Community Calendar
July 18th 2025
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There is a Severe Shortage of Blood, Plasma & Platelets
PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE
IN RECENT WEEKS, A DECLINE IN DONATIONS HAS CAUSED THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD SUPPLY TO SHRINK NEARLY 20%. THIS DROP IN DONATIONS COULD LEAD TO A SEASONAL BLOOD SHORTAGE, WHICH CAN NEGATIVELY IMPACT PATIENT CARE AT HOSPITALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
***The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage and urges people to make an appointment to give now to help patients across the country receive lifesaving medical treatments***
Blood Drives:
Ashe County:
Thursday
7-17-25: @ Jefferson UMC from 11 - 3:30. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Wanda Gervasi @.................384-4108 or 877-0877
Thursday
7-24-25: @ State Employees Credit Union from 10 - 2. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Sommer Lambert @.....................336-246-2763
Wednesday
7-30-25: @ Fleetwood Fire Department from 1:30-5:30. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org
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Ashe Really Cares is now open after their renovations. They’re in need of infant thru kids clothes as well as adult clothing.
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Ashe Harvest Ministries is now accepting sign-ups for their Mobile Pantry, to serve shut-ins and individuals without transportation. To sign-up, call 336-877-6322, Wed. – Fri. 9:30-2:30
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The Ashe Harvest Ministries Ride of Hope will be held August 30th. For info call 336-877-6322
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7-25-25
Ashe Harvest Ministries has a tractor-trailer parked at their location in Glendale Springs accepting items to take to Texas to help flood victims. Let's return the love they showed us...Call 336-877-6322 for more information
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Midway Baptist Church (behind Walmart) is having Kid’s Day Camp this week thru Fri. July 18th from 9-4:30pm. Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks and Water are provided.
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Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church at 588 Lee Osborne Rd in Lansing, is having VBS this week thru Saturday, July 19th. Meal served @ 5:30pm; Classes @ 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome
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July 25th The Lucky Strikes / Aug. 1st Wild Mtn. Magic / Aug. 15th Rock Bottom Bluegrass Band / Aug. 22nd Kelly & Ian Snider / Aug. 29th Mtn. Laurel
Back Street Concert Series welcomes Those Three Guys Friday, July 18th @ 5:30pm. Bring a chair or blanket. This event is Free & open to the public
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Aug. 1st; 15th / Sept. 5th; 19th / Oct. 3rd; 17th / Nov. 7th; 21st / Dec. 5th; 19th
The next Ashe Outreach Ministries Fish Fry is Friday, July 18th from 4-7pm @ the RCC. Enjoy Alaskan Pollok Fish, Chicken Tenders, Shrimp or Combo, served up with FF, Slaw, Hushpuppies, Drink & Dessert. Small Plate is $10; Medium Plate $13; Large Plate $15. Kids 10 & under eat Free with a paid adult, dine in only. To go orders, call 336-385-1314
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The Grand Opening Celebration for the New Ashe Co. Agriculture Center will be held Friday, July 18th @ 2pm @ the Agriculture Campus at 162 Agriculture Way in Jefferson. Enjoy music, by Ashe County’s’ own Taylon Hope, Guided Tours, Refreshments, Ice Cream & more
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Bethel Baptist Church on Lower Nettle Knob Rd will have 1-Day VBS Saturday, July 19th @ 10am. All ages welcome
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New Creation Church in Baldwin will have a 1-Day VBS Saturday, July 19th from 9-2. Enjoy Bible Lessons, Games, Crafts, Music & Food. All are welcome
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A Prime Rib Dinner Fundraiser will be held Saturday, July 19th @ 5pm @ the Shrine Building @ 117 Morphew Lane in Jefferson. Tickets are $100 for two dinners. Proceeds will go to the Shriners
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American Legion Post 275 will have a Chicken BBQ, Sat, July 19th @ 10am @ the Lansing Ball All veterans & American Legion auxiliary are encouraged to attend
