COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Calendar
May 13th 2024
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Download the FREE Red Cross Blood Donor App from the Apple Store or Google Play Store to easily schedule your appointment
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.
Blood Drives:
Ashe:
5-16-24: @ 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
5-21-24 @ State Employees Credit Union from 10-2. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! (11 Blood & 3 power Red appts. left). To make an appointment, call Nicole Koontz @.............336-246-2763
5-29-24: @ Lowes Hardware in WJ from 1-5 pm. Walk-Ins are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! (11 Blood & 4 power Red appts. left). For info call Marybeth Hart @..........................336-846-1829
Grayson Co.
5-16-24: @ Rugby Rescue Squad from 2-7-pm. Each Donor will receive a T-Shirt & snack. Walk-ins are welcome! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call June Barnes @
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Ashe Co. Piecemakers Quilt Guild invites you to come view their 2024 Challenge on display at the Ashe Co. Library thru the month of May. The wall Hanging was designed & created from a book from the library
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Ashe Harvest Ministries is now offering Free Emergency Food Box Deliveries. To request a box, call Ashe Harvest Ministries at 336-877-6322 between 9am & 4pm, Monday thru Friday & leave your name and number
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Grief Share holds weekly Grief Support Meetings each Thursday @ 6pm thru June 27th @
Bald Mtn. Church. For info call Judy @ 336-416-7109
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The Jefferson UMC Food Pantry will be open Tuesday, May 14th from 9-11
_____________________________________________________________________________ Ashe County Sheriff’s Office will have “Operation Medicine Drop” at Generations Ashe, Tuesday, May 15th from 4-7pm. You can bring & safely dispose of your Unused or Expired Medications including, Prescribed, OTC, & Veterinary medications as well, No needles or sharp objects. For more info call 336-846-5633
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Margate Health & Rehab will hold a Job Fair Wednesday May 15th from 10-3. You will meet with Recruiters face-to-face and learn about job openings in your field. For info 336-246-5581
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Green Cove Baptist Church in Whitetop is having Revival Services this week thru Friday
May 17th @ 7pm nightly. Guest speaker is Brother Lundy Finley. Everyone is welcome
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June 6th / June 21st / July 4th / July 18th / Aug 2nd / Aug 16th / Sept. 6th / Sept. 20th / Oct. 4th / Oct. 18th / Nov. 1st / Nov. 15th / Dec. 6th / Dec. 20th
The next Ashe Outreach Ministries Fish Fry is Friday, May 17th 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. Veggie Plate $10. Kids 10 & under eat Free with a paid adult, dine in only. Live entertainment! To go orders, call ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..336-385-1314
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May 25th / June 1st / June 15th / June 22nd / June 29th / July 13th / July 20th / July 27th
Weather permitting, New River State Park will have Fly Fishing Sessions @ Wagoner Access on May 18th @ 10am. Learn fly casting techniques, basic equipment & more. Limit to 7 persons per session & no one under 8 years old. Equipment will be provided. Reserve your spot by calling 336-982-5817
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Ashe Harvest Ministries will have Free boxes of Food, Saturday, May 18th @ 11am @ 515 Idlewild Road. Please, NO EARLY BIRDS & Drive thru Only. Have your pantry Cards with you. For info call 336-877-6322
_____________________________________________________________________________The Ashe County Democratic Party will hold their 34th Annual FDR Dinner Saturday May 18th from 6-9 pm at the Shrine Club in Jefferson. Guest speaker will be Rep. Wesley Harris, candidate for State Treasurer
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The 3rd Annual Preaching in the Park will be held May 19th @ 6pm @ the Lansing Creeper Trail Park with Bro. Evan Roten preaching. Special singing by the Evan Roten Family. Everyone is welcome. For a complete list of Dates & Preachers, visit 580wksk.com
June 23rd: Bro. Dustin Farmer preaching & singing by Farmer Family / July 21st: Bro. Billy Morfield with Wagoner Family Singers / August 11th: Bro. Mitchell Mash with Mash Family Singers / Sept. 8th: Bro. Bryan Miller with Miller Family Singers
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New River Calvary Church in Fleetwood will have Blue Grass Gospel Music featuring well-known local artists, Sunday May 19th @ 5pm. Food will be served after service. Everyone is welcome
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Prosperity Baptist Church on Brushy Fork Rd. will have Revival Services May 19-23 @ 7pm nightly. Guest speaker will be Brother David Ward. Everyone is welcome
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The 3rd Annual Coaches Tournament Fundraiser will be May 19th & 20th @ the Elk River Golf Course in Banner Elk & the Blowing Rock Country Club Course, with a Breakfast Buffet prior to the shotgun start @ 9:30am. Proceeds will go to High Country Care Givers. To Donate or more info visit highcountrycaregivers.org
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June 17th / July 15th / August 19th / Sept. 16th / Oct. 21st
The Ashe County Wildlife Club meets the 3rd Monday of each month thru October, @ the Clubhouse, located @ 3220 Big Peak Creek Rd, Laurel Springs. The next meeting will be
May 20th @ 7pm
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May 31st Jackson Cunningham & Trevor McKenzie / June 7th Wayne Henderson & Friends / June 21st King Bees / June 28th Crooked Road Ramblers / July 19th Cabin Creek Band / July 26th Those Three Guys / Aug. 2nd Lucky Strikes / Aug. 16th Whitetop Mtn. Band / Aug. 23rd Sheets Family Band with Kay Justice & Cecil Gurganus / Aug. 30th Mountain Laurels
