COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Calendar
January 8th 2025
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Download the FREE Red Cross Blood Donor App from the Apple Store or Google Play Store to easily schedule your appointment
There is a Severe Shortage of Blood, Plasma & Platelets
PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE
IN RECENT WEEKS, A DECLINE IN DONATIONS HAS CAUSED THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD SUPPLY TO SHRINK NEARLY 20%. THIS DROP IN DONATIONS COULD LEAD TO A SEASONAL BLOOD SHORTAGE, WHICH CAN NEGATIVELY IMPACT PATIENT CARE AT HOSPITALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
***The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage and urges people to make an appointment to give now to help patients across the country receive lifesaving medical treatments***
Blood Drives:
Ashe County:
1-16-25: @ Jefferson UMC from 11 - 3:30. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Wanda Gervasi @................384-4108 or 877-0877
Alleghany County:
1-21-25: @ Sparta Elementary School from 2-:6:30pm. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Jessica Bryant @..........................336-372-8546
1-23-25: @ Piney Creek FD from 12-4. Walk-Ins are encouraged! To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call Barbara Atwood @................................................336-359-8293
1-27-25: @ Sparta UMC from 9:30-2. Walk-ins are HIGH ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Gayle Cobb @..................................336-372-2577
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If you know a family or individual locally that lost their home due to Hurricane Helene, Lauren Brown & Joanne Kushai (coo-shy), would like to talk with you. Their mission is to provide that family or individual with a donated camper with new bedding & household supplies. Call or text Lauren @ 336-688-0358
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The Ashe Harvest Ministries Glendale Springs Disaster Relief Center is closed to reorganize and restock. They will reopen soon. They are in need of volunteers to help sort & set up. Any school age students that want to do some community service hours, contact Wendy Vannoy to arrange days and times. For info & emergency needs call, 336-877-6322, M-Sat, 9:30-5
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Ashe Really Cares is looking for volunteers. If you are interested in giving a few hours a week to help minister, contact Twila Miller at 336-846-5234 or email ashereallycares@gmail.com
_____________________________________________________________________________Ashe Outreach Ministries Food Pantry in Creston is open Tues, Wed, & Thurs. from 9-2. For info call 336-385-1314
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Christmas Tree Disposal is available thru Jan.15th for Residential Use Only @ The Parking Lot across from Ashe Park Entrance. Wreaths, Roping or Baled Trees will NOT be accepted. Ornaments & Wires must be removed before disposal & NO Artificial or Bulk Trees. For questions call 336-846-5850
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Michael Brown, with Disabled American Veterans will be at Generations Ashe every Tuesday from 10-12 to assist veterans & their families with VA Claims. For info call 336-246-4347
_____________________________________________________________________________ Generations Ashe is taking Donations for their Fuel Assistance Fundraiser. With Hurricane Helene affecting many in our community, Funds are needed now, more than ever to help keep the elderly warm this winter. Mail checks to: Generations Ashe, 180 Chatty Rob Kane, WJ or take by the facility. For info call 336-246-4347
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The Owl’s Nest on the Backstreet (across from Farmers Market), is partnering with Generations Ashe to raise funds for the Senior Citizen Fuel Assistance Program. They are open Th, F, Sat from 10-5. For info call or text 828-773-5652
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The Ashe Baptist Association Executive Committee will have its Quarterly Committee Meeting Thursday, Jan. 9th @ 7pm @ Midway Baptist Church. All committee members and pastors are urged to attend
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The Ashe arts Center welcomes musical group Heartland Baroque on Saturday Jan. 11th @ 2:30pm. Tickets are $18.50 for adults; $7.50 for Students & available @ AsheCountyArts.org
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Jan. 17th
The next Ashe Outreach Ministries Fish Fry is Friday, Jan. 17th from 4-7pm @ the RCC. Enjoy Alaskan Pollok Fish, Chicken Tenders, Shrimp or Combo, served up with FF, Slaw, Hushpuppies, Drink & Dessert. Small Plate is $10; Medium Plate $13; Large Plate $15. Veggie Plate $10. Kids 10 & under eat Free with a paid adult, dine in only. To go orders, call 336-385-1314
_____________________________________________________________________________A Free Medicare Seminar will be held Friday Jan. 17th @ 2pm @ Generations Ashe. Open to anyone new to Medicare or interested in learning more about Medicare. Register by calling or testing 919-899-5820
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The WKSK Old Time & Bluegrass Live Show will feature Kelley & The Boys Saturday, Jan. 18th @ 11am at the Ashe Civic Center. Admission is Free, however Donations are accepted
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Mouth of Wilson Separate Baptist Church @ 2217 Old Mill Rd will have Revival Services Jan. 19-24 @ 7pm nightly. Guest speakers are Brothers John Hall & Cody Blair. Everyone is welcome
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Ed Perzel Chamber Music Series welcomes Classical Musicians, the Lysander Piano Trio
Jan. 19th @ 2:30pm @ the Ashe Arts Center. Ticket are Tickets are $18.50 for adults; $7.50 for Students & available @ AsheCountyArts.org
Feb. 16th: Will be the Hayes School of Music Faculty Ensemble / March 2nd: The Dali Quartet / March 23rd: The Poiesis Quartet
The Ashe Co. Parks & Recreation Adult Industrial League Captains Meeting (for ages 16 & older), will be held Monday, Jan. 27th @ 5:30pm @ Family Central in the Small Conference Room. For info call 336-982-6185
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Feb. 6th; 13th; 20th; 27th / Mar. 6th; 13th; 20th; 27th / April 3rd; 10th; 17th; 24th
A 13-Week Class teaching on the “Constitution” is held each Thursday from 6:30-8:30 @ The Ashe Co. Sheriff’s Office in the Training Room, beginning Thurs. Jan. 30th. Class is FREE. There will be a $45 fee for Books & Materials. For info call 336-620-2422 or Text 928-713-6732.
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PSA Storm
Lost Province in Lansing is still open for supplies & food on Fridays & Saturdays from 10-4
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FEMA is serving Ashe Co. People @ Family Central, M-F, 8-6; Saturdays 9-2. Closed Sundays
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