MORE SNOW!March has certainly come in like a lion. Hopefully it will go out like a lamb. If weather conditions are questionable, first call the number listed with events to make sure that they have not been rescheduled.
VIDEOS SHOW OFF ALLEGHANY COUNTY
Check our FACEBOOK page for three High Country videos that show off local businesses. Two videos are about Choose and Cut and feature Little Grandfather Mountain Christmas Tree Farm and the third is about area musical traditions and features the Alleghany Jubilee. Just click on the white arrow in the blue button to view. The videos were shot for the state's tourism website VisitNC.com/highcountry.
CHAMBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS
I'm going to begin a weekly spotlight of 2 Chamber members. To be featured, send a 50-word description to director@sparta-nc.com. I'll feature them in the order received.
SPOTLIGHT: COUNTRY COMFORT HOMES
Soundly constructed and designed, our log and hybrid homes consistently exceed clients’ expectations and are recognized by our peers as premiere offerings in the log home industry. Since 1990, we've lived in the very product we sell, qualifying us to answer your questions. Please contact Pete Pyles at 336-372-1501 or 336-830-4445 cell, 42 New River Drive, Sparta, NC www.CountryComfortHomes.com
SPOTLIGHT: GINNY'S PLACE BAKERY & FLORIST
We are a family owned and operated business next to Jerg's Restaurant in Trojan Village Shopping Center. We provide all your bakery needs -- anything from pies to wedding cakes, and everything in between and all your floral needs -- from a simple fresh arrangement to wedding arrangements, and everything in between. 336-372-3433
HIGH MEADOWS RESTAURANT REOPENS
After a brief hiatus, Nikola's Restaurant is back open for lunch and dinner. 336-363-6060.
ALLEGHANY CELEBRATES QUILT MONTH
Alleghany Quilters Guild is going all out to celebrate March as national quilt month. There will be month-long quilt displays at the Alleghany Library and in the Blue Ridge Business Development Center atrium. Also in the atrium, special activities include: "Meet the Quilters" reception Thursday, March 11, at 10a; two "Old-Fashion Quilting Bees" Monday, March 15, and March 29 at 3p; and a "Log Cabin Quilting Class" Thursday, March 18, from 10a-2p (call 336-372-5838 for a list of supplies).
WEDNESDAY LENTEN SERVICE CANCELED
The March 3 Community Lenten Service at Sparta United Methodist Church is canceled because of road conditions following Tuesday's snow. See information on next Wednesday's listing below.
AMH HOSTS ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Alleghany Memorial Hospital is pleased to host the Rotary Club breakfast meeting on Thursday, March 4 at 7a in the hospital solarium. Learn more about Rotary: 336-372-7158
NEW RIVER SHRINE CLUB AUCTION
Support Shrine hospitals and find a bargain at this big auction at the Black Building at the County Fairgrounds Saturday, March 6. Doors open at 9a. 336-372-2036
INTO THE TWILIGHT AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING
Annis Jackson, author of Into the Twilight: The True Origins of Abe Lincoln will be at Books 'N Friends Saturday, March 6, from 12n-3p for a book signing and sale. Jackson's book examines evidence that Lincoln was actually born in North Carolina. Half of the book's sale proceeds go to the Friends of the Library. Snow date: April 3. 336-372-5155
DANCING WITH THE ALLEGHANY STARS
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, March 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.
NC REAL-ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLASSES
The NC Real program to teach entrepreneurs the ins and outs of creating a business plan and getting a new business off the ground right starts Monday, March 8, at the Alleghany Campus of Wilkes Community College, 6-9p, and runs for the following 3 Mondays. Tuition is $65 (a bargain if it helps you create a successful business). Call Benita Hampton at 336-372-5061 ext. 230 for more information or to reserve your space.
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP AND RECEPTION
The Northwest Regional Library (of which the Alleghany Library is a branch) will wrap up its regional photo contest with a photography workshop followed by an awards reception Tuesday, March 9, in the Stone Memorial Library in Mt. Airy. The workshop is at 5:30p and the awards reception at 7p. Both events are free and open to the public. 336-835-2270
COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICE
Sparta United Methodist Church is hosting the Community Lenten Services. Rev. Bob Mathias of Sparta Presbyterian Church will present the message on Wednesday, March 10, at noon, following by a light lunch at 12:30 in the fellowship hall. Coming Lenten pastors are Rev. Phil Edwards of New Covenant Church, March 17; and Rev. Bob Miller of Sparta United Methodist, March 24. 336-372-4441
SAVVY SOCIALIZING WILL SHARPEN NETWORKING SKILLS
Learn to make the most of networking opportunities at Savvy Socializing, a no-cost class at the Alleghany Campus of Wilkes Community College, 12n-2p on Thursday, March 11. Call Benita Hampton at 336-372-5061 ext. 230 for more information or to reserve your space.
ACT READERS THEATER DOUBLE FEATURE
Alleghany Community Theatre will present a double feature Readers Theatre production entitled, “Marriage: For Better…and Worse”, directed by Kate Cosner, is made up of two different one-act plays, “Kentucky Marriage Proposal” by Anton Chekhov (adapted by Alice H. Houstle) and “Reduced for Quick Sale” by Kent R. Brown. The first performance is Thursday, March 11 at 7p at Alleghany Senior Center, 85 East Whitehead Street, Sparta. The second performance will be Friday, March 12, at 7p at the Alleghany Public Library, 122 N. Main Street, Sparta. 336-372-7901
CELEBRATE ST. PATTY'S AT THE DOLLAR
Tennessee Green will be belting out music for dancing at the Silver Dollar Music Park Saturday, March 13. Admission that includes buffet is only $15! Learn more at SilverDollarMusicPark.com.
CENSUS JOBS AVAILABLE
Every 10 years, our government counts the number of Americans and the 2010 count will begin shortly. Census workers are needed for the local effort. The jobs offer flexible hours, payment for training and weekly paychecks. To learn more, go to: http://2010.census.gov/ or call 866-861-2010. Testing for census jobs is done locally Wednesdays, 10a and 2p, at the Commissioners' meeting room of the County Administration Building and Fridays and Saturdays at 10a at the County Library.
RECIPES SOUGHT FOR HOSPICE COOKBOOK
If you have a great recipe or story about a former Hospice patient in Alleghany County that you would like to have included, mail it to the High Country Hospice office in Alleghany or visit our website, www.highcountryhospice.org/events.html, for an online form to email. For more information call Phyllis Wagoner at 336-372-8018.
CAMP SUNSHINE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
High Country Hospice Camp Sunshine, a free 3-day grief camp for children 5-12, is now accepting applications for campers, volunteers and counselors. The 2010 camp will be held June 24-26 at the Lions Club Park. For more information and applications call Mary Lee, MSW, LCSW, High Country Hospice Bereavement Coordinator at 336-372-8018 or visit www.highcountryhospice.org/camp.html.
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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
GREAT ACTIVITIES TO DO ANYTIME
>> Barn Quilt Trails: Barns and other structures throughout Alleghany County are adorned with large squares illustrating quilt patterns and add interest to a driving tour of the countryside. Drop by the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Center for a brochure. We are in the rock building with the green awning (58 South Main St., Sparta). Our foyer is always open and a brochure is always available.
>> Driving Loops: Brochures for three driving loops of the Alleghany countryside are available at the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Center. Each loop is a about a leisurely hour's drive and includes information on historic points along the way. The Chamber office is in the rock building with the green awning (58 South Main St., Sparta). Our foyer is always open and a brochure is always available.
Check our calendar for upcoming events: On our website are listings for our Calendar. 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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