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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.
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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 November 6, 2013
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Business After Hours, November 7
Mangum-Cater on Main
(24 S Main Street Sparta, NC 28675)
Invites you to attend
Business After Hours
Thursday, November 7, 2013
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Admire the beautiful artwork, meet the artists as they demonstrate their craft, enjoy the live music and refreshments and enter for a chance to win some great door prizes, all while visiting friends and neighbors.
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Attention: Retail Merchants
We met Tuesday, October 22 and discussed 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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You're Invited: 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 336-200-4747. |
Alleghany Wellness Center Fundraiser
Chili Lunch, November 7, 11a - 1p
Come one and all to the Alleghany Wellness Center Chili Lunch from 11a until 1p for a delicious bowl of chili, salad, cornbread, dessert and drink for $10. Quarts of chili will be available for purchase for $12; vegetarian chili will also be available. For more information, call 336-372-2944
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Alleghany County Library Support Group
"Get Acquainted" Friday, November 8 10a 
An initial 'Get Acquainted' Support Group meeting for blind and visually impaired individuals will meet on Friday, November 8 at 10a. For more information or to pre-register, call 336-359-8198 or contact the library at 336-372-5573 or by email at dbrewer@nwrl.org.
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Music at Buckaroo's
 This Friday, November 1, Hard Tymes will be performing at 5:30p at Buckaroo's Grill. Saturday, Jest Country 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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Open House
Hair Gallery 21 Celebrates New Location
Hair Gallery 21 has moved to a new location at 393 N Main Street, beside JB's Pizza and across from Sparta Elementary School. Saturday, November 9 from 10a - 2p everyone is invited to stop in and see the new salon. Live music will be provided by Rob Mangum and Donna Tulley, refreshments by the Mustard Seed Cafe, and drawings for gifts and door prizes. The salon experts at Hair Gallery 21 provide professional hair styles,cuts,color and hair removal services. Enjoy fresh makeup application or choose to have a spa day with the works; including a pedicure, manicure, and facial as well as spray tanning. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 336-372-6464. Don't forget to stop by on Saturday!
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Wilkes Community College - Small Business Center
LEAN Techniques for Small Businesses 
Could Lean Techniques Improve My Small Business Process?
It just might! Lean manufacturing processes have been used with great success to eliminate waste and increase productivity for years. Your small business may find that using some of the same techniques could improve your business cycle.
Come to this session, November 12, 6-8p at the Alleghany Center of Wilkes Community Center at 115 Atwood Street. Instructor: Mike Pierce.
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Library Class Offered
Researching your Ancestry
The Alleghany Library will have an Ancestry.com class to be taught by Claire Halsey. If you are interested in searching for your ancestors online, you will enjoy this class. Ancestry.com is FREE to use at any of the Northwestern Regional Libraries. To pre-register, call the library at 372-5573 or email dbrewer@nwrl.org.
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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 336-372-8180.
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Are you ready for Christmas?
Are you really ready?
Blue Ridge Santa can bring a wealth of fun and magic to your Christmas event. Santa can visit your party, helping to promote your business or not-for-profit. He loves to entertain children and adults at private or corporate functions.
E-mail Santa at SantaSam@Skybest.com or jingle his assistant, Sam Simmons, at 336-657-3032.
Merry Christmas!
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Studio Redwood Offers 2 Upcoming Art Classes
On Saturday, November 16th, 9-Noon, learn 3 popular faux finishes for walls & accessories! All supplies will be furnished for $95.
Gift certificates are also available.
Then on Monday, November 18th, 6p.-8p, make a vintage paper wreath for holiday décor!
All Supplies Furnished for $32.
Must pre-register for each class by phoning 336.372.7111, class sizes are limited.
Studio Redwood, Inc., 16 S. Main, Sparta, NC
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Check the Chamber Calendar
for these upcoming events
-- PLEASE CLICK ON THE UNDERLINED BLUE LINK
FOR DETAILS --
SATURDAY, November 9
Meet a park ranger at 10a at the Upper Parking Lot of Stone Mountain State Park to discuss how the park's ecosystem lives with fire.
SUNDAY, November 10
The public is invited to join the Sparta United Methodist Church for the 11 a.m. worship and remain after the service for the Second Sunday Mission Meal in the church fellowship hall.
TUESDAY, November 12
 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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