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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 11, 2013
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Chamber Potluck Christmas Party 
The Alleghany Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Potluck Christmas Party on December 18 at 5:15p at the
Alleghany Wellness Center.
All members are invited to attend and bring a dish of your choice.
This is simply a social gathering to fellowship with one another and enjoy the holiday season!
If you have any questions, please call our office at 336-372-5473.
Hope to see you on the 18th!
-Ashley Weaver, Executive Director
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Santa on Main & Community Christmas Caroling
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! On Sunday, from 1p - 1:30p, there will be Community Christmas Caroling on the Courthouse lawn near the Santa Building. Everyone is invited to join in! Call 336-372-5473 for more information.
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Backwoods Bean Holiday Wine Tasting
Sample the fruit of the vine at Backwoods Bean Coffee Shop on Friday, December 13 from 6p-8p. Gather with friends and sample some new wines. Live music will be performed this month by Lucas Pasley. There is a $5 cover charge. Call for information on the featured selections, 336-372-7888.
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Music at Buckaroo's
 This Friday, December 13, Don Moseley will be performing at 5:30p at Buckaroo's Grill. Saturday, Hardtymes 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 Art Classes
Let's Decorate a Chair for a Child! Give as a Keepsake, painted by you! Has basecoat paint...All paints provided for decorating, along with chair & brushes needed. Sat., December 14th, 9 a.-11a. $24. Class size limited. Call now to reserve your space by Wednesday, December 11! Studio Redwood, Inc. 336.372.7111
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Deerwood Park Communities Choose and Cut Cabin Rental Special
Give your family a Christmas gift they will always remember. Plan a trip to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
We  have rental cabins available and are offering a Choose and Cut Special: 3 day and 2 night stay for only $299.00 plus taxes. Come stay in one of our cabins, head out to a local tree farm and cut your own family Christmas tree. Make it a family tradition. Contact us today to make reservations. Call: 336-372-8256 Email: info@deerwoodpark.com or visit our website.
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Adopt a Pet from the local Animal Shelter
The Alleghany Animal Shelter is managed by Twin Oaks Veterinary Hospital in Sparta, NC. The shelter receives unwanted dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies dropped off by residents of Alleghany County. The shelter also receives stray animals collected by the dog catcher. Adopting a pet is quick and easy! The adoption fee is $15 plus the cost of a rabies shot (for animals over 6 months of age). If an animal has received a parvo shot, this cost is also added to the adoption fee (mostly for puppies). Click this link to view a list of all the pets currently up for adoption. For more information call the Shelter at 336-372-8744 or the Alleghany Save A Pet foundation at 336-572-1544.
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Festival of Trees
 The ever so popular Festival of Trees is open again. 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. |
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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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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
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SATURDAY, December 14
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.
Learn about Black Bears. Join a Park Ranger to learn about this often feared creature at the New River State Park Visitor Center.
SUNDAY, December 15
 Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center of New River State Park for a power point presentation to learn about birds that winter in our area at 2p.
TUESDAY, December 17 The Alleghany County Library will be hosting a 'Community Christmas Sing-A-Long' with Nancy Walton at 4:30p. Plan to join us and celebrate the Christmas season! Everyone is invited! |
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