Local dog lover in Our State: Libby Bagby is known around the county for her fondness of her Plott hound. Now she's known around the state. Our State magazine did a nice feature on Libby in their November issue. Check it out. It begins on page 52.
Have you voted today to Raise the Roof. Only a few days left? 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 during October.)
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.
Have you voted today to Raise the Roof. Only a few days left? 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 during October.)
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.
Wellness Center Wreath and Tree Raffle: Tickets for the Christmas Tree/Wreath raffle are available at the Alleghany Wellness Center front desk for you to pick up and begin selling. Tickets are one for a dollar or six for $5. The drawing the Nov. 23. 336-372-2944
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! There will be a costume contest at 5 p. for all ages. To register for Trunk or Treat, call the Chamber office at 336-372-5473.
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! There will be a costume contest at 5 p. for all ages. To register for Trunk or Treat, call the Chamber office at 336-372-5473.
Jung Anyone? Glenn Wing, Challenge Course Director, is interested in starting a Jung Society discussion group about psychologist Carl G. Jung in Sparta. Jung is known for the study of alchemy, analytical psychology, archetypes, dream interpretation, enantiodromia, individuation and more. Some believe his theories will have a more lasting impact that Freud. If any of these topics interest you or you want to explore the topic further, Glenn's contact info is: cell 336-200-0203; landline 276-655-4006; email: glennwing@centurylink.net.
For details on the events below, click the links.
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. 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.
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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For details on the events below, click the links.
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.
The Alleghany Library program Haunts and Haints features a ghostly tales.
Check out the SCORE Workshop on how to Market your New Business.
Friday, Oct. 29
Live music and good food at Nikolos Restaurant in Roaring Gap.
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.
Saturday, Nov. 6
Chamber Awards Banquet at Olde Beau. Call 336-372-5473 for tickets.
Special program at New River State Park on the animals along the river.
>> 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. 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.
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
Sparta-NC.com
This email is a weekly update of news and information from your Chamber of Commerce. If you would prefer not to receive this communication, please just send a return email to Director@Sparta-NC.com with the words Unsubscribe in the subject line, and we will remove you from the distribution list.
