COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Calendar
September 6th 2024
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Blood Drives:
Ashe County:
9-17-24: @ Ashe Co. High School from 8:30-2. Walk-ins are HIGH ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Roxanne Gilbert @.........................336-846-2400
9-19-24: @ Jefferson UMC from 11 - 3:30. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Wanda Gervasi @ 336-384-4108 or 336- 877-0877
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Volunteers are needed for the St. Jude's Family Fun Day Event on Sept. 21st in Lansing. If you would like to volunteer, contact Jennifer Richardson @ 336-246-4347
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A 13-Week Class teaching on the “Constitution” will be held each Thursday from 6:30-8:30 beginning Thurs. Sept. 19th @ Generations Ashe. Class is $45 for Books & Materials. For info call 336-620-2422 or Text 928-713-6732. Visit 580wksk.com for schedule dates
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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
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The Hope for Mountain Choir meets each Sunday @ 6pm @ Midway Baptist Church for Choir Practice in preparation for the County wide Hope for the Mountains Crusade Sept. 15-22. This is open to EVERYONE! If you like to sing, you are encouraged to attend
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Weekly Music & Dance is held each Friday @ 6pm @ the old Greenfield Restaurant (behind the Chevy dealership). This event is by Donation & open to the public. Everyone is welcome
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Kindred of the Wild Animal Sanctuary is now accepting donations for their Animal Food Fund. If you can donate food or monetarily, visit their location at @ 11444 Hwy. 194 in Lansing. For information call Celeste @ 336-620-1533
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Sept. 20th / Oct. 4th / Oct. 18th / Nov. 1st / Nov. 15th / Dec. 6th / Dec. 20th
The next Ashe Outreach Ministries Fish Fry is today, Sept. 6th 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
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The 2024 Quilt Show hosted by members of the Wilkes County Quilt Guild will be held today,
Sept. 6th til 6pm & tomorrow, Sept. 7th from 9-4 @ the Stone Center 613 Cherry Street in North Wilkesboro
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The NC Med-Assist Free Mobile Pharmacy Program will be at Family Central today Sept. 6th
til 2pm to hand out Free Over The Counter (OTC) meds such as Allergy, Cough & Cold, Vitamins, Children’s Meds & more! No appt. necessary
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The 3rd Annual Pistons for a Purpose Car Show Fundraiser will be held Saturday Sept. 7th from 10-3 on Main Street in Jefferson. There’ll be vendors with food & merch for purchase. Proceeds will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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The Piney Creek GOP Precinct will host a Free Movie Night Event Saturday September 7th from 6:30-9:30pm @ “The Barn” in Lansing Creeper Trail Park. Movies showing will be Home Alone & Cars. For more info contact Terri by email @ [email protected]
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A Fish Fry Fundraiser will be held Sat. Sept. 7th @ 5pm @ Zion Church in Todd. Plates are $14 Adult; $12 Child & include Flounder, Hushpuppies, Baked Potato, Slaw, Dessert & Drink. Call ahead for large orders to 336-877-7558. Proceeds will go to the Church
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Bethel Baptist Church on Lower Nettle Knob Rd in West Jefferson, will have a Singing Service Sunday, September 8th @ 6pm featuring Kevin Spencer of the Spencer's. Everyone is welcome
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The 3rd Annual Preaching in the Park will be held Sunday, Sept. 8th @ 6pm @ the Lansing Creeper Trail Park with Bro. Bro. Bryan Miller & the Miller Family Singers. All are welcome
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Calvary Baptist Church in West Jefferson, will have Homecoming Service Sunday, Sept. 8th @ 10:30am with special singing by Bluff Mt. Boys. A meal will be served after service. Everyone is welcome
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Mt Olive Baptist Church will have Homecoming Service Sunday, Sept. 8th @ 10:30am. Singing and Worship followed by a meal. Everyone is welcome
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Disabled American Veterans will have a Meeting Tuesday Sept. 10th @ 5:30pm @ the VFW Building. All veterans are welcome! For info call 828-406-0980
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The Peak Creek Ruritan Club will have its Monthly Meeting Monday, Sept 9th@ 6:30pm at the Peak Creek Ruritan Community Center in Laurel Springs. After the meal, guest speaker will be David Ahrens, of Ashe Outreach Ministry. Please come and learn about the important services this organization provides to Ashe County. Visitors are welcome. For info call 336-982-9538
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The John Birch Society will be showing a documentary on Public Education and Keeping Kids Physically and Morally Safe at Sweet & Savory Monday, September 9th @ 5pm to order dinner, Documentary @ 6pm. All interested persons are encouraged to attend
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AARP of NC will host a Voter Education Program Monday, Sept. 9th @ 3pm at the Ashe Co. Public Library Community Room. County Board of Elections staff will share changes to election laws, significant dates & locations for voting, new voter ID requirements, including how to obtain a new ID. The Board of Elections will be prepared to make photo IDs if needed
_____________________________________________________________________________North Beaver Baptist Church is having Revival Services each Tuesday in the month of Sept. Sept. 10th: Singing by Made by Grace Trio with Pastor Homer Murdock preaching. Sept. 17th: Singing by Mountain Rain with Pastor Wesley Byerly from Reidsville preaching. Sept. 24th: Singing by The Bluff Mountain Boys with Pastor Kevin Jones preaching.
_____________________________________________________________________________Ashe GOP has reserved a courtroom at the Ashe Co. Courthouse for viewing the debate on September 10th @ 9pm. The Public is Welcome and encouraged to come
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Oct. 11th
Stroll the streets of D’Town WJ for the next “Gallery Crawl” Friday, Sept. 13th from 5 -7 pm. Enjoy the many murals throughout d’town WJ as well as Galleries, Shops & Restaurants open to serve you. Maps will be available at The Arts Center. For info call 336-846-2787
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The Glade Creek Volunteer FD presents the Man vs. “Beast Championship Bull Riding Event” Friday Sept. 13th & Sat. Sept. 14th @ 7:30pm @ the Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds & Agricultural Center in Sparta. Professional rodeo entertainer, Gizmo McCracken will be there! This event is sponsored by Bottomley Farms & Alleghany TDA. For more info call 336-200-3714
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Oct. 12 / Nov. 9 / Dec. 14
Warrensville Baptist Church will have their Monthly Food Pantry Giveaway Sat. Sept. 14th from 9:30-11:30am. Anyone in need is welcome
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Whitehead Union Baptist Church in Sparta have a Special Singing Fundraiser Sat. Sept. 14th @ 3pm @ the Alleghany Community Auditorium, featuring Jeff & Sheri Easter along with The Hyssongs. Doors open @ 2pm. Tickets sold at the door, $20. Children under 16 are Free. Proceeds will go to the Church. Info 336-657-1766
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Faith Chapel Church in Fleetwood will have their 2nd Annual Yardsale Event Sat. Sept. 14th from 8-2. The church will be selling food. Proceeds will go to the Church Youth Group & Ladies Group. For vendor info call 336-977-2120
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Northwest High School Class of 1970, will have Class Reunion Saturday, Sept. 14th @ 3pm @ Mtn. Aire Steaks & Seafood. For information call Joni Barr @ 336-710-5967
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The Annual Soccer vs Cancer Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 14th @ 10am @ Blue Ridge Elementary School. This year, proceeds is for Medical & Traveling Expenses of five-year-old, Westly Adams, who has been diagnosed with a serious autoimmune disorder. Hotdogs & Hamburgers will be available for purchase
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The American foundation for Suicide Prevention will hold an Out of the Darkness Community Walk Sunday, September 15th @ 2pm @ the Lansing Creeper Trail Park. If walking, please sign in at the Barn. For info visit [email protected]
