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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 $5 on Tuesday and $6 on Saturday. Line Dancing classes are also offered on Monday nights beginning at 6p. 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
GREAT ACTIVITIES TO DO ANYTIME
The town of Sparta offers a variety of art galleries, apparel and accessory stores, gift shops, restaurants and even an old fashioned hardware store. Click here to learn more about the merchants in downtown Sparta.
 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.
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:
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Weekly Chamber Brief
Alleghany Chamber of Commerce October 28, 2015
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Welcome New Members
 The Chamber is pleased to announce 2 new members! First, Tri-County Orthopedic & Sports Medicine, affiliated with Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, diagnoses and treats joint pain, fractures, sports injuries and more. Services include joint replacement surgery and physical therapy. They are located at 233 Doctors Street, Sparta, phone 336-372-3003, website: http://www.tcosm.com/. Our second new member, Yadkin Valley Home Health, is a Medicare-certified, state-accredited health care agency with staff who care for people recovering from illness, injury or surgery. Their office is located at 213 Winston Road, Jonesville, NC 28642, phone 336-526-6460, website: http://www.yadkinvalleyhomehealth.com/. Please join the Chamber in welcoming these new members!
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Mark Your Calendars Now - Attend the Annual Alleghany Chamber Awards Banquet
 The Alleghany Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Awards Banquet on Friday, November 6 at Olde Beau Golf Club. The Social Hour will begin at 5:30p with Dinner and the Awards set to start at 6:30p. This year's honorees are Alleghany Memorial Hospital, Becca's Backwoods Bean Caf�, Wayne Andrews, and Sandy Rost. An auction will take place following dinner and the presentation of awards. Tickets are now on sale for this event at the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce for $35. Please purchase your tickets by October 30. If you would like to donate an item for the auction, please contact the Alleghany Chamber at 336-372-5473. (Photo from 2014 Awards Banquet)
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New Resource for Small Business Owners
Wouldn't it be great if you and your small business members had a regulatory compliance go-to resource? The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has created one for small businesses. The NIOSH Small Business Resource Guide provides some of the best plans, tools, tips, and information from across the web on how to keep workers safe and healthy while managing time and cost investments. This guide is meant to help small businesses with workplace safety and health concerns, and all of the information is FREE! Check it out!
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New Specialty Clinics Offered!
 Alleghany Memorial Hospital in collaboration with Wake Forest Baptist Health is now offering the following Specialty Clinics: Hematology/Oncology, Urology, Cardiology, Pulmonary and Sleep Study Services, ENT/Audiology, and Orthopedics. For general hospital information call 336-372-5511, or to schedule an appointment with one of these clinics please call 336-372-3254.
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Smart Phone 101
Join us at Alleghany County Library for this program presented by Skyline Telephone and Carolina West employees. There is no charge for this program and everyone is invited! Wednesday, October 28 starting at 11:30a. For more information or to pre-register, please contact the library 336-372-5573.
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Business Taxes
 Need some help understanding your responsibility for all the various types of business taxes you need to pay? Federal and State collectors expect you to know and comply. Don't stress; just plan to come and learn! Join us at Wilkes Community College, Alleghany Center on Thursday, October 29 from 6-9p. For more information call Benita Hampton at 336-372-5061.
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Annual Pancake Breakfast
 On Friday, October 30, 2015, the Alleghany Senior Center is having the annual pancake breakfast sponsored by the Alleghany Rotary Club from 6:30a until 9:30a. The Senior Center is located behind the courthouse at 85 E Whitehead Street. On the menu are chocolate chip, pumpkin spice and buttermilk pancakes, with sausage, and juice, coffee or milk. Tickets only $5 each and are available from any Rotary Club member, the Alleghany Public Library or Becca's Backwoods Bean Cafe. Limited delivery is available by calling 372-4640. Our first responders, including Sparta Police Dept, Alleghany County Sheriff's Dept, Alleghany County EMS, Alleghany County Rescue Squad and our Volunteer Fire Departments (Cherry Lane, Glade Creek, Laurel Springs, Piney Creek and Sparta) are invited to have FREE breakfast. 336-372-6675.
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Backwoods Bean Wine Tasting
 Join us on Friday, October 30 for our monthly wine tasting. We taste 4 wines, and it runs from 6pm to 8pm. We usually go with two whites and two reds, but in the winter, we generally feature more reds. But if Becca tastes something fantastic, we'll change it up. Cost: $5 Come by the store and check out our display for next month. They are totally awesome so come join us! We hope to see you there! 336-372-7888.
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Trunk or Treat!
 Celebrate Halloween at Trunk or Treat in Crouse Park, Saturday, Oct 31st from 5-7p. Decorate your vehicle for young ones to get treats from your trunk, under your hatch or pickup bed. Costume contest at 6 p.m. Prizes for best costume and an award for best vehicle decoration. Concessions available. Open to any and all. If you or your organization would like to have a fun evening at Crouse Park on Oct 31st, please consider being participant. Also, the Chamber is a drop-off point for any candy and treats for this yearly celebration. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated! Please come by the Chamber before close of business at 2p on Saturday, October 31st with your donations! For more information, please call 336-372-5473.
