Community
Thursday, March 18
Alleghany Quilters Guild will offer a log cabin quilting class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Business Development Center atrium. The Guild will also host a quilting bee on March 29 at 3 p.m. at the atrium. Displays of quilts are on display at the Alleghany County Public Library and at the atrium. For more information, call 372-5838.
Saturday, March 20
Peak Creek Ruritan Club will sponsor a pancake breakfast and indoor yardsale from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Peak Creek Community Center in Laurel Springs. Proceeds will go to benefit the clubs of Alleghany High School and Ashe High School scholarship funds. Menu will include pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice and coffee. Anyone planning to donate items for the yardsale is asked to take them to the community center between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on March 19. For more information, call 982-9538.
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area will host a informational session about facts surrounding Mount Jefferson State Natural Area at 2 p.m. at the park office. Coffee will be served. For more information, call 846-1042.
Fairview Ruritan Club in Galax, Va. will feature Rhonda Vincent and the Rage at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $20. For more information, call (276) 236-2171.
New River State Park will host a program entitled “Woodcock Watch” at 6:30 p.m. at the park's visitor center. For more information, call 982-2587.
New River Fire Department will host Rook® games at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be available at 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 21
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area will host a program entitled “Vista Viewing” at 2 p.m. at the area's overlook. For more information, all 846-1042.
Tuesday, March 23
Twin County Regional Healthcare in Galax, Va. will observe National Diabetes Alert Day from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Twin County Regional Hospital in the front lobby. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Tracie Vaughan, at (276) 238-3565.
Wednesday, March 24
Twin County Hospice of Twin County Regional Healthcare in Galax, Va. will host the Hospice Foundation of America's 17th Annual Living With Grief Teleconference entitled “Cancer and End-of-Life Care” from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Twin County Regional Hospital in the Twin County Room. For more information or to register, call (276) 236-0973.
Friday, March 26
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area will host a program entitled “Back Yard Birds” at noon at the area's picnic shelter. For more information, call 846-1042.
Saturday, March 27
Alleghany Cares will host proceeds day March 27. Proceeds for the day's sales will go to the Senior Center. Donations of items to sale can also be dropped off at the Council on Aging. For more information, call 372-7677.
Laurel Springs Volunteer Fire Department will host Rook® games at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be available.
Fairview Ruritan Club in Galax, Va. will feature its 21st Annual Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddler's Convention at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10. For more information, call (276) 236-2171.
Sunday, March 28
New River State Park will host a program entitled “Bird Feeder” at 2 p.m. at the park's Hwy 221 access visitor center. For more information, call 982-2587.
Church
Saturday, March 20
Piney Creek United Methodist Church will have a country breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Menu will include tenderloin, ham, hash brown casserole, eggs, grits and gravy and biscuits. Donations will be accepted.
Sunday, March 21
Pine Swamp Union Baptist Church will have a singing at 7 p.m.
Sparta First Baptist Church will host biker Sunday at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. A group ride is planned for noon weather permitting. Pre Existing Condition will be providing the music hosted by Highland Circuit Riders CMA Forming Chapter. For more information, call 359-2195 or e-mail mmfoster11@msn.com.
Saturday, March 27
New Home Freewill Baptist Church will have a hot dog dinner and an Easter egg hunt at noon.
Sunday, March 28
Scottville Baptist Church will have revival services through April 1 at 7 p.m. featuring Brother Leonard Fletcher, pastor of Dyson Grove Baptist Church in Mountain City, Tenn. There will special singing each night.
Benefits
Friday, March 19
Junior Friends of the Library will sponsor a chili bean supper from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Alleghany County Public Library. Cost is $6.50 per plate and will include chili beans, choice of cornbread or crackers, choice of potato salad or cole slaw, dessert and drink. Take out plates will be available. Proceeds will go to the library fund.
Books 'N Friends Used Bookstore will have a semi-annual storewide half-price sale during regular stores hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All proceeds will go to benefit the Alleghany County Public Library. Donations of used books in good condition will be accepted. Encyclopedias or textbooks will not be accepted. For more information, call 372-5155.
Friday, March 26
A spring fundraiser will be held at the Whitehead Community Center at 6 p.m. Hot dogs will be available at 5 p.m. All proceeds will go to benefit the Alleghany Rescue Squad. The event will also include cake walks, pretty girl contest, ugly man contest, an auction and guess cake. Music will be provided by The Mountain Top Boys. There will be a drawing for a quilt at 9 p.m. The quilt is on display at Kermit's Barber Shop.
