The Alleghany Chamber of Commerce has a Facebook page and I have added a lot of photographs. Follow this link to see who's pictured. If you have a Facebook page, I hope you will become a fan. I'll be posting notices there and I'd love your comments. 336-372-5473
Relay For Life kick-off
The Mustard Seed Cafe in the Smithey's building, 38 South Main St., Sparta, is hosting the Relay Kick-Off 5:30-6:30p Thursday, Jan. 14. Relay teams get everything you need to get started for 2010. Business and community members, come by and learn more about this valuable effort by the American Cancer Society to fight this disease. Email lisa.bottomley@cancer.org to learn more.
Birds in a Changing Climate
Climate change will adversely affect the habitat of birds along important migration routes. This slide presentation at the New River State Park Visitor Center, US 221, explores climate change impact on birds, Saturday, Jan. 16, at 2p. 336-982-2587
Ranger leads river otter program
Join a New River State Park ranger at the New River State Park US 221 access area on Sunday, Jan. 17, at 2p to learn about otters and their habitat. 336-982-2587
Library program on M.L. King
The Bright Star Theatre presents "Struggle for Freedom: the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.," in a special presentation of the Alleghany Library and Alleghany Arts Council at Sparta United Methodist Church fellowship hall, Monday, Jan. 18, beginning at 6:30p. There is no charge for this program on this civil right leader that is being offered in celebration of the upcoming Black History Month in February. 336-372-5573
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
Sparta-NC.com
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