll have a fine array of pastured
meat, poultry and eggs, cheeses, butter and ice cream. Becca's fabulous baked goods are always popular and Michelle will be back this week with soap and hopefully some more wooden crafts.
Even though the market ends this week, remember that you can find your Farmers Market favorites at the Farmers Pantry in Backwoods Bean coffee shop located at 21 North Main Street from 7am until 5:30 pm, Monday-Saturday.
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Suicide Prevention
Walk Out of Darkness
 Alleghany Lives will host the Walk out of Darkness for Suicide Prevention on October 12 at 9:45a. Please gather at the Sparta United Methodist Church Prayer Garden, and the group will walk to Crouse Park. Please wear yellow or purple.
Walk to honor a loved one, to support the cause or to raise awareness. Everyone is welcome. Register early by calling 336-657-3032.
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Chamber Open House
Monday, October 14 4-6p 
Plan to join us at the Chamber of Commerce office on Monday, October 14 from 4-6p for an Open House. See all the changes in our office and learn about what member benefits you aren't currently taking advantage of, meet our board members as well as the TDA board. We will also be offering a brief orientation on our new copier, so our members can take advantage of our great rates. We hope everyone will join us whether you are a current member or not, we want you here. Light refreshments will be provided. We are located at 58 S Main Street, beside Touch of Grace and the Mustard Seed Cafe.
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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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Christmas Decorations Committee Meeting
 The Sparta Christmas Decoration Committee is planning a meeting on October 14 at 5p at the Shops at the Senators House to discuss the purchase of 18 new Snowflake decorations for Main Street. (Similar to the one pictured above.) The total cost of these decorations are about $7,000. $700 in seed money to be used toward the $1,000 down payment, has already been collected. If a $1,000 down payment can be made the rest can be paid in full in one year. They must be ordered by the third week in Oct., to arrive in time for decorating for this season. Please consider meeting with this committee to help decide if the decorations should be ordered and how to pay for them. Would the merchants consider purchasing one? Would there be interested donors? Let's brainstorm between now and the 14th and bring some payment ideas to the meeting! -Sparta Uptown Christmas Decoration Committee |
Check the Chamber Calendar
for these upcoming events
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FRIDAY, October 11
Join a park ranger at 6p at the US 221 Visitor Center of New River State Park for a sunset hay-ride through the park to enjoy fall colors.
SATURDAY, October 12
Visit New River State Park where the views at New River are always changing. Meet at the US Hwy 221 Picnic Shelter AT 2p for an hour of creativity. Try your hand at painting the views of the park.
SUNDAY, October 13
The public is invited to the Sparta United Methodist Church for the Second
 Sunday Mission Meal in the church fellowship hall AT 12n. There is no charge for the meal, but donations are gladly accepted. TUESDAY, October 15 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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