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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 27, 2014
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Chamber Report on Christmas Gift Certificate Redemption
The Alleghany Chamber of Commerce sold more gift certificates this past Christmas season than ever. Over $13,000 gift certificates were sold and just over $12,000 have been redeemed. For those that received gift certificates, don't forget to use them! Use them on your lunch break at your favorite local restaurant or use them to get your oil changed or even pay for heating fuel during these cold snaps! Over 100 local businesses accept these certificates. Need a gift for someone? Come by the Chamber office, we provide gift certificates year round, not just during Christmas season. We can also supply you with a list of local businesses that accept these certificates. For more information, call 336-372-5473.
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Visit NC Listings
The Alleghany Chamber of Commerce serves as the contact for VisitNC.com. The Chamber staff posts information regarding tourist attractions, lodging and events to the site. In order to have up to date information for the summer travel season, please check the website and let us know if you would like anything added to your listing. Also, please send pictures of your business or attraction to post with the listings. This is open to anyone even non-chamber members. Questions? Call 336-372-5473.
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Alleghany & Ashe Community Choirs to Perform
 You are invited to another wonderful Black History program on Thursday, February 27 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Alleghany County Library. Diane Bryan-Keeper has arranged for choirs from Ashe and Alleghany Counties to perform past and present day Spirituals, Hymns and Gospel Songs. Please help us get the word out by sharing with your friends. This performance is FREE of charge and is sponsored by the Alleghany Arts Council. 336-372-5597
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Backwoods Bean Monthly Wine Tasting
S ample the fruit of the vine at Becca's
Backwoods Bean
Coffee Shop, Friday, February 28 at 6p. Gather with friends and sample some new wines. There is a $5 cover charge.
Check their website for the featured selections
or call 336-372-7888.
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Music at Buckaroo's
 This weekend Hardtymes will be performing at 5:30p on Friday, February 28. Don Moseley will perform on Saturday, March 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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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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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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A Recital of American Music
Make plans to come to the Sparta Presbyterian  Church on Sunday, March 2, at 3p for this Benefit Concert for "People Helping People". "A Recital of American Music" is presented by Polly Butler Cornelius, soprano and Victoria Fischer Faw, pianist. For more information, call 372-5045.
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Shabby Chic Painting Class
Turn a plain frame into a WOW Frame! 
Paint an ornate photo frame with Studio Redwood's Paint Couture! Collection.
Like Shabby Chic?You will LOVE this painting technique.Take home a finished Shabby Chic Painted Frame, 5" X 7" Opening.
All Supplies & Snack Furnished.
Monday, March 3rd, 6-8p. $38. Ages 16-Adult. Only 6 Class Openings.
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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 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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Member Update: Holistic Health & Wellness
Dr. Todd A. Smith has expanded his practice at Holistic Health & Wellness to three days a week - Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 8a-5p. Dr. Smith is a board-certified chiropractic internist offering traditional chiropractic services as well as holistic medicine. Holistic Health & Wellness is located at 325 S Main Street in Sparta. Call for more information or to make an appointment, 336-372-1666.
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Upcoming Free Business Class Offered at WCC
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Affordable Care Act
 Legal Aid of North Carolina will be in Sparta to help navigate and enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace. They will be taking appointments at 855-733-3711 to assist people to sign up for the Affordable Care Act. The appointments are on March 13 from 10 am to 4 pm and will be in the Board Meeting Room at the County Administration Building, 348 South Main Street. For more information,
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Check the Chamber Calendar
for these upcoming events
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THURSDAY, February 27
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.
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