Invis-A-Rack gets noticed: It's not a guarantee of success, but Invis-A-Rack, the brainchild local Donny McCall, was picked by Popular Mechanics as one of the 13 hot products at last week's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. If this link doesn't take you to the Invis-A-Rack notice, advance the slide show to number 7. If you are not familiar with Invis-A-Rack, check out this video.
• For Thanksgiving, order by November 12 and pick up at Laurel Ridge on November 23 (4-7 pm) or November 24 (10 am-6 pm)
• For Christmas, order by December 1 and pick up on December 11 (11 am-5 pm)
To place your order, please call the Laurel Ridge office at 359-2951 or email us at laurel_ridge@skybest.com.
Tour of Homes: The Piney Creek Dirty Fingers Garden Club presents a Christmas Tour of Seven Homes Sunday, December 5, 1 to 5 p.m. Proceeds will go to retire the debt for the construction of a kitchen and bathroom at the Meeting House. Tickets are available from Sara McMillan 336-359-2285.
Dialogue Matters offers reading/discussion group: Patrick Lencioni's book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is the focus of this Dialogue Matters program. The first two sessions are Tuesdays, Nov. 9 and Dec. 7, 4-6 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Business Development Center. The first session is free. Subsequent sessions are $5 per session. To learn more, call Julia Simmons at 336-657-3032 or visit Dialogue Matters on the Web.
Keep voting to raise the roof. You can continue to vote on into November to 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!
Since this campaign started we've moved up from 382, to 82 and now we are at number 40. We need to get into the TOP TEN! Keep it up Alleghany. Tell your friends to vote. Please follow the link below and vote each day.
http://www.refresheverything.com/raisetheroof
Wellness Center Wreath and Tree Raffle: Tickets for the Christmas Tree/Wreath raffle are available at the Alleghany Wellness Center front desk. Tickets are one for a dollar or six for $5. The drawing the Nov. 23. 336-372-294
For details on the events below, click the links.
Thursday, Nov. 11
Stop by the VFW Post 7034 Open House.
Friday, Nov. 12
Enjoy good food and good music with the Almost Irish Bank at Nikolas.
Saturday, Nov. 13
Enjoy Jukebox Hits playing at the Silver Dollar Music Park.
Sunday, Nov. 14
Plan to attend the Second Sunday Mission Meal at Sparta United Methodist Church.
Sit down to the Second Sunday Mountaintop Lunch at Laurel Ridge.
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
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
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Saturday, Nov. 13
Enjoy Jukebox Hits playing at the Silver Dollar Music Park.
Sunday, Nov. 14
Plan to attend the Second Sunday Mission Meal at Sparta United Methodist Church.
Sit down to the Second Sunday Mountaintop Lunch at Laurel Ridge.
Friday, Nov. 19
Christmas can't be far away when local Choose and Cut farms open.
Saturday, Nov. 20
Dine and dance the night away to Tennessee Green at the Silver Dollar Music Park.
>> 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
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.
