Last week's Brief failed to mention all the local individuals who were recognized at the N.C. Society of Historians Awards Ceremony Oct. 10 for their efforts with to promote the 150th Anniversary activities. Recipients included Imaging Specialists, Ernest Joines, Avin Joines, June Furlow and Janice Alexander. Read all about it and follow the links for details at the Imaging Specialists website. The good news is that you can still buy 150 Anniversary memorbilia. Drop by Imaging Specialists/The Sparta Store, downtown on the corner kitty-corned to Farmers Hardware. 336-372-3002
Time is short for Sparta Magazine
Early Bird Special Pricing
The special Early Bird ad rates for the 2010 SPARTA Magazine expire this week, but there's still time to take advantage of savings of up to 30% on your ad in this special edition that celebrates the Blue Ridge Parkway and highlight's Alleghany County's role in its establishment. Print the ad form and return to the Chamber with payment by Oct. 31 to receive Early-Bird Special Pricing.
There is no charge for your listing, but please make sure your listing information is as you wish. Print our contact information form, complete and return or fax 336-372-8251 to the Chamber.
Tell your tale of a local legend
I have been contacted to help a writer who wants to create a book entitled "North Carolina Mysteries and Legends,” to include such things as Brown Mountain Lights and the Legend of Tom Dooley. If you know of any mysteries and legends from our area, please email Craig Distl at cdistl@bellsouth.net.
Libary offers special programs
during Disabilities Awareness month
The Alleghany Library will show a documentary film, "A New Kind of Listening" Tuesday (tonight), Oct. 27, at 7p. It chronicles the work of a community theater group to create an original production with a cast that includes individuals with disabilities. Through their work together, Chris, a young man with cerebral palsy who was mislabeled profoundly mentally retarded because he could not speak, breaks through into stunning self-expression. Together the theater group proves that a small community arts project has the power to transform lives.
A Disability Awareness Workshop will be presented by Polly Medlicott Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Alleghany County Library, as a follow-up to the above documentary. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required for the workshop.336-372-5573
Halloween happening at Crouse Park
There'll be a crowd of kids at the park for the big Halloween Celebration Saturday, Oct. 31, 5-7p. Planned activities include a costume contest beginning at 6p, trunk or treating, food and a bounce house. Adults, you can participate. Become a trunk of treater: Place candy in your car trunk, pickup bed or in the back of our SUV or station wagon for kids to trick or treat. Most folks decorate their "trunk" in the Halloween spirit. Businesses, you have three options. You can bring a trunk-or-treat vehicle. Or you can donate a give-away item for the Merchants Wagon. Or you can make a small donation to help with the costume contest prizes. Call the Chamber for details or to register 336-372-5473.
Halloween at Stations Inn
Stations Inn in Laurel Springs will wind up its 2009 season with a Halloween bash, Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning at 8p and featuring the music of the Thunder Valley Band. 336-359-2228
Freebornes Halloween
Freebornes Inn and Eatery in Laurel Springs will have a DJ spinning your favorities beginning at 8p on Saturday, Oct. 31. 336-359-8008
The Visions play at the Dollar
Come in costume or out Saturday, Oct. 31, to the Silver Dollar for the Visions, a band that can play almost any favorite -- jazz, beach, rock, country, disco and even swing -- beginning at 8p. Admission only $10. Come early and enjoy a delicious meal from the Silver Spoon Supper Club. The Silver Spoon serves up seafood every Friday, 4:30-8p, and a Sunday feast, 11:30a-3p. 336-372-6874
Studio Redwood furniture finishing
Learn six furniture finishes in the Studio Redwood class Monday, Nov. 9. Check StudioRedwood.com for all the details information and the schedule for other offerings. 336.372.7111
MUSIC PLAYING IN OUR AREA
>> Alleghany Jubilee: Come to listen or come to dance to the blue grass and old time musicians who play on Tuesday beginning at 7p and Saturday at 8p. Admission $4. The Jubilee is located on North Main Street, across from the Courthouse.
>> Crouse House Pickers: 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. 372-5473
>> Freeborne's Eatery & Lodge: Free outdoor weekend concerts from 2-5p Saturday and Sunday at 14300 NC 18 South, Laurel Springs. 336-359-8008. Thursday and Friday specials and music in the bar. Check their website for details.
>> Silver Dollar Music Park: Line dance lessons every Monday 6-8:30p. Supper served at 6p and lessons at 7p. Get both for $12; just a lesson or just a meal for $7. 336-372-6874
>> Stations Inn: Free outdoor Sunday concerts from 2-5p at 14355 NC 18 South, Laurel Springs, 336-359-2888. Check their website for details.
ONGOING ACTIVITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY
>> Craven Studio: Saturday Open House: Drop by Saturdays between 12n and 4p for refreshments on the porch. From Independence, VA, take US 58 toward Mouth of Wilson for 8.8 miles. At Route 711, turn right and go 1 1/2 miles to Little Fox Creek Rd. (Route 680, an unpaved road). Turn right and go 1/2 mile to Foxfire Lane. Turn right and take the unpaved road for 400 yards to the end of the lane to #333. 276-579-2195 or 800-764-2402
Check our calendar for upcoming events: On our website are listings for Recurring Activities, Events and local Meetings. Check them often and let us know if your activity is not listed.
Bob Bamberg
Executive Director Alleghany
Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1237 Sparta, NC 28675
336-372-5473
SpartaChamber@inbox.com
Sparta-NC.com
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