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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 full breakfast including, biscuits, gravy, eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, and 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 23, 2014
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Advertise in the Chamber Quarterly Newsletter
 The Chamber of Commerce is currently working on our quarterly newsletter to send out by January 31. Any member that would like to advertise their business in the mailing can provide us with 300 inserts for $50. For those interested in this opportunity, please call the Chamber office at 336-372-5473.
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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 2014 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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2014 SPARTA Magazines are HERE! 
The Alleghany Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce copies of 2014 Sparta Magazine are now in hand.
Click here to view the online version. If you would like to have copies available at your business we would be more than happy to get some to you. 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
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Yoga with Luna
Sparta Presbyterian Church will begin a yoga class on Thursday, January 23 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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Special Olympics Polar Plunge Kickoff
The Alleghany County Special Olympics sponsors the 2nd Annual Polar Plunge in Alleghany County. It is not just an event--it's an experience that will become a winter tradition for hundreds of warm-hearted Plungers! Help us kick off this event to support persons who have intellectual disabilities and provide opportunities for them to live their lives to the fullest potential. Meet at the Alleghany Wellness Center, January 23 beginning at 5p to learn more about this fundraiser and to join this year's plunge on March 1st. Individual plungers are asked to raise a minimum of $50. For additional information, please contact: BJ Edwards at 336-306-4555 or elisabethedwards12@gmail.com; Lillis Ward at joeandlillis@yahoo.com; Carolyn Sprinkle at sprinkle89@skybest.com or Linda Tucker at 372-5432.
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Music at Buckaroo's
 This weekend, Hardtymes will be performing on Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25 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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Chair Caning Class at Studio Redwood
Studio Redwood is offering a new CHAIR CANING CLASS on Saturday, February 1, from 9:30a - 2p. This Double Post Basket Weave Pattern will be taught by Michael Dees of Michael Dees Chair Caning, in Galax, VA
Cost is $55 which includes reeds. Please call Studio Redwood at 336.372.7111, no later than January 27 to register. Space is limited. You will be able to complete the project the same day.
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Retail Merchants Meeting
The next Retail Merchants meeting will convene on Tuesday, January 28 at 8:00 AM in the conference room of Alleghany Inn.
The discussion topic will be "Working with Difficult or Unhappy Customers". Most customer interactions are pleasant and make up the majority of the successful business.
The customer may always be right, especially from their perspective, but that doesn't mean all customers are easy to deal with.
So come to the meeting with your great stories about customer problems that have been turned into customer successes. This will be a sharing experience.
I will also have some information from customer service sources that may help you with your next interaction.
~Bruce Benton, Chairperson, Retail Merchant Committee
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Give the Gift of Life on January 27
 The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Sparta United Methodist Church on Monday, January 27 from 9:30 until 2p. Please take time from your day to donate to this lifesaving cause. Due to so many disasters, the blood supplies are low and all donors will be welcomed and appreciated.
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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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Check the Chamber Calendar
for these upcoming events
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SATURDAY, January 25
 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 3pm. For more information call the park at 336-982-2587. MONDAY, January 27 Studio Redwood will offer Adult Art classes every other Monday evening, beginning January 13th through March 24th at 16 S Main Street from 6-8 pm. Come and enjoy this creative class.
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