COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Calendar
Aug 12th 2020
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Blood Drives:
Ashe County:
8-20-2020: EMERGENCY BLOOD DRIVE @ Bristol Baptist Church from 12:30 – 5 pm. To make an appointment call...................................................................................................977-1645
8-20-2020: @ Jefferson UMC from 11 - 3:30. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! Social Distancing will be followed. To make an appointment call Wanda Gervasi @...............................336-384-4108
8-22-2020: @ Ashe Co Library from 10 -2:30. Walk-ins are welcome!!! To schedule an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org or call.......................................................336-219-0128
Alleghany County Blood Drive:
8-25-2020: @ VFW in Sparta from 2:30 – 7 pm. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! Social Distancing will be followed. To make an appointment call Patty Harris @..............................336-657-1770
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Executive Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has approved a 1-day Annual Meeting on Aug 15th @ 9 am @ Beaver Creek Baptist Church on the Mullatto Mountain Rd. This year the Pastor & 1 Representative from each church may attend due to covid. Lunch will be served
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Bring your school age kids to the “Deputy 4-A-Day, Back to School, Drive Thru Event” Saturday Aug 15th from 10 – 11 am. Lots of Giveaways with a Sheriff Tote Backpack, Earphones, Deputy Wristbands & more. A presentation of a Sheriff K-9 Demonstration will be performed
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Decoration Services @ Roark / Price Cemetery on Rock Creek has been postponed from Aug 15th until Sept 22nd @ 2 pm. Mail donations for Cemetery upkeep to: Rick Roark 1112 Rock Creek Rd, Creston, NC 28615
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Benefit Yard & Bake Sale will be held Saturday Aug 15th @ the Creston Fire Department beginning @ 8 am. All proceeds will go to help Randy Roark who’s battling cancer. For more info or to donate items call Pastor Anthony Roark at 336-977-6663 or email @ rockcreekmbc1@gmail.com
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Liberty Baptist Church in Troutdale Va will hold a “Drive-In, Homecoming & Decoration Service” Aug 16th via radio @ 11 am. No Meal will be served. A special offering will be taken for Up-Keep of the Cemetery or you can mail donations for Cemetery upkeep to: Liberty Hill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 6, Troutdale, Va 24378
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Decoration Service @ Brown Cemetery on Rich Hill scheduled for Aug 16th has been Cancelled. Everyone is encouraged to decorate graves. Donations for Cemetery upkeep may be mailed to: Brown Cemetery, 2586 Rich Hill Rd, Creston 28615
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Decoration Service will be held @ Claude Mash Cemetery Aug 16th @ 2 pm. Rain date is set for Aug 23rd Mail donations for Cemetery upkeep to: Kenneth Mash, 620 Claude Mash Rd, Jefferson, NC 28640. For info call................................................................................982-3574
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The Johnson Family Decoration will be held Aug 16th located on Hartsog Farm on Hwy 88 West in Creston. Mail donations for Cemetery upkeep to: Mildred Graybeal, 2550 Big Laurel Rd, Creston, NC 28615
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Decoration Services will be held @ the Welch Cemetary in Warrensville will be held on
Aug 16th @ 11 am. Everyone welcome
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Decoration Services will be held at Calloway Cemetery on Aug 22nd with No Meal to be served after services
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Decoration Services will be held at Roans Creek Cemetery on Aug 23rd @ 10:30 am. Everyone is welcome
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Pleasant Home Baptist Church in Grassy Creek has Cancelled their Homecoming Meal on Sunday, Aug 24th Grave Decoration is encouraged @ anytime
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The Ashe County Children’s Christmas Project Team has unanimously voted that the Christmas Project for 1000 Children WILL take place this year. More information to come in a few weeks
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Join the Senior Center Recipe Share Program, where you’ll email your favorite recipe to share & receive recipes from others. Email your recipe to glendaluther@asheaging.org
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Ashe Services for Aging is in need of “Volunteers” for the Meals On Wheels Program. If you would like to volunteer for this program or ANY OTHER, call Terrie Hopkins @ 246-4347