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The 43rd Annual Ashe Shrine Club Golf Tournament will be held Sunday, Sept. 15th @ Mtn Aire Golf Course. 18 Hole Stroke Play Competition. Entry Fee is $70 & includes Green, Cart Fee, & Lunch. Players may arrange their own Foursomes. Shotgun Start @ 8:30am & 1:30pm. For info contact: Ken Blevins: 336-877-6604, John Brown: 336-977-8668 or Mtn Aire @...336-877-4716
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Prosperity Baptist Church on Brushy Fork Rd. will have Homecoming Service Sunday,
Sept. 15th at 10am. Special Preaching with Brother Bill Hayden, and singing by Johnny Jones. There will be a meal served after the service. Everyone is welcome
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Hope for the Mountains Revival will be held Sept. 15th @ Liberty Grove Baptist Church @ 6pm Sept. 16th @ Friendship Baptist Church @ 7pm / Sept. 17th @ Blue Ridge Elementary Auditorium @ 7pm / Sept. 18th @ Midway Baptist Church @ 7pm / Revival Finale, Sept. 22nd @ Ashe Co. High School with a Pizza Party @ 5pm, Worship @ 6pm. For info visit AsheTeens4Christ on Instagram or their FB page
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Sturgills Baptist Church will have Revival Services Sept. 15-20 @ 7pm nightly. Guest speaker will be Rev. Ray Greene. Everyone is welcome
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Annual GOP Barbeque & Monthly Meeting will be Tuesday, September 17th @ 5:30pm at the Red Barn in Lansing Creeper Trail Park. Hot dogs & hamburgers will be provided. Attendees are requested to provide plates, drinks, condiments, buns, and sides
_____________________________________________________________________________Peak Creek Church of Brethren will have a Singing Service featuring The Down East Boys Friday September 20th @ 7pm in the Amazing Grace Building. Entry is by Donation
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The 9th Annual St. Jude Family Fun Day will be held Saturday Sept 21st in the Lansing Creeper Trail Park. There’ll be a duck race, inflatables, horse rides, live music, crafts and more. For info, Donate or Volunteer, visit stjudefamilyfunday.com
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The John Birch Society will be showing a documentary on the Biblical Understanding of Nature, Marriage, Family Values and Keeping Kids Physically & Morally Safe at Sweet & Savory Monday, September 23rd @ 5pm to order dinner, Documentary @ 6pm. All interested persons are encouraged to attend
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Ashe County NC Republican Women's Club will have their Monthly Meeting Thurs. Sept. 26th @ 11am @ Glendale Springs Inn and Restaurant. RSVP is required if eating the catered meal @ $20 person. Must be bring cash, and exact change. RSVP by email: [email protected]
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Dove Award winning singer-songwriter Travis Cottrell will be at Alliance Bible Fellowship Church Friday, Sept. 27th @ 7pm. Tickets are $20 and available at choosehope.org. Proceeds will benefit The Hope Center
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The next Community Prayer Night will be held Sunday September 29th @ South Fork Church in Piney Creek at 6pm. Everyone is welcome
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OCTOBER
High Country Seed Saving Workshop will be held Friday, Oct. 4th from 2:30-5:30 @ Laughing Springs Farm in Boone. Participants will meet & park at the Watauga Agricultural Conference Center. Shuttle service will be provided to & from the event. Registration is required. To register call 828-264-3061
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The Ashe Central High School Class of 1994 will have its 30th Class Reunion Boondocks Brew Haus Saturday, October 5th @ 6pm. For info call 336-468-7838
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The High-Country Buddy Walk will be held Oct. 5th from 10-2 @ the Westwood Elementary School. Vendors & Teams are needed to sign up. To sign up call Jordan Myers at 336-246-4347
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The John Birch Society will be showing a documentary on Public Education and Keeping Kids Physically and Morally Safe at Sweet & Savory Monday, September 9th @ 5pm to order dinner, Documentary @ 6pm. All interested persons are encouraged to attend
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