YOU'RE INVITED: Alleghany Wellness Center celebrates Birthday! The Wellness Center is pulling out the stops for their 8th Birthday bash this Saturday, 10a-12noon. There will be Membership Specials, Camp AWCI Pre-Registrations and Summer Camp information, program demonstrations, Quilt Raffle,“AWCI “Lighten Up” winner awards, and Birthday refreshments for all. This is a great chance for couch potatoes to see what they are missing out on. Learn more. 336-372-2944
Gossip and rumors can be so destructive to a business, but they are not impossible to contain and manage. Make plans to learn some of the management techniques to take to counter these problems that any business is subject to with "Water Cooler Talk," a one-day seminar from Dialogue Matters offered at the Alleghany Inn on Tuesday, March 27. Click to learn more.
LAST CHANCE TO GET IN THE LITTLE RED PHONE BOOK: The year's little red Alleghany phone directory will be going to press shortly. With so many folks getting phone service from their cell phones or from their cable company (east of the Parkway, Charter offers phone service), your number may not be available to the publisher. If you have not been listed in past issues and want to make sure you get into this issue, email you name, street address (if you don't want it listed, at least the community you live in) and 10-digit number to terri@powerlinkcommunications.com by MONDAY, March 26.
HOSPICE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: If you have time on your hands, Hospice needs volunteers in the office and working with patients. Check out all that you can do to help this worthy organization.
HAPPENING EVERY WEEK: >> 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.
BOB NEEDS HELP: I've lost a camera. A silver Canon point and shoot. I don't remember the model number but I haven't seen it for about 3 weeks. If you have found a camera, please call 336-372-5473
SEE WHO'S ON FACEBOOK: Video clip of a 3-year old getting a pat down? Yep, you never know who will show up on the Chamber's Facebook Page.
BOB NEEDS HELP: I've lost a camera. A silver Canon point and shoot. I don't remember the model number but I haven't seen it for about 3 weeks. If you have found a camera, please call 336-372-5473
Weather permitting, there's lots to do in our community. Where provided, click on the links for more information.
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 Pavlov's Trout.
Give the gift of life as Sparta United Methodist Church hosts the Red Cross Bloodmobile.
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 the Community Lenten Service followed by a light lunch.
Friday, March 30
Join your friends at the Backwoods Bean Wine Tasting. Selma will be previewing some new wines for you.
Friday and Saturday, March 30 - 31
Books 'N Friends STORE-WIDE Half Price Sale. That says it all.
Saturday, March 31
BINGO in the AHS Cafeteria to support the Athletic Boosters! (Hey, when was the last time you won at BINGO? When was the last time you played?)
See the mating dance of the male woodcock at this New River Park program.
Tuesday, April 3
Small business operators, get a handle on taxes in this free 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
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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