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Emanual Baptist Church on Deep Ford Rd. welcomes Preacher Ralph Sexton Jr. Sunday, July 20th for both 10am & 11am services. Everyone is welcome
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Liberty Baptist Church in Lansing will have Homecoming Service Sunday, July 20th @ 11am with a meal to follow services. Special singers will be the Josh Jones Family. Decoration Service will be at the Dixon/Testerman Cemetery at 10am.All are welcome
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Liberty Grove Baptist Church welcomes Generation Excellent to share their new program "The Promised Seed" on Sunday, July 20th @ 10:45am / VBS will be July 20-23 from 6-8:30pm nightly. Supper provided nightly and rides available. Everyone is welcome
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Enjoy a night of Music, Comedy, Magic & Hope with Wayne Henderson & Friends, and Lyndy Phillips, for the New River Calvary Church Fundraiser Sunday, July 20th @ 6pm @ Westwood Elementary School Auditorium. Admission is Free. Donations will be taken for the restoration of the Church that was heavily damaged by Helene
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Chestnut Hill Baptist Church in Crumpler will have VBS kickoff Sunday, July 20th @ 6pm & July 21-25 @ 6pm nightly. Meal will each evening. Classes for all ages. Everyone is welcome
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North Beaver Baptist Church will have VBS July 20–25 from 6:30-8:30 nightly. Classes For All Ages with Indoor & Outdoor Activities, Skits, Music, Crafts, Snacks & more. All are welcome
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Peace Haven Church in Lansing, will have VBS beginning Sunday, July 20th @ 6pm & July 21-25 @ 7pm nightly. Supper will be served at 6pm. Everyone is welcome
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New Bethel Baptist Church at 4310 Big Horse Creek Rd. in Lansing will have Revival Services July 20-27 @ 7pm with Special Singing nightly. Guest speakers will be Rev. Dennis Poe & Rev. Bryan Miller. All are welcome
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Friendly Grove Baptist Church at 444 East Buck Mtn Rd, will have a “One Day VBS” Saturday, July 26th from 10am-4pm with cookout to follow! There’ll be Bible Adventures, Pony Rides, Hay Rides, Bounce House, Music, Crafts & more! Everyone is welcome
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The Northwest Ashe Class of 1980 will have their 45th Reunion Saturday, July 26th @ Lansing Creeper Trail Park. Event details are posted on FB. For info email: [email protected]
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The Museum of Ashe Co. History welcomes Ashe County’s own Taylon Hope Sat. July 26th @ 7pm. Taylon will be performing in the upstairs Historic Courtroom. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in the museum’s gift shop. For info call 336-846-1904
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Bethel Baptist Church on Lower Nettle Knob Rd will have a Special Singing Service Sunday
July 27th @ 6pm featuring The Principles from Tenn. Everyone is welcome
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Bristol Baptist Church will have VBS July 27-31 @ 6pm nightly with a Kickoff Jamboree Saturday, July 26th @ 3pm. Classes for all ages. All are welcome
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Phoenix Baptist Church will have VBS July 27-31 from 6:30-8:30pm nightly. Classes for all ages. For more info call 336-977-2394
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Mt Olive Baptist Church on Water Tank Rd. in Fleetwood, will have VBS July 27th-31st; Meals at 6pm; Classes at 7pm nightly. Kick-Off & Cookout will be Friday July 25th @ 6pm. Everyone is welcome
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August
Fly Around Music & Arts Festival will be held Friday Aug. 1st @ 2pm @ Old Orchard Creek General Store in Lansing, & Sat. Aug. 2nd @ 2pm at Lost Province. Friday Early Bird Tickets are Free with purchase of Sat. Tickets, and available at flyaroundfest.com. Proceeds will go to help with Helene Recovery
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Northwest Ashe Class of 1969 will have a Class Reunion Saturday August 2nd @ Mountain Aire Steak House @ 3:30pm. For info call 336-620-1881
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The Ashe Co. Studio Tour will be Sat., Aug. 2nd from 10-5 & Sunday Aug. 3rd from 12-5 at participating studios located in W.J.; Jefferson; Crumpler; Laurel Springs; Todd; Creston; Warrensville & Lansing. Maps available @ the Arts Center or online @ AsheCountyArts.org.
