A Perfect Image Hair Design Tuesday grand opening. Drop in a meet proprietor Mary Jane Watson and see all that she has to offer. Perfect Image is a full service salon for men and women providing hair cutting, skin care, nail and pedicure services. They also provide an image software program to view yourself in a new hair style or even a new color or highlights. Specializing in color and chemical services, they are experienced in all the up-to-date with new techniques and styles. Located in the former Sparta Florist location (gray building across from First Baptist Church at 265 South Main Street). 336-372-2499
Kids Core Revival: The Alleghany Wellness Center is recruiting new members for their Kids' Core Training Class. This new program offer starts Monday, March 7, and ends on or around April 19. The new kids core has a rigorous curriculum focusing on speed and agility, gaining muscle, and weight loss. Kids will be working up a sweat, utilizing spin bikes and getting a tremendous ab workout with new drills and methods. If you are between 8 and 18 and want to get in real shape, call 336-372-2944. Cost to non-members: $5 for each class or $60 for 6 weeks of Kids' Core. The program is free to members.
Interest in sustainable agriculture is putting the Appalachian Region’s rich agricultural life and diverse food assets on the map. Across the Region, communities are developing partnerships to take advantage of the economic opportunities this approach offers. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is convening a series of workshops to help develop strategies to grow local food networks through regional collaboration. ARC welcomes your participation in the third of these workshops, in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, on March 18. Follow this link to learn more.
4-H is looking for host families for exchange students: The NC 4-H International Exchange will be hosting 20 Japanese students and 2 chaperons this summer, Sunday, July 24 through Friday, August 19. (These are the pick-up and drop off dates for host families.) All inbound month long students are required to stay with families that have a host sibling of the same gender, within 2 years of the same age, and have similar interests. The student must have their own bed, but it is not necessary to have their own room. Host families are responsible for all meals, transportation to and from the designated pick-up and drop-off locations, supervision and other family activities. If you would wish to open your home to a youngster so they can experience 4-H and Alleghany County, pick up an application and return it to the County Extension Office by April 15. 336-372-5597
DANCING WITH THE STARS: We have tickets for this March 26 event that shows off the unexpected talent of local notables.
CALLING ALL TECH-SAVVY TEENS, 13-19: Show off your tech skills during Alleghany Library's Teen Tech Celebration. Create a demonstration using any multi-media, about “Why I Love My Library” and submit it to the Library through March 18, 122 N. Main Street. Entries will be judged and prizes will be awarded on March 31.The winning entry may be used for library publicity purposes but entries may not be publicized until after judging takes place. First-place winner will receive a PC camera and second-place winner will receive a $10 prize. For more information, contact the library at 336-372-5573 or by email at dbrewer@nwrl.org.
GREAT DINNER DEAL FROM NIKOLAS: Nikolas of High Meadows in Roaring Gap is offering a great dinner deal through March 30. Buy one dinner and get the second of equal or lower value for half price! Click here for details and be sure to tell them that you heard about the special in the Chamber Briefing.
HAPPENING EVERY WEEK: Crouse House Pickers. I ran into someone who reads this email, but doesn't read it all the way to the bottom, so from time to time I will call attention to the activities that happen every week and are featured at the bottom of the Briefing. 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
Weather permitting, there's still lots to do in our community. Where provided, click on the links for more information.
Monday, March 7
Books 'N Friends kicks off their Fill-A-Bag-For-A-Buck Sale that continues through March 26. Drop in and see what a buck will buy.
Books 'N Friends kicks off their Fill-A-Bag-For-A-Buck Sale that continues through March 26. Drop in and see what a buck will buy.
4-H Spring Plant Sale continues through March 15.
Tuesday, March 8
Reception for the NW Regional Library Traveling Photo Contest in Pilot Mountain.
Wednesday, March 9
What a concept: Folks getting together over coffee to plan a day of fun. Click to learn more.
Saturday, March 12
The Big Blues Beat will be playing your favorite hits as the Silver Dollar Music Park kicks off their season with this celebration of the coming of spring.
Sunday, March 13
Support a worthy cause at the Second Sunday Mission Meal at Sparta United Methodist Church.
Enjoy a meal and spectacular views at the Second Sunday Mountaintop Lunch at Laurel Ridge Moravian Camp.
Saturday, March 19
The Almost Irish Band entertains diners at Nikolas.
Sunday, March 20
Learn about natures Dam Builders at this New River State Park nature program.
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.
>> 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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