CHAMBER QUARTERLY MEETING: 5:15p, Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Blue Ridge Electric. All Chamber members are invited to attend. Recommend nominees for the Chamber Board. The District Ranger will update everyone on the Parkway status. Light refreshments. Chamber members, you should have received your Quarterly Report Newsletter. It is also available online. Read about how to get more benefit from your Chamber Web listing and how to promote your business to Volleyball tournament participants.
DEADLINE WEDNESDAY: Master Gardener Training will be offered by Alleghany Cooperative Extension every Wednesday, Jan. 11 through March 28 from 1-5p at the Conference Room of the County Office Building across from Halsey Drug. Program costs are $11 per class ($110 total). Graduates are required to provide 40 hours of volunteer service to Extension or in community gardens. What is the old saying: Give a man a squash and feed him for a meal. Teach him to garden and feed him for a lifetime. What a great way to revive our agricultural heritage. But you better hurry. Applications are at the Extension Office. For more information, drop by the Extension office in the top floor of the County Office Building or call or email Teresa Herman 336-372-5597 teresa_herman@ncsu.edu.
CALLING ALL QUILTERS: The Alleghany Quilters Guild is sponsoring Ruthanne Sawyer, a quilt artist of Elk Creek, VA, who will be teaching a machine applique quilting class at the Sparta United Methodist Church, 190 North Main Street on Wednesday, January 18, 9a - 4p. Open to all levels of quilters. Seating is limited. To register or for more information and for the supply list, call Jo Seagle at 336-372-7862. The class is partially funded by the Alleghany Quilters Guild, the Alleghany Arts Council and the NC Arts Council's Grassroots Grant program.
NEW RIVER BRIDAL EXPO: Brides and Wedding Services Providers, it's not too early to sign up. The New River Bridal Expo, February 24-26 at River Country Estates offers brides a chance to pamper themselves and discover all the services available for their special day. Bridal Services: whether you have a stunning location for an outdoor wedding or are looking for cantering opportunities, you want to be sure to be there and grab the attention of these brides to be. Click to check out the itinerary for the weekend and get information on participating.
NEW RIVER BRIDAL EXPO: Brides and Wedding Services Providers, it's not too early to sign up. The New River Bridal Expo, February 24-26 at River Country Estates offers brides a chance to pamper themselves and discover all the services available for their special day. Bridal Services: whether you have a stunning location for an outdoor wedding or are looking for cantering opportunities, you want to be sure to be there and grab the attention of these brides to be. Click to check out the itinerary for the weekend and get information on participating. NIKOLAS' WINTER DINING SPECIAL: Print this coupon and January through March, you can order one entree and get the second half off. Make a date with someone special and take advantage of the winter meal deal. 336-363-6060
HAPPENING EVERY WEEK: Veterans' Morning Coffee at the VFW: The VFW hosts an informal coffee gathering just for veterans every Wednesday from 8:30-11 a.m. Click to learn more.
Chamber Gift Certificates: Green like money! Can be redeemed at any Chamber Merchant for goods and services (even at the handmade baskets, photography, pottery, arts and craft store.)
Weather permitting, there's lots to do in our community. Where provided, click on the links for more information.
Through the month of January, the Blue Ridge Business Development Center is hosting their annual Atrium Quilt Show. And the Alleghany Library is accepting entries into the NWRL Photo Contest.
Tuesday, January 10
Come to the Open House of the new offices of the Alternative Medicine Center of Sparta at the Blue Ridge Business Development Center from 4p to 6p.
Sunday, January 14
Enjoy a family movie at River County Estates. Bolt and I Don't Know How She Does It are playing.
Wednesday, January 18
Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Member Meeting will be held in the Blue Ridge Electric Conference Room beginning at 5:15p. All Chamber members are encouraged to attend.
The Alleghany Quilters Guild is sponsoring Ruthanne Sawyer, a quilt artist, of Elk Creek, VA who will be
teaching a machine applique quilting class. Seating is limited. To register, for more info and for the
supply list, call Jo Seagle 336 372-7862.
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
ACTV SPECIALS
>> Alleghany Jubilee on TV: Every Thursday at 7p on Alleghany CableVision channel 98 (formerly Channel 50) and Skybest cable channel 21.
>> Alleghany Memories: Interviews with long-time Alleghany residents recalling local history Every Thursday at 8p on Alleghany CableVision Channel 98 (formerly Channel 50) and Skybest cable channel 21.
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 an informal coffee just for veterans every Wednesday from 8:30-11 a.m. Click to learn more.
Check 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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