COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Calendar
August 9th 2022
Blood Drives:
Ashe County:
8-11-22: @ Friendship Baptist Church from 2-6:30 pm. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org. For info call the church @.....................336-982-2080
8-15-22: @ Mtn. Hearts from 10-2:30. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org.
8-18-22: @ Jefferson UMC from 11 - 3:30. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! Social Distancing will be followed. For info, call Wanda Gervasi @.............................336-384-4108 or 336-877-0877
8-20-22: @ Ashe County Library from 10-2:30 in the Community Room. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Marcia Rowe @.......................................................................................................................336-977-6775
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The 17th Annual Ashe County School Supply Drive will end Aug. 12th. School Supplies may be dropped off at Life Store Banks, 5/3 Bank, First Citizens, First National, Skyline National Bank & Ashe Co. Library. For info or to make a monetary donation, call Jennifer Richardson at……………
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Ina Barnes & Generations are offering a 3 Day/2 Night Trip to Pigeon Forge for Nov 1-3. Trip is $329 per person and must be paid in full by Aug. 25th. You can sign up @ Generations. For info call Ina @ 336-977-2256 or Generations @ 336-246-4347
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Grief Share will hold a 13-week session for people facing life after the loss of a Loved One, now thru Oct. 13th @ Bald Mountain Baptist Church each Thursday evening from 6-8 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. This is a Free Class. For info Peggy Ashley @.........................336-877-7775
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The Riverview CC Thrift Shop is having a Huge Sale in Aug & Sept:
All of Aug: All Shoes & purses are $1
Aug 10-20: Adult Clothes $1; Kids 50¢
Aug 24-27: Bag Sale @ $2 a bag
Aug 31-Sept 3: Bag Sale @ $1 a bag
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Riverview CC will hold their Monthly Meeting tonite Aug 9th in the Banquet Room. Discussions will be on the Rubber Ducky Race & Voting on updating the By-laws. The public is welcome
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Blue Ridge Worship Center in Glendale Springs is holding Revival Service this week thru Aug. 12th @ 7 pm. Special Singing Nightly. Guest speaker will be Bro. Logan Nesbitt
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The Low Cost Spay/Neuter event for Aug 10th is now FULL. The next one will be in Sept. & the date will be announced sometime this week. For more info 336-982-4060
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Aug 12th, Sept 9th, Oct 14th
Stroll the Streets of D’Town WJ for the “Gallery Crawl” Friday, Aug. 12th from 5 -7 pm. This event is free & maps are available. For info call………………………………………………….336-846-2787
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A Yard-Sale Fundraiser will be held Friday & Saturday Aug 12th & 13th @ 8 am @ 265 Old Greer Rd. in WJ. All proceeds will go to Funeral Expenses for Talmadge Trivette
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Bring your kids to the “Deputy 4-A-Day, Back to School Blast” event Saturday Aug 13th from 10-2 @ the Sheriff’s Office. Free Haircuts for kids, School Supplies, Hot Dogs, Shoes for Kids & more including a Sheriff K-9 Demonstration will be performed
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Oddfellows Pancake Breakfast will be held Aug 13th @ 8am @ Smethport Methodist Church. Meal is by Donation & include Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon, Coffee, Tea & Orange Juice. Scott Pope will be providing music. Proceeds will go to support Church Missions
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Ebenezer Church in Laurel Springs will have “Homecoming Service” Aug 14th with Singing @ 10 am & Preaching @ 11. Everyone is welcome
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Decoration Service will be held at the Severt Cemetery on Boggs Road, Aug 14th @ 2 pm
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Transou Community Church in Laurel Springs will have Homecoming Service Sunday Aug 14th
@ 11 am with worship & special music by Sonny & Janey Williams. A Potluck dinner will follow the service
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Decoration Service will be held at Scott Blevins Cemetery will be held Sunday, Aug 14th @ 2pm
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Decoration Service will be held @ Smethport Community Cemetery Sunday Aug 14th. Send Donations for Cemetery Up-Keep to: Carolyn Jenkins, 626 Claybank Rd. WJ, 28694
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Middlefork Baptist Church in White Top Va, will hold Revival Services Aug 14-19 @ 7 pm nightly. Guest speaker will be Bro Danny Miller. Everyone is welcome
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***Aug 17 Corinth Baptist Church Choir will sing & Billy Morefield will preach; Aug 18th Middle Cross will sing & Kenneth Grindstaff will preach; Aug 19th The Dugger Family will sing & David Dugger will preach;
Mtn City’s Annual Tent Revival will be held Aug 14th- 26th in Mtn City next to the Emergency Clinic. Different Speakers & Singers each night: Aug 14th Josh Jones Family will sing & Dr. Phill Kid will preach; Aug 15th Tony Potter Family will sing & Dr. Phill Kid will preach; Aug 16th Mike Sage will sing & preach. For a full line up visit 580wksk.com
_____________________________________________________________________________Aug 26th Mtn. Laurels; Sept 2nd Sheets Family Band
The Backstreet Concert Series will feature " Rock Bottom” Friday, Aug 19th @ 5:30 pm @ the Backstreet Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. This event is Free & Open to the public. If raining, it will be held at Ashe Co. Farmers Market
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Fridays in the Park sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council welcomes “Tray Wellington” Aug. 19th @ 7pm. This event is free. For more info call.........................................336-846-2787
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The 1st Annual Pistons for A Cause Event will be held Saturday Aug. 20th @ 301 E. Main St Jefferson with a Car Show @ 11 am & Concerts by multiple artists including Alex Key @ 7 pm.
