COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Calendar
July 26th 2024
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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.
Blood Drives:
Ashe:
7-31-24: @ Fleetwood Fire Department from 1:30 - 5:30. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org
8-8-24: @ Friendship Baptist Church from 2-6:30. Walk-Ins are encouraged! To make an appointment, call Mike McClure @......................................................................336-877-0242
8-17-24: @ Ashe Co. Library from 10-2:30. Walk-Ins are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Marcia Rowe @................................336-977-6775
8-26-24: @ Mountain Hearts from 10-3. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Jennifer Blanco @..................................................336-846-0744
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Red Cross is now scheduling appointments to install Free Smoke Alarms for Ashe Co. Residents. If interested, schedule your appointment by calling 828-264-8226
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The Ashe County Volunteer Initiative is holding it's first “Shoes for Kids Fundraiser” now thru July 31st. For information on how you can donate, call Jennifer @ 336-246-4347
_____________________________________________________________________________Ashe County Parks & Recreation is taking Flag Football Registrations for boys & girls, grades 1st-6th now thru Aug. 30th. Cost is $40 per child. Forms are available at Family Central or online at asheparks.com. Registration deadline is Aug. 30th @ 5pm. For info call............336-982-6185
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The Hope for Mountain Choir meets each Sunday @ 6pm @ Midway Baptist Church for Choir Practice in preparation for the County wide Hope for the Mountains Crusade Sept. 15-22. This is open to EVERYONE! If you like to sing, you are encouraged to attend
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Weekly Music & Dance is held each Friday @ 6pm @ the old Greenfield Restaurant (behind the Chevy dealership). This event is by Donation & open to the public. Everyone is welcome
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Faith Chapel Church in Fleetwood will have their VBS Commencement Service today @
July 26th 5:30pm with s'mores & more. All are welcome
_____________________________________________________________________________Riverview Missionary Baptist Church, is holding their 4th Annual Camp Meeting thru today, July 26th. All are welcome
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Mission Home Baptist Church is having VBS thru today, July 26th from 6-8pm with dinner at 6pm. Classes for all ages. Cookout will be tomorrow, July 27th at the Campground at 6pm. Everyone is welcome
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Aug. 2nd Lucky Stirkes / Aug. 16th Whitetop Mtn. Band / Aug 23rd Sheets Family Band with Kay Justice and Cecil Gurganus / Aug. 30th Mountain Laurels
The next Backstreet Concert Series will be today, July 26th featuring “Those Three guys” @ 5:30pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. This event is Free & Open to the public. If raining, it will be held at the Ashe Co. Farmers Market
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Western Youth Network will sponsor the last Imagination Ashe Caboose Kids of the season Saturday, July 27th @ 10am @ Connie the Caboose on the Backstreet in WJ. These programs are free to the public & are targeted for children ages 3-12, although older siblings are welcome! All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Info call….336-977-9111
_____________________________________________________________________________ Cruisin’ 4 Crusaders Car & Bike Show will be held Sat. July 27th from 1pm @ Clean Eats in Boone located at 273 Boone Heights Drive. Entry Fee is by Donation. All proceeds will benefit the Mountain Crusaders Athletic Association
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The Old Store Grassy Creek will host the First Families of Grassy Creek Fundraiser Sunday,
July 27th @ 2pm. Enjoy a tour of Grassy Creek! Funds will go to the Museum of Ashe County History. All are welcome
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July 27th
Weather permitting, New River State Park will have Fly Fishing Sessions @ Wagoner Access on July 27th @ 10am. Learn fly casting techniques, basic equipment & more. Limit to 7 persons per session & no one under 8 years old. Equipment will be provided. Reserve your spot by calling 336-982-5817
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The Ashe County Wildlife Club will host “Kids’ Day” Saturday July 27th from 9-2 @ the Club on Big Creek Rd in Laurel Springs for youths thru 16 years. Kids will learn how to SAFELY handle firearms & much more! A Hot Dog lunch will be served. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free. Due to bridge construction, take NC Hwy. 88 East from Jefferson. For info 336-977-2490
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BROC will have a Community Yard Sale Saturday, July 27th @ 7am @ VFW Ball Field in Lansing. All clothing items will be $1 each piece. To purchase Yard Sale spots, call 336-384-4543. All proceeds will go to BROC to help those in need in the community
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Bethel Baptist Church on Lower Nettle Knob Rd. will have VBS Saturday, July 27th from 10-4. Classes for all ages. Lunch & snacks will be provided / Sunday, July 28th Middle Fork Band will be singing at 6pm. Everyone is welcome
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Bristol Baptist Church will have a Back-to-School Bash Saturday July 27th from 1-4pm. Free school supplies for students and teachers. There’ll be a bounce house, food, cotton candy & more. All are welcome
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Decoration Service will be held at the Roten-Graybeal Cemetery on West Mill Creek Rd. in Warrensville Sunday, July 28th @ 2pm. There’ll be a meal at the Shelter @ 1pm. If attending, please bring a covered dish
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Bristol Baptist Church will have VBS July 28-31. Supper served at 5pm, Classes @ 6pm for Nursery thru Adults. Everyone is welcome
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August
Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Glendale Springs, will have a Singing Service featuring “The Inspirations” Thursday, August 1st @ 7pm. Everyone is welcome
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Ashe Harvest Ministries will host a Gospel Singing with Michael Combs & Mountain Fellowship
Aug. 2nd @ 6pm @ the Ashe Civic Center. Tickets on sale now at asheharvestministries.com.