Saturday, March 27
Emily Wood will sponsor an Adopt-a-Thon for her senior project at Twin Oaks Animal Shelter from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Participants can donate money, food, stainless steel bowls, blankets, old towels, kitty litter and old newspapers. All proceeds will go to help raise money and supplies for the shelter. For more information, call 372-4404.
Support Groups
Twin County Hospice Healing Hearts Grief Support Group will meet on March 23 at 10 a.m. at Shoney's in Hillsville, Va. Breakfast will be available for $5 per person. For more information, call (276) 236-0973.
The Alleghany County Healthy Carolinians will sponsor a weekly Suicide Survivors Support Group on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. in the back room at the Backwoods Bean Coffee House. Anyone who has lost friends or family members to suicide are invited to attend. For more information, contact Pat Hardy at 372-8897, Mary Lee at 280-5961 or Jane Wyatt at 372-2944.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Sparta Presbyterian Church. 372-1812.
The Homeschoolers Hang Out, support for home educators and anyone exploring the option of home education, meets each Friday. For more information, contact Kim Wooten, 372-4263, kimwooten@mac.com, www.homeschoolershangout.com.
The Women's Support Group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the Alleghany Family Resource Center from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and each Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon. 372-6583.
Rainbow of Hope Cancer Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. in the multi-purpose of the Wellness Center. 372-8392 or 372-2591.
The Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets every second Tuesday of each month from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Alleghany Wellness Center. 372-4218 or 372-7308.
The Bariatic Support Group meets every other month (February, April, June, August, October and December) at the Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, Va. in the Twin County Room. Karen Bonham, (276) 236-1739.
The Hispanic Women's Support Group meets every Monday from 11 a.m. to noon at the Alleghany Family Resource Center at Wee Care Avenue in Sparta. 372-3262 or 372-6583.
Al-Anon meets every Tuesday at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Wilkesboro on Cowels Street off of Main Street at 5:30 p.m. 903-8545.
Mommy and Me Play Group meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Alleghany Family Resource Center, Wee Care Avenue in Sparta. 372-6583.
The Hispanic language Mommy and Me Play Group meets every Monday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Family Resource Center, Wee Care Avenue in Sparta. 372-6583.
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Meetings
Wednesday, March 17
Both committees of the High Country Rural Transportation Planning Organization will meet March 17 at the High Country Council of Governments building located at 468 New Market Blvd. in Boone. The Rural Transportation Coordinating Committee will meet at 10 a.m. and the Rural Transportation Advisory Committee will meet at 2 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public.
Thursday, March 18
The Alleghany County Republican Party will meet at the Alleghany Inn to hold its precinct and county convention. The convention will be preceded by a catered dinner at 6 p.m. Cost is $7 per person. Anyone planning to attend or for more information is asked to contact Lawana Murphy at 657-8549 or Barbara Church at 372-8729.
Ongoing
High Country Health Care System Hospice offers free counseling and support to those who are grieving. For an appointment or information, contact Mary Lee, 372-8018.
Alleghany County Board of Commissioners meets on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and the third Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at the County Administration Building at 348 South Main St. in Sparta.
Sparta Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Sparta Town Hall on Main Street.
Alleghany County Board of Education meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the central office conference room at 85 Peachtree St. in Sparta.
High Country First In Families County Team will meet the third Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Sparta Town Hall Conference Room. For more information, contact Melinda Kupner at 657-3313 or Michelle Wyatt at 1-866-667-3398.
La Leche League meets the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Alleghany Wellness Center. For more information, contact Meeka Taylor at (276) 773-0326.
The American Red Cross offers CPR and first aid classes the second full week of each month at the Alleghany Wellness Center. For more information, call 372-2944.
Alleghany Pregnancy Care Center offers free pregnancy tests and programs for prenatal care, labor and delivery preparation, parenting classes for parents with children 1 to 12 years of age, newborn baby care, living skills, forming healthy relationships and understanding your body. For information, call 372-7844 Mondays and Thursdays from noon to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Suicide Prevention Planning Group meets the second Friday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Alleghany Wellness Center.
Alleghany County Ministerium's Solid Rock Building Ministry Program meets every fourth Monday at 7 p.m. at the Town of Sparta Conference Room. County churches are invited to send representatives.
Sparta Presbyterian Church will host a community youth choir for children up to age 10 each Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. For more information, contact Debbie Brady at 372-4402.
