COMMUNITY CALENDAR
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
October 18th 2021
Blood Drives:
Ashe County
10-21-21: @ Jefferson UMC from 11-3:30. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! Social Distancing will be followed. For info, call Wanda Gervasi @...........................................384-4108 or 877-0877
10-23-21: @ Ashe County Library from 10-2:30 in the Community Room. Donors Only are permitted in the Community Room. Masks must be worn & Social Distancing will be followed. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment call Marcia Rowe @..........336-219-0128
10-28-21: @ Ashe County Sheriff’s Dept. from 10-2:30. Covid protocols will be in place. No Walk-Ins will be honored @ this time. Please make an appointment @ redcrossblodd.org or by calling........................................................................................................................846-5633
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The Ashe County Children’s Christmas Project for 2021 is in full swing & The Red Cards are scheduled to be ready on Monday, Nov 8th @ the Ashe Baptist Associational Office located on Beaver Creek School Rd in WJ. For info call........................................................846-5631
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Healing Springs Baptist Church announces their New Time of Sunday School @ 9:30 & Worship @ 10 each Sunday. Wednesday Night services @ 7 pm. Everyone is welcome
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Compassionate Commissary is a Constant Source of Food for Ashe County. If you are in need of food, for a location near you call.....................................................................828-434-8888
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Lansing Farmers Market is Open each Friday from 1-6 pm @ The Lansing Creeper Trail Park with Fresh Local Produce & more! For info & New Vendors call Justin @.....................384-1080
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Ashe County Farmers Market is Open each Saturday from 8-1 on the Backstreet in D’Town WJ. The featured musical guest for Oct 23rd will be Connie Woolard
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Salvation Army is in need of all types of Household Items including Cookware, Dishes, Small Appliances as well as Furniture. Remember, your donations are “Tax Deductible” & goes to help those in need! Donations accepted at the back of the building M-Sat, 9 – 5. Store hours are M-Sat, 9-5:30
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Ashe County Arts Council will hold auditions for “Missoula Children’s Theatre this evening, Oct 18th @ the Ashe Civic Center from 3:30-5:30 pm. Auditions are open to Ashe County Students & Homeschool Students grades K-12. For more information call...........336-846-2787
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VFW Post 7946 & Auxiliary will meet this evening Oct 18th @ 6 pm @ the Hut on Ashe Park Road. Meal will be served. All members and interested persons are invited to attend
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The Museum of Ashe County History will hold its Annual Meeting Tuesday, Oct 19th @ 7 pm
@ Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Jefferson. All Museum members & the general public are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. For info, call the Museum of Ashe County History @.....................................................................336-846-1904
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Ashe County Worship Center on Ray Taylor Road will hold a Yard & Bake Sale this Saturday Oct 23rd starting at 7:30 am in the Church Fellowship Hall. Proceeds will go to the Church. For more info call the church at .......................................................................................846-1189
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The Generations Ashe trip to Savannah Georgia & Beaufort, SC scheduled for Oct 25-29 has been CANCELLED!
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Liberty Grove Baptist Church will hold an “Operations Christmas Child Packing Party” Oct 27-30 in the Fellowship Hall. Donations are being accepted to cover the $9 per Box Shipping Fee. Email Tammy for more info @ [email protected]
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Author Frank Varona will be giving a presentation @ the Blue Ridge Theater & Events Center on Friday Oct 29th @ 6:30 pm. Tickets are $15 per Couple or $10 a person & $5 per student. For more info call.......................................................................................................977-9003
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D’Town WJ Merchants will have Trick-or-Treat Saturday Oct 30th from 1-3 pm
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Bethany UMC will have a “Trunk-or-Treat” Saturday Oct 30th from 7-9 pm @ the Church located @ 495 Hwy 194 S. WJ
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Christian Unity Baptist Church on Main Street in Jefferson invites everyone to their “Trunk-or-Treat” Saturday, Oct 30th from 4 – 7 pm. Go in your costumes & enjoy a Hotdog, Drinks, Games, Fun & Treats
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Fleetwood Vol Fire & Rescue will hold a “Drive-Thru Trick-Or-Treat” Saturday, Oct 30th @ 5:30 pm @ the fire station with Free Treat Bags, Popcorn & Drinks
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Friendship Baptist Church will have “Trunk or Treat” on Oct 31st beginning @ 5:30 pm. Everyone is welcome
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November
Transou Community Church will hold a Drive Thru Chicken BBQ Fundraiser Saturday Nov 6th @ 11 am. Plates are $9 & include ½ Chicken BBQ, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Roll, Brownie & Drink. For large orders, please call to preorder @ 336-984-0256 Proceeds will go to the Church
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RCC will have Election for the Board of Directors on Tuesday Nov 9th @ 7 pm. All CC Members are eligible to vote. Absentee Ballots will be available @ the CC Thrift Shop now until Nov 9th
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The Ashe County Wildlife Club & NCWRC will hold a “Youth Hunt” for ages 12-17 for the 2021 Deer Season. Youth hunters must have valid Hunter Safety Certification & accompanied by a licensed adult hunter. Scouting & Safety will be Nov 27th with Hunt Day Dec 4th. Ages 16-17 must have proper hunting license as well. To sign up or info, contact Wildlife Officer Aaron Cronk @ [email protected]
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December
Dec 3-5, 10-12, 17-19
Ashe County Middle School will hold their “2nd Annual Making Spirits Bright Christmas Light Show" the first three weekends of December. Local Christmas Tree Growers are needed to support this special Fundraising Event by donating 2-3 Christmas Trees deemed imperfect or unsellable. Please call ACMS at 336-384-3591
