Community Calendar
July 23, 2026
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Blood Drives:
Ashe County
8-12-26: [Wed.] @ The Skyline Annex from 12-4:30. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appt. visit redcrossblood.org or call Hallie Grubb @….………………………………………336-876-6117
8-15-26: [Sat.] @ Ashe Co. Library from 10-3. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Marcia Rowe @…………………………..336-977-6775
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
Grayson County
7-24-26: [Fri.] @ Independence Fire Dept. in Independence, Va. from 12-5. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org
Alleghany County:
7-27-26: [Mon.] @ the Sparta UMC from 9:30-2pm. Walk-Ins are Highly ENCOURAGED! To make an appt. visit redcrossblood.org or call Gayle Cobb @……………………………….336-372-2577
8-6-26: [Thurs.] @ Piney Creek Fire Dept. from 2:30-6:30. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Barbara Atwood @…………..336-359-8293
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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Hwy 88 West extending past AEV, is currently undergoing widening and resurfacing by NCDOT & Tri County Paving. Completion is expected by the end of July. To avoid delays, you may wanna consider taking alternate route if possible
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Michael Brown with Disable American Veterans will be at Generations every Tuesday from 10am-12noon to assist veterans & veteran’s families with claims
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The Ashe County Quilt Guild has “Sewing Circles” every Wednesday & Thursday from 8-12 noon @ Generations Ashe. All quilters and sewers are welcome
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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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Ashe Really Cares is looking for a Van Driver to pick up food at Food Lion every 2 weeks to feed the hungry in Ashe County. Can be a husband-and-wife team. For info call 336-846-5234 or 336-846-5631
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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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*Gillespie Church at 149 East Big Springs Rd. in Lansing, is having Revival this week thru today, July 23rd at 7pm. Everyone is welcome
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Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Glendale Springs will have a Special Singing Service featuring The Inspirations tonight, July 23rd @ 7pm. Everyone is welcome
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July 31st: Whitetop Mtn. Band / Aug. 7th: The Luck Strikes Trio / Aug. 21st: Those 3 Guys / Aug 28th: Mt. Laurels
The Backstreet Summer Concert Series welcomes Kelly & Ian Snider Friday, July 24th from 5:30-7pm. This is a Free Event! If attending, bring a chair or blanket
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Middlefork Missionary Baptist Church in Whitetop, is having Revival this week thru Friday, July 24th @ 7pm nightly with Brothers: Joey McClure, Dennis Poe & Greg Poe. Special singing nightly. Everyone is welcome. For info call 276-388-3296
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The 1966 Class of Beaver High School will celebrate their 60th Year Reunion Sat. July 25th @ 5pm @ Mtn. Aire Seafood & Steaks. Everyone will be ordering from the menu. All classmates and teachers are encouraged to attend
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Partnership of Ashe (on the hill behind Vannoy Const.) will have a Jump & Giggle Fest for children ages 2-8, Sat. July 25th from 9am – 12noon. Enjoy inflatables, face painting, games, water activities, riding toys & more! Parking available at Divine Hope Church. All families must check-in upon arrival and get their REQUIRED wristband
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The Caboose Kids event for ages 3-12, will be sponsored by “W.J. Fire Dept.” Sat. July 25th @ 10am @ Connie the Caboose at the Backstreet Park in W.J. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Each child, up to age 5, can sign up to receive Free Monthly Books by mail. If raining, this event will be cancelled. For info call Caitlyn @ 336-416-1932
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The Ashe County Old-Time Fiddlers Convention is Saturday, July 25th @ Ashe Park, hosted by Kelley Breiding. Gates open at 9am with the WKSK Live Show at 11am. Admission is $10. Buy tickets at the gate or online at ashecountyarts.org, along with the full performer schedule
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Calvary Baptist Church at 500 Oak Street in W.J., will have Revival Sunday July 26th @ 6pm & July 27-29 @ 7pm with special singing nightly. Guest speaker will be Bro. David Blevins. Everyone is welcome
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Bristol Baptist Church will have Bible School July 26-31 with Supper served at 5pm nightly. Classes for all ages at 6pm. Everyone is welcome
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Mt. Olive Baptist on Water Tank Rd., will have VBS July 26-31 with a meal served @ 6pm nightly. Classes for all ages after the meal. For info call 336-620-2862. Everyone is welcome
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A 3-Course Dinner Fundraiser will be held at Craft Bistro Tuesday, July 28th @ 5pm. For tickets & info call or text 630-390-4162. Proceeds will go toward the Northern Peaks State Trail
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Gillespie Church at 149 East Big Springs Rd. in Lansing will have VBS July 29th – 30th with a meal served nightly at 5:30pm with Bible School @ 6:30pm. Saturday Aug. 1st start time will be 4:30pm. Everyone is welcome
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Generations will have a Yard Sale Fundraiser July 30th & 31st from 8-4. Proceeds will help provide programs for seniors in the county
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Lansing’s 2nd Annual Fly Around Festival will be held July 31st & Aug. 1st with Food & Craft Vendors, special music by various artists & much more. For more information & tickets, visit flyaroundfest.com.