See samples of participating studios at the Arts Center July 30 - Aug. 3. This Tour is Free
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Healing Springs Baptist Church will have their Annual Decoration Sunday, August 3rd @ 10am with Rev. David Blackburn. Worship @ 11am. There will be no Sunday School. All are welcome
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Sept. 12th / Oct. 10th /
Stroll the streets of D’Town WJ for the “Gallery Crawl” Friday, August 8th from 5 -7 pm. Enjoy the many murals throughout d’town WJ as well as Galleries, Shops & Restaurants open to serve you. Maps will be available at The Arts Center. For info call 336-846-2787 _____________________________________________________________________________
A Fundraiser for the Alleghany Historical Museum will be held Sat. Aug. 16th from 11-2 @ the Sparta VFW Hall. BBQ Chicken Sandwiches & Hotdogs will be available for purchase. Proceeds will go to the Alleghany Historical Museum
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The Museum of Ashe Co. History will have a Gospel Concert Sat. Aug. 23rd @ 7pm featuring The Wagoner Family and Calvary Reflections. This event is Free & open to the public. However, Donations will be appreciated
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The Museum of Ashe Co. History welcomes the Whitetop Mtn. Band Sat. Sept. 27th @ 7pm, performing in the upstairs Historic Courtroom. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in the museum’s gift shop. For info call 336-846-1904
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September
Beaver Creek High School will have their 45th Class Reunion Saturday, Sept. 13th @ 1pm @ Old Barn Winery. Food truck will be available or bring a picnic lunch and a folding chair. No outside alcohol allowed. Donations will be appreciated to help cover the cost. RSVP by text or call, Charles Church 336-620-4244, Beth Johnson 336-877-7316, Cameron Current 828-434-0849, Pam Goodman 828-406-2126
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“Out of Darkness” Suicide Prevention Community Walk will be held Saturday, Sept. 14th @ 2pm @ Paddy Mtn. Park. Sign up by email to: [email protected]
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North Beaver Baptist Church on Hwy. 163 will have Homecoming Service Sunday Sept. 14th @ 11am with guest speaker DOM David Blackburn. Everyone is welcome for meal after services
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October
The Whitetop Mountain Molasses Festival will be held Sunday Oct. 5th from 11-5 @ the Mount Rogers Fire Hall on Route 58. Admission is $5; Children 12 & under, Free. BBQ chicken Dinner, Hotdogs, Sandwiches, Drinks, & Desserts will be available for purchase
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The Museum of Ashe Co. History will have its Annual Meeting in the Historic Courtroom Tues. Oct. 21st @ 6pm with a Special Performance by Wayne Henderson
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***PSA’s***
Ashe Harvest Ministries is offering a Free Summer Meals Program for the Children of Ashe County. For more info & to sign up, call 336-877-6322
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Ashe Co. Volunteer Program is in need of volunteers in multiple areas. If you are interested, contact Jennifer Richardson @ 336-246-4347
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The Lansing Farmers Market is now open each Saturday from 11-4
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The Western Youth Network (WYN) is in need of Mentors for youth ages 6-17, in Ashe, Avery, & Watauga Counties. To apply or information, visit WesternYouthNetwork.org
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Ashe Harvest Ministries is now open Wed, Thurs, and Friday, 11-2:30 in Glendale Springs (in the old fire dept). For info call 336-877-6322 during business hours.
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Join the Ladies 18-week Bible Study each Thursday @ 11:45am @ Midway Baptist Church Fellowship Hall (behind Walmart). The book of Revelation is being studied. To reserve a seat or information call 336-877-0041 or 336-877-7934
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Do you like to Crochet, Knit, or like to learn? Warrensville Baptist Church invite you to come to their Creative Stitchers Crafters Events held each Saturday from 1-3pm in the Upper Level of the Warrensville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. All skill levels are welcome. For info call or text Beth @ 828-406-8897 or Donna @ 336-977-4434
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Ashe Really Cares is in need of gently used or new toys for children & gently used summer clothes, shoes and other items to help stock their clothing pantry. For more information on donation guidelines checkout ashereallycares.com/donate
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Farmers who lost crops, equipment, roads or other infrastructure, contact the Disaster Assistance Hotline at 1-866-645-9403 M-F, 8-5 or visit ncagr.gov/agdisaster
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