COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Calendar
October 29th 2024
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Blood Drives:
Ashe County:
10-29-24: TODAY @ Mountain Hearts until 2pm. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! For info call Jennifer Blanco @...............................................................................................336-846-0744
10-31-24: @ Ashe County Sheriff’s Dept. til 2:30pm. Walk-Ins are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! For info call the Sheriff’s Office.................................................................................336-846-5633
Alleghany County:
10-29-24: TODAY @ Alleghany Wellness Center on Collins Rd. in Sparta from 12-4:30 pm. Walk-Ins are highly ENCOURAGED! For info call Patty Harris @............................336-657-1770
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Help is needed to manage a Shower, and Washer & Dryer at the Riverview Baptist Church & the Riverview Community Center, to serve local people. If you can help, text Rick Ashley at 336-877-0486
_____________________________________________________________________________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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Three Forks Baptist Church on Cabbage Creek Rd. in Creston, is having Revival Services this week thru Wednesday, Oct. 30th @ 7pm nightly. Guest speaker is Bro. Jerry Pennell. All are welcome
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Fall Festival will be held Thursday, Oct. 31st @ 5:30pm @ Family Central. Enjoy Games, Candy and food will be provided by Bald Mtn. Church’s Food Truck Ministry. Everyone is welcome
_____________________________________________________________________________Bethany United Methodist Church at 495 Highway 194 S. will have Trunk or Treat Thursday, Oct. 31st from 5-7pm. Everyone is welcome
_____________________________________________________________________________The Annual Sheriff’s Dept. Hope for the Holidays & Operation Medicine Drop will be Thurs. Oct. 31st from 10-2 at the Sheriff’s Office. Bring Unused Prescription & Over-the-Counter Meds to safely dispose of. They’ll be taking Donations for the Badges of Ashe Annual Shop with-a- Cop. For info call 336-846-5633
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November
ACTA will be run a Free Shuttle Service from Riverview CC and Lansing Park, to the Disaster Recovery Center at Family Central twice a day thru, Nov. 1st. For more info visit actatravels.com or by call the office at 336-846-2000; TDD users: 800-735-2962
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American Legion Post 275 in Lansing, will meet Monday Nov. 4th @ 5:30pm at the Hut in Lansing. All Veterans and American Legion Auxiliary are encouraged to attend
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ACTA will be Fare Free for In-County Transportation on Tuesday, Nov. 5th. Appointments for service must be called in by 2pm the day before. Appointments will be taken on a first come first serve basis until the schedule is full. For more info by call the office at 336-846-2000; TDD users: 800-735-2962
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APP State's 14th Annual Spooky Duke 5K/10K Race & Costume Contest, has been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 16th
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Ashe County Parks & Recreation Registration for Youth Basketball is open until Nov. 22nd for 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Graders until Nov. 25th. Fee is $40 per child. Drafts for 3rd & 4th Grade Girls is Nov. 25th @ 5:30pm; Boys @ 7pm; 5th & 6th Grade Girls: Nov. 26th @ 5:30pm; Boys @ 7pm @ Family Central
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Storm Announcements:
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are open at Family Central in Ashe Co. & in Alleghany County, at Blueridge Business Development Center at 115 Atwood St. in Sparta. Both locations are open Monday thru Sunday from 8am to 7pm. You may also call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362
_____________________________________________________________________________Ashe Food Pantry at 115 Colvard Street, has meal boxes, snacks and food staples
_____________________________________________________________________________ The Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone is offering warm Showers, Wi-Fi access, and fresh cooked vegetarian meals. Lunch 12-1:30, Dinner 6-7:30pm. Additionally, they are offering Trauma-Relief Sessions throughout the community in the coming weeks. Call 800-392-6870
_____________________________________________________________________________Lost Province Community Center in Lansing is open W-Sat from 10a-4p; They accept Donations M-Sat 10-2. Send an email [email protected] to allow 48 hours to schedule a time to unload your vehicle(s). / To volunteer on site at LPCCA or for online resources to help the community of Lansing please visit lansingrecovery.com
_____________________________________________________________________________The “Volunteer” Hotline is: 336-740-9282…..The “Need” Hotline: 336-846-5877
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Farming Supplies are at the Test Farm in Laurel Springs from 8:30-6:30
_____________________________________________________________________________ Disaster Unemployment: If you have become unemployed due to Helene, the DUA can provide temporary payments for people who, as a direct result of Hurricane Helene has become unemployed. The deadline to apply for these benefits, is Dec. 2nd. Apply by calling the DUA Hotline @ 919-629-3857
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“Crisis Clean-Up” is a group of Churches to help with Clean Up from Natural disasters. If you need help call them at 1-844-965-1386
