Start promoting your big summer event now! Imaging Specialists makes beautiful, reusable weather-proof vinyl banners for churches, corporations and civic groups. Bring your sketch and they’ll design your one-of-a-kind banner with 14 oz. vinyl banner material and double metal grommets every 2 feet. Cut vinyl installed on white, black, red, blue, yellow or green banner, 22″, 34″ or 46″ high by whatever length you need! All banners are 10% off all of May. Also ask about rates for corrugated plastic yard signs. Call 336-372-3002 or drop in at 3 North Main Street, Sparta, kitty cornered to Farmers Hardware.
A Perfect Image Hair Design hosts Business After Hours: Have you every wondered how you'd look with different hair? Imaging software can show that and it is just one of the services offered by Sparta's newest hair salon. Perfect Image offers a variety of services for men and women including hair cutting, skin care, nail and pedicure services. Take advantage of this Business After Hours Thursday, April 7, 5-7 p.m., to network with friends and find out what new beauty-care offerings proprietor Mary Jane Watson brings to the community. Located in the gray building on Main Street across from First Baptist Church. Refreshments and door prizes. 336-372-2499
HAPPENING EVERY WEEK: 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. See other recurring activities at the end of every Briefing.
Weather permitting, there's still lots to do in our community. Where provided, click on the links for more information.
Kids Core Training continues on Mondays and Fridays at the Alleghany Wellness Center through April 20. Start early. Get in shape for life.
Friday and Saturday, April 1 & 2
Books 'N Friends Half Price Sale. Grab a book bargain.
Sunday, April 3
Get in shape: Wellness Center Boot Camp every Sunday.
Monday, April 4
Setting Up an EBay Store: Become the ultimate EBay sales force. Free program.
Wednesday, April 6
Community Lenten Service and Lunch. Rev. Pete Fender brings the message.
Thursday, April 7
Library Lunch and Learn explores causes of suicide.
Don't forget Business After Hours at A Perfect Image Hair Design.
Saturday, April 9
Buy a treasure and support the Library. Shop CARES.
Sunday, April 10
Second Sunday Mission Meal at Sparta Methodist.
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.
>> 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.
>> Veterans' Morning Coffee at the VFW: The VFW hosts in informal coffee just for veterans every Wednesday from 8:30-11 a.m. Click to learn more.
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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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 do not receive a fully formatted copy, it can be viewed on the Web at www.sparta-nc.blogspot.com. 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.