Backstreet Concert Series is back for the 2024 Season and will welcome “Rock Bottom” Friday May 24th @ 5:30pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. This event is Free & Open to the public. If raining, it will be held at the Ashe Co. Farmers Market
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Reagan Riddle & Brandon Cairns (formerly the Primitive Quartet), will be singing at Bethel Baptist Church on Lower Nettle Knob Rd in WJ Sunday, May 26th @ 7pm. Everyone is welcome
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Beaver Creek High School Class of 1984 will hold their 40th Reunion Saturday June 1st @ 2pm @ the Old Barn Winery in WJ. No reservations needed. Food can be purchased on site. Bring a lawn chair if attending. For questions or info call Michael Goodman @ 336-928-0856
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June 15 - West Jefferson Volunteer Fire Dept. / June 22 - North Carolina Parks & Recreation / June 29 - Children's Advocacy Center / July 13 - Keep Ashe Beautiful / July 20 - Mount Jefferson State Park / July 27 - Western Youth Network
Partnership of Ashe will sponsor the Imagination Ashe Caboose Kids Saturday, June 1st@ 10am @ Connie the Caboose on the Backstreet in WJ. These programs are free to the public & are targeted for children ages 3-12, although older siblings are welcome! For info call Karen @ …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………336-977-9111
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The 3rd Annual Creeper Trail Park Music & Mt. Craft Festival will be held Saturday June 1st
For vendor info call Sandy at 336-384-3938
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Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Glendale Springs will have VBS June 2-5 @ 7pm nightly with Commencement on Thursday June 6th @ 6:30pm. Classes for all ages. Supper will be served nightly. If you need transportation, please call 336-982-4840 and leave a message
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Pleasant Home Baptist Church will have VBS June 2nd with a Meal @ 5pm, Classes @ 6:15pm. June 3-6, Meal @ 5:45pm; Classes @ 6:45pm. Commencement will be Friday, June 7th. All are welcome
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Smethport UMC will hold a “Precious Memories Worship Service” the 1st Wednesday in each month @ 2pm, Honoring & Sharing Life alongside friends living with Alzheimer’s, their Caregivers & Families. The next Service will be, June 5th. All are welcome
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Rock Bottom Bluegrass Band will hold a Concert Fundraiser Saturday June 8th @ 6pm @ the Orion Chapel & Schoolhouse. Doors open @ 5pm. Come early to tour the old schoolhouse. Proceeds will benefit the Museum of Ashe Co. History
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A Community Cake Walk Fundraiser will be held Sat. June 8th @ 4pm @ Molley Chomper Cidery in Lansing. Enjoy live music by Whitetop Mountain Band & The Kraut Creek Ramblers. Proceeds will go to the S.O.S. Birthday Program to provide a birthday cake for a child in need
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Warrensville Baptist Church will have Food Distribution at the Church Saturday, May 11th from 9:30 -11:30am. Bald Mtn. Baptist Church will be there with their Food Truck to provide a meal for all who receive food that day
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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. If you can volunteer, call……….….…828-434-8888
_____________________________________________________________________________A local food pantry needs volunteers to unload trucks, pack boxes of food & deliver the boxes to people in need. If you can volunteer call……………………..…………………………………336-877-6322
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The Salvation Army is now open in their new location in the former Southern States building in Jefferson. They take Donations M-F, from 9-5. Remember your donations are tax deductible & go to help those in need! They are also in need of Volunteers
_____________________________________________________________________________Generations Ashe is in desperate need of Meals on Wheels Drivers. If you can help to deliver meals to the those in need, in Ashe Co., call Jennifer @ 336-246-4347
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Ashe Outreach Ministries in Creston is in need of Volunteer Kitchen & Pantry help as well as Drivers for Meals, Tues-Thur. approx. 2 hrs. weekly. Training & Route help available. For info call 336-385-1136 or 336-977-1144
_____________________________________________________________________________Lansing Heritage Group is asking for “History” information of the Lansing area. If you would like to submit historical information and or pictures, email to: [email protected]. Call the Lansing Town Hall for more info @ 336-384-3938
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Grace Community Church on Mulatto Mtn. Rd. now has a Food Pantry Box located at the entrance to the Church & stocked with non-perishable food items, available for free to anyone in need in the community. For info call 336-620-2600 or 336-877-0685
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Hope for the Mountains Prayer Team meets each Tuesday @ 8am @ Midway Baptist Church, with Devotion & Prayer around the altar. Everyone is welcome
_____________________________________________________________________________The Hope for Mountain Choir meets each Sunday @ 6pm @ Midway Baptist Church for Choir Practice in preparation for the County wide Hope for the Mountains Crusade Sept. 15-22. This is open to EVERYONE! If you like to sing, you are encouraged to attend
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Ashe Really Cares is in need of 1 man Volunteer to pick up food on Wednesdays & Ladies that to sort clothing. To volunteer or info call Twila at ARC @ 336-846-5631
