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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 21, 2013
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Business After Hours, November 21
The Posh Fox of Roaring Gap
(10927 Hwy 21 S. Roaring Gap, NC 28668)
Invites you to attend
Business After Hours
Thursday, November 21, 2013
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Join us at the Posh Fox to meet the owners, shop their apparel, accessories, gifts and gourmet food items. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, enter the drawings for door prizes and visit with 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. Look for the ad in next week's Alleghany News.
Our next meeting is Tuesday, November 26 at 8a in the Alleghany Inn Conference Room. I hope you all will join us for this month's meeting. We will be discussing window displays and ways to entice customers. There will be a door prize drawing, you must attend to be eligible to win.
See you there!
-Ashley Weaver, Executive Director
Bruce Benton, Retail Merchant Committee Chairman
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Seminar Offered on Healthcare Reform
 LifeStore Insurance invites you to attend a Healthcare Reform Seminar presented by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina at the Alleghany Wellness Center at 508 Collins Road, Sparta. Registration is at 11:45a with Lunch and Learn from noon to 1p. Seating is limited! Please RSVP by November 21 to Hope Johnson at hjohnson@golifestore.com. 336-372-7990. |
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Music at Buckaroo's
 This Friday, November 15, 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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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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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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Dialogue Matters Reading Discussion Group
Monday, November 25 11:15a-1p 
Make plans to join this reading and discussion group on Monday, November 25, held at the Blue Ridge Business Development Center. This month's discussion is on Under the Blue Bowl: The Blue Ridge Mountains Around Elk Creek.
The first 15 minutes is for meet and greet; bring a bag lunch. Let us know if you plan to attend:
Julia Simmons 336-971-0098,
Julia@DialogueMatters.org or
Pat Bird 336-392 8183,
Pat@DialogueMatters.org.
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Give the Gift of Life
Red Cross Bloodmobile in at Sparta UMC 
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Sparta United Methodist Church on Monday, November 25 from 9:30 until 2p. Please take time from your day to donate to this lifesaving cause. This will be the last visit to this site this year. Due to so many disasters, the blood supplies are low and all donors will be welcomed and appreciated. For an appointment, call Faye Reeves at 372-8469 or Gill Thadani at 372-8856.
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Alleghany and Harmony Hill B&B on UNC-TV
A special feature on Harmony Hill Bed and Breakfast will be shown on 'North Carolina Now' on UNC-TV at 7:30p on Monday, November 25. The program will also feature other attractions in Alleghany County. 336-372-5473. You can see the complete schedule for UNC TV by clicking here.
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Alleghany Library to offer FREE Computer Class
December 9 at 6:30p
 The Alleghany County Library offers a FREE Basic Computer Class beginning Monday, December 9, 2013, from 6:30p until 8:30p. Space is limited and registration is required! For more information, or to register, contact Debbie Brewer at 336-372-5573 or email
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Studio Redwood Offers 3 Upcoming Events
After School Art & Adult Art Student Show, Nov. 30th, 10 a. - Noon. Join Us! Refreshments and Great Art!!! Right before the Parade!
Ladies or Date Night Out, Mon., Dec. 2nd, 6 p.-8p. Make a Vintage Paper Wreath for Holiday Décor! Supplies & Snacks Furnished. Must pre-register. Class size limited to 8.
Let's Paint a Gingerbread House! Parent or Grandparent, Aunt or Uncle, Big Brother or Big Sister & Child. Sat., Dec. 7th, 10 a. - 11:30 a. Includes Supplies & Gingerbread Cookie! $20. Must pre-register. Class size limited to 8. 336-372-7111.
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Keep your Holiday Stress Free, Have it Catered!
Are you planning a company or office Christmas/Holiday Party and are not sure what to do?? Let Motley's BBQ Restaurant and Catering help. You can have your party catered or come by the restaurant and pick it up or have your party at Motley's Restaurant, if available.
We offer Ribs, Chicken, Pork BBQ, and many other options, call today for prices and availability
Call today: 336-372-2191 or 336-657-1494
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Check the Chamber Calendar
for these upcoming events
-- PLEASE CLICK ON THE UNDERLINED BLUE LINK
FOR DETAILS --
SATURDAY, November 23
Meet a park ranger at the Picnic Area of Stone Mountain State Park and learn more about the carnivorous animals and the food chain of Stone Mountain.
Starts at: 10:00 am.
It's time to pick out that perfect Christmas Tree again this year. Click here to see which Choose and Cut Farms will have that perfect tree for you this year!
SUNDAY, November 24
It's almost Thanksgiving and what's more Thanksgiving than turkey? Join a ranger to learn all about the wild turkey! This program is designed for younger children and will include a homemade turkey that you can take home. Meet at the New River State Park visitor center at 221 Access Area at 2p.
TUESDAY, November 26
 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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