MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: LOOK YOUNGER -- IT WORKS!
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: SPARTA BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL GROUP
Offering the finest quality health care right in the community, our specialties include Internal Medicine, Family Medicine/Pediatrics, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine, and Geriatrics. Same- day appointments. Walk-ins welcome. Seven-day-a-week, 24-hour phone availability. Most insurance accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid. Our caring and competent staff looks forward to helping you! We are accepting new patients. Trojan Village Shopping Center, suite #206 - 336 372 5911 www.BlueRidgeMD.com
Each week we 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.
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).
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
PARK PROGRAM ON ANIMAL TRACKS
New River State Park presents a program on Animal Tracks at 2p Saturday, March 13, at the Park visitors' center at the US 221 Access site in Crumpler. 336-982-2576
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.
SECOND SUNDAY MEALS MARCH 14
Sparta United Methodist Church serves their second-Sunday Mission Meal in the fellowship hall following the 11a worship service. The public is invited to worship and stay for the meal. There is no charge, but donations are appreciated and go to a worthy cause.
Laurel Ridge Moravian Camp in Laurel Springs serves their second-Sunday meal in Higgins Lodge at 12:30p. You are invited to enjoy some of the area's most spectacular views and a sumptuous meal. Learn more at LaurelRidge.org.
PARK PROGRAM ON ANIMALS OF THE RIVER
New River State Park presents a program on Animals of the River at 2p Saturday, March 13, at the Park visitors' center at the US 221 Access site in Crumpler. 336-982-2576
HUNTERS HELPING CHILDREN AUCTION
Auction of rustic items to enhance any home and items all hunters love and want at the Silver Dollar Music Park Friday, March 19. Funds go to help children. Details at SilverDollarMusicPark.com.
BOOKS 'N FRIENDS HALF-PRICE SALE
What a deal. Storewide, every book half OFF, Friday and Saturday, March 19-20, 10a-5p, on Main Street, across from the Courthouse. 336-372-5155
LEARN TO PLAY THE DULCIMER
A Dulcimer Workshop at Library is taught by Jeff Sebens and sponsored by Arts Council Saturday, March 20, 10-11:30a for absolute beginners; 1-2:30p for somewhat experienced participants or those continuing from the morning session. Instruments provided but bring your own if you have one. There is no charge, but registration is required. Snow date March 27. 336-372-5573
CENSUS JOBS AVAILABLE
Every 10 years, our government counts the number of Americans and the 2010 count will begin shortly. Census jobs are going begging in Alleghany County. 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.
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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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