The Marine Corps League meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. downstairs of the Sparta Police Department. For information, call Dan Buckle at 372-7483, Charlie Pugh at 363-2495 or Wes Brinegar at 372-6570.
A representative from the office of Congresswoman Virginia Foxx will be at the Alleghany County Administration Building, 348 South Main St., the second Tuesday of each month, 2-4 p.m. 778-0211, www.foxx.house.gov.
Alleghany County Cancer Education and Prevention Team (ACCEPT) meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Alleghany Wellness Center education room.
Mom In Touch (MIT) meets each Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Alleghany Wellness Center. For more information, call 902-8148.
Club 121 meets each Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Alleghany High School.
New Direction Youth meets each Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Memorial Park Drive.
Ribs Women's Group meets every fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Peak Creek Church.
Alleghany County Library has story time each Saturday at 10 a.m. for children 4 to 8 years old. Call 372-5573.
The Alleghany County Family Resource Center is offering 'The Nurturing Parenting Program.' Day and evening classes, free childcare and transportation. A Spanish program is also available. For information, call 372-6583.
Winter Indoor Walking Club meets on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Sparta Elementary School only when school is in session. For more information, call 372-4640.
Cherry Lane Volunteer Fire Department Board Members meets the first Monday of each month, except January, February and July, at 6:30 p.m. at the firehouse.
The Alleghany Council on Aging has activities for seniors age 60 or older at 9 a.m. each weekday at the Senior Center. 372-4640.
The Alleghany Council on Aging has bingo for seniors every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center.
The Alleghany County Public Library has a free Russian Conversation Club at noon on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Instructor is Larisa Belford of Moscow. Participants are not required to attend all sessions; everyone is invited. For more information, call the library at 372-5573 or Belford at 657-8117.
The New River Shrine Club meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Randy Miles, 657-2036; Cliff Phillips, 657-8026.
Sparta Masonic Lodge No. 423 meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
The community is invited to participate in chess every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Town Office basement.
The Bruce Wayne Osborne Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7034 and its auxiliary will meet the last Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the VFW building. There will be a covered dish dinner at 6 p.m.
Alleghany County Right-to-Life meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Saint Frances of Rome fellowship hall, located at 29 Highland Dr. in Sparta. For more information, call Marie Carlson at 657-8013.
The Alleghany Quilters Guild meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Alleghany Senior Center. For more information, call Barbara Phillips at 359-2918.
Alleghany Historical Genealogical Society meets the fourth Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. at the Alleghany County Library.
The Sparta Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Lions Club Pavilion at 6 p.m.
The Christian Motorcycle Association meets the second Saturday of each month at The Pines Restaurant at 11 a.m.
The Career Extension and Community Association meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call 372-5597.
Moms in Touch International, mothers meeting to pray for their children and schools meets on Wednesdays at 8 a.m. at the Alleghany Wellness Center. For more information, call 657-3229.
The Sparta Extension and Community Association meets the third Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the basement of Town Hall.
The Rotary Club of Alleghany County meets each Thursday at 7 a.m. at Country Kitchen restaurant. Anyone interested in joining is invited to attend. For more information, contact Cecil Brooks at 372-7158 or Tony League at 372-7260.
The Laurel Springs Extension and Community Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. For more information, call 372-5597.
The Cherry Lane Extension and Community Association meets the second Thursday of each month at 11 a.m.
The Extension and Community Association Career Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
New Covenant Church offers breakfast each Sunday from 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. and supper each Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. There is no charge for the meals, however, donations will be accepted.
High Country First in Families Alleghany County Team meets the third Wednesday every other month at beginnig May 1 at 1 p.m. at the Sparta Town Hall Conference Room. For more information, call 1-800-471-7931.
The Alleghany Solo Friendship Club meets the first Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center.
The Council on Aging Board meets at 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Alleghany Senior Center. The public is invited to attend.
The Solid Rock Food Closet, serving Alleghany County, is open on Mondays through Thursdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 372-6560.
The American Legion meets the first Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the new library on Stuart Drive in Galax, Va. For more information, call (276) 236-6050.
New River Country Club Ladies Golf Association meets each Tuesday at 9 a.m. with tee off time at 9:30 a.m. All area golfers are invited to attend. For more information, call 372-4869.
Cowboys for Christ meets at 7 p.m. at the Thurmond Community Building on the second Monday of each month. For more information, call 874-7999 or 874-2561.
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