Food Vendors will be on site all day. The 4-Lane will be CLOSED for this event. Proceeds will go to Chris Kearly’s Cancer Journey
For a Complete List of Performers & Food Vendors, visit 580wksk.com
Musicians and Singers: Elain Kearley with Mikey Calhoun; Brayden Frasure; Richard Edmondson; Professor Boogie’s Rock’n Ivory Reviews; Matt Bizzell; Joseph Daniel Aldrich
Food Vendors: Just Wing It 828; Blakes Cakes; Village Inn Pizza; Little Red’s Wagon; Old Fellow’s Cookout
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Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Grant, Va. will have Homecoming & Decoration Service Sunday, Aug. 21st @ 11 am. A Hot Dog Lunch will be served after services. A special offering for the upkeep of the cemetery will be received. To make a donation to the Cemetery Fund, mail to: Liberty Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, P.O. Box 6, Troutdale, VA 24378
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The Johnson Family Decoration will be held Sunday Aug. 21st @ the Hartzog Farm in Creston. Mail Donations for the Cemetery Fund to: Mildred Graybeal, 2550 Big Laurel Rd, Creston, NC 28615
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New River Conservancy will hold their Annual Float the New presented by Parkers Electrical Service, Sunday, Aug. 21st @ 9:30 am. Adult float $15; Kids under 12, $10. Lunch will be provided after the float. Bring your own boat or Zaloo’s will help you float for FREE. Proceeds support the River Clean-Up Program
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The Primitive Quartet will be at the Mtn City Annual Tent Revival on Thursday Aug 25th @ 7 pm. There will be No Preaching for this service
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Sept.
Oct 3rd, Nov 7th, Dec 5th
American Legion Post 275 will Monday Sept 5th @ 6 pm. All Veterans & Auxiliary are encouraged to attend
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Beaver Creek High School Class of 1973 Class Reunion will be held Sept. 10th @ 1:30pm @ Generations Ashe in WJ. Classes of 1970-1976 & Faculty are invited! If attending, bring a Covered Dish. For info contact Chuck Miller @ 828-308-4693
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Ashe Central High School Class of 1972 “Class Reunion” will be held Sept. 17th @ 4 pm @ Generations Ashe in WJ. For info or to register, call Mark Bower @ 336-977-1203 or see their FB Page
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Oct.
All Ashe County Veterans are invited to Fly to Washington D.C. to visit Memorials & Monuments. All expenses are PAID! Wheelchairs, Oxygen & other requirements will be accommodated as well. To sign up contact Dewey @ 910-200-1350 or Tim @ 757-839-7258
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PSA’s
A Car Seat Safety Check is held every 2nd Tuesday of the month @ Ashe Medics from 2-4 pm. When arriving for the car seat check, call.............................................................336-846-9111
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Grief Share Classes are being held at Bald Mountain Baptist Church each Thursday evening from 6-8 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. For info Peggy Ashley @...............................336-877-7775
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Volunteers are needed to pack Boxes of Food & to deliver the boxes to people in need in Ashe County on the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month. For info call....................................828-434-8888
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Salvation Army is in need of Household Items including Cookware, Dishes, Small Appliances & Furniture. Remember, your donations are “Tax Deductible” & goes to help those in need!
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Ashe Community Paramedic Program helps Ashe County People who have Chronic Health Issues to help build Handicap Ramps for homes, Provide First Aid & Emergency Medicine, Bringing Food & much more! Accepting Monetary donations & Volunteers needed to Deliver Food, Build Ramps, Donate Firewood, Propane & more. To Help or to Donate 336-620-0111
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