AFFORDABLE LUXURY: Organizations and small businesses are invited to experience the many amenities the River Country Estate Clubhouse has to offer. For $1,500 annually, this Preferred Membership allows employees, organization members and volunteers and their immediate family full clubhouse membership privileges. For an organization with 15 people that comes to $100 each for an annual family membership at this premier facility. For motels, bed & breakfasts, rental properties, and campgrounds, this membership allows unlimited use of the clubhouse facilities by all patrons lodging with you. Membership gives full use of all amenities including, indoor heated pool, gym, sauna, steam room, 40 person theater/conference center, business center, tennis courts, basketball courts with any classes offered. There is not another facility in the area with the amenities River Country has to offer. With this membership you also receive a vacation rewards gift cards (valued at $1,050 each) - each card entitles 2 adults and 2 children under 12 to 5 days and 4 nights at a preferred resort property in Cancun, Mexico. This gift card can be given to someone in your organization as a reward for outstanding service or be used for a fundraiser, whatever you choose it is up to you. Plus Preferred Members also receive one clubhouse private event rental. Call 336-359-2585
YOU CAN WIN $5000. The Rotary Drawdown returns to Silver Dollar Music Park Saturday, May 12, beginning at 6p. Top prize is $5000 and net proceeds all go to local charities and agencies right here in Alleghany County. Need tickets? Tickets are $100 each and are available from any Rotary member. Each ticket includes two meals. The ticket must be present at the drawing to win. Members who can be contacted in town include: President George White at First Community Bank , 372-2265; Roger Choate at Car Quest, 372-5545; Matt Kovacich at Internal Medicine of Alleghany, 372-2481; and Donna Edwards at Grayson National Bank, 372-2811. Hurry. Tickets are limited.
DONNY McCALL ON ABC NEWS: Alleghany's own In-Vis-A-Rack inventor was
featured on ABC evening news recently. The focus was on the support extended to him after the Shark Tank rejected his made-in-America focus. It's a upbeat segment that reviews his Shark Tank experience. Check it out.BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY OPENS MAY 15: The Parkway will be open for traffic in Alleghany County. The campground, trails and picnic areas are open also. That's the good news. Not so good is that the Bluffs Lodge and Restaurant are not expected to be open until 2013.
I had hoped to be able to link everyone to the Alleghany Museum feature and the JAM piece on
North Carolina NOW, but the videos have not been posted yet.
CANOE CAMP FOR YOUR YOUNGSTER: Riverside Canoeing is again offering weekly canoe camps beginning June 18 and continuing through the summer. Plan now to introduce you son or daughter to the wonders of the New River and teach them the art of river navigation. Camp is held daily from 9a- 5p, Monday through Friday. Participants learn how to paddle canoes and kayak, spending a majority of their day on the river. Along with basic paddling techniques, campers learn how to handle a boat in many situations on the river, water and boating safety, and learn about the ecology and dynamics of the New River from New River State Park rangers and staff from the National Committee for the New River. At the end of the week, campers will be joined by their families for a paddling trip on the river so that they can demonstrate their new skills, followed by a family BBQ. Maximum number of participants is 8.
CANOE CAMP FOR YOUR YOUNGSTER: Riverside Canoeing is again offering weekly canoe camps beginning June 18 and continuing through the summer. Plan now to introduce you son or daughter to the wonders of the New River and teach them the art of river navigation. Camp is held daily from 9a- 5p, Monday through Friday. Participants learn how to paddle canoes and kayak, spending a majority of their day on the river. Along with basic paddling techniques, campers learn how to handle a boat in many situations on the river, water and boating safety, and learn about the ecology and dynamics of the New River from New River State Park rangers and staff from the National Committee for the New River. At the end of the week, campers will be joined by their families for a paddling trip on the river so that they can demonstrate their new skills, followed by a family BBQ. Maximum number of participants is 8.
HAPPENING EVERY WEEK: >> 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. This Saturday a film crew from public television is slated to be at the Jubilee, so put on your best duds and let's show folks in TV land what mountain music and dancing is all about. Admission $4. The Jubilee is located on North Main Street, across from the courthouse. 336-372-4591
Weather permitting, there's lots to do in our community. Where provided, click on the links for more information.
