COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Calendar
October 3rd 2023
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Blood Drives:
Ashe:
10-7-23: @ Calvary Freewill Baptist Church from 8-12noon. Walk-ins are encouraged! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call…………………………………………336-977-1964
10-11-23: @ Mountain Hearts from 10-2. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Jennifer Blanco @............................336-846-0744
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10-6-23
This Week is the last week for the Ashe Co. Middle School Bulldog Cards. See a Middle School Student or stop by the school to purchase your Bulldog Card for only $10
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Disabled Americans Veterans of Ashe County is trying to raise $29,000 to purchase a new vehicle to transport Ashe County Veterans to and from their Dr's appointments. If you can donate, make checks payable to Ashe County DAV chapter #80 and send to: Michael Brown, 1531 Idlewild Rd, WJ, NC 28694. If you would like to volunteer as a driver, call Tammy @
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The Ashe Really Cares Quarterly Meeting tonight, Oct. 3rd @ 7pm @ the Ashe Baptist Conference Room. All Committee Members and interested folks are urged to attend
Mission Home Baptist Church is holding Revival Services this week thru Oct. 6th @ 7pm nightly with Preacher Ethan Green & special singing nightly. Everyone is welcome
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A 13-Week Class on the “Constitution” will be held @ Mt. Paddy Church beginning Thursday Oct. 5th @ 6:30pm. For more info call 336-620-4242
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The Ashe Baptist Association Executive Committee will have its Quarterly Committee Meeting on Thursday Oct 5th @ 7pm @ Liberty Grove Baptist Church. All committee members and pastors are urged to attend
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Generations Ashe will hold their 15th Annual Fuel Assistance Roadside Drive Friday, Oct. 6th from 8-5. Employees of Generations, will be stationed at intersections in d’town WJ. Proceeds will assist the low-income, elderly & disabled clients in Ashe Co. with heating costs this Winter
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Valley Home Baptist Church is holding Revival Services this week thru Oct. 6th @ 7pm nightly. Guest speaker is Rev. Julian Owen. Everyone is welcome
_____________________________________________________________________________Ralph Stanley II & the Clinch Mountain Boys will perform at the Ashe Civic Center in WJ, Friday, Oct. 6th at 7:30pm. Tickets are available at ashecountyarts.org or call 336-846-2787
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Partnership of Ashe will have their Annual Fall Chicken BBQ Fundraiser Friday, Oct. 6th @ 11am. Plates are $10 & include, ½ chicken, Baked Beans, Slaw, Roll & Dessert. Pick-up location: Jefferson, UMC. For delivery info call 336-982-4588
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The next Ashe Outreach Ministries Fish Fry is Friday Oct. 6th 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
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Lansing FD will have Open House at the New Helton Substation Sat. Oct. 7th @ 10am. There’ll be Food, Bounce House, Gifts for Kids, Medical & Firefighter Equipment Demos, