Community Calendar
May 21, 2026
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Blood Drives:
Ashe County:
5-21-26: [Today] @ Jefferson UMC until 3:30. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! For info call Wanda Gervasi @ 336-877-0877
7-18; 9-19
5-23-26: [Sat.] @ Warrensville Baptist Church from 9:30-2. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call or text Beth @…………….……828-406-8897
6-17-26: [Wed.] @ Mtn. Hearts from 10-2. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Jennifer Blanco @……………………………336-846-0795
Alleghany County:
6-12-26: [Fri.] @ Crouse Park in Sparta from 2-6pm. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org
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The town of W.J. requests that no cones be placed in the parking spaces in front of businesses, unless prior approval has been given by the town. Police Officers have been instructed to remove any cones blocking parking spaces. For questions call the Town Hall @ 336-246-3551
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Hope for the Mountains Prayer Team meets every Tuesday @ 8am @ Midway Baptist Church (behind Walmart) in the Sanctuary. Everyone is invited to attend
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The Timber Loss Relief Program is accepting applications for assistance for those who had Timber Losses from Helene. Deadline to apply is June 12th. For more info and to apply, contact Ashe County’s N.C. Forest Service at 336-982-2471 or online at ncagr.gov/agdisaster
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Ashe Harvest Ministries will offer Summer Meal Boxes for all Ashe County Children this Summer. Sign up now, for ages 1 to 18 years old by calling 336-982-6322. Each child will receive 7 days of Breakfast and Lunch meals per week
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The Ashe Humane Society is currently having a Fundraiser. You can donate at paypal.com/donate/ashehumanesociety. If you have questions, call 336-649-6105 or email as*****************@***il.com. Your support helps provide the Care, Comfort, & Second Chances these Fur-Babies deserve
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The Houghton [pronounced Hoe-ton] University Chamber Choir will perform at Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church in W.J. tonight, May 21st @ 7pm. The concert is free. Donations are appreciated. For info call Donna Hines @ 336-620-4020
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The Ashe Partnership for Children’s May-Day-Play-Day scheduled for Friday, May 22nd has been cancelled and will reschedule at a later date
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Sturgill Baptist Church in Helton is having Revival this week thru Friday, May 22nd @ 7pm with Special Singing each nightly. Guest speakers are Rev. Derick Wilson & rev. Randall Milsap. All are welcome
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June 12th & 19th / July 10th & 24th / Aug. 14th & 28th / Sept. 11th & 25th / Oct. 9th & 23rd / Nov. 13th & 27th / Dec. 11th
A Free Women’s Bible Study is held every 2nd & 4th Friday of each month @ the home of Lori Roten. Studies will focus on Women of the Bible. The next meeting is May 22nd from 6-8pm. For more info call 336-698-6296
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A Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser will be held Saturday, May 23rd from 7am until sold out @ Midway Baptist Church (behind Walmart). All proceeds will go toward Funeral Expenses for Peggy Perry. For info call 336-620-0959
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A Free Event will be held Saturday, May 23rd @ 2pm @ the Old Lansing Ballfield with Games, Horse Rides, Bouncy Houses & Face Painting for kids by a Rodeo Clown. Preaching Service will be about 7pm with Preacher BJ Brimmett. A Love offering will be taken. Bring a chair or blanket if attending these events
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Ashe County Farmers Market will have Special Memorial Day Celebration to honor and remember those who served this country, Saturday, May 23rd from 8 – 1. Bring your dog dressed in patriotic style to the grassy area behind the market and gather for a classic Hot Dog cookout from 10:30 -12:30 with live music
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Memorial Day Service & Decoration will be held Sunday, May 24th @ Ashelawn Memorial Gardens @ 2:30pm. Everyone is welcome
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The Veterans Organization & the Lions Club will meet Sunday, May 24th @ @ 6:30am @ Ashelawn Memorial Gardens to place Flags at all Veterans Burial Sites for the Memorial Day Decoration Service @ 2:30pm. All Veterans are invited to come help place the flags
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Green Cove Baptist Church in Whitetop, Va. will have Revival May 24th @ 6pm & May 25-29 @ 7pm with Special Singing Nightly. Guest speaker will be Bro. Lloyd Day. Everyone is welcome
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The 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Ashe County Courthouse will be held Wednesday, May 27th @ 12 noon @ the Courthouse. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited
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A Presentation on Human Trafficking & Internet Safety will be held Wednesday, May 27th @ 6:30pm @ 115 E. Main Street West Jefferson. Learn what Human Trafficking looks like in NC and how to safely use the internet. All interested folks are encouraged to attend
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June 5th: The King Bees / June 19th: Kelley & the Cowboys / June 26th: Crooked Road Ramblers / July 17th: Wild Mtn. Magic / July 24th: Kelly & Ian Snider / July 31st: Whitetop Mtn. Band / Aug. 7th: The Luck Strikes Trio / Aug. 21st: Those 3 Guys / Aug 28th: The Mtn. Laurels
The Backstreet Summer Concert Series welcomes Wayne Henderson & Friends Fri. May 29th from 5:30-7pm. This is a Free Event! If attending, bring a chair or blanket
