Community Calendar
August 17th 2026
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There is a Severe Shortage of Blood, Plasma & Platelets
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Blood Drives:
Ashe County:
9-17
8-20-26: [Thurs.] @ 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
8-24-26: [Mon.] @ Mtn. Hearts until 10-2. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appt. visit redcrossblood.org or call Jennifer Blanco @….……………………………………………………336-846-0795
Sept -19-26: [Sat.] @ Warrensville Baptist Church from 9:30-2. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appt. visit redcrossblood.org or call or text Beth Eastridge @………….……828-406-8897
Alleghany County:
8-25-26: [Tues.] @ Alleghany Wellness Center from 12-4. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org
8-27-26: [Thurs.] @ The First Baptist Church of Sparta from 12:30-4:30pm. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appt. visit redcrossblood.org or call Ken Lewis @ 919-219-0835
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The Old Store Grassy Creek is raising funds to help rebuild the Grassy Creek Community Church through its “Love Locks” fundraiser. For a $25 donation, a personalized numbered lock with your name will be permanently displayed on the fence at the store as a symbol of your support. Donate in-store, online @ theoldstoregrassycreek.com, or by phone at 336-384-1220
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The Ashe Humane Society is in need of Fosters, Supplies & Donations. If you can help, visit paypal.com/donate/ashehumanesociety. Your support helps provide the Care, Comfort, & Second Chances for these Fur-Babies. For info call 336-649-6105
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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, Aug. 18th @ 6pm @ the Hut on Ashe Park Road. Supper will be served before the meeting. All members are encouraged to attend
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Ashe Baptist Association 140th Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, August 21st @ 2pm @ Midway Baptist Church; and on Saturday, August 22nd @ 9am @ Mission Home
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Ashe Baptist Association 140th Annual Meeting will be held Friday, Aug. 21st @ Midway Baptist Church (behind Walmart), @ 2pm, and Saturday, August 22nd at Mission Home Church @ 9am. (They are looking for 2 Churches to host the 2027 Annual Meeting. If interested, call the Ashe Baptist Association @ 336-846-5631
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Aug 28th: Mt. Laurels
The Backstreet Summer Concert Series welcomes Those 3 Guys Friday, Aug. 21st from 5:30-7pm. This is a Free Event! If attending, bring a chair or blanket
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The Ashe Co. Wildlife Club will host “Ladies Day” Sat. Aug. 22nd from 10-2 @ the Club on Big Peak Creek Rd. in Laurel Springs. This event is Free and designed to help train women on how to safely handle pistols & shotguns. Ladies my bring their own pistols, shotguns & ammo. For those without, pistols & ammo will be available
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Temple Baptist Church will have a Special Singing, Sunday Aug. 23rd @ 7pm. All are welcome
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Decoration Service will be held Sunday, August 23rd @ 2pm @ the Hart-Ham-Jones-Miller Cemetery on Little Windfall. Everyone is welcome
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Little Helton Baptist Church will have a Special Singing Service Saturday August 29th @ 6pm featuring Bill Greer and family. Everyone is welcome
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September
The Todd Mercantile holds a “Groovy Poets Party” on the first Saturday of each month from 12- 1:30pm featuring Local Writers. The next party is Sat. Sept. 5th. For information email Rocky at gr**********@***il.com
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Decoration will be held at the Big Ridge Cemetery Sunday, Sept. 6th beginning at 12noon. Everyone is welcome
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The 2nd Annual Habitat Hoedown will be held at The Barn on the New River located at 2162 S. Fork Farm Lane, W.J. Thursday, Sept. 10th with Chowtime @ 6pm. Doors open @ 5:30 pm. For more info & Tickets visit ashehabitat.org
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10/8; 11/12; 12/10
The Ashe Co. Quilt Guild meets the 2nd Thursday of each month @ the Jefferson Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The next meeting is Thursday, Sept. 10th @ 1pm. All Novice & Experienced Quilters are welcome
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Oct. 9th
Stroll the streets of D’Town WJ for the “Gallery Crawl” Friday, Sept. 11th 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 Ashe Co. Schools’ Endowment Fund Golf Tournament will be held Friday, Sept. 11th @ Jefferson Landing. Tee Time & Captain’s Choice with Shotgun Start @ 8:30am. Secure your 4-Person Team Spot by Aug. 15th. To register visit the Ashe County Schools FB page or at asheschools.org under the “Community” section
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The 2026 Wilkes County Quilt Show will be held Friday Sept. 11th from 9-5, and Sat. Sept. 12th from 9-4 @ The Stone Family Center at 613 Cherry St. in North Wilkes. This is a Judged Quilt show with Viewer’s Choice Awards. For info visit wilkesquilters.org
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Oct. 10th; Nov. 14th; Dec. 12th
Warrensville Baptist Church will have their Food Pantry Open Saturday Sept. 12th from 9:30 – 11am. All in need are welcome
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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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The NC Med-Assist Mobile Pharmacy Program will be at the First Methodist Church located at 401 6th Street in North Wilkesboro on Friday, Sept. 18th, giving away Free Over the Counter Medications to those who are Un-Insured and those with Medicare Part D. For info contact Lisa at Is****@*******st.org
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Ashe Shrine Club’s 45th Annual Golf Tournament will be held Sunday September 20th. Entry fee is $70 per player which includes green/cart fee, also includes lunch and drinks. Players can arrange their own team of 4. Stroke Play, shot gun start 8:30am and 1:30pm
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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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The Ebenezer Christian Children’s Home 27th Annual Golf Tournament will be held Friday Oct. 27th @ Brushy Mtn. Golf Club in Taylorsville. For info or to register call 336-667-5683 or visit EbenezerFamily.org
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