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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 16, 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 Rotary Club of Alleghany 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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Wilkes Community College:
Free Seminars
Two Free seminars are being offered at Wilkes Community College.  The first free seminar offered is Grant Writing I, designed to enhance the the grant seeking skills of individuals representing nonprofit agencies, religious organizations, and educational institutions. Jon Halsey will be instructing the class on Thursday, October 17 at 6p. Financing Options for your Small Business is the second seminar offered on Monday, October 21 at 6p, with instructor John Canosa. Both classes will take place 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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Live Music at Buckaroo's Grille
 Buckaroo's Grille in Piney Creek, will be hosting live music Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19 starting at 5:30 PM. Jest Country will be performing Friday night and Hard Tymes 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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NC Mountain Arts Adventure
Fall Studio Tour, This Weekend
Twelve studios and galleries will host the celebration of creativity. Get to know the local artists and craftspeople, watch them at work, and shop in their unique studio and gallery settings. Galleries and studios will be open Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20 from 10a-5p. Check their website for a list of participating artisans. Drop by the Visitors' Center for a brochure with directions to each studio. Flyers are located in the foyer which is always open.
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Music on the Deck at Harmony Hill
 This weekend marks the last Music on the Deck of this season. Friday night at Harmony Hill Bed and Breakfast, Robin Cater and Will Fernandez will be entertaining guests and Saturday, Gary Kee will be performing music from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Both performances will begin at 7p. Take in the beautiful fall mountain vistas while enjoying the music and fellowship.
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Win a 3 Month Membership
Alleghany Wellness Center Cornhole Classic
The Alleghany Wellness Center will host the Corn Hole Classic at Alleghany High School gymnasium on Saturday, October 19, 2013. This is a two-man team, double elimination tournament; $20 per person. Registration begins at 12:30p and the tournament begins at 1p. Winners will receive trophies and AWCI memberships. Also two custom made corn hole sets will be up for auction. For more information or to pre-register a team, call the Wellness Center at 336-372-2944.
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Attention: Retail Merchants
Our Monthly Meeting is coming up!
Tuesday, October 22, 8:00 AM
Alleghany Inn Conference Room
We will meet to further discuss the opportunities for a "Buy Local Campaign." A slogan has been chosen, now we need to find ways to promote the concept with visibility and participation. Your great ideas are welcome as we try to find a positive way to encourage shopping local. Much of the success goes back the our customer service ideas that were developed at the last meeting.
It would also be interesting to put together a suggested "shopping list" from your business for the holiday season. You will be given the opportunity to do so in the meeting. The Chamber will publicize a list of your "local holiday gift ideas".
Put this on your calendar and hope to see you on
October 22.
-Ashley Weaver, Executive Director
Bruce Benton, Retail Merchant Committee Chairman
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Volunteer Nominations Sought
The Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2014 North Carolina Governor's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. Agencies, churches, fire departments - any organizations that depend upon volunteers - are encouraged to submit nominations. (Please note that previous Governor's Award recipients from within the past 10 years are ineligible.) Previous recipients, nomination forms, guidelines, tips on preparing an effective nomination, and other information are available at the Alleghany Chamber and at
www.CoolSparta.com/volunteer.
Completed nomination forms are due at the Chamber office no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 (hard copies, please. No electronic submissions accepted). All nominees will be recognized at a local program. Ten will be presented Governor's Volunteer Service Awards. Those ten will be eligible to complete for one of 20 Medallion Awards presented later in a statewide presentation.
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New Member Spotlight
New River Insurance Agency 
As an independent agency, New River Insurance offers competitive rates in auto, home, business and life insurance. Located at 53 Cherry Street, their doors are open Wednesdays from 8:15a-3p and all other days of the week from 8:15a-5p. For a free quote, call 336-372-2100.
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Alleghany Schools Host Career Fairs
Looking for Individuals to Speak
The Alleghany County High School and Sparta Elementary schools will be hosting a Career Fair for their students. The schools are in need of individuals interested in sharing their knowledge on their career, education, interest, job outlook, etc. The Fairs will take place on Wednesday, October 23 from 8:30a-11:30a at the Alleghany High School and on Friday, November 15 from 8:30a-11:30a at Sparta Elementary School. If you are interested in sharing your experiences with interested students, please call Pam Hall at 336-372-4554 or Paul Crouse at 336-372-4345.
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Alleghany Reads Themed Christmas Tree
The Alleghany County Friends of the Library are planning a Christmas tree for display in town during the Christmas season. The theme of the tree is 'Alleghany Reads'. If you would like to take a picture of your child, grandchild or someone else in your family reading to include on the tree, please bring a wallet sized picture to the library.
For more information or for questions, contact the Alleghany County Library at 336-372-5573 or by email at dbrewer@nwrl.org. Deadline to turn in pictures is October 31. |
Check the Chamber Calendar
for these upcoming events
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THURSDAY, October 17
The Town of Sparta Maintenance Department will be sweeping the streets early Thursday morning. Merchants please remember to sweep debris into the street this evening.
FRIDAY, October 18
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 19
Join a Park Ranger at New River State Park at 3p to learn about all the creepy, crawly creatures of Halloween. This program is designed for kids and will include a fun Halloween creature craft that the kids can take home!
 Come out to Alleghany Cares and help the Save A Pet Foundation with this fundraiser for the animals at the shelter. Proceeds from the sales at Alleghany CAR ES on this Saturday will benefit the Save A Pet Foundation. Members of Save A Pet will be on hand from 9a until 3p. SUNDAY, October 20
Learn about Black Bears; join a Park Ranger to learn about this often-feared creature. Black bears can be found throughout a large portion of NC. They often make the news when they pass through a populated area. This program will separate the facts and myths about black bears. Meet at the Visitor Center auditorium at 1p.
MONDAY, October 21
Adult Art Class is offered at 6p at Studio Redwood. Take home a finished painting that night. All supplies will be furnished as well as a snack. The cost of the class is $40. Great gift giving idea. Class sizes are limited so please register by Saturday, October 19. 336.372.7111
TUESDAY, October 22
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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