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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 29, 2014
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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 30 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
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! This event is to raise funds to support persons who have intellectual disabilities and provide opportunities for them to live their lives to the fullest potential. this year's plunge on will be on March 1st. Individual plungers are asked to raise a minimum of $50. Registration forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce office. 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 31 and Saturday, February 1 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 29 to register. Space is limited. You will be able to complete the project the same day.
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Wellness Center Hosts Valentines' Bazaar
Come to the Alleghany Wellness Center on Saturday, February
1st from 10a to 1p and shop for your Valentine. Several, local small business owner's will have booths, filled with their products at great prices. Rarely do you have access to this many great items at one time!
Participating vendors include: The Pampered Chef, Crochet Creations, Mary Kay, Pink Zebra, Origami Owl, Just Jewelry, Celebrating Home, Thirty One, & Plexus Slim!
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Black History Month Celebrations
 The Alleghany County Library will be hosting two events during the month of February to celebrate Black History. April Turner returns to the Library on February 6 at 6:30p, with "Dancing Stories" combining the art of story-telling with traditional African music and dance. On Saturday, February 8 at 11a, William L. Andrews, Professor of English at UNC-CH presents, "Roots of African American Literature". For more information on these programs, call the Library at 336-372-5573.
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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
-- PLEASE CLICK ON THE UNDERLINED BLUE LINK
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TUESDAY, February 11
The Alleghany County Library will be hosting a very special Lunch 'n Learn on Falconry on Tuesday, February 11th at 12 noon. Falconry is the art and sport of hunting with a trained bird of prey. Come for an hour of discussion about raptors and see a trained Red-Tail Hawk!! Bring your lunch with you. Dessert and drinks will be provided by the library.
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