COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Calendar
July 14th 2020
The American Red Cross has launched a CRITICAL NEED for ALL blood types, ESPECIALLY type O & platelet donations Nationwide!
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Blood Drives:
Ashe County:
7-16-2020 @ Jefferson UMC from 11 – 3:30. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! Social Distancing will be followed. Appointments may be made @ redcrossblood.org or by calling Wanda Gervasi @.......................................................................................................................336-384-4108
Alleghany County:
7-27-2020: @ Sparta Lions Club located @ 598 Trojan Ave from 9:30-2. Walk-Ins are Encouraged after 12 noon. ALL Donors will receive FREE Covid Antibody Testing & the results will be sent to the Donor. Set up an appointment @ redcrossblood.org or call Gayle Cobb @.......................................................................................................................336-372-2577
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Zion Hill Church on Helton Creek Rd in Lansing Welcomes Everyone for their Worship Services each Friday @ 7 pm & Saturday @ 12 noon. For info call Pastor Cory Richardson @....620-8989
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Do you have trouble making your own meals? Call Ashe Services for Aging to see if you qualify for the Home Delivered Meals Program & if the Program is available in your area. For more information call.........................................................................................................246-4347
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If you’re 60 or Older & live in the Jefferson / WJ City Limits, the Senior Center can provide tickets for you to ride the Shuttle, Free of charge. For information on how to apply contact the Senior Center @.........................................................................................................246-4347
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Ashe County Volunteer Initiative Program will be holding its 15th Annual School Supply Drive. They’re asking for Monetary Donations ONLY at this time to purchase Disinfectant Items, Masks & Other Items to combat the spread of COVID-19. For info call.........................246-4347
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Ashe County Public Library is open Mon -Thur, 10 - 6 pm, Friday & Sat, 10 - 4 pm. Patrons may visit the library once a day for a maximum of 1 hour & abide by the 3 Ws: “Wear” a Face Covering, “Wash” Hands Often, “Wait” 6 feet away from other people. Curbside Delivery is M – Th from 10 – 6. For Info the library @..................................................................846-2041
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The Ashe County Swimming Pool is now OPEN, M-F, (11 am-2 pm), (2:30-5:30 pm) & (6-9 pm). Each session is limited to 25 Swimmers, $5 per person. NO Swimming Lessons will be offered this year. For info including Pool Rental, call 384-4600 or email:.......susan.poe@ashek12.nc.us
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The Hunger Hotline is available 24/7 for those in need of food. Delivery is available & for more info call......................................................................................................................846-5867
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Salvation Army in WJ is OPEN & in NEED of Donations of Non-Perishable Food Items for their Food Bank which is Open to serve those in need, Mon – Sat from 10 – 5. They’re also in Need of Donations of Clothing, Furniture & Household Items
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The Riverview CC Thrift Store is Open each Wed-Sat from 10-2. All patrons must wear a mask & gloves. If you don’t have a mask & gloves, the CC will provide these for you. 2-5 people per room permitted while staying 6 ft apart. For info call..................................................385-1387
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“GriefShare, Surviving the Holidays” is a seminar for people facing the holidays after a Loved One’s death and will be held @ Bald Mtn Baptist Church each Tuesday from 6 – 8 pm, NOW thru Sept 8th For more info call Peggy Ashley @................................................. 828-421-6939
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Happy Trails Cowboy Church of Ashe will meet at the Blue Ridge Dinner Theater in Glendale Springs each Sunday @ 10 am for Services inside the building with Bible Study each Wednesday Night @ 6:30 pm. Social distancing will be followed. Everyone is welcome
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Jefferson Methodist Church Food Pantry is Open for “Drive-Up-Pick-Up” ONLY each Tuesday....The Monthly, 3rd Thursday Night Pantry will be Open for “Drive-Up-Pick-Up’ ONLY” from 6 – 7 pm. Church Office will be OPEN for CALLS ONLY (Mon–Wed, 8 –2:30)........846-9512
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Cranberry Springs Rd is Closed @ the Liberty Grove Church Rd intersection for a pipe replacement. Both roads will be closed at the intersection till apx. Aug 3rd Detours are encouraged if possible
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Motherboard of the High Country will host a “Community Yard Sale Fundraiser” on July 18th from 7am-1pm @ Midway Baptist Church across from Walmart. For info call Keshea Roland @ .................................................................................................................................977-1275
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Liberty Baptist Church on Silas Creek Rd in Lansing will hold their Decoration Service July 19th @ the Dixon & Testerman Cemetary @ 10 am & Homecoming Services @ the Church @ 11 am with a meal to follow, Outside. If attending, bring a covered dish & a drink. The church will be sanitized after each service. Masks, Hand sanitizer & Gloves will be provided to anyone who needs them
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Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care is hosting a 2-Day Virtual Training for adults interested in becoming Hospice Volunteers on July 21st from 8:45 – 2:15 & July 23rd from 9 -12:15. Training will be via Zoom Video Conferencing. To reserve a spot, participants must complete an application at caldwellhospice.org/give-volunteer or call Cyndi Akins at............828-754-0101
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The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts in Boone will host the “Emerson String Quartet” July 26th @ 2 pm. This event is Virtual & Free. For info go to appsummer.org or call the Center @.....................................................................................................................(828) 262-4046
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Due to the Covid-19 situation, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church will NOT have their Homecoming Services on July 26th However, Sunday School will be held @ 10:15 & Worship @ 11 am. There will be no meal and no special singing.” Everyone is welcome
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AUGUST
Gillespie Church in Lansing will hold “Outdoor Bible School” Aug 2nd – 5th from 6:15 - 8:30 pm each night. Everyone is welcome
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