Community Calendar
May 15th 2025
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There is a Severe Shortage of Blood, Plasma & Platelets
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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:
5-15-25: @ Jefferson UMC from 11 - 3:30. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Wanda Gervasi @..336-384-4108 or 336-877-0877
Grayson County
5-15-25: @ Rugby Rescue Squad from 2-7pm. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call June Barnes @.................................276-768-9181
Alleghany County:
5-13-25: TODAY @ the Alleghany Wellness Center from 12-4. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! For info call Patty Harris @ 336-657-1770
5-16-25: @ the Independence VFW Building (in Independence, Va.) from 11-5. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org
5-19-25: @ the Sparta UMC from 9:30-2. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Gayle Cobb @ 336-372-2577
App State's 2nd Annual Aging Well Conference will be May 15 & 16 at the Levine Hall of Health Sciences for caregivers, health professionals, researchers & social service providers to explore healthy aging. Health care providers who attend the conference can gain up to 11 hours of continuing education credits. Registration is open now. For info call 864-262-7690
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Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Glendale Springs will have a Special Singing featuring The Inspirations Thursday, May 15th at 7pm. All are welcome
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June 6th; 20th / July 11? 18th / Aug. 1st; 15th / Sept. 5th; 19th / Oct. 3rd; 17th / Nov. 7th; 21st / Dec. 5th; 19th
The next Ashe Outreach Ministries Fish Fry is Friday, May 16th 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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American Legion Post 275 will have a Chicken BQQ Saturday, May 17th @ 10am @ the Lansing Ballfield. at the Lansing Ballfield. All veterans & auxiliary are encouraged to attend
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Warrensville Baptist Church will have an Inside Fundraiser Sale Saturday May 17th @ 7am. Household Goods, Glassware, Small Kitchen Appliances, Camping Gear, Party Lite items, Wedding Dress & much more! Proceeds will go to Church Missions. For info 336-384-3044
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The 4th Annual Coaches Golf Tournament will be held May 17-19 at the Blowing Rock Country Club. Proceeds will support the High-Country Care Givers. For info & to RSVP, call Jacob Willis @ 828-385-3025
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The Whitetop Mt. Ramp Festival will he held Saturday, May 18th from 11-5 Mt. Rogers Fire Hall on Route 58. Admission is $5 and includes music & parking; Children 12 and under Free. Enjoy a BBQ Chicken Dinner for $12; Children $8. Hotdogs, BBQ Sandwiches, Ice Cream, & Desserts will also be available. All proceeds will go to the FD
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Bald Mountain Baptist Church will host Bill Katz with “Hope for Israel” Sunday, May 18th @ 10am & 6pm. Everyone is welcome
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Laurel Knob Baptist Church will have a Special Service Sunday, May 18th @ 10am with guest speaker Evangelist Neil Hatfield founder of Uplands Reach Conference Center. All are welcome
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Sturgills Baptist Church will have Revival May 18-23 @ 7pm nightly. Guest speaker will be Bro. Julian Owen. Everyone is welcome
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The Backing Small Businesses Grant Program is offering Special Disaster Recovery Grants for local, eligible small businesses impacted by Helene, now thru May 21st. Certain restrictions may apply. Visit mainstreet.org to apply
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Midway Baptist Church (behind Walmart) will have Revival May 18th-21st at Each night of the Guest speaker will be Lewis Smith, Director of Development Western Area for Baptist Children’s Homes of N.C. everyone is welcome
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May 30th The King Bees / June 6th Wayne Henderson & Friends / June 20th Crooked Road ramblers / June 27th Whitetop Mtn. Band / July 18th Those Three Guys / July 25th The Lucky Strikes / Aug. 1st Wild Mtn. Magic / Aug. 15th rock Bottom Bluegrass Band / Aug. 22nd Kelly & Ian Snider / Aug. 29th Mtn. laurels
Back Street Concert Series welcomes Kelley & the Cowboys Friday, May 23rd @ 5:30pm. Bring a chair or blanket. This event is Free & open to the public
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The Museum of Ashe Co. History & Heritage Iron Club will have a “Free Cruise In” Sat. May 24th from 10-5 @ the Museum. Anyone is welcome to bring their Old Car for others to see. Be sure to check out the Museum while there. Everyone is welcome
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North Beaver Baptist Church will have “Revival” one Sunday night each month thru August beginning Sunday, May 25th @ 6pm. Speaker will be Daniel Ritchie with music by Mountain Rain
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The Ashe Community Singers will have a Free Concert Thursday May 29th @ 7:30pm @ the Ashe Civic Center. Donations are appreciated