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Ashe County Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers to help on Mondays or Saturdays @ 8:30 am. Volunteers are also needed at the Job Site in Jefferson near Hickory Hills. If you can help, call Don Sloan @ 828-406-1309 or Call 846-2525
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Ashe Really Cares is Open but has adjusted some methods due to covid. If you find yourself in need, call ARC @ 846-5631. If you’re Church is having Drive-In Services, consider sitting a box in the parking lot to drop a Can of food in for Ashe Really Cares
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Hope for the Mountains Prayer Team meets every Tuesday @ 8 am @ Midway Baptist Church in the Sanctuary. This meeting is Open to the Public
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Big Flatts Baptist Church announces that Masks & Gloves are Required for Inside Services with social distancing guidelines. Speakers will be used for those more comfortable with drive-in service. Sunday School @ 10 am & Worship @ 11am
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Zion Hill Church on Helton Creek Rd in Lansing Welcomes Everyone for their Worship Services each Friday @ 7 pm & Saturday @ 12 noon. For info call Pastor Cory Richardson @....620-8989
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Do you have trouble making your own meals? Call Ashe Services for Aging to see if you qualify for the Home Delivered Meals Program & if the Program is available in your area. For more information call.........................................................................................................246-4347
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If you’re 60 or Older & live in the Jefferson / WJ City Limits, the Senior Center can provide tickets for you to ride the Shuttle, Free of charge. For information on how to apply contact the Senior Center @.........................................................................................................246-4347
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Ashe County Volunteer Initiative Program is holding the 15th Annual School Supply Drive. They’re asking for Monetary Donations ONLY at this time to purchase Disinfectant Items, Masks & Other Items to combat the spread of COVID-19. For info call 246-4347 or Mail a check to 180 Chatty Rob Lane WJ 28694...In memo section put School Supply Drive
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Ashe County Public Library is open Mon -Thur, 10 - 6 pm, Friday & Sat, 10 - 4 pm. Patrons may visit the library once a day for a maximum of 1 hour & abide by the 3 Ws: “Wear” a Face Covering, “Wash” Hands Often, “Wait” 6 feet away from other people. Curbside Delivery is M – Th from 10 – 6. For Info the library @..................................................................846-2041
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The Hunger Hotline is available 24/7 for those in need of food. Delivery is available & for more info call......................................................................................................................846-5867
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Salvation Army in WJ is OPEN & in NEED of Donations of Non-Perishable Food Items for their Food Bank which is Open to serve those in need, Mon – Sat from 10 – 5. They’re also in Need of Donations of Clothing, Furniture & Household Items
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The Riverview CC Thrift Store is Open each Wed-Sat from 10-2. All patrons must wear a mask & gloves. If you don’t have a mask & gloves, the CC will provide these for you. 2-5 people per room permitted while staying 6 ft apart. For info call..................................................385-1387
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“GriefShare, Surviving the Holidays” is a seminar for people facing life after a Loved One’s death & will be held @ Bald Mtn Baptist Church each Tuesday from 6 – 8 pm, NOW thru Sept 8th For more info call Peggy Ashley @................................................................. 828-421-6939
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Happy Trails Cowboy Church of Ashe will meet at the Blue Ridge Dinner Theater in Glendale Springs each Sunday @ 10 am for Services inside the building with Bible Study each Wednesday Night @ 6:30 pm. Social distancing will be followed. Everyone is welcome
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September
The 39th Annual Ashe Shrine Club Golf Tournament will be held Sunday, Sept 20th @ Mtn Aire Golf Course. 18 Hole Stroke Play Competition. Entry Fee is $60. Players may arrange their own Foursomes. For info contact: Ken Blevins @ 877-6604, John Brown @ 977-8668 or the Golf Course @ 877-4716
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