Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Last day to register,
call or email by Nov. 11
Chris Davis and Studio Redwood are offering a Faux Finishes for Accessories class this Saturday, 10a-noon, but you must call 336-372-7111 or email today. The class has great ideas for creating gifts. All supplies furnished.


Chamber Mail Bag material
needs to be to us by Nov. 13

We will be doing a mailing to Chamber members Nov. 16. This is a great time and a great way to distribute information about your business and any Thanksgiving activities or events you have. Your flyer goes out to around 370 Chamber members for $50. That's less than 14 cents per piece. For more
information or to reserve your place in the Mail Bag, call 372-5473 this week.

Chef's Special Club members
eat lunch free at Sparta Restaurant
Sparta Restaurant is offering a Chef's Special Club punch card that will permit you to eat lunch free when the card is punched for 8 previous lunch visits. It's good any days the restaurant is open, Tuesday through Sunday, and includes the Sunday buffet! Questions, drop by 41 North Main or call 336-372-4447.


Davis Bourne adds seafood fest and
all-you-can eat Thursdays to evening dining
The Journey's End Restaurant at the Davis Bourne Inn has added all-you-can eat selections to their regular menu items every Thursday and an every evening seafood fest menu that includes several selections topped off with a 5-course seafood dinner! Check their online menu for details. Open Thursday through Saturday, 5-8:30p. Reservations always appreciated. 276-773-9384


AMH Book Fair: Something for you,
early shopping for Christmas gifts
Books Are Fun Book Fair offers books and gifts at great savings in Alleghany Memorial Hospital Solarium on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.. Books and gifts for all occasions and for all ages. Sponsored by AMH Foundation. 336-372-5511

Shop CARES and support JAM
Attention friends of Alleghany's JAM (Appalachian Junior Musicians) program, Saturday, Nov. 14, 10a-3p, all proceeds from sales at Alleghany CARES go to benefit the program. Show your support in two ways: drop off items to CARES before Saturday and let one of the CARES volunteers know these are for JAM's sale Saturday. Then be sure to drop into CARES Nov. 14.

Tin Pan Alley at the Dollar
For your dancing and listening pleasure, Tin Pan Alley will be playing at the Silver Dollar Music Park Saturday, Nov. 14, beginning at 7:30p. Come early and enjoy dinner at the Silver Spoon Supper Club. Details on their website.

Winter Tree Identification
Meet a New River State Park ranger at the Wagoner Road Access Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2p for a short hike to help learn to identify some trees common in our area. Dress appropriately for the outdoors. 336-982-2587

Library offers Christmas drama
“Christmas Letters” a drama by Barbara Bates Smith with musical accompaniment by Jeff Sebens, will be presented at the Alleghany Library, Monday, Nov. 16, at 6:30p. There is not charge to attend. Sponsored by the Alleghany Arts Council with partial funding by a NC Arts Council Grassroots Grant. 336-372-7753

LauraLane entertains at the Davis Bourne
for special evening of dining and song

This talented local singer will perform selections from Broadway, arias and Christmas classics for the entertainment of diners of a special 6-course meal on Wednesday, Nov. 18 beginning at 6p. A portion of the evening goes to support Lane's trip to Italy. Each diner has a chance to win a $250 lodging-meal package. Seating is limited. Reservations required on a first-come, first serve basis. Learn more at their website. 276-773-9384


Caution! Whitetail Deer!
Join a New River State Park ranger to learn about the Whitetail Deer, Saturday, Nov. 21, at 2p and look at ways to decrease vehicle/deer accidents. Meet at the US Hwy 221 Access Visitors Center. 336-982-2587

Loud and live at the Dollar
4-Wheel Drive will be on stage at the Silver Dollar Music Park beginning at 8p on Saturday, Nov. 21, with their special brand of R&R. Come early for supper at the Silver Spoon Supper Club. Details on their website.

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
>> 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


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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