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June
Pathways to Wellness Retreat will be held Thursday June 12th from 12-4 @ WCC Kent Poe Hall in WJ in the Mt. Jefferson Community Room. Must be 16 or older. For info call 336-846-3900
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Lees-McRae College will offer its Wildlife Science Summer Program June 15-21 for high school students interested in Natural Environment & who have completed Freshman Year & One Biology Course. June 22-28 for students planning to study Wildlife Biology & completed week 1 of the program. Cost is $2000 per week or $3400 for both. For info visit LMC.edu
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Are you a single parent? SMILE Ministry, will meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month beginning June 18th @ 5:45pm @ Midway Baptist Church Fellowship Hall (behind Walmart), offering single parents spiritual, emotional & practical support. Free childcare, dinner, resources & more will be provided. RSVP by calling 336-246-2012
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Brushy Fork Baptist Church in Creston, will have Revival June 18-23 @ 7pm nightly with Bro. Dennis Blevins & Bro. Josh Jones. Everyone is welcome
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Generations will host a Free Medicare 101 Class Thursday June 19th at 5pm for anyone approaching Medicare or thinking about retirement, to learn the rules and deadlines of Medicare, how and when to enroll. To register for the class, call Generations at 336-246-4347. Refreshments will be served
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Trish Fore & The Wildcats will play at the Ashe Co. Arts Center for the Southern Squares Country Dance Thursday, June 19th @ 7pm. All are welcome
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Camp Sunshine a Free Educational Day Camp for children ages 6-12, will be June 26 & 27 at APP State University Campus from 9:30-3 with Free Transportation available for Ashe, Avery, Wilkes & Johnson Counties. Family Day will be Sat. June 28th @ Tweetsie Railroad. Free Lunch provided all 3 days. Register @ [email protected] or call 828-265-3926. Registration required by Friday, June 13th.
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***PSA’s***
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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The Lansing Farmers Market is now open each Saturday from 11-4
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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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The Ashe County Multi-Agency Resource Center is available to help those effected by Helene: NC Emergency Management; State Disaster Case Management; & SBA. For info call Ashe Co. Disaster Case Management (located behind Appalachian Senior Programs) in Jefferson @ 336-846-5877
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Ashe Co. Disaster Case Management is in need of General Contractors, Electricians & Plumbers to assist with quotes to source materials & skilled volunteers to restore homes to bring hope & recovery to Ashe Co. If you can help, call Ashe Co. Disaster Case Management at 336-846-5877
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The Senior Center will participate in the 2025 High Country Senior Games. If you would like to participate, stop by the front desk at Generations to pick up your registration form and return it to the Senior Center. Cost is $20. For info call 336-246-4347
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Ashe Really Cares is looking for volunteers. If you’re interested in giving a few hours a week to help minister, contact Twila Miller at 336-846-5234 or email [email protected]
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If you are 60 or older, and live in Jefferson or WJ city limits, the Senior Center can provide tickets to ride the ACTA Shuttle for Free. For info call 336-246-4347
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Ashe Outreach Ministries Food Pantry in Creston is open Tues, Wed, & Thurs. from 9-2. For info call 336-385-1314
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If you know anyone in the High Country that lost their home due to Hurricane Helene, & have already received a donated camper, Lauren Brown & Joanne Kushai (coo-shy), would like to provide them with new bedding & household supplies. For info call 336-688-0358
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Hope for the Mountains Prayer Team meets every Tuesday at 8am with Midway Baptist Church for devotion & prayer in the sanctuary. It is open to the public
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Michael Brown, with Disabled American Veterans will be at Generations Ashe every Tuesday from 10-12 to assist veterans & their families with VA Claims. For info call 336-246-4347
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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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September
“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 DOM David Blackburn. Everyone is welcome
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