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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 30, 2013 |
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Annual Awards Banquet, November 1
Few Tickets Left, Get yours Today!
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 18 members for their commitment to the Chamber for 30 years. Those include Alleghany Christmas Tree Association, Alleghany Homebuilders Association, Amano/Pioneer Eclipse, Bob Black, Blevins Building Supply, Ken Brady, Blue Ridge Electric, Tom Burgiss, Farmer's Hardware, First Citizens Bank, Halsey Drug, High Meadows Country Club, High Meadows Inn, Miles Companies, NAPCO, Faye Reeves, Skyline/Skybest, and Wilkes Community College. We will also recognize this year's award recipients, 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, with less than 20 left. (If you would like to donate an item for the auction, please call 336-372-5473.)
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Attention: Retail Merchants
We met Tuesday, October 22 and discussed the putting together a holiday shopping list for locals. Please follow this link to the holiday gift idea form. Fill it out and return to the Chamber Office by Nov. 8.
The items you include on the list will be publicized in a newspaper ad, the week of Thanksgiving. Your responses are important and will help encourage everyone to do their holiday shopping in
Alleghany County.
If you have any questions, please call 336-372-5473.
Remember our next meeting on
November 26.
-Ashley Weaver, Executive Director
Bruce Benton, Retail Merchant Committee Chairman
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Halloween Events
Where to Get your Tricks n Treats...
The annual Trunk or Treat is scheduled for Halloween evening from 5-7p at Crouse Park, with a costume contest a 6p. First Citizens Bank will be offering face painting during regular hours on Thursday, and The Shops at the Senator's House will have special spooky treats and hot apple cider until 8p and The Farmhouse on Main will also be open until 8p for trick or treaters. Genesis Healthcare (formerly Alleghany Care & Rehab) will be hosting a costume contest beginning at 5p as well.
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Music at Buckaroo's
 This Friday, November 1, Jest Country will be performing at 5:30p at Buckaroo's Grill. Saturday, Hard Tymes will be playing live beginning at 5:30p. Come out and try the good home cooked food and enjoy the live entertainment. Buckaroo's Grille is located at the intersection of Hwy 113 and 93 in Piney Creek. (336)359-2825
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A Library & Historical Museum Fundraiser
Mystery Dinner Theater, November 1 & 2 
'The Fourteenth Annual Genealogy Society Meeting: & Potluck Supper' a murder mystery by Vicky Town, will be presented on Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2 @ 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. Tickets are on sale for $20 each at the Alleghany County Library for this murder mystery. The play will be performed by Alleghany Community Theatre (ACT). Funds will benefit the Northwestern Regional Library, of which the Alleghany County Library is a part, and the Alleghany Historical Museum. Please stop by the library and pick up your ticket(s) for this fun event!!
The library can use your help selling tickets. If you would like to help with this, come by the Alleghany County Library and pick up tickets to sell. The library also needs volunteers to help the evening of the events, as meal servers, to take up tickets at the door, etc. If you can volunteer, please come by the library or contact the library at 336-372-5573 or by email at dbrewer@nwrl.org.
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Priser Theater to Host Gospel Singing
Sunday, November 3, 2p
You are invited to hear gospel singer and noted songwriter, Sandy David, from Woodlawn Virginia. She will give a free concert at the Priser Theater at 22 S Main Street, Sparta, NC. Seating is limited; a love offering will be taken.
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Dialogue Matters Discussion Group
Story Harvesting 
Join this discussion group, Monday, November 5 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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Music at the Library
Callison & Correll perform at the Library 
Jean Callison, the former Director of Alleghany JAM, plays a number of stringed instruments and sings; Donna Correll, retired from the Grayson County School system, performs regularly with the old time string band, "The Wolfe Brothers". She plays bass and mountain dulcimer and is a ballad singer.
This library show will include songs from the American Songbook as well as traditional and contemporary folk songs, and they will debut a 'twin dulcimer' set. Program is sponsored by the Alleghany County Arts Council with funding from the NC Dept of Cultural Resources and funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. 336-372-5573.
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Economic Development Community Meeting, November 7
 Last month, the Economic Development Planning Committee conducted surveys, interviews and focus groups which have proven to be invaluable in identifying and prioritizing the areas of interest that will be the focus as plans are made. Please mark your calendar to attend the Community Meeting on Thursday, November 7 at 7p in the Sparta Elementary School Cafeteria. At this meeting, presented by the County, Town and BDC, everyone is invited to be involved in the visioning process. Any questions, please call 336-372-4747. |
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Cookbook Sale
Hospice of Alleghany is selling cookbooks. For only $5, these would make great gifts with over 500 recipes, memories, stories and pictures. Proceeds from the sale of the books go toward patient care. Books can be purchased at the Doughton Street office. For more information, please call 336-372-8570.
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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. (Pictured above is Santa, who is located in Alleghany in the off-season.) |
Check the Chamber Calendar
for these upcoming events
-- PLEASE CLICK ON THE UNDERLINED BLUE LINK
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SATURDAY, November 2
 Piney Creek Dirty Fingers Garden Club is hosting a fundraising BBQ dinner at Piney Creek School from 5-7p. $10 for adults; $7 for children, ages 5 and under free. SUNDAY, November 3
Gospel singer, Sandy David will perform at Priser Theater on Main Street at 2p.
MONDAY, November 4
Studio Redwood offers an Art Party from 6-8p creating 3-D abstract design wall sculpture.
TUESDAY, November 5
The Alleghany Rotary Club will be holding a pancake breakfast to benefit local seniors at the Alleghany Senior Center, 85 E. Whitehead St., Sparta from 7-9a.
 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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