FUN, FOOD & FASHION @ MUSTARD SEED & TOUCH OF GRACE
Be sure to stop by Thursday, Jan. 28, between 5-7p in the Smithey's building for Business After Hours with the Mustard Seed Cafe and Touch of Grace florists and women's fashions . Deb Smith will play a selection of popular tunes for your entertainment. There will be a fashion show by Touch of Grace and you'll want to drop by and see who's modeling what. And of course, good hors d'ouvres from the Mustard Seed. See you there. 372-7444 or 372-5551
BIRDFEEDING IN WINTER - ADVICE FROM THE PROS
Join the Park Ranger Sunday, Jan. 31, at 2p at New River State Park on US 221, Scottville, to learn the basics of feeding birds in winter. 336-982-2587
SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP
This new group, sponsored by the Alleghany County Healthy Carolinians, will meet beginning Tuesday, Feb 2, at 5:15pm in the backroom at the Backwoods Bean Coffee House. People who have lost friends or family to suicide are invited to this informal gathering. If you have questions please call Pat Hardy at 372-8897, Mary Lee at 280-5961, or Jane Wyatt at 372-2944.
ENERGY SAVING WORKSHOP OFFERED
You are invited to a free workshop to learn no-cost and low-cost ways to save on energy bills and make your house more comfortable, Thursday Feb. 4, at the Blue Ridge Electric, 1889 Highway 21 South, 5-6:30p. Blue Ridge Electric and the Alleghany County Cooperative Extension Service have teamed up to provide a workshop titled “Where Can You Save Energy?—A Guide to Energy Efficiency and Conservation at Home.” Participants will receive a free home energy efficiency kit valued at $35, (limit one per household) that will get you started on reducing your energy usage. Light refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is encouraged. Call 336-372-5597 for more information and to register.
MEETING TO CONSIDER ART GUILD
A meeting to discuss starting a Sparta Arts/Crafts Guild that would promote music, dancing, studio tours and other activities will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, at 10a in the Sparta Town Hall, Conference Room, 304 South Main Street (come in through the lower parking lot. Questions? Contact Phyllis Haile: 363-3008 phaile3008@charter.net
DANCING WITH THE ALLEGHANY STARS AT THE DOLLAR
We know Alleghany can flatfoot and we know it can clog, but can our couples kick up their heels? This first-of-its-kind fund raiser for the Educational Foundation will answer that question as some of the county's most noteworthy couples compete on the dance floor to be the local version of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers Saturday, Feb. 6. It's only $35 per person to see Jeff and Reba Cox, Bryan and Terry Edwards, George and Lauren White, Carol and Bob Black, Brett and Patsy Jarrett, David and Sherry Edwards, John and Angelia Miller and Rocky and Tammy Proffit dance their way into local lore (do you really want to miss this?). Denise Kimry of the Dance Place is choreographing the dance routines and promises an entertaining show. It all begins at 7p at the Silver Dollar Music Park. Traditional music favorites Wayne Henderson and Helen White open for the dancers. Hors oeuvres available. Beer and wine are available for purchase. For tickets call: Duane Davis 657-3312, Karen Leys 372-4755, or Rita Woodruff 372-8991. Snow date March 6.
VALENTINE'S DAY IS COMING
For you guys who haven't picked out what to give her on Feb. 14, Hair Gallery 21 has Valentine's Day sure-to-please packages that include facials, pedicures, manicures, tanning and more. Give her a gift certificate for an experience she will appreciate. Click to learn more. 336-372-6464
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR WEDDING EXPO
Innovative Occasions will be setting up at the Wilkes Wedding Expo, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2-5p, at the Holiday Inn Express, Wilkesboro. Their flowers will be used in the Fashion Show. Denise Brooks of Innovative Occasions invites everyone to attend the show. If you have a service of interest to someone planning a wedding and want more information about the show, contact Denise for details: 336-363-2560.
DAVIS BOURNE WEDDINGS ON THE WEB
Just another indication of how popular our area is for weddings, Davis Bourne Inn has added a second website BlueRidgeMountainWeddings.com to make it easier to plan for that special occasion. Check out the new website and their familiar Web location: DavisBourneInn.com. 276-773-9384
AREA MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT
>> 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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