_____________________________________________________________________________Samaritan’s Purse is stationed at Alliance Church. If you need trees cut down from your house, help removing mud and debris or cleanup of homes, call 1-833-747-1234 to place a work order and they will get help to you! If you are Renting, make sure the Owner calls so they can give permission to work on the property. Also, if you are willing to help, call 828-386-8667
_____________________________________________________________________________If any of the churches or other distribution centers are running low on supplies, call Donnie Elliott at 336-620-2322 or Brian Walton at 336-977-2401. They’ll find what you need and bring it to you _____________________________________________________________________________
Ways to Donate: Ashe Food Pantry at ashefoodpantry.org click on disaster relief / Greater Lansing Area Development / Partnership of Ashe / Generations Ashe / Various Churches / Musicians Mission of Mercy & Local Non-Profits
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There is now a FB Page called, “Ashe County Hurricane Helene Lost & Found.” This has been set up for anyone who has lost or found sentimental items due the storm, in hopes of getting them to the rightful owners. Everyone is encouraged to join
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The Oddfellows are working with Downhome Lodge NC to supply Chainsaws, Shovels, & willing Hands wherever needed
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If you can donate Generators & Hook-ups, to help those who are dependent on oxygen, call 919-302-4003 or 828-434-8888
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Generators & Extension Cords available for anyone that is on oxygen and has No Power. For info call 828-406-0980
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Laundry: Laurel Springs FD has a mobile laundromat
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Food: Lighthouse Baptist Church in Crumpler is open M-F, 12-6 offering Starlink, Supplies, Blankets, Heaters, Propane & Gas, Baby Items, Specialty Formulas, Clothing & Food. For info call or text 828-434-0329
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Food: The Rotary Club is serving 3 Meals a Day at Big Laurel Church. They’re also taking requests for immediate needs. For info call Dan at 336-210-2312
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Food: Second Harvest Food Bank will serve Lunch at 11 & Supper @ 5pm daily at Family Central. Eat in, Pick Up or Delivery (if possible). All churches are invited to volunteer to serve, deliver or clean up each day. Bald Mtn. Church has Food, Baby Items, Cleaning Supplies & more. For info call 336-877-1550
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Food: North Beaver Baptist Church next to Dr. Pepper on Hwy. 163, has loads of Water, Gatorade, Food, Propane, & Clothes. Everyone is encouraged to go by and pick up what you need
_____________________________________________________________________________Food: The Burley Tobacco Warehouse on the Backstreet has Supplies, Canned Food, Baby Items, formula, water, personal care & more
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Food: The WJ Church of Christ (behind the WJ Park) has Fruits, Canned Foods, Bread, Cereal, Water, Baby Products, personal Hygiene Products & more. They also have Cleaning Supply Buckets, Bleach, washing powder, wheel barrows, rakes, shovels, mops, brooms, hoes, Box Fans, Tarps, Pillows, Blankets & Sheets. They will be open Noon to 5pm daily
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Food: Midway Baptist Church (behind Walmart), has Food, Supplies & Pet Food. They are in need of Flashlights & Batteries, 5-Gallon EMPTY Gas cans for 4-wheelers delivering meals, Cleaning Supplies _____________________________________________________________________________Food: Smethport Baptist Church has lots of Food, Cleaning Supplies, Diapers, Blankets, Coats, & Hygiene products. They will be handing out 10-12 & 4-6 daily
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Food: West Jefferson UMC is offering Food, Cleaning Supplies and Water / They’re also collecting Water & Cleaning Supply Donations.
_____________________________________________________________________________Food: Alliance Church at 220 Lynch Colvard Rd. in Jefferson is open 9-7 Mon. thru Wednesday, with supplies, water, non-perishables, baby supplies, pet food restrooms and water to fill your container. They are also offering Gasoline. Call 336-246-2979
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Showers, Water, Lodging: Ashe Co. High School, Emergency Shelter / Jefferson UMC-Showers / Todd FD-Showers form 4-7pm each evening / Upper Mtn. Research Station-Showers / Buffalo Tavern, Limited Lodging, call Steve 828-278-7394 / Glendale Springs Inn & Rest. Showers 24/7, Limited Lodging, call 336-977-6192 / Lansing FD, (Potable Water, bring own containers) / Fleetwood FD (Potable Water, bring your own containers) / Cattle Market on Hwy. 16 Potable Water / Ashe Co. Arts Council, outside spigots for water refill / Shatley Springs, Water-bring containers _____________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Shelters: Ashe Co. High School
_____________________________________________________________________________ Westwood Elementary is offering Emergency Childcare for children (grades K-8) of emergency personnel from 7:30-5:30. For more info email [email protected]
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Supply Hubs: All Elementary Schools; Fire Depts.; Churches in and around Jefferson & West Jefferson, Warrensville & Lansing; Ashe Food Pantry; Ashe Really Cares; Family Central; Just Wing It has Canned Food; Ashe Baptist Association; Steve Ashley’s Residence on Hardin Gilley Rd. in Warrensville; Ashe Co. Farm Bureau; Ashe Pregnancy Care Center; Jimmy & Jean’s Family Entertainment; Riverview CC has Water & Food; Randy Marion Ford & Chevrolet
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Ashe Co. High School is the designated Shelter
_____________________________________________________________________________Grants / Available Funding: Ashe Advantage Project Strength Meets Hope Grant; US Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance 1-800-659-2955 or sba.gov
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Todd FD will hand out supplies from 4-9pm daily & open for showers from 4-7pm daily. For info call Mandy at 901-233-9187
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