3Community Calendar
January 12th 2026
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.
***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:
1-15-26: [Thurs.] @ 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
1-20-26: [Tues.] @ Margate Health & Rehab from 1:30-5:30. Walk-Ins are welcome! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Caroline Goodman @..................828-434-3686
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Diane Trainor with the North Carolina Senior Medicare Patrol will be at Generations Friday, Jan. 16th @ 11:30am for a presentation on reducing & preventing Medicare Error, Fraud & Abuse. This event is open to the public
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The next Ashe Outreach Ministries Fish Fry is Friday, Jan. 16th from 4-7pm @ the Riverview Community Center (RCC). Enjoy Alaskan Pollok Fish, Chicken Tenders, Shrimp or Combo, served with FF, Slaw, Hushpuppies, Drink & Dessert. Small Plate $10; Medium Plate $13; Large Plate $15. Kids 10 & under eat Free with paid adult, dine in only. To go orders: 336-385-1314
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New River Fire Department (on Hwy. 16 North), will have their Annual Rook Games on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. The next games are Saturday, January 17th. Food will be available for purchase @ 6:30pm with Rook starting @ 7pm. Anyone is welcome to come play
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Mouth of Wilson Separate Baptist Church is continuing their Revival this week thru Saturday Jan. 17th @ 7pm nightly. Guest speaker is Brother Robbie Dockery. Everyone is welcome
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Ashe County Parks & Recreation will have the Adult Industrial League Basketball Captains Meeting Tuesday, January 20th at 5:30 p.m. at the Family Central Small Conference Room for ages 16 and older. If you cannot attend the meeting, call Ashe Co. Parks & Rec. at336-982-6185 before Jan. 20th
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There’ll be a FREE Fall Prevention & Balance Workshop Tuesday, Jan. 27th from 5:30–6:30pm @ Schuster Physical Therapy in Sparta located @ 1433 US Hwy 21 South. To reserve your spot, visit www.dizziness.schusterpt.com
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***PSA’s***
Michael Brown with DAV (Disabled American Veterans) will be at Generations each Tuesday from 10-12 noon to help assist Veterans with VA Claims & help Veterans & their Families that are in need. For info call 828-406-0980
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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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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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Grief-Share is holding a weekly Grief Support Meetings each Thursday from 6-8pm @ Bald Mtn. Baptist Church. Not able to attend in person? Online groups are available. For more info call Darlis @ 336-877-0322
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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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