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The 44th Annual New River Canoe Race will be Sat. May 30th. Race begins with staggered starts 9 – 10am. In person registration @ 8am on Race Day. Preference will be given to pre-registered guests to begin the race. Pre-register @ newriverconservancy.org. Family Fun Float begins @ 10:30am
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Cornerstone Fellowship Church at 270 Barnett St. in WJ will host a “3-Day Read Through the Bible” event starting Wed. May 27th @ 12 noon, ending with Worship May 30th @ 7pm. Anyone is welcome come read, or visit, staying as long as you want
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Little Helton Baptist Church will have a Special Singing Service Sunday May 31st @ 6pm featuring Sacred Ground. Everyone is welcome
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JUNE
Ashe Co. High School Senior Awards Day & Scholarship Day will be held Thursday, June 4th @ 9am @ the High School
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The Inaugural Ashe Community Land Trust Benefit will be held Friday, June 5th from 6-8:30pm @ The Tavern in W.J. Information, Sponsorships & Registration available at asheclt.org
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The next Ashe Outreach Ministries Fish Fry is Friday, June 5th from 4-7pm @ the Riverview Community Center (RCC). Enjoy Alaskan Pollok Fish, Chicken Tenders, Shrimp or Combo, served with FF, Slaw, Hushpuppies, Drink & Dessert. Small Plate $10; Medium Plate $13; Large Plate $15. Kids 10 & under eat Free with paid adult, dine in only. To go orders: 336-385-1314
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The Family Friendly Ashe Bash will be held Saturday, June 6th with Food Vendors @ 5pm & Music @ 6pm @ the Ashe Co. Courthouse. This year’s groups are: The Kruger Brothers & Fireside Collective. Free shuttles are available from off-site parking. Bring a chair or blanket. NO alcohol or pets allowed
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Warrensville Baptist Church will have a Craft & Bake Sale Saturday, June 6th from 9-2. All proceeds will go to the Women Missionary Union Projects and the Food Pantry
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The Daisy Ministry of Warrensville United Methodist Church in Warrensville will have a “Pet Remembrance Service” Tuesday, June 9th @ 7pm. Please bring a small picture of your pet to share. If attending, please bring Pet Food & Treats to be given to the Ashe Humane Society. This event is open to anyone who would like to attend
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July 10th / Aug. 14th / Sept. 11th / Oct. 9th
Stroll the streets of D’Town WJ for the “Gallery Crawl” Friday, June 12th 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 30th Annual Carl & Pearl Hagel Golf Tournament will be held Sat. June 13th at Mtn. Aire Golf Club. Format will be Captain’s Choice with Shotgun Starts at 8:30am & 1:30pm. Golfers will need to book their own tee times by calling Mtn. Aire at 336-877-4716. Proceeds will benefit local non-profit, The NEST Alliance to help local children & families
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Beaver Creek Christian Church will have VBS Fri. June 12th from 6 – 8pm; Sat. June 13th from 4 – 7pm & Sunday June 14th from 4-7pm. A meal will be served Saturday & Sunday. Classes for all ages. Register online at www.beavercreekchristian.net
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Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Glendale Springs will have VBS June 14-18th @ 6:30pm nightly. Classes for all ages including adults. Everyone is welcome
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Midway Baptist Church (behind Walmart) will have V.B.S. June 14th-18th from 6-8:30pm nightly. Classes for all ages. Meal served each night. To register visit midwaybaptistnc.org
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Liberty Baptist Church on Silas Creek Rd., will have VBS June 14th– 19th. Meal & Transportation provided nightly. Commencement Service will be Friday, June 19th @ 6:30pm, Meal @ 5:30pm. Classes for all ages. Everyone is welcome
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July 21st; Aug. 18th; sept. 15th; Oct. 20th; Nov. 17th; Dec. 15th
VFW Post 7946 & Auxiliary will now hold their Monthly Meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The next Meeting is Tuesday, June 16th @ 6pm @ the Hut on Ashe Park Road. Supper will be served before the meeting. All members are encouraged to attend
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July 18th; Aug. 15th; Sept. 19th; Oct. 17th; Nov. 21st; Dec. 19th
Warrensville Baptist Church will have their Food Pantry Open Saturday June 20th from 9:30 – 11am. All in need are welcome
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Grief-Share is holding weekly Grief Support Meetings each Thursday from 6-8pm @ Bald Mtn. Baptist Church thru June 25th. Not able to attend in person? Online groups are available. For info call Judy Hanlon at 336-877-3436 Darlis @ 336-877-0322
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JULY
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will be at the Schaefer Center in Boone July 1st @ 7:30pm. Tickets are: Tier 1 = $45; Tier 2 = $35; Tier 3 = $25; Student or Child = $10 and purchased at schaefercenter.appstate.edu
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September
The Mental Health & Suicide Awareness Prevention Walk will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13th @ 1:30pm @ the Library Park in West Jefferson
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October
The Whitetop Mountain Molasses Festival will be held Sunday Oct. 4th from 11-5 @ the Mount Rogers Fire Hall on Route 58. Admission is $5; Children 12 & under, Free. BBQ chicken Dinner, Hotdogs, Sandwiches, Drinks, & Desserts will be available for purchase
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