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Financing Your Business
Do you have a great idea for a small business and need money to fund it? It is more difficult now than before, but if you know how proceed and prepare, it helps. Likewise, there are more opportunities now than ever before to consider. Plan to come and increase your knowledge and your chances. Wilkes Community College, Alleghany Center at 114 Atwood Street on Tuesday, November 3 from 6-8p. Call Benita Hampton at 336-372-5061 for more info.
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Walking Across Egypt Stage Production
 Presented by the AHS Trojan Playmakers Theater in conjunction with the 2015 Blue Ridge Read. Come for an entertaining time! Friday & Saturday, November 6 & 7 at 7 pm, and Sunday, November 8 at 2 pm. Location: Alleghany Community Auditorium, 450 North Main Street, Sparta.
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Garden Club Annual BBQ
 The Piney Creek Dirty Fingers Garden Club will hold their annual BBQ Dinner on Nov 7 from 5-7p at the Piney Creek Elementary School. Tickets are $10. Children under 5 years old are free. For information call Penny Moore at 336-359-2141.
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Open House!
 The Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference & Retreat Center will have an Open House on Sunday, Nov 8 from 2-5p and again on Thursday, Nov 12 from 5:30-8p. We are located at 383 Pendry Drive in Laurel Springs. This will be a great opportunity to see our facility and explore the possibilitites of hosting a retreat or conference at Laurel Ridge! For more info call 336-359-2951.
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Kicking Sugar Cravings Lunch 'N Learn
Join Crista Baker, Certified Health Coach for a look into this subject! Bring your lunch. Drinks and dessert provided. Monday, Nov 9 from 12:30-1:30p at Alleghany County Library 122 North Main Street, Sparta. Call 336-372-5573 or email [email protected] at the library for more information.
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Two Programs Thru the Small Business Center:
On Monday, Nov 9 from 6-8p, in 'Marketing Your Small Business' you will learn how to analyze the market segment for your product or service and develop a long-term marketing strategy. Many more topics will be covered to help develop the successful marketing plan. On Tuesday, Nov 10 from 6-8p join in a LinkedIn clinic. In this clinic, participants will learn how to maximize the effectiveness of LinkedIn. They will enhance their profiles, learn about groups, leverage recommendations, and much more. The purpose of LinkedIn (social media for business people) is to build relationships that can lead to partnerships and sales. Both these programs are at WCC Alleghany Center. Call Benita Hampton at 336-372-5061 for more info.
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Attention! Information Needed for Magazine and Events Guide!
 We are collecting information for the 2016 Sparta Magazine and also for our Events Guide. Please let us know by December 1st if you wish to have your events included in these publications. At the minimum, we need to know the name, date, time and location of the event. We will print a disclaimer that the information is subject to change with directions as to how to get up-dated information. Any additional information will allow us to promote these events better in the magazine. We do understand that you may not have all your small details ironed out yet, but we need the minimum stated in order to include it in our publications. Please either call (336-372-5473) or (preferably) email the information to [email protected]
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Nikola's Restaurant
 Nikola's is taking reservations for Christmas Parties and other special occasions. We are open Monday thru Saturday from 5:30 until... We invite you to check us out! Call 336-363-2221 for more information.
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Weekly Rotary Program
The Club meets every Thursday at 7 a.m. in the  Alleghany Memorial Hospital Solarium for a buffet breakfast and program. Visitors are welcome.
Oct 29 - Chad Beasley, Alleghany Superintendent of Schools (note this is a change of schedule)
Questions? Call Matt Kovacich at 336-200-2215. Learn more about the Alleghany Rotary Club at sparta-nc.com/rotary.
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Alleghany Jubilee Happenings!
 Join us for the Hillbilly Hoedown with Rise and Shine Band every Tuesday night. On Tuesday, October 13th, we had our October birthday celebration. Cake, ice cream and finger foods were served. No alcohol. Admission $5 on Tuesday, $6 on Saturday, under 12 years old free. Hours are 7-10 p with all ages welcome.
Saturday Schedule for October:
Oct 31 - Backwater, Halloween Costume Party
Line dance lessons on Monday nights from 6-7:30p, $3 per person per lesson. For information call Agnes Joines (336) 657-1441, or for recorded schedule call (336) 200-4949, or visit their website.
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Studio Redwood Classes
Sat. Nov 7, 10a-12p - Sumagashi Inks with Deb Donaldson. Cost: $30, all supplies furnished. Class size limited.
Mon. Nov 9, 6-8p - Altered Book Class #1. Sponsored by the Art Guild of Alleghany. Cost: $35, all supplies and dessert furnished.
Registration ends 1 week prior to each class. Class sizes are limited. SRI reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any class.
There will also be space to rent in the building contact Chris Davis at 336.372.7111.
Studio Redwood, Inc., 16 S. Main, Sparta, NC 28675 336.372.7111
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Check the Chamber Calendar
for more upcoming events
Please click HERE to visit the Event Calendar
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