All proceeds will go to the Ashe Harvest Ministries Food Pantry. For info call 336-877-6322
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The next Ashe Outreach Ministries Fish Fry is Friday, Aug. 2nd from 4-7pm @ the RCC. Enjoy Alaskan Pollok Fish, Chicken Tenders, Shrimp or Combo, served up with FF, Slaw, Hushpuppies, Drink & Dessert. Small Plate is $10; Medium Plate $13; Large Plate $15. Veggie Plate $10. Kids 10 & under eat Free with a paid adult, dine in only. To go orders, call 336-385-1314
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The Watson Family Reunion will be held Aug 3rd with registration @ 11am @ the Deep Gap Fire Dept. Lunch @ Noon. If attending, please bring Family Photos, a covered dish & drink. For info call Roy Watson @ 336-877-7482 or Leroy @ 828-963-0175
_____________________________________________________________________________Northwest Ashe Class of '69 will have a Class Reunion on August 3rd @ 3pm @ Mountain Aire Seafood & Steaks. For info call 336 620 1881
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Decoration Service will be held on Sunday Aug. 4th @ 2pm @ the Tucker Cemetery on Little Horse Creek. A service & meal will be held at Meadow View Mennonite Church after the Decoration. If attending, please bring a covered dish
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Decoration Service will be held Sunday Aug. 4th @ 2pm @ George Miller Cemetery in Glendale Springs
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New River Elite Softball Camps will be Aug. 5th & 6th @ 6pm each day for ages 5-14. Camp will focus on Hitting, Pitching & Fielding. For info call Justin @ 828-719-7949
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Smethport UMC will hold a “Precious Memories Worship Service” the 1st Wednesday in each month @ 2pm, Honoring & Sharing Life alongside friends living with Alzheimer’s, their Caregivers & Families. The next Service is Wednesday, Aug. 7th. All are welcome
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Sept. 13th / Oct. 11th
Stroll the streets of D’Town WJ for the next “Gallery Crawl” Friday, Aug. 9th 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
_____________________________________________________________________________Calvary Free Will Baptist Church In Glendale Springs will have Homecoming Service Aug. 11th @ 10am w/ a meal to follow in the fellowship hall. Calvary Reflections & Aleah Childers will be singing. Guest speaker will be Bro. Kevin Francis. Everyone is welcome
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The 3rd Annual Preaching in the Park will be held Sunday, Aug. 11th @ 6pm @ the Lansing Creeper Trail Park with Bro. Mitchell Mash with Mash Family Singers. Everyone is welcome. For a complete list of Dates & Preachers, visit 580wksk.com
Sept. 8th: Bro. Bryan Miller with Miller Family Singers
_____________________________________________________________________________Calvary Free Will Baptist Church will host the 3rd Annual Ladies Conference Sat. Aug. 17th from 10-2 in the church fellowship hall. Sister Patricia Edwards with the Edwards Family Ministries will be speaking, lunch will be provided. All are welcome
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Liberty Baptist Church in Grant, Va. will have Decoration Service Sunday, Aug. 17th with preaching service & special singing @ 11am. A Meal will follow preaching. Decoration will follow the meal. All are welcome
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The Ashe County Arts Center will host the “Wordkeepers” Event Saturday Aug. 17th @ 4 pm. Readers are asked to keep their selections, from any genre, to under 8 minutes. If you would like to read contact Sandy Lassen at [email protected] to reserve your slot. Refreshments will be provided
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Ashe County Republican Party meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm @ Sweet & Savory Bakery & Deli in d’town WJ. The next meeting is August 20th
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OCTOBER
High Country Seed Saving Workshop will be held Friday, Oct. 4th from 2:30-5:30 @ Laughing Springs Farm in Boone. Participants will meet & park at the Watauga Agricultural Conference Center. Shuttle service will be provided to & from the event. Registration is required. To register call 828-264-3061
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