Bloodmobile at Sparta United Methodist Church Monday 9:30a-2p 372-4441
Business After Hours at Mustard Seed & Touch of Grace Thursday, Jan. 28, 5-7p in the Smithey's building. Deb Smith will play a selection of popular tunes for your entertainment, there will be a show of some of the latest women's fashions and good hors d'ouvres and the company of friends. 372-7444 or 372-5551
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Shatley D Railed at the Silver Dollar
Enjoy the sounds of Shatley D Railed, Laurel Springs' own Richard Shatley, live and unplugged. Friday, Jan. 22, at the Silver Dollar Music Park. The Silver Spoon Supper Club will be serving up their good food beginning at 6p. At 8p, the entertainment starts. Learn more at SilverDollarMusicPark.com. During the winter, hours may vary on meal-only evenings when groups aren't booked. Call 336-372-MUSIC (6874) before confirming your plans.
Winter animals explored
Come by the New River State Park Visitor Center, US 221, Saturday, Jan. 23, at 2p to learn how mammals survive in the harsh winter. 336-982-2587
Learn about Black Bears
Join a New River State Park ranger at the Visitor Center at 3p on Sunday, Jan. 24, to separate fact from fiction about the much feared black bear. 336-982-2587
Smoke Free Tasty Tuesdays
North Carolina restaurants went smoke free in 2010 and the Appalachian District Health is asking everyone to celebrate clean-air dining experience by eating out on Tuesdays during January. Now you really didn't want to cook, did you?
Shriners seek auction items
New River Shrine Club is looking for donated items for their Winter Auction Feb. 13 at the Black Building at the County Fairgrounds in support of Shrine Children's hospitals. Donations are tax deductible. Call Randy Miles, 657-2036; David Busic, 336-902-9250; and Hugh Halsey, 336-657-3099, to make a donation. No clothes, please.
Firewood available
Brantley Teague, who with his wife Mary are proprietors of the Mustard Seed Café in the Smithey's Building, is selling big loads of split firewood to warm you during this cold winter. 336-657-7388
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. 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 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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