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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 January 8, 2014
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2014 SPARTA Magazine: Online Now! 
The Alleghany Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2014 Sparta Magazine is now online.
Click here to view the online version. We expect the printed copies to be in office by January 20! As soon as possible all of our members will be receiving a copy by mail. If you are not a member and would like a copy please call our office and we will be glad to send you one!
336-372-5473
Happy New Year!
-Ashley Weaver Executive Director
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Are you Planning an Event for 2014?
If you are currently planning an event for 2014 and would like it on the community event calendar, please call or email the Chamber of Commerce office with details. It is never too early to get your event on the calendar! 336-372-5473 or info@sparta-nc.com.
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Relay for Life 2014 Kickoff
 Come and get geared up for the 2014 Alleghany Relay for Life event. Learn more about forming a team for this year's Relay. Refreshments will be provided. Register your team before Kickoff and come to Kickoff to be entered to win a prize! The Kickoff Event will be Monday, January 13 at 5:30p at the Mustard Seed Cafe (enter through back entrance please). If you have questions regarding registering your team or would like more information, call Angie Wagoner at 276-728-8030.
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Yoga with Luna
Sparta Presbyterian Church will begin a yoga class on January 9 and continue each Thursday night at 7:15p in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $5 per session and attendees are asked to use the parking lot on Jones Street. For more information, call 336-372-5045.
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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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Music at Buckaroo's
 This weekend, Hardtymes will be performin on Friday, January 10 and Saturday, January 11 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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Check the Chamber Calendar
for these upcoming events
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SATURDAY, January 11
 Meet a park ranger at the New River State Park, Hwy 221 Visitor Center at 2:00 pm, to learn what to do if separated from your family in the woods. This program is designed for pre-school to age ten, and teaches children what to do if they get lost in the woods. Program will last approximately one hour. For more information or directions to the park call 336-982-2587. MONDAY, January 13 Studio Redwood will offer Adult Art classes every other Monday evening, beginning January 13th through March 24th from 6-8p at 16 S Main Street. Come and enjoy this creative class.
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