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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.
 The Museum is Closed for the month of February. Be sure to visit when planning a trip this Spring or Summer. Open Thursday through Saturday, 10a to 5p. There's never an admission charge. Stop by to experience local history and to see the new displays, 7 North Main Street, Sparta.
Veterans' Morning Coffee & Breakfast
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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Weekly Chamber Brief
Alleghany Chamber of Commerce
February 19, 2014
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Library Celebrates Heart Month
The Alleghany County Library will honor Alleghany sweethearts 2 ways this month.
If you have a special romantic story about you and your loved one to share, write it up and enter it in our "Sweetheat Stories" contest. Also, if you know a local couple who have been married for 25 years or more submit them for the Alleghany Sweethearts contest. For more information, contat the library at 336-372-5573 or emaildbrewer@nwrl.org.
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Paint Couture at Studio Redwood
 Saturday, Feb. 22, from 9a to Noon, Studio Redwood will be hosting Paint Couture, a Furniture Finish Class. No experience is necessary. Take home 4 beautiful finished samples. $69 with all supplies furnished.
Paint Couture class offers paint, glazes, metallics and shellacs, all are available at Studio Redwood at 16 S. Main, Sparta, NC.
Please pre-register by calling Chris at 336.372.7111 by Feb. 20th.
Class size limited to 6.
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Library Hosts 8th Annual Photo Contest
Please call or visit the Alleghany Library in for more information including details concerning rules and prizes. Contests includes children, teen and adult categories. Entries will be accepted through February 21, 2014. The Alleghany Public Library contact is 336-372-5573 or email dbrewer@nwrl.org.
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Music at Buckaroo's
 This weekend Hardtymes will be performing at 5:30p on Friday, February 21. David Parsons will perform on Saturday, February 22, 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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Free Tax Preparation at the Library
The Alleghany County Library VITA site for FREE tax preparation began Saturday, February 1, 2014 and will run through April 9, 2014. If you are interested in getting free help for your taxes, please contact the library at dbrewer@nwrl.org or at 336-372-5573 to set up an appointment or for more information. The site is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10a til 4p.
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Attention Retail Merchants
The Monthly Retail Merchant meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25 at 8am at the Alleghany Inn Conference Room. The topic this month is "Retail: From greeting, closing the sale". Please plan to join us for another great discussion.
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Country Comfort Homes to participate in Southern Home Show
Country Comfort Homes of Sparta, NC is excited to announce they will be exhibiting their products at the Southern Spring Home & Garden Show in Charlotte, February 21 - 23 and February 28 - March 2. They will be showing three great products, with a main focus on the Classic Metal Roofing Systems aluminum shake shingle roof. Following the show, they will have a display of the new roofing system at Blevins Building Supply in Sparta. Please visit the Country Comfort Homes site for more information on their products or call owner, Pete Pyles, at 336-830-4445.
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Library to Host Community Awareness Day
The Alleghany County Library invites you to Community Awareness Day, Wednesday, February 26, from 10am until 1pm at the library. Come find out what our agencies and organizations can do for you! For more information, call the library at 372-5573 or email dbrewer@nwrl.org.
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Upcoming Free Business Classes Offered at WCC
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Special Olympics Polar Plunge
The Alleghany County Special Olympics sponsors the 2nd Annual Polar Plunge in Alleghany County. 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. The Plunge will be March 1st. The Alleghany Chamber of Commerce will be supporting this event as the Executive Director, Ashley, will be raising money to take the plunge. Individual plungers are asked to raise a minimum of $50. If you would like to donate, but don't want to plunge, come by the Chamber and place your donation in Ashley's box. Registration forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce office for those that would like to participate. For additional information, please contact: BJ Edwards at 336-306-4555 or elisabethedwards12@gmail.com.
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Adopt a new Pet Today!
 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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THURSDAY, February 20
Sparta Presbyterian Church is hosting yoga classes on Thursday evenings at 7:15. There is a $5.00 per session cost. Enter from the parking lot on Jones Street. All are welcome. 336-372-5045.
SATURDAY, February 22
  Meet at New River State Park's Visitor Center at Hwy 221 access for a presentation on the American Woodcock. Program starts at 5:30p. Be prepared to spend at least 20 minutes outside in the cold air and dark skies. Call the park office for more information. 336-982-2587. SUNDAY, February 23 Join a ranger for a short hike to 'Beauty Falls'. Along the way we will be discussing local flora and fauna. Wear shoes for hiking. Hike will last about 1 1/2 hours. Meet at 1p in Lower Lot Trailhead of Stone Mountain State Park. For more information, contact the park at 336-957-8185.
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