BROC helps beat the winter cold
The Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission is providing a weatherization program for local homes as part of the federal stimulus program. This is a win-win for everyone involved. It lowers your heating bills, increases the value of your home and means jobs and spending in the local economy. There are guidelines that must be met (income maximums or a SSI or TANF eligible family member). Call the local BROC office at 336-372-7284 to learn more. If you don't qualify, tell your neighbors. This helps your neighbor and the local community.
Hospice Tree of Lights honors the departed
The annual Hospice Tree of Lights program, honoring and remembering family and friends that have passed away in the past year, is this Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 6p at the Hospice Office on Doughton Street just down from First Community Bank. Support Hospice by placing a light on the tree in memory of their passing for $5. Refreshments follow. 336-372-8010
Community Advent Service & Lunch
Sparta United Methodist Church is hosting the community Advent service this Wednesday, Dec. 9, and the following Wednesday, at 12 noon. The brief service given by one of the participating members of the Ministerium (county ministerial association) is followed by a light lunch in the fellowship hall. Everyone is invited. 336-372-4441
Innovative Occasions ribbon cutting, open house
Plan to drop in for Innovative Occasions 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 your event special. Fresh-cut flowers will highlight their floral service. Rental linens and decorations will be displayed. Their limo will be at the event and there will be information on area resources to round out special activities. Gadabout Catering will be providing food. 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
Mission Meal at Sparta Methodist
The public is invited to the 11a worship service and to remain for the noon Second Sunday Mission Meal, Dec. 13. There is no charge for this opportunity to break bread and fellowship together, but donations are appreciated and benefit a special mission project. \336-372-4441
Annual Christmas Coffee House
Enjoy this annual gift to the community, the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Christmas Coffee House, Sunday, Dec. 13, beginning at 6p. Enjoy coffee, hot chocolate, hors d'oeuvres, great music and fellowship. 336-372-3070
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 Successful 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.
Holiday open house at Grayson National
Drop in Friday, Dec. 11, to Grayson National Bank, across from the Sparta Post Office, enjoy refreshments and give them a chance to extend their Christmas best wishes. 336-372-2811
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.
Donate a toy, experience chiropractic
Alleghany Chiropractic is offering an exam and an adjustment in exchange for the donation of a toy for a tot on Thursday, Dec. 17, 8-5p. Call for more information and to make your appointment: 336-372-2005
Laura Lane entertains for
special holiday evening at the Inn
Area singing sensation Laura Lane will be singing Christmas favorites and old standards at a special evening at Davis Bourne Inn in Independence, Va., Friday, Dec. 18. Her voice is complemented by a special six-course meal, souvenir photo and a change to win an Inn package valued at $250. Learn more at: http://www.davisbourneinn.com/rest.html Also this season at the Inn: An even bigger gingerbread house, 5-course seafood dinner, gift certificates, new menu items, big New Year's celebration. 276-773-9384.
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.
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
Sparta-NC.com
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