Chamber Businesses accept gift certificates: This time of year Chamber member merchants and businesses are accepting Alleghany Chamber of Commerce gift certificates for purchases. They make a great gift for that hard-to-shop-for person on your gift list and they spend like cash. Don't delay, certificates need to be redeemed by Jan. 31, 2011. Drop by the Chamber, 58 South Main St., or call 372-5473 for information. (Pictured: Blue Ridge Electric's Joe Ward (left) receives a check from Chamber Director Bob Bamberg in exchange for Chamber gift certificates. While most Chamber Gift Certificates are redeemed at retail merchants, they can be redeemed by any Chamber member business.)
Keep voting to raise the roof: They've extended the vote through December and if you saw the roof when it collapsed last week, you know how important this it. So 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 lower but 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
http://www.refresheverything.com/raisetheroof
NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: 21 Wireless. Get great deals on all your wireless and cell and smart phones at 21 Wireless in Trojan Village Shopping Center, featuring Carolina West Wireless contract plans and Bark pay-as-you-go service. Special New Year's Eve celebration, sponsored by Carolina West Wireless and the 21 Wireless Store in Trojan Village (see Dec. 31 below). 336-372-2375
Drop in for Christmas Cheer:
Lifestore Bank and Insurance: Dec. 17 9a-4p. (rescheduled from Dec. 16)
Grayson National Bank: Dec. 17 9a-1p & 2:30-5:30
First Citizens: Monday, Dec. 20 10a-3p
Help Save A Pet: Take your old cell phones and ink cartridges to the Carolina West/Bark Wireless store in Trojan Village Shopping Center, Sparta, and they will cash them in for money to give to the Save a Pet Foundation. Just take them by and drop them in the box. Also the Save A Pet drawing for their raffle will be Saturday at Buxton Abbey. Get your tickets and grab some of the bargains at Buxton. Saturday is their last official open day.
Give the gift of massage
Rebecca Todd, massage therapist at Holistic Health and Wellness, is offering special package deals and Christmas gift certificates. What a great Christmas present! Gift certificates are available for massages: 30 minutes $30; 60 minutes $55; and 90 minutes $80. Gift certificates are also available for the following packages: 5-30 minutes massage $100; 5-60 minute massages $200; and 10-60 minute massage $400. Questions: call 336-)200-2213 or 336-372-1666.
From now through Christmas
Don't miss these holiday treats. High Country Lights' display, synchronized to music, will dazzle you. Santa visits every Saturday and Christmas Eve. Click to learn more. Our own Alleghany Historical Museum is open and admission is free. Check it out. Haven't got your tree yet, there is still time. Check our list of farms. Don't forget the Crouse House Pickers every Monday and the Jubilee Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Rebecca Todd, massage therapist at Holistic Health and Wellness, is offering special package deals and Christmas gift certificates. What a great Christmas present! Gift certificates are available for massages: 30 minutes $30; 60 minutes $55; and 90 minutes $80. Gift certificates are also available for the following packages: 5-30 minutes massage $100; 5-60 minute massages $200; and 10-60 minute massage $400. Questions: call 336-)200-2213 or 336-372-1666.
From now through Christmas
Don't miss these holiday treats. High Country Lights' display, synchronized to music, will dazzle you. Santa visits every Saturday and Christmas Eve. Click to learn more. Our own Alleghany Historical Museum is open and admission is free. Check it out. Haven't got your tree yet, there is still time. Check our list of farms. Don't forget the Crouse House Pickers every Monday and the Jubilee Tuesdays and Saturdays.
For more details on programs, click on the links where offered.
Thursday, Dec. 16
The Alleghany Library is hosting their annual Happy Holly Days from 11:30a-2p. Drop by and enjoy refreshments. 336-372-5573
Alleghany Memorial Hospital's grand opening of their Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility has been postponed because of snow and ice. Look for announcement of their new date. 336-372-5511
Friday, Dec. 17
The Almost Irish Band entertains with Celtic and Christmas selection for your dining pleasure at Nikolas in Roaring Gap.
Drop off your gift for the Alleghany Library's Angel Tree by 5:30 p.m. Call 336-372-5573 for details.
Saturday, Dec. 18
Get in the Christmas spirit at the annual Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Christmas Coffeehouse. (Please note this was rescheduled from last Sunday, Dec. 12.)
Get in the Christmas spirit at the annual Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Christmas Coffeehouse. (Please note this was rescheduled from last Sunday, Dec. 12.)
Fireside Stories is a great program for all ages at New River State Park.
Just plain great rock and roll and good food. Catch the Big Blues Beat at the Silver Dollar Music Park.
WXII weather personality Austin Cavinass will host a special live music program at the High Country Lights.
Sunday, Dec. 19
First Baptist Church's Children's Christmas Program will be at the 10a worship service.
Get into the holiday spirit with the Davis Bourne Inn's Christmas Brunch. Something for every taste.
Sparta United Methodist Church invites everyone to attend the 11a worship and remain afterward for the rescheduled Second Sunday Mission Meal. Donations for the meal go to the suicide and depression prevention program, Alleghany Lives. If the weather is questionable, call the church at 336-372-4441.
Wednesday, Dec. 22
Everyone is invited to the final Community Advent Service of this holiday season at Sparta United Methodist Church and followed by a light lunch.
Everyone is invited to the final Community Advent Service of this holiday season at Sparta United Methodist Church and followed by a light lunch.
First Baptist Church in Sparta will offer a special communion service at 6p.
Sunday, Dec. 26
Join a New River State Park ranger for this informative program about Appalachian Evergreens.
Saturday, Dec. 31
Big New Year's Celebration with the live music supper and a 2012 breakfast at the Silver Dollar Music Park.
River Rock Grill rings in the new year, sponsored by Carolina West Wireless and the 21 Wireless store in Trojan Village Shopping Center.
Ring in the 2012 with New Year's Dinner at Davis Bourne.
Enjoy a 5-course meal and complimentary Champagne or wine to ring in the New Year at Nikolas.
>> 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.
>> Alleghany Historical Museum is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by to experience local history and to see the new displays, 7 North Main Street, Sparta.
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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