Community Calendar
June 17, 2026
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There is a Severe Shortage of Blood, Plasma & Platelets
PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE
IN RECENT WEEKS, A DECLINE IN DONATIONS HAS CAUSED THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD SUPPLY TO SHRINK NEARLY 20%. THIS DROP IN DONATIONS COULD LEAD TO A SEASONAL BLOOD SHORTAGE, WHICH CAN NEGATIVELY IMPACT PATIENT CARE AT HOSPITALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
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Blood Drives:
Ashe County:
6-18-26: [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
9-19
7-18-26: [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
Alleghany County:
6-30-26: [Tues.] @ First Baptist Church in Sparta from 12:30-4:30pm. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org call Ken Lewis 919-219-0835
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Ashe County Youth Soccer is currently signing up players for the Fall Season. Folks can sign up at Ashe Co. Farmers Market each Saturday in June from 9-11am. Forms can also be picked up at the Library and mailed in
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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 these Fur-Babies deserve. If you have questions, call 336-649-6105
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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 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 Harvest Ministries is offering 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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Bald Mtn. Church is having VBS this week thru Wednesday, June 17th from 6-8pm nightly. Supper will be served @ 5pm nightly. Classes for all ages, nursery thru adults. All are welcome
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Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Glendale Springs is having VBS this week thru June 18th @ 6:30pm nightly. Classes for all ages including adults. Everyone is welcome
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Midway Baptist Church (behind Walmart) is having VBS this week thru Thurs. June 18th from 6-8:30 pm nightly. Classes for all ages. Meal served each night.
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New River Baptist Church is having VBS this week thru Friday, June 19th @ Ashe Park on the lower baseball field. Meal served @ 5pm. Classes for ages with supper served @ 5:45pm nightly. All are welcome
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Liberty Baptist Church on Silas Creek Rd., is having VBS this week thru Thursday June 18th with a 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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Sugar Tree Baptist Church is having VBS this week thru Thurs. June 18th. Supper served each night @ 5:30pm with classes immediately after supper. Commencement is Friday, June 19th @ 5:30pm
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Orion Baptist Church (on Frank Dillard Rd.) is having VBS this week thru Thursday, June 18th @ 6pm with supper served @ 5:30pm nightly. Everyone is welcome
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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 Kelly & the Cowboys Friday, June 19th from 5:30-7pm. This is a Free Event! If attending, bring a chair or blanket
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The next Ashe Outreach Ministries Fish Fry is Friday, June 19th 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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Friendly Grove Baptist Church located at 444 Buck Mtn. Rd. in W.J. will have a “One Day Vacation Bible School” Saturday, June 20th from 10-4. A Cookout & Family Fun will follow @ 4pm. Registration begins @ 9:30am. All ages are welcome
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Pleasant Home Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School Sat. June 20th from 11:30-2:30 @ Ashe Park at the Russ Blevins Shelter. Bring your own lunch. Sunday June 21st kickoff with Horses @ 3pm, Meal @ 5pm, Classes @ 6:15pm. June 22-25: Meal @ 5:45, Classes @ 7:15pm. Friday June 26th: Commencement at 7pm with an ice cream social to follow
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June 27th Ashe Co. Humane society / July 11th Ashe Co. Farmers Market / July 18th Ashe Co. Beekeepers / July 25 WJ Fire Dept.
The Caboose Kids event for ages 3-12, will be sponsored by “High Country Performing Arts” Sat. June 20th @ 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 7th Annual Johnny Denny Memorial Rod Run will be Sat. June 20th. New & Old Hot Rods, and Bikes welcome. Entry vehicles will leave from the Ashe Co. Courthouse parking lot at @ 11am going to The Cruise-In in W.J. Rain date is set for July 18th
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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, July 21st @ 6pm @ the Hut on Ashe Park Road. Supper will be served before the meeting. All members are encouraged to attend
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Volney Baptist Church will have their 25th Year Crusade June 22-26 with Special Singing @ 7pm nightly. Guest speaker will be Bro. Dewey Williams. Everyone is 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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VFW Post 7946 will have a “Veteran’s Coffee” Saturday, June 27th from 9-11am @ 446 Ashe Park Rd. in Jefferson. All Veterans are encouraged to attend
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Come to Wordkeepers, (a gathering of writers in the High Country) at the Ashe County Arts Center in WJ, Saturday, June 27th @ 4pm. Readers are asked to keep their selections from any genre, to under 5 minutes. To reserve your time to read, email Sandy Lassen @ sl*****@*****st.com. Refreshments will be provided
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Hope Thru A Vision Homeless Shelter is having a pork BBQ Fundraiser at Lansing Fire Dept. Saturday, June 27th @ 11am until sold out. Meals are $12 & include BBQ, baked beans, slaw, dessert & drink. Funds will provide shelter for those in need due to inclimate weather or emergency situations
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Bethany United Methodist Church will have a BBQ Meal Fundraiser Sat. June 27th @ the Church. Plates are $12 & include BBQ, Baked Beans, Slaw, Dessert & Drink. Proceeds will go to the Church for future events. For info call the Church @ 336-877-2801
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The Northwest Ashe High School Class of 1996 will hold its 30th Year Class Reunion Saturday, June 27th from 5-8pm @ Molley Chomper in Lansing. Food and drinks will be available for purchase and live music by Glen Sullivan. For more information call 828-278-9730
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North Beaver Baptist Church on Hwy 163 will have V.B.S. Kickoff Sunday June 28th from 4-9 pm with Special Singing by Fern Hill & Friends with food & fellowship. Classes for all ages, Monday, June 29th thru Wednesday July 1st from 6:30-8:30pm nightly. All are welcome
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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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Aug. 8th; Sept. 12th; Oct. 10th; Nov. 14th; Dec. 12th
Warrensville Baptist Church will have their Food Pantry Open Saturday July 7th from 9:30 – 11am. All in need are welcome
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Hellbender Farm in Lansing will have an evening of music with Nashville recording artist, Luke Schneider, Thursday, July 9th @ 7:30pm, gates open @ 6pm. Come early meet the animals & enjoy hot dogs & picnic food for sale. For info & tickets, visit flyaroundfest.com @ the bottom of the page. Proceeds will go to the Lost Province Arts
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Aug. 14th / Sept. 11th / Oct. 9th
Stroll the streets of D’Town WJ for the “Gallery Crawl” Friday, July 10th 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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Cornerstone Fellowship Church located at 270 Barnett Street (behind Catawissa property in W.J.) will have a Yard Sale Fundraiser Saturday July 11th @ 7am. All proceeds will go to their Mission Trip. For a $20 Donation, anyone that would like to set up a table, is welcome to do so
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Beaver Creek Baptist Church on Mullato Mountain Rd. will have VBS July 16 – 17 @ 5:45pm. Saturday July 18th from 10-2. Sunday July 19th, Commencement from 10-12noon. All ages
invited to attend
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8/13; 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, July 19th @ 1pm. All Novice & Experienced Quilters are welcome
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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
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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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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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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