MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Perfect image adds tanning beds, new services: Mary Jane Watson has added quite a bit to A Perfect Image Hair Design in her first year. Tanning Beds have been installed and two new professionals extend the business's services. Dawn McClean is an esthetician (no I didn't know what it meant either). She offers skin services such as facials and peels; and nail specialist Annette Wagoner provides manicures and pedicures. I know it's felt like spring all winter, but you are going to be planning trips to the beach and tanned skin, beautiful nails and skin are all part of the package as well as letting Mary Jane give you a special summer cut. Call 336-372-2499, or drop by 265 South Main Street, the gray building across from First Baptist Church.
LUNCH AND A TAX CHECK: H&R Block in Sparta is making an offer that is hard to resist. Saturday, St. Patrick's Day; they are celebrating the green with free hot dogs and drinks, free checks of your tax refunds to make sure you've not missed any deductions, and a $100 drawing for those who participated in the check! Did I mention DJ Andy Wright will be playing some of your favorite tunes. Is that a deal or not? Saturday, March 17, 10a-3p at 323 N Main Street. 336-372-4197
IS THERE A JOB YOU WANT, BUT LACK TRAINING: JobLink's OJT Program may be the answer. JobLink can help pay you a salary while you receive on-the-job training. When you're trained (and who better to train you than the folks you are going to work for), you are hired. Interested? Check this link or call 336-372-9675.
Merchants: The J.O Volleyball Tournaments continue through the last Saturday in March. It's not too late to put a Welcome sign in your window. I've squeezed our banner onto a standard sheet of typing paper. It's available at sparta-nc.com/banner.pdf. Please consider printing it out and posting it on your business.
Thank you in advance for your help. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Tonia Cook, Contracts Manager/Aging Program Coordinator, at the High Country Area Agency on Aging at tcook@regiond.org or by phone at 828-265-5434, Ext. 113 or (toll free) 866-219-3643.
FRIDAY DEADLINE: 4-H TAKING ORDERS FOR SPRING GARDENS: Order now to get your blueberry, blackberry, grape, herb, horseradish, raspberry and strawberry plants in time for spring planting. All orders are due by Friday, March 16, 2012. Don't miss out. You'll be sorry when your neighbors are picking their strawberries. Payment is due at the time the orders are placed. Download a copy of the plant descriptions/order form. For more details or call 336-372-5597.
SPARTA Magazine is at the printers: The 2012 SPARTA Magazine is at the printers and boxes and boxes of them should be here any day. We had several calamities that delayed completion of this year's issue, but it is finished. Thanks for the Chamber members who advertised with us, even in these trying economic times: You made it possible. You will be receiving a copy in the mail with our next newsletter. But no one has to wait, we've already posted it online. Let me know if you think it paints a good picture of our community. Just click to see this issue online.
HAPPENING EVERY WEEK: 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.
SEE WHO'S ON FACEBOOK: You never know who will show up on the Chamber's Facebook Page. Photos from Wednesday's Lenten Lunch, the Annual Moravian Music Festival, newsy notes from WXII and more.
FROM PINTEREST.COM
SEE WHO'S ON FACEBOOK: You never know who will show up on the Chamber's Facebook Page. Photos from Wednesday's Lenten Lunch, the Annual Moravian Music Festival, newsy notes from WXII and more.
FROM PINTEREST.COM
QUICK EDITORIAL: Running your craft business without a phone
How many of you who own or operate a local business have a phone number where you can be reached? (I know most of you must be scratching your heads and asking, “Has Bob gone off his rocker. We all have phone numbers. YOU CAN’T RUN A BUSINESS WITHOUT A PHONE.)” You’re right, but there’s a message in my madness that I can explain with a short story. Read more
Weather permitting, there's lots to do in our community. Where provided, click on the links for more information.
Thursday, March 16
Learn the latest tips on Marketing Your Small Business at this free Wilkes Community College offering. (If you don't think it's important, read the Quick Editorial).
Saturday, March 17
Big Blue Beat chases away the cabin fever for this St. Paddy's Day celebration. Dinner at 6p, music follows around 9p. 336-372-6874
Tuesday, March 20
Get the skinny on Employment Laws for Small Business at this free seminar.
Come hear Parkway Community and Partnership Coordinator speak at Friends of the Parkway meeting.
Sit by the fire and learn about New River State Park.
Wednesday, March 21
Enjoy Community Lenten Service and Lunch with your neighbors.
Thursday, March 22
See Landscape Painting demonstration at Art Guild presentation.
Saturday, March 24
Join the Alleghany Wellness Center in celebrating its Birthday with membership specials, camp information, class demonstrations and more.
Join the New River Park Ranger for a Fun Hike Designed for Kids.
Hear Alicia Jones at this free women's luncheon at First Baptist Church.
Sunday, March 25
Join the History Hike along the New River.
Monday, March 26
Learn and be heard in the Dialogue Matters discussion of Pavlow's Trout.
Tuesday, March 27
Learn about Growing Vegetables or Produce for Profit. RSVP by March 26.
Learn how to Start your Agricultural Business.
Water-Cooler Talk seminar will help you manage gossip in your business or organization.
Wednesday, March 28
Rev. Bruce Benton, new pastor of Sparta Presbyterian Church, delivers the message at theCommunity Lenten Service followed by a light lunch.
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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