COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Calendar
Nov 13th 2018
American Red Cross Issues Urgent Call for Blood & Platelet Donors of ALL Types
To Schedule Appointments: Contact the Red Cross Website @ www.redcrossblood.org
IN DESPARATE NEED OF ALL TYPES OF BLOOD DUE TO CANCELLATION OF BLOOD DRIVES, DUE TO THE HURRICANES
Blood Drives:
- Nov 15th @Jefferson UMC in Jefferson from 11 am -3:30 pm. Walk-Ins are WELCOME! For more information contact Wanda Gervasi @........................................336-384-4108
- Nov 15th @ Piney Creek School in Piney Creek, NC from 2 -6:30 pm. Walk-Ins are WELCOME! For more info contact Allison Lewis @.....................................336-359-2988
- Nov 17th @ Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Glendale Springs from 8 -12:30. Walk-Ins are WELCOME! To make an appointment call Robin Carter @ 336-982-3932 or .................................................................................................................336-977-1964
- Nov 26th @ Sparta UMC located @ 190 N Main Street, Sparta from 9:30 am – 2 pm Walk-Ins are WELCOME! Contact Gayle Cobb for more info @....................336-372-2577
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Canned Food Drive sponsored by Ashe Services for Aging is going on NOW - Dec 7th. Non-Perishable Food Items & Monetary donations accepted. For a list of Drop-Off locations call............................................................................................................................246-4347
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Donations of “Blankets”, are being accepted for the “Keep Ashe Warm Program” at The Ashe County Department of Social Services, Mon – Fri, from 8 am - 5 pm, now through Jan 31st 2019
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“Project Star” A Christmas Project for Senior Citizens, is now underway! Take a Star (with a list of suggested items needed), from a tree located at Food Lion, Harvest Café, Ingles & Wendy’s, & donate the gift on or before Dec 5th to the Appalachian Senior Programs located next to Jefferson Drug. Monetary gifts are also accepted!
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The Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 80 is accepting donations for “Christmas Gifts” for the 237 Women & 56 Men that are in the nursing Homes in Ashe County. For more info contact George Gentry @ 336-982-3124................or................Garvie Hamby @ 336-982-3644
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The Ashe County Children's Christmas Project, “Red Cards” with child’s name and information, are ready to pick up @ Ashe Baptist Office, Mon –Fri, 9-4 located at 204 Beaver Creek School Road. For more info visit ashebaptist.org
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Oct 15th - Dec 7th
Medicare Open Enrollment Period is NOW - Dec 7th. Contact the Ashe Senior Center for further info and schedule your appointment for your Medicare Part-D Coverage @....246-4347
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The Rural Transportation Coordinating Committee will meet Wed, Nov 14th @ 10 am @ the High Country Council of Gov. Building located @ 468 New Market Blvd, Boone
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Ashe Services for Aging will hold their Annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov 15th & 16th from 8 am – 6 pm @ the Center with Crafts, Decorations & Food. For more infor call..........246-4347
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The Ashe County Civic Center will have an evening of Bluegrass Music on Friday Nov 16th @ 7 pm with the award winning, “Grascals” & Ashe County’s own, “Claybank” Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at Roten Insurance Agency in West Jefferson
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Helton Volunteer Ambulance Service & Community Center will have their Annual Thanksgiving Meal on Nov 17th from 4 – 7 pm at the Helton Community Center. Plates are $8 and include Turkey & dressing or Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, Dessert & Drink. Everyone is welcome
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Rugby Fire & Rescue will have “Thanksgiving Supper” on Nov 17th @ 5 pm at the Rugby Rescue Squad Building with Rugby's own, Wayne Henderson & Helen White to perform. Everyone is welcome
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Rock Creek Missionary Baptist Church will be having a Benefit Singing on Nov 17th @ 6 pm for Rick Roark of Creston who was in an accident & out of work. For questions or more info contact Anthony Roark at...........................................................................................977-6663
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“The International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Event” will be held at the Ashe County Library on Saturday, Nov 17th from 10:30 – 2:30 with snacks & lunch provided. Anyone that has been affected by Suicide Loss, is encouraged to attend! For info call the Library...846-2041
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The Energy Assistance, Crisis Intervention Program will be held at the Ashe County Courthouse on Nov 19th Applicants must supply SS #’s for all members of household, Income Verification & Electric Account #. For more info call...................................................846-5644
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The Ashe Senior Center will CLOSED, Thursday & Friday Nov 22nd & 23rd in observance of Thanksgiving
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Medi-Home Health & Hospice is offering a FREE Advance Care Planning Clinic on Nov 29th from 9 – 2 at the Ashe Senior Center. No appointment is necessary & all documents are Free of charge. For more information call........................................................................855-856-6334
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