Community Calendar
November 4, 2026
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Blood Drives:
Ashe County:
11-19-26: [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
Alleghany County:
11-12-26: [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
11-23-26: [Mon.] @ The Sparta Lions Club from 9:30-2 in the Sparta United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appt. visit redcrossblood.org or call Ken Lewis @ 919-219-0835
11-28-26: [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
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The Ashe County Children’s Christmas Project Red Cards will be ready for pick-up at the Ashe Baptist Association Office from 9-4, M-F. Help will be needed to process the gifts the week of Nov. 30 thru Dec.6. Intake will be Nov. 30th thru Dec. 2nd at Family Central. For more info call the ABA Office at 336-846-5631…As of Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, there are 443 Red Cards left
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Ashe Really Cares is in need of volunteers for clothing and food sorting on Tuesdays & Fridays. If you would like to volunteer, contact Director Billy Norris at 336-846-5234
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Beginning today, Nov. 3rd the Jefferson United Methodist Church Food Pantry hours will change to 3-6pm each Tues. All in need are welcome
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Grayson Highlands General Store in Rugby, Va. located at 4249 Highlands Parkway, hosts an old-time and bluegrass music event every other Thursday @ 6pm. The next jam is Nov. 5th. All musicians & visitors are welcome to participate. They also have a running Rook Game Night on off weeks of the old-time jam. Admission is Free & No Alcohol.
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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 their Wish List on Amazon. They’re in need of light-weight Dog & Cat houses. You can also go to Tractor Supply or Parson’s Farms to purchase Straw for their “Warm Paws” drive to supply local people with straw for their outdoor pets. For info call 336-649-6105
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AMOREM will host the next monthly Good Grief Meal today, November 4th @ 3pm @ Mike’s Inland Seafood in Boone. This time of food and fellowship is open to anyone who is experiencing grief and loss. The meal is a Dutch treat
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The Ashe Humane Society has a Monthly Yappy Hour Fundraiser the first Wednesday of each month at Red Dog Restaurant in W.J. The next meeting is Wed. November 4th from 4-6pm. Attendees can ask questions, make donations, or just hang out. All Donations will go to Ashe Humane Society. For more info visit ashehumanesociety.org
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Ashe County Schools will hold its Annual Veterans Day Celebration Friday, Nov. 6th beginning with a Drive-Thru Parade @ Westwood Elementary School @ 9:30am. Veterans will then be escorted to the Ashe Co. High School gymnasium for the Ceremony @ 10:15am. All Veterans are encouraged to attend
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The next Ashe Outreach Ministries Fish Fry is Friday, Nov. 6th 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 Helton Community “Thanksgiving Dinner” will be Saturday, Nov. 7th from 3-6pm @ the Helton Community Building. Meal is $12 and includes Turkey & Dressing, Gravy, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Dessert & Drink. Everyone is welcome
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Join Ashe County Veterans Services Saturday, Nov. 7th @ 11am at the Museum of Ashe Co. History (the Old Courthouse) in Jefferson to honor local veterans. Enjoy a performance by the JROTC Color Guard, National Anthem, live music by Frank Little & Band & more. Admission is Free. Light refreshments will be available. For info call Missy @ 336-846-5575
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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. Nov. 7th. For info email Rocky at gr**********@***il.com
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Peace Haven Community Church in Lansing, will have Revival Sunday Nov. 8th @ 6pm; Nov. 9th -13th @ 7pm with guest speakers Bro. Dustin Farmer & Bro. Josh Jones. All are welcome
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Pleasant Home Baptist Church in Grassy Creek will have “Youth Revival” November 13-15 @ 7pm nightly with guest speaker Rev. Dustin Farmer & Special singing nightly. All are welcome
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Buffalo Baptist Church will have a Free Baked Spaghetti Dinner Sat. Nov. 14th from 4-7pm @ the Church located at 619 Central Buffalo Rd. West Jefferson. Bluff Mt Boys will be singing. Everyone in the Community are welcome _____________________________________________________________________________
Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Glendale Springs will host its Annual Ladies Conference on Saturday, Nov. 14th from 10 – 1 in the church fellowship hall, featuring guest speaker Patricia Edwards. Lunch will be provided / A special service will be held Sunday, Nov. 15th at 10am with singing by The Edwards Family and preaching by Bro. Adam Edwards. Everyone is welcome
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Bethany UMC will host an Indoor Artisan Fair & Bake Sale Saturday, Nov. 14th from 9-3 featuring Handmade Arts & Crafts, and Homemade Baked Goodies, with Special Guest, SANTA @ 2pm. Admission is Free. Visitors are encouraged to bring “Cash.”
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Troutdale Community Revival will be held Nov. 16-20 @ 7pm nightly at the Troutdale Volunteer Fire Dept. & Rescue Squad in Troutdale VA. Brother Jeff Blevins & Cody Blair will be preaching. Everyone is welcome
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NC Cooperative Ext. will offer a Free Session on how to make budget friendly nutritious snacks throughout the Holiday Season Tuesday, Nov. 27th from 11-12noon @ the Agricultural Service Center at 134 Law Enforcement Dr. in Jefferson. To register, visit ashe.ces.ncsu.edu or call 336-846-5850
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AmeriHealth; Ashe Co. Social Service & Keep Ashe Warm will host a Warm & Nourished Community Resource Day Wednesday, Nov. 18th from 5-7:30pm @ the Family Central Gym. They will have Free Coats while supplies last
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Westwood Elementary’s 6th Grade Students will have a BBQ Sandwich Fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 28th @ 10:30am until sell out @ Colvard Oil. Plates are $15. First come, first serve basis. Proceeds will go to the 6th Grade Trip to Jamestown & Williamsburg in March
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December
The 2026 Wilkes Literacy Gingerbread House Festival will be Friday & Saturday, Dec. 4th & 5th d’town Wilkesboro. They’re in need of gingerbread builders! Adults, teens, & kids are welcome. Gingerbread entry is FREE and can be done online at wilkesliteracy.org/gingerbread . Each gingerbread creation helps raise funds for free literacy programs. Registration deadline is November 13th. Call (336) 818-1323 or visit wilkesliteracy.org for more information
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GLAD will host a Sky Party Saturday, Dec. 5th from 8pm – midnight (weather permitting) in Lansing’s Creeper Trail Park. Bring blankets, chairs, snacks and beverages, NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED and sit back while we tour the dark sky with focus on Saturn, Andromeda and Pleiades. If you have any questions about this event, reach out to GLAD at ev****@*****nc.org
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Liberty Grove Baptist Church welcomes “Generation Excellent” (a theatrical group that creates amazing musical storytelling), Sunday Dec. 6th @ 10:30am. Everyone is welcome
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Peak Creek Ruritan will have a Rook Tournament & Chili Bean Fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 12th. Meal @ 5pm; Rook @ 6pm, also a Silent Auction of gift baskets just in time for Christmas.
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