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August
The Watson Family Reunion will be held Saturday, Aug. 1st @ 11am @ the Deep Gap Fire Dept. Lunch will be served @ noon. Ice, Plates, Flatware and Napkins will be provided. If attending, bring Family Photos, a covered dish & drink
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The Harrison Ridge Bluegrass Gospel Group, will perform at the Museum of Ashe Co. History in the remodeled courtroom on Saturday, Aug. 1st @ 7pm. Admission is free
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A Spaghetti Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Aug. 1st from 5-7pm @ New Creation Church in Baldwin located at 1549 NC Hwy. 194 Todd. All proceeds will go toward a new restroom for the Church
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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. Aug. 1st. For info email Rocky at gr**********@***il.com
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Decoration will be held at Calloway Cemetery Sunday, August 2nd with a Covered Dish Lunch at 1pm. Donations may be sent to: Calloway Cemetery, PO Box 1426, Jefferson, NC 28640
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Sugar Tree Baptist Church, Peace Haven Church, Cornerstone Baptist Church & Calvary Free Will Baptist Church will have the 2nd Annual Community Youth and Young Adult Revival August 2nd-8th at 7pm nightly @ Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Glendale Springs
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The Senior Center will offer TAI-CHI Classes to help with balance issues each Tuesday & Thursday beginning Aug. 4th thru Sept 29th from 1:30-2:30pm
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The Senior Center will offer Tai-Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention Class each Tuesday & Thursday beginning Thursday, Aug. 4th thru Sept. 29th from 1:30 -2:30pm. To sign up or info call the Senior Center at 336-246-4347
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AMOREM will have a “Good Grief Meal” Wednesday, Aug. 5th @ Cracker Barrel in Boone @ 3pm. Meal is Dutch Treat & open to anyone who is experiencing grief and loss
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The next Ashe Outreach Ministries Fish Fry is Friday, August 7th 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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A Trop Rock Festival Fundraiser will be held @ the Old Barn Winery Aug. 7th from 3-6pm; Aug. 8th from 12-6pm; Aug. 9th from 2-5pm featuring Roger Bartlett, the original guitarist for Jimmy Buffet & many more. VIP Passes available. Proceeds will benefit Musicians Mission of Mercy to help provide food & life essentials to those in need year-round. For info visit oldbarnwinery.com or musiciansmissionofmercy.org
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Sept. 12th; Oct. 10th; Nov. 14th; Dec. 12th
Warrensville Baptist Church will have their Food Pantry Open Saturday August 8th from 9:30 – 11am. All in need are welcome
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Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Glendale Springs will have Homecoming Aug. 9th @ 10am with Special Singing will be provided by Darin & Brooke Aldridge. A meal will follow service
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Ashe Co. Schools will have a District Wide Parent Event Thursday, August 13th @ 5:30pm @ the Ashe Co. High School Auditorium. Each parent will learn strategies to help your child stay motivated, reduce stress, & much more. Free admission.
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9/10; 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, Aug. 13th @ 1pm. All Novice & Experienced Quilters are welcome
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Sept. 11th / Oct. 9th
Stroll the streets of D’Town WJ for the “Gallery Crawl” Friday, Aug. 14th 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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Northwest Ashe Class of 1974 will have their 52nd Reunion Saturday, August 15th @ Lansing Park beginning at 3pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dessert and/or snack to share. Drinks will be provided. Also bring a chair
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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 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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September
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 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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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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