ALLEGHANY NEWS GOES DIGITAL: If you missed the story, The Alleghany News now offers a complete copy of the weekly online. You can flip through a read the stories and see the ads. It even makes the sound of pages flipping over when you turn a page. Out of town or out of the country, you can catch the local news on any computer with an Internet connect, that is if you are a subscriber. For the next week, everyone gets to test drive the online model at no charge. Afterwards print subscribers can have access to the online edition. Out of towners pay an online subscription price. Check it out.
HELP BICYCLE PATHWAYS PLANNING: High Country Council of Governments is developing a bike plan for Yancey, Mitchell, Avery, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, and Wilkes counties. The Plan is intended to improve safety, access, and mobility for cyclists by developing a network of designated routes that connect municipalities and other major destinations in the region. The survey consists of 23 questions, and is geared towards cyclists and non-cyclists alike and will be available until May 4. Go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HighCountryBikePlanSurvey and help improve bike travel in northwest North Carolina.
CIROS' PIZZA DELIVERS: You don't have to drive to Independence to get wings, pizza, Italian dishes, subs and sandwiches from Ciros, they will deliver your meal to Sparta for ONLY A DOLLAR! You can't buy enough gas to drive to Independence for a dollar. Call to place your order: 276-773-9100
Weather permitting, there's lots to do in our community. Where provided, click on the links for more information.
Tuesday, April 10
Bloodmobile is in the AMH Solarium 11-2:30p. Short notice I know, but I'm going to try to mail this Briefing by lunch. Drop by and Give the Gift of Life. Sponsored by the Alleghany Rotary Club.
LAST DAY OF LIBRARY BOOK SALE: If you haven't dropped by the Alleghany Library, this is your last chance.
The Family Resource Center is hosting Darkness to Light, Stewards of Children Training, a special program to recognize and prevent child abuse. This is a must program for anyone who wants to be trained how and when to report abuse. Training is approved for 3 hours of instructional credit.
Meeting of Minds: Join host Dudley Carpenter and four luminaries from the past: Emily Dickens, Attila the Hun, Galileo, and Charles Darwin for a thought-provoking discussion of timeless issues at 7p in the Clubhouse at River Country Estates. This Readers' Theatre production is free to the public but donations are appreciated. And if you haven't been out to the River Country Clubhouse, this is an opportunity to see one of the premier gathering venues in the county. (Yes, that's me in the photo playing Darwin. I'll be looking for you in the audience.) The show is repeated at the Alleghany Library on Friday.
Wednesday, April 11
When Crisis Hits featured at Lunch 'N Learn. Mark your calendar for this program at the Alleghany Library presented by Dialogue Matters. There is no charge but bring a bag lunch.
Thursday, April 12
Setting Up Quickbooks for Small Business. Quickbooks has become a must for so many small businesses, but it's not as intuitive as publisher Intuit would like for you to believe. This free class will get you off to a good start.
How to Download e-books to your E-Reader: This free Library program will put you at ease about loading your Kindle, I-pad or other reading device.
Don't forget Business After Hours at the Alleghany Wellness Center.
Friday, April 13
Free Family Fun Night sponsored by the Alleghany Partnership For Children and includes supper.
Meeting of Minds presented at the Alleghany Library.
Saturday, April 14
Third Saturday Dance Bash features Line Dance Lessons at the Silver Dollar Music Park.
Volunteer to Get the Parkway in Shape: Meet at 10a with other volunteers at the Bluffs Coffeeshop (sorry, it's not open this season) parking lot for a Northern Highlands Chapter of Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway sponsored clean up to get the Parkway in shape for the season. Come one and all – just bring lunch, gloves, rakes, shovels, and small hand tools. Water and snacks will be provided. Depending on the number who turn out, clean up should be complete by 2-3p. The rain date is May 5. Doughton Park campgrounds and picnic area and the picnic area in Cumberland Knob are the areas where we’ll be working. Questions: Call Joyce Speas at 336-601-6118.
Sunday, April 15
Learn the Signs of Spring from a New River Park Ranger.
Enjoy the Sunday Mission Meal at Sparta United Methodist Church.
Evangelist Jonathan Lotz begins a 4-day revival at First Baptist Church in Sparta. Lotz is the grandson of probably the best known evangelist, Billy Graham. Lotz is a graduate of Baylor University and worked as an accounts manager for an office supply company before he began working for, and traveling with, the Billy Graham Evangelical Association. He has spoken at Christian events throughout the world, but has generally been a secondary speaker rather than the featured evangelist.
Wednesday, April 18
Chamber Quarterly Member Meeting at Blue Ridge Electric. Chamber members you should have received our quarterly newsletter and a copy of the new SPARTA Magazine. (Non-members, both are available online. Just click the links.) Details about the member meeting are on pages 2 and 4. I hope to see all of you there.
