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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 13, 2013
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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. 15.
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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Two Opportunities to enjoy Live Music at Alleghany County Library
 As part of the Hometown & Heritage Program, the Alleghany County Library will be hosting two nights of music. The Whitetop Mountaineers with Kilby Spencer will perform Thursday, November 14 beginning at 6:30p. On Tuesday, November 19, Celtic Music with R.G Absher at 7p. This program is sponsored by the Alleghany County Arts Council with funding from the NC Arts Council, NC Dept of Cultural Resources and funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, call 336-372-5573. |
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Music at Buckaroo's
 This Friday, November 15, 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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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. Deadline to register for this class is Thursday, November 14. 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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Care Packages for Deployed Military
Genesis HealthCare Accepting Donations 
Genesis HealthCare-Alleghany Center is accepting donations for a Care package for deployed military personnel through November 21. Food items, hygiene items and miscellaneous items are needed for the package which will go out the last week of November. For more information, please call Julie Braswell at Genesis HealthCare at 372-2441.
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Christmas Tree Time
Farms will Open this Weekend! 
Visit one of these mountain Christmas tree farms to choose the tree to be your holiday centerpiece. Farm personnel are here to cut your tree, bale it for travel and help secure it to your vehicle. A trip up the Blue Ridge Mountains to Alleghany County and Sparta, North Carolina, is a great way to get in the Christmas spirit. This is an activity the entire family will enjoy and the pastoral countryside and the quaint town of Sparta will only add to your holiday spirit. Plus you get the fresh-cut advantage with your tree. Click the link above for a list of local farms, their hours and items they offer.
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Amnesty Week at the Alleghany County Library
Monday, November 18 - Saturday, November 23
The Alleghany County Library will hold Amnesty Week during the week of November 18-23. Bring canned items to the library to replace lost or damaged library materials or to pay any library fines. These items will be donated to the Alleghany Food Closet. 336-372-5573.
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From 11a to 2p, regional authors will be appearing for book signings at shops in Downtown Sparta. Over 18 authors will be at the following locations: Alleghany Historical Museum, Alleghany County Public Library, Becca's Backwoods Bean Coffeeshop, Books N' Friends, Centerview, Homespun, Imaging Specialists, Inc., Mangum-Cater on Main, Murphy's Mercantile, Ofelia's on Main, and Studio Redwood. For a list of the authors and books available follow this link. For more information, call Imaging Specialists at 336-372-3002. |
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Member Spotlight
Louise Paglen, Attorney at Law
 Louise Paglen has began a new practice. In addition to her insurance business, she now offers legal services for families, the elderly and small businesses. Her areas of practice are divorce, custody, child support, insurance, mediation, and elder law. Louise can be contacted via email at info@louisepaglen.com or by phone at 336-441-4805. For more information, please visit her website at www.louisepaglen.com.
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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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Check the Chamber Calendar
for these upcoming events
-- PLEASE CLICK ON THE UNDERLINED BLUE LINK
FOR DETAILS --
FRIDAY, November 15
Sparta Elementary School is hosting a Career Fair from 8:30a til 11:30a.
SATURDAY, November 16
Join a New River State Park Ranger for a 1 mile walk to learn about Winter Weeds, at the Wagoner Access. Meet at the Contact Station at 1 pm and please wear appropriate shoes and cold weather clothing.
SUNDAY, November 17
Join a ranger for a short hike to 'Beauty Falls'. Along the way we will be discussing local flora and fauna. Hike will last about an hour. Meet at: Upper Parking Lot of Stone Mountain State Park at 2p.
TUESDAY, November 19
 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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