Western North Carolina Worksite Wellness Forum: Learn effective ways to save your organization money by creating a healthier work environment for your employees. WorkWell NC is a statewide initiative to provide small businesses with the worksite wellness resources that large corporations have access to. The Western NC Worksite Wellness Forum is a FREE and held at Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock Wednesday, April 27, 9a-12:30p. The program is timely and Chetola is one of the premier resorts in the mountains. Click to learn more.
The Alleghany Wellness Center will hold its Annual Rummage Sale Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14, at the former Alleghany Chevrolet location. Donations and auction items are now being accepted at the Wellness Center, 508 Collins Road. To schedule a time for pick up of donations of large items, please call 336-372-2944. This year the Rummage Sale will include an auction of special items led by Tom Atwood on Saturday. So clear out that basement. Empty the garage and help this most beneficial local agency. A list of desired items is on their Website.
Also, the Center is offering their annual membership special: Pay for a year and get 13 months of access to their indoor pool, exercise equipment, programs and more. Exercise is good for you and the camaraderie of the other people using the Center makes it a social outing. Click to learn more or call 336-372-2944
Chamber Mailbag goes out next week: We will be sending out the Mailbag next week. This will be a update for Chamber members on activities of the Chamber and in the community. We will be happy to include information from you for $50. That's about a third what first class mail costs. If you have a flyer or letter about an upcoming event (seasonal businesses: This is a great way to let folks know you're opening for the summer!). We will need 350 copies delivered to this office by next Tuesday, April 19. We will also make note of the mailbag participants in the Chamber Briefing. Call 336-372-5473 for details or questions.
Excitement is building at the Alleghany Library for the two Annual Easter contests: Name the Bunny and the Guess How Many Jelly Beans. The Bunny contest is for all children ages 1-7. They may enter as many times as they wish. The Jelly Bean contest is for all readers. There are five prizes: Boys 1-7: a football basket and book, Girls 1-7: a princess basket and book, Pre-Teens 8-12; movie basket and book, Teens 13-17: a mini-cam basket and autographed book “Red Mountain”, Adults 18-150: a Godiva, Scott Turow and Danielle Steel Basket. These baskets are filled with candy, too! You may enter as many times as you wish. Winners announced Friday, April 22. Prizes are on display at the front desk. 336-372-5573
Tour de Mountains coming in June: The Alleghany Wellness Center is sponsoring a bicycle ride on Saturday, June 18. Three routes will be offered: 25, 40 or 60 miles. Early registration is only $30. Counties around us offer bike events and this is an effort to establish an annual ride in Alleghany County. There will be rest stops every 12 miles or so. If you have a bike and are tempted, sign up and do the 25 mile ride. It's great exercise and it would help get this event off to a great start. Click for application/brochure or call me on my cell 336-200-2468.
DANA (Domestic Abuse is Not Acceptable) Services is in desperate need of DVD movies at the shelter. If you have those old DVD's you have watched over and over and have no need of, please consider donating one to the shelter. Any help is appreciated. DVDs can be dropped off at the DANA/Partnership for Children office, 944 North Main Street (across from B&T Automotive). Questions? Call 336-372-3462.
Help a Child: The Guardian ad Litem Program is offering a New Volunteer Training beginning on May 11th at 10:00 am at the Wilkes County Courthouse located at 500 Courthouse Drive, Wilkesboro. The Guardian ad Litem Program provides a voice for children in foster care and helps them to find safe, nurturing, and permanent homes. If you are interested in learning more about the role you can play in improving the life of a child, please contact Tracie Jordan, at (336) 651-4421. Serving as a volunteer Guardian ad Litem requires the submission of an application and a background check. More information about the Guardian ad Litem Program can be found at www.ncgal.org.
HAPPENING EVERY WEEK: Museum highlights Education: The Alleghany Historical Museum display for April highlights education. Old and newcomers will probably enjoy looking through the annuals on display from the early 50s. I certainly enjoyed finding out what some of our older citizens looked like as teenagers. And there's more to see. They are open 10a-5p every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Museum is at 7 North Main Street, across the street from the Courthouse. There is no admission charge.
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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