Saturday, April 21
4 Wheel Drive will be at the Silver Dollar Music Park for their third Saturday dance program. Come out and enjoy supper at the Silver Spoon Supper Club and stay to dance to this great area band. The band is from just down the mountain in Jonesville and is known for its jazz, southern rock sound.
Sunday, April 22
Celebrate Earth Day at New River State Park 221 access with live music, picnic and ranger-led environmental activities.
Stretch you legs at the Spring Wildflowers Hike at New River State Park Wagoner Road Access.
Monday, April 23
Leading Without Power by Max De Pree is the subject of the Dialogue Matters Luncheon Discussion Group. Bring a bag lunch and learn to be a better leader.
Tuesday, April 24
Learn What to do When a Crisis Hits the Fan: Difficult or emergency situations -- threats to employee safety, lay-offs, illnesses, workplace disagreements -- are more common than we wish. Don't let such upsetting events take their toll and result in stress an disruption. This one-day workshop will help you learn to d evelop plans and techniques to Calm the situation, Communicate, Care, and Continue.
ACTV SPECIALS
Tuesday, April 10
Bloodmobile is in the AMH Solarium 11-2:30p. Short notice I know, but I'm going to try to mail this Briefing by lunch. Drop by and Give the Gift of Life. Sponsored by the Alleghany Rotary Club.
LAST DAY OF LIBRARY BOOK SALE: If you haven't dropped by the Alleghany Library, this is your last chance.
The Family Resource Center is hosting Darkness to Light, Stewards of Children Training, a special program to recognize and prevent child abuse. This is a must program for anyone who wants to be trained how and when to report abuse. Training is approved for 3 hours of instructional credit.
Meeting of Minds: Join host Dudley Carpenter and four luminaries from the past: Emily Dickens, Attila the Hun, Galileo, and Charles Darwin for a thought-provoking discussion of timeless issues at 7p in the Clubhouse at River Country Estates. This Readers' Theatre production is free to the public but donations are appreciated. And if you haven't been out to the River Country Clubhouse, this is an opportunity to see one of the premier gathering venues in the county. (Yes, that's me in the photo playing Darwin. I'll be looking for you in the audience.) The show is repeated at the Alleghany Library on Friday.Wednesday, April 11
When Crisis Hits featured at Lunch 'N Learn. Mark your calendar for this program at the Alleghany Library presented by Dialogue Matters. There is no charge but bring a bag lunch.
Thursday, April 12
Setting Up Quickbooks for Small Business. Quickbooks has become a must for so many small businesses, but it's not as intuitive as publisher Intuit would like for you to believe. This free class will get you off to a good start.
How to Download e-books to your E-Reader: This free Library program will put you at ease about loading your Kindle, I-pad or other reading device.
Don't forget Business After Hours at the Alleghany Wellness Center.
Friday, April 13
Free Family Fun Night sponsored by the Alleghany Partnership For Children and includes supper.
Meeting of Minds presented at the Alleghany Library.
Saturday, April 14
Third Saturday Dance Bash features Line Dance Lessons at the Silver Dollar Music Park.
Sunday, April 15
Learn the Signs of Spring from a New River Park Ranger.
Enjoy the Sunday Mission Meal at Sparta United Methodist Church.
Evangelist Jonathan Lotz begins a 4-day revival at First Baptist Church in Sparta. Lotz is the grandson of probably the best known evangelist, Billy Graham. Lotz is a graduate of Baylor University and worked as an accounts manager for an office supply company before he began working for, and traveling with, the Billy Graham Evangelical Association. He has spoken at Christian events throughout the world, but has generally been a secondary speaker rather than the featured evangelist.Wednesday, April 18
Chamber Quarterly Member Meeting at Blue Ridge Electric. Chamber members you should have received our quarterly newsletter and a copy of the new SPARTA Magazine. (Non-members, both are available online. Just click the links.) Details about the member meeting are on pages 2 and 4. I hope to see all of you there.
Saturday, April 21
4 Wheel Drive will be at the Silver Dollar Music Park for their third Saturday dance program. Come out and enjoy supper at the Silver Spoon Supper Club and stay to dance to this great area band. The band is from just down the mountain in Jonesville and is known for its jazz, southern rock sound.Sunday, April 22
Celebrate Earth Day at New River State Park 221 access with live music, picnic and ranger-led environmental activities.
Stretch you legs at the Spring Wildflowers Hike at New River State Park Wagoner Road Access.
Monday, April 23
Leading Without Power by Max De Pree is the subject of the Dialogue Matters Luncheon Discussion Group. Bring a bag lunch and learn to be a better leader.
Tuesday, April 24
Learn What to do When a Crisis Hits the Fan: Difficult or emergency situations -- threats to employee safety, lay-offs, illnesses, workplace disagreements -- are more common than we wish. Don't let such upsetting events take their toll and result in stress an disruption. This one-day workshop will help you learn to d evelop plans and techniques to Calm the situation, Communicate, Care, and Continue.
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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