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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 December 4, 2013
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Business After Hours, December 5
Homespun
(15 N Main Street)
Invites you to attend
Business After Hours
Thursday, December 5, 2013
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Come to this unique store and find those perfect handmade gifts for the holidays. With a variety of items from ornaments and baked potato bags to jams and jellies and custom made cakes, there is something for everyone this holiday season. Enjoy light refreshments, visit with friends and neighbors and enter to win a door prize.
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Merchants' Meeting Rescheduled
The Retail Merchants will meet on Tuesday, December 10, at Harmony Hill Bed and Breakfast at 8a. A light breakfast will be served, and we will view Christmas scenes in Sparta retail and discuss "getting the customer into your store and causing them to buy something."
This will be a brief, 1 hour meeting
so everyone can get back to their stores.
Merchants may want to carpool.
Please RSVP for this gathering by
1p on Monday, December 9.
336-372-5473.
We still have wreaths available!!!
Please come by the Chamber of Commerce office for a wreath to decorate your door.
We have 12 inch and 24 inch wreaths
available.
These wreaths were graciously donated by Kathy Shore Nursery, Wishon Evergreens and Bottomley Evergreens.
-Ashley Weaver, Executive Director
Bruce Benton, Retail Merchant Committee Chairman
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Festival of Trees Open House  The ever so popular Festival of Trees has opened and will be hosting an Open House this Friday, December 6 from 3p-6p. Located at 60 S Main, the Rock Building beside the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, there are 25 beautifully decorated trees showcased. Be sure to stop by and view the creatively designed trees and feel free to leave a donation, which helps keep the lights on throughout the holiday season. The building is open Thursday through Saturday, 11a-1p and 3p-6p through December 28. |
Singing Christmas Tree, December 6-8
Make plans to attend the annual Singing Christmas Tree at the Sparta First Baptist Church and enjoy the sounds of the Christmas season. The program begins at 7p each night, Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 8. Tickets are FREE and available at the office of the First Baptist Church. For more information, please call 336-372-8446.
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Music at Buckaroo's
 This Friday, December 6, Hardtymes will be performing at 5:30p at Buckaroo's Grill. Saturday, Kyle Denny 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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Christmas Craft Fair, This Saturday
Are you searching for the perfect holiday gift? Then the Christmas Arts and Craft Fair is a must visit on Saturday, December 7.
The Fair is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m at the Emerson Black Building at the Alleghany County Fairgrounds. Shop the various vendors of handmade items in indoor comfort. Food is available throughout the day.
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High Country Lights Show Continues
A huge holiday light display, High Country Lights, will be up and running again this year, beginning on Thanksgiving night at 6p at the Glade Creek Fire Department at 6374 Glade Valley Road. The lights dance to music from the radio station 96.5 FM, so be sure and tune in as you watch. The show will continue until New Year's Day from 6p-10p every night.
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Book Signing and Santa Visits at Village Emporium
Saturday, December 7, 11a-3p 
Be sure to bring your children to the Village Emporium at Trojan Village to see Santa and get their picture made there from 11a to 3p. Also, Dr. Suzanne Irwin will be on hand along with Zack Hamm for a book signing at the Emporium from 12 til 2p.
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Christmas With Elvis
E LVIS is coming back to town for a very special Christmas show! Don't miss him at the Priser Theater, 22 S Main Street, Sparta. Tribute artist, Wayne Euliss, will give two performances at 3p and 8p on Saturday, December 7 and one show at 3p on Sunday, December 8. Reserve your seats. Tickets are on sale now for $12. Call 336-372-2039 or email storybookracehorse@gmail.com.
Be sure to leave your name and number. Seating is limited.
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Santa to Visit Alleghany Library
Bring your kids to visit Santa, Saturday, December 7 at 1:30p and receive a small gift! Brought to you by High Country First in Families-a program of Barium Springs-and Northwestern Regional Library. While you're there, check out the handmade ornaments from families here in Alleghany being sold to benefit individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injuries served by HCFIF. 336-372-5573.
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Relay for Life Kickoff Event
Alleghany Relay for Life will be hosting a Kickoff to get teams geared up for this years event. Join them on Monday, December 9 at 5:45p at the Mustard Seed Cafe. Refreshments will be served and everyone is invited to come learn more about the fight against cancer.
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Santa on Main
Come have a visit with Santa on Saturday, December 14  from 10a-2p and Sunday, December 15 from 1p-5p. Santa will be in his new Sparta location next to the Courthouse on Main Street. Bring the children and don't forget your camera to snap some great photos with the Jolly Fellow! There will also be cookies and hot chocolate for everyone to enjoy! Call 336-372-5473 for more information.
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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: 336-359-2191 or 336-657-1494
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Holiday Shopping Guide
You don't have to leave town to find good deals for holiday shopping, click this link to see all the great gift ideas found in Alleghany County.
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Check the Chamber Calendar
for these upcoming events
-- PLEASE CLICK ON THE UNDERLINED BLUE LINK
FOR DETAILS --
Thursday, December 5
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!
Be sure not to miss the Cater Pots Christmas Sale lasting from November 29 until December 15, 10a-5p at 209 Antioch Church Road, Sparta. For more information, call 336-372-4604.
FRIDAY, December 6
 Watch one of the area's premier potters, Rob Mangum, at work in his Turkey Knob studio and take advantage of the open house specials beginning at 10a on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 336-372-5291 SATURDAY, December 7
What do all the animals do for winter? Have you ever wondered why you don't see as many animals? Where do they go and how do they survive? Join a ranger to find out! This program is designed for younger children, but will still be informative for anyone. Meet at the New River State Park visitor center at the 221 Access Area at 3p.
SUNDAY, December 8
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.
Monday, December 9
 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! 336-372-5573 TUESDAY, December 10 Sparta Presbyterian Church will host the Highland Camarata in concert on Tuesday, December 10th at 7:30 pm. The community is invited to hear the Camarata perform a wide selection of music. |
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