COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Calendar
Dec 5th 2019
Red Cross in need of Blood Platelets & ALL types of Blood, Especially Blood Type “O Negative”
Blood Drives:
Ashe County:
12-19-2019: @ Jefferson UMC from 11 – 3:30. Walk-Ins are WELCOME! To schedule an appointment or info call Wanda Gervasi @.................................................................384-4108
12-28-2019: @ Ashe County Library from 10 – 2:30. Walk-Ins are WELCOME! To schedule an appointment or info call the Library @.......................................................................846-2041
12-31-2019: @ Lowes Hardware in West Jefferson from 12 - 4:30. Walk-Ins are WELCOME! To schedule an appointment or info call April Steel @.....................................................846-1829
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Ashe Services is in NEED of “Home Delivered Meal Volunteers” Call Ashe Services for information @...........................................................................................................246-2461
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The Ashe County Wildlife Hunters for the Hungry is in need of Harvested Deer for needy families in the county. Hunters may take the deer to “Joe’s Place” for processing @ No Cost to the hunter. For info call Bill Burkett @ 977-3888 or E.T. Weaver @ 977-2490
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“Project Star” A Christmas Project for Senior Citizens, is underway! Take a Star (with a list of suggested items needed), from a tree located at Food Lion, Harvest Café, Ingles & Wendy’s. The gift must be dropped off by TODAY Dec 5th to the Appalachian Senior Programs located next to Jefferson Drug. Monetary gifts are also accepted! Call.....................................846-4898
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Ashe County Humane Society is holding a “Cat’s Meow Chili Benefit” TODAY Dec 5th @ Jefferson UMC til 2. Meal is $7 & include (choice of Beef, Turkey or Vegetarian Chili), Cornbread, Crackers & Cookie. Delivery available with a minimum of 3 orders. Proceeds will go to the Ashe Humane Society
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Ashe County Children's Christmas Project is in need of Volunteers to help Wrap Gifts @ Family Central this week through Friday Dec 6th Call the office for more info @..........846-5631
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The Ashe County Volunteer Initiative Program is having a “Canned Food Drive” NOW through Dec 6th Canned Food Donations may be dropped off @ All Lifestore Banks, 5th Third, First Citizens, Jefferson Drug, Medi-Home Health (next to Bantam Chef) & Ingles. Monetary Donations may be dropped off at Ashe Services for Aging. For info call.......................246-4347
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Stroll the streets of D’Town WJ for the “Christmas Gallery Crawl” on Dec 6th from 5 -7 pm with all the Galleries & Shops all Decked out for Christmas
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Ashe County Arts Council Holiday Open House will be held Saturday Dec 7th beginning with a visit from Santa from 8:30 – 11:30 am & following with the “Tree Fest” from 11:30 – 4 pm
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Rock Creek Baptist Church will have their 1st Saturday Singing Dec 7th @ 6 pm featuring “The Master’s Touch” Everyone is welcome
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Liberty Baptist Church on Silas Creek Road in Lansing will have their “Christmas Play” on Saturday, Dec 7th @ 6 pm. Non-perishable food items will be accepted for donation to Ashe Really Cares. Everyone is welcome
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The Ashe Shrine Club will hold the “7th Annual Christmas Expo” Saturday Dec 7th from 9 -4. Have pictures taken with Santa. All proceeds go to the Ashe Shrine Club. For info call Keshea Roland @...................................................................................................................977-1275
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The Peak Creek Ruritan Club will hold their Annual Christmas Party Saturday, Dec 7th @ 6 pm at the Peak Creek Ruritan Community Center in Laurel Springs. Christmas Caroling, Lots of Food & Fun. Everyone is welcome. For info call...........................................................982-9538
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The 1986 Class of Ashe Central High School is having a “Chili Dinner Rundraiser” for Lisa Colvard on Saturday Dec 7th from 4 – 6 pm @ Bristol Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Dine-In or Take Out available. Proceeds will go to Medical Expenses
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The Joyous Sounds of Christmas Concert will be held Dec 8th @ 3 pm in the sanctuary of the West Jefferson UMC. Admission is free with a freewill offering being taken for the Ashe County Sharing Center. Everyone is welcome
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The Ashe Ministerial Association (AMA) will hold Special Advent Services, Wednesday, Dec 11th @ 12 noon @ First Baptist Church in WJ / Wednesday, Dec 18th @ WJ UMC @ 12 noon. Everyone is welcome
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Friendship Baptist Church will hold a “Pinto Bean Supper Benefit” for Justin McNeill on Dec 13th @ 5 pm with all proceeds going to help with medical expenses
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The Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge is seeking Donations of Non-Perishable Food Items to support local Women & Girls, through Dec 14th with the Drop-Off location @ First National Bank on Mt Jefferson Rd (at Walmart)
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A Free Meal & Entertainment will be provided for those in need on Saturday Dec 14th from 5 -7 pm @ Family Central Dining Hall. Transportation may be provided by calling 846-3795 or 877-1657 by Dec 12th
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Black Cat Station Railroad Club will have Open House on Saturday Dec 14th from 10 – 2. There will be a large “HO Scale Model Railroad” operating 10 + trains at the same time. Thomas The Tank trains will be there for the little tykes to enjoy. For info visit blackcatstation.com _____________________________________________________________________________
Midway Baptist Church (behind Walmart) will have their “Christmas Play” Dec 15th from 5 – 7 pm with Refreshments served from 6 – 7 pm
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Bethany Methodist Church will hold their “Christmas Ding-A Ling Concert” on Dec 15th @ 7 pm in the Church Sanctuary
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Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Glendale Springs will have their Children’s Christmas Musical Dec 15th @ 6 pm followed by the Teen’s Ministry Christmas Play. Everyone is welcome
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Wagoner Baptist Church will have their Christmas Play Dec 15th @ 6 pm. Refreshments will be served after the program. Everyone is welcome
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The Tartan Woolly in D’Town WJ is a Drop-Off location this year for the “Toys for Tots” promotion, NOW through Dec 15th. Stop by their store for details or call....................846-3917
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Mt Jefferson State Park will have a “Climate Tower Hike” Dec 21st @ 2 pm beginning @ the Picnic Area. Hike will end at the summit where the climate data sensors and tower will be examined. Dress warmly
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Join Park Rangers of Mt Jefferson State Park Dec 21st @ 8 pm around the fire for an evening of stories & science to observe “Winter Solstice” (the longest night of the year). Bring a chair & wear warm clothing
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The Ashe County Arts Center will host the “Wordkeepers” Event on Saturday Dec 21st @ 4 pm.
If you would like to read, please contact Diana Renfro at renfrodiana@msn.com to reserve your slot. Refreshments will be provided
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A Christmas Tree & Miniatures Exibit is now open for viewing at the Arts Council through
Dec 27th
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Midway Baptist Church (behind Walmart) is taking Donations for the NEW Ebenezer Christian Children’s Home, opening in Siler City “NOW” through Dec 31st 2019. Accepting non-perishable Foods, Kitchen & Bathroom essentials, Cleaning & Laundry Products, Bibles & more. Donations may be dropped off @ the Church, M-F, from 8 :30 – 5
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