Wednesday, May 9
Downtown merchants, show your pride. Sweep the area in front of your building last thing Wednesday. The Town will sweep the streets early Thursday. Also, encourage any cars that might be parked overnight to park elsewhere.
Friday, May 11
Priority Blue headlines the Friends of the Auditorium Concert.
Come, eat and enjoy. Variety Show at the Silver Dollar Music Park.
Saturday, May 12
It's not too late to be a part of the $5000 top prize Rotary Drawdown.
Find the freshest produce and more. The Sparta Farmers' Market opens for the season.
Sunday, May 13
Alleghany Care and Rehabilitation celebrates National Nursing Home Week with events every day through Saturday.
Support a worthy cause and enjoy lunch with your friends at Sparta Methodist Church Second Sunday Mission Meal.
Tuesday, May 15
Come to see the assisted living options at the ribbon-cutting at Forrest Ridge Assisted Living, the new name for the former Villages of Ashe in West Jefferson. There have planned tours of the facility, musical entertainment, door prizes and heavy hors d'oeuvres from 4 to 7p.
Wednesday and Thursday, May 16-17
The Dirty Fingers Garden Club will be sponsoring their Spring English Tea at the Meeting House. There will be two seatings scheduled for each day. If you can't make the tea, the Dirty Fingers' "Tea Time Recipes," first published in 2004, has been reprinted and is available at
the Sparta Store and online. It would make a great gift too!
Friday, May 18
JAM Director, Jean Callison, will present Appalachian Tunes & Tales at the Library. This is a musical program that will entertain and inform.
Saturday, May 19
Big Daddy is home and in the house. Big Daddy Love will entertain at the Silver Dollar Music Park. Come enjoy a great meal and hear these locals play their own brand of mountain music.
Sunday, May 20
Join the New River Park Ranger for a guided canoe trip down the New River.
Monday, May 21
Building Community is the Dialogue Matters' discussion group book and topic.
Check out this special program for Coin Collectors or wannabee collectors.
Feed your soul as well as your body at the Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Solid Rock Food Closet.
Wednesday, May 9
Downtown merchants, show your pride. Sweep the area in front of your building last thing Wednesday. The Town will sweep the streets early Thursday. Also, encourage any cars that might be parked overnight to park elsewhere.
Friday, May 11
Priority Blue headlines the Friends of the Auditorium Concert.
Come, eat and enjoy. Variety Show at the Silver Dollar Music Park.
Saturday, May 12
It's not too late to be a part of the $5000 top prize Rotary Drawdown.
Find the freshest produce and more. The Sparta Farmers' Market opens for the season.
Sunday, May 13
Alleghany Care and Rehabilitation celebrates National Nursing Home Week with events every day through Saturday.
Support a worthy cause and enjoy lunch with your friends at Sparta Methodist Church Second Sunday Mission Meal.
Tuesday, May 15
Wednesday and Thursday, May 16-17
The Dirty Fingers Garden Club will be sponsoring their Spring English Tea at the Meeting House. There will be two seatings scheduled for each day. If you can't make the tea, the Dirty Fingers' "Tea Time Recipes," first published in 2004, has been reprinted and is available at the Sparta Store and online. It would make a great gift too!
Friday, May 18
JAM Director, Jean Callison, will present Appalachian Tunes & Tales at the Library. This is a musical program that will entertain and inform.
Saturday, May 19
Big Daddy is home and in the house. Big Daddy Love will entertain at the Silver Dollar Music Park. Come enjoy a great meal and hear these locals play their own brand of mountain music.
Sunday, May 20
Join the New River Park Ranger for a guided canoe trip down the New River.
Monday, May 21
Building Community is the Dialogue Matters' discussion group book and topic.
Check out this special program for Coin Collectors or wannabee collectors.
Feed your soul as well as your body at the Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Solid Rock Food Closet.
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
GREAT ACTIVITIES TO DO ANYTIME
>> Barn Quilt Trails: Barns and other structures throughout Alleghany County are adorned with normal 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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