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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 November 4, 2015
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Don't Forget! - 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 (petite sirloin & honey glazed salmon) and the presentation of awards. Tickets are now on sale for this event at the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce for $35. We can hold your tickets for pickup at Olde Beau if needed. 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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Walking Across Egypt
 Enjoy a stage production presented by the AHS Trojan Playmakers Theater in conjunction with the 2015 Blue Ridge Read. Come for an entertaining time! Fri & Sat, Nov 6 & 7 at 7p, and Sun, Nov 8 at 2 pm. Location: Alleghany Community Auditorium, 450 North Main Street, Sparta. Also, if you would like to meet the author, there will be a book signing at the Alleghany Library at 2:30p on Nov 13, and at 7p he will be at Wilkes Community College, Alleghany Center. For more information call 336-372-5473.
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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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Notes From Nashville: Recollections of Life Lessons From Country Artists
 On Thu, Nov 5 at 6:30p, Beth Dixon will present a program at the Alleghany County Library. In her work, Beth personally knew a number of country music greats, such as Ronnie Milsap, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Glen Campbell and more.Come hear her recollections of life lessons learned from these well-known music artists. 336-372-5573.
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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!
 Come to the Blue Ridge Mountains and visit Higgins Lodge at Laurel Ridge! Tour our 48 bedroom Conference Center and explore the possibilities of hosting your next retreat or conference with us! We have two Open House dates available: Sunday, November 8 from 2-5 pm and Thursday, November 12 from 5:30-8 pm. Located at 383 Pendry Drive, Laurel Springs. Call 336-359-2951 for more information.
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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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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available
The US Small Business Administration has announced that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations located in North Carolina as a result of the excessive rain and flooding from Sept 22 through Oct 4. There is an online application here and you may also call the SBA at 800-659-2955, or email [email protected] for more information.
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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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Veteran's Day Programs
 Community citizens are welcome to attend these Veteran's Day programs at the following locations: Sparta School Auditorium on November 10 from 9a-10a, Piney Creek School on Tuesday, November 10 from 1p-2p. and Glade Creek School on Thursday, November 12 from 10a-11a. For more information, call 372-5473.
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Evening With Clyde Edgerton
Spend an evening with Clyde Edgerton, author of the 2015 Blue Ridge Read selection: Walking Across Egypt. This event will be at Wilkes Community College, Alleghany Center on Friday, November 13th starting at 7 pm. The author will also be spending time during the day with both Mrs. Miller's and Mr. King's 9th grade English classes at Alleghany High School where the students will be collaboratively discussing this book with Mr Edgerton.
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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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School Science Fair
 Take the time to check out our own future adults Science Fair projects in various locations. Tuesday, Nov 17th at Piney Creek, open for parent viewing from 12-2:30 pm. And on Thursday, Nov 19th at Sparta School, open for parent viewing from 4-6 pm with middle school projects in the media center and elementary projects in the multi-purpose room across from the media center. Friday, Nov 20th at Glade Creek School, open for parent viewing from 3-4:30 pm. Tuesday, Dec 1st the County Science Fair will be at the Village Park Event & Conference Center, 308 Memorial Park Drive in Sparta, open from 4-6 pm.
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Nikola's Restaurant November Special!
 This month buy one Dinner Entree (chicken, beef or fish) and get a full pasta dish with a garden house salad and garlic bread. Just mention the November Special! Nikola's is also 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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Huge Cookbook Sale!
 Books 'N Friends is having a Cookbook Sale during the month of November. Buy one, get one of equal or lesser value FREE! Stop by Books 'N Friends for other great bargains. 35 Main St, Sparta. For info call 336-372-5155. Proceeds go to support Alleghany County Public Library.
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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.
Nov 5 - Alleghany Library (meet at the Library for breakfast)
Nov 12 - R.C. (Buck) Mitchell, Skyline Telephone
Nov 19 - Tracy Taylor, Upper Mountain Research
Nov 26 - No meeting (Thanksgiving)
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, November 10, we will have our November birthday celebration. Cake, ice cream and finger foods will be 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 November:
Nov 7 - New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters Nov 14 - Mountain Park Nov 21 - Crooked Road Ramblers Nov 29 - to be announced
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.
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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