Learn More about LifeStore Bank and Insurance: The bank will be hosting an open house from 2-6pm on Friday, Oct. 22. Come enjoy refreshments and learn more about the bank and the insurance they offer.
Build your Financial Literacy
The State Employees’ Credit Union in conjunction with Wilkes Community College is sponsoring an Adult Financial Literacy Class on October 26 that will cover retirement planning, investments, 401K’s and Social Security. The class is free and will be held at the Community College at 115 Atwood St in Sparta. If interested, please call 372-7815 to reserve your seat. Seating is limited for these classes.
Have you voted today to Raise the Roof? Keep up the good work. Help the Alleghany Wellness Center with the Pepsi Raise the Roof Campaign to replace the canvas and vinyl cover over their pool with an insulated roof. To be awarded the grant, your vote is needed EVERY DAY! (Yes, you can vote once a day.)
Since this campaign started last week, the Wellness Center has advanced from somewhere back in the pack of vote-getters at number 382 to in the top 82 -- that's advancing 300 places. KEEP IT UP ALLEGHANY. We want to be number 1. Please follow the link below and vote (email me if you have problems with the link):
http://www.refresheverything.com/raisetheroof
But don't stop there. We are a small county competing with much larger communities. We have to work harder. Tell your friends. Post this to your Facebook page. Tell your friends to vote for our Wellness Center roof. Tell them to tell their friends. It's the only way to make this happen.
TRUNK OR TREAT: Halloween is just around the corner and that means our big celebration in Crouse Park Sunday, October, 31, 4-6p. There'll be trunk or treating, costume and vehicle decor' contests, food, games and music. Adults can take part in the fun too, dress up your trunk for the festivities, add some candy and you're ready to go! To register for Trunk or Treat, call the Chamber office at 336-372-5473.
Looking for a Place to Host your Holiday Event? Motley's Barbecue in Scottville would like to remind everyone they are open for the holiday season and available for catering for special holiday and other events. And if you are looking for a gathering place for a private party, Motley's is available to host you in the privacy of their restaurant an Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. Call 336-359-2191 with your questions and to plan your special occasion.
For details on the events below, click the links.
Friday, Oct. 22
LifeStore Bank and Insurance will be hosting an open house from 2-6pm.
Saturday, Oct. 23
Run for Gracie to help pave the track in Piney Creek.
Separate myth from fact at this New River State Park program on bats.
$500 top prize in Cow Patty Bingo at Fodder Trot Trail.
Learn about the black bear at this New River State Park program.
Sunday, Oct. 24
Hear two big names in contemporary Christian music, Big Daddy Weave and Aaron Schust at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship.
Special program for kids about what to do if you get lost in the woods at New River State Park.
Tuesday, Oct. 26
Learn how to write your business plan at the SCORE Workshop at the Alleghany Campus of Wilkes Community College.
Thursday, Oct. 28
Attend a guild artisan demonstration by printmaker Deb Donaldson.
Check out the SCORE Workshop on how to Market your New Business.
Saturday, Oct. 30
Enjoy the Fall Harvest with a night of dancing and wine tasting at the Silver Dollar Music Park.
Saturday, Oct. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 31
Come get SPOOKED on the Haunted Hayride at Fodder Trot Trail.
Sunday, Oct. 31
Don't forget about Trunk or Treat in the Crouse Park.
LITTLE RIVER GALLERY DISPLAY AT LIBRARY: The artisans of the Little River Gallery in Sparta will be displaying their art at the Alleghany County Library for the month of October beginning Monday, Oct. 4. Drop by Monday through Saturday to see the creativity of these talented local artists. 336-372-5573
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 (Note closed Oct. 16 for the Hillbilly Comedy Show). 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. 336-372-5473
>> 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. Check the website calendar. 336-372-6874
>> They're Rockin' at the Motorcycle Capital of North Carolina. If you're a motorcycle rider or a fan of hard-driving country music, then Laurel Springs is the place to be as Freebornes Eatery and Lodge and Stations Inn offer live music every weekend. Check out their links for a band schedule.
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 Alleghany Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Center for a brochure. We are in the rock building with the green awning (58 South Main Street, 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 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 Street, Sparta). Our foyer is always open and a brochure is always available.
>> Saturday Farmers' Market: Stop by the corner of US 21 South and Grandview Drive on Saturdays, 8a to 1p for locally produced foods and crafts and a warm welcome from the local vendors. 336-200-2273
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.
Bob Bamberg
Executive Director
Alleghany Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1237 Sparta, NC 28675
336-372-5473
Director@Sparta-NC.com
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