High Country Lights are on
Thanksgiving through New Year's
100,000 lights and displays synchronized to Christmas music. William Bottomley has gone all out for this year's display. You have to see it to believe it. Beginning at 6p and continuing every night through New Year's Day. From Sparta, go 5 miles south on US 21. Turn left on Glade Valley Road, 8 miles on the right.
Choose & Cut continues
There is no excuse for not having your tree. Click for a list of participating tree farms.
Holiday special activities from Nikolas
Nikolas Restaurant in Roaring Gap is offering 10% off on holiday party bookings. Just say you read about this special offer in the Chamber Briefing. And while you are out and about choosing your tree, Rudy's Lunch Counter is open Saturday and Sundays during Choose and Cut season from 11:30a to 3p. And New Year Eve, enjoy a 4-course dinner and the sounds of Almost Irish. Click to learn more.
Mangum Pottery open house and sale
Mangum Pottery will hold its annual Christmas Open House and Sale Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 and 5, from 10a-5p at 280 Turkey Hollow Lane. Come out and see what Rob had created. 336-372-5291
Singing Christmas Tree at First Baptist
This annual Christmas tradition will be offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4-6, at 7p. No admission is charged, but reservations are required to guarantee seats. Call 336-372-8446 for information and reservations.
Sesquicentennial Celebration finale
The 150th Anniversary year of celebration comes to a close Friday, Dec. 4, 5-7p, with a reception and recognition in the Blue Ridge Electric Community Room, 5-7p. Light refreshment provided. Come relive the good times of 2009. RSVP with number attending by email or by calling 336-372-3002.
Homemade crafts available at Christmas Fair
The annual Christmas Craft Fair at the Black Exhibition Building at the County Fairgrounds (1.5 miles north Sparta on US 21) will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 to 4:30p. 336-372-5838
Innovative Occasions ribbon cutting, open house
Plan to drop in for Innovative Occassions Event Planning and Limousine Service Wednesday, Dec. 9, between 2p and 5p. The Chamber will be cutting the ribbon on their new shop at 3p. Learn about and see the resources Innovative Occasions has to make you event special. Their limo will be on display and there will be information on area resources to round out special activities. Gadabout Catering will be catering. Door prizes for some lucky participant. From US 21 south above Blevins Building Supply, turn onto Cherry Lane Road. Innovative Occasion is 1/4 mile on the left. Click to learn more about Innovative Occasions. 336-363-2560 or 336-363-4171
Highland Camerata Christmas Concerts
This local North Carolina-Virginia choral group will perform Schubert’s soaring “Mass in G.” The program will also include a collection of carols arranged by Stephen Paulus as well as some Old English and French carols. In addition to the usual piano accompaniment, the program will feature sections for an oboist, flutist and harpist. A separate marimba performance will be presented near intermission. Performances: Friday, Dec. 11 at 7:30p at Brush Creek Hall; Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3p at Galax Presbyterian Church; and Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 7:30p at Sparta Presbyterian Church. Click to learn more.
WCC presents 12 Keys to a Successful Event
The small-business department of Wilkes Community College is presenting a no cost class on event management Thursday, Dec. 10, 1-4p. The Event Coach presents 12 Keys to a Succussful Event, a program open to church groups, non-profits, for-profits, anyone who manages an event and wants to learn to do it better, in the Oral History Room of the Library in Alumni Hall at WCC in Wilkesboro. Call 336-838-6166 to register.
Experience a Moravian Christmas
Come to Laurel Springs and experience a Moravian Christmas Saturday, Dec. 12. Ornament making, hayrides, bake cookies, live entertainment and more. Click for their flyer or 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.
Executive Director Alleghany
Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1237 Sparta, NC 28675
336-372-5473
SpartaChamber@inbox.com
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