Non-profits, churches, civic groups:
Not too late for free Festival space
Non-profits, churches and civic groups: Let everyone know about your organization and good work with a booth at the Mountain Heritage Festival. These booths are free and will be located on Main Street between the Cheek Street (Kangaroo convenience store corner) and Grandview Drive. They can sell fund-raising items that include the organization's name (t-shirts, ball caps, etc.), ask for donations, sell raffle tickets and pass out literature. However, these booths are not intended for the sale of handmade crafts. Those sales are designated for the paid booths located between Whitehead and Cheek streets. Whatever you do, join the celebration of the county's 150th Anniversary and use this opportunity to tell the story of your organization's history and heritage in Alleghany County. It's our birthday. Let's all strut our stuff a bit! Click for booth assignment form that explains all the details. Call the Chamber, 372-5473, with questions.
Demolition Derby cancelled
The sad news is that the demolition derby scheduled for this Saturday has been cancelled for lack of sufficient entries. The good news is that the rest of the fair is GO. Click for any and all information you need about the fair.
Tuesday, August 18
Grief Support Group at Alleghany Inn
Sparta - Hospice is offering a grief support group in the conference room of Alleghany Inn, tonight, and every Tuesday in August, 6-7:30p, for individuals dealing with the death of a loved one. The loss of a loved one is never easy and no one has more experience in such matters than the Hospice program. For questions or more information, call Mary Lee at Hospice at 336-372-8018. The program is co-sponsored by Grandview Memorial Funeral Home.
Friday, August 21
Treasures(?) on auction at Oldies But Goodies
Sparta - Find your treasure from the selection of antique furniture including: a waterfall dresser, chest of drawers, cedar chest, Frigidiare 1952 automatic ironer, (it works) lots of glass including Roseville, Hull, Harvest, Hall, Santa Anita ware, Norman Rockwell bells, Blue Ridge, vintage dress patterns, and much more. Auction begins at 6:30p. Inspect items anytime Friday at 21 North Main, across from the Courthouse. 336-572-2995
Saturday, August 22
Underwater tour at New River State Park
Jefferson - Meet a Park Ranger to explore the critters in the river! The "Tour" will start at 2p at the Wagoner Access Office off NC 88. Come prepared to get in the river. Bring a towel, sunscreen and plenty of drinking water. Don't forget to wear water shoes you can get wet. This will help you keep traction in the water. Come prepared to get wet. Shoes must be worn in the river. 336-982-2587
Community Foundation wine-tasting
fund raiser at Olde Beau Country Club
Roaring Gap - Enjoy good food while sampling some of the area's finest wines in this Saturday fund raiser for the Community Foundation at Olde Beau, 6:30-9p. Contact any Community Fund Board Member or call 336-363-9457 for tickets
Suzanne Zak plays "Classical Favorites"
Sparta - Noted pianist Suzanne Zak will be performing a selection of classical favorites at Sparta Presbyterian Church Saturday beginning at 7:30p. No admission is charged, but donations are appreciated. 336-372-5045
Sunday, August 23
New River State Park offers
day of adventure, educational programs
Jefferson - Join a Ranger at the Wagoner Access at 10a and at 2p to discover the "Role of Butterflies in Biodiversity" and learn about the plants that support their lifecycle.
>>Eastern Hellbender: The New River is home to a fascinating aquatic Salamander, the Eastern Hellbender. It is one of the largest Salamanders in the world growing up to two feet in length. Learn more at a slide program held at New River State Park’s Visitor Center located at the U.S. 221 Access at 2p.
>>Guided River Float: Join Park Rangers at New River State Park, US 221 Access for this 2-hour float trip down the Wild and Scenic New River. Meet at the US 221 Access Visitor Center at 1:00 p.m. You will learn some basic canoeing paddle strokes and other useful information to help you paddle safely. You must be able to help carry and load the canoes. The Rangers will interpret many sights along the route. The trip will end with one of the local outfitters shuttling you back to US 221 Access. This trip is limited to 8 visitors per trip, and the cost is $5 per person to pay the outfitters for shuttle service. Please call the park office to have your name added to the list. Call the park for information to any of these programs. 336-982-2587.
Monday, August 24
Livestock competition,
ag awards kick off County Fair
Sparta - Livestock competition begins in the barn area at 6p Monday and continues each evening of fair week. Agricultural items for judging will be accepted at the Black Exhibition Building 11:30a-6p Monday only. Click for information on competition and entry forms. Carnival arrives Thursday. 336-372-5597
Thursday, August 27
Borderline to play at the Library
Sparta - Be impressed by this group that includes some of the area's youngest musicians offering a free concert beginning at 6:30p in the Alleghany County Library. Band Members are Chris Johnson, claw-hammer banjo; Chip Moyer, guitar; Justin Willey, mandolin; Lucas Pasley, fiddle; and Gerald Willey, bass. 336-0372-5573
Mark your calendar
Marketing on the cheap
"Visual Merchandising as a Marketing Tool" is a webinar (seminar broadcast on the Web) provided through Cooperative Extension at 2p on Sept. 10. To participate, click on this link at approximately 1:45p where you will be presented with a log-in screen where you enter your name and can log-in as a guest. Follow instructions to hear workshop audio and participate in the discussion by phone.
PLAYING IN OUR COMMUNITY: There's music in these hills. When and where below.
>> Alleghany Jubilee: Tuesday, RISE AND SHINE BAND, 7p; Saturday,TBA, 8p, 25 N. Main. Admission each night is $4. 336-372-4591.
>> 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 6 p.m. 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 at 14300 NC 18 South, Laurel Springs. 336-359-8008. Playing Saturday: GLEN BODY & THE BLUES CRUISERS; Sunday: BONE COLD. Thursday and Friday specials and music in the bar.
>> Silver Dollar Music Park: Supper and karaoke each Friday. Supper begins at 4p and is served home style. Karaoke begins at 8p. Come for one or both events. Big Karaoke contest begins July 10 and continues through the summer. Cash prizes offered so have your vocal pipes tuned. Check their Web site for more information
>> Stations Inn: Free outdoor Sunday concerts from 2-5p at 14355 NC 18 South, Laurel Springs, 336-359-2888. Playing this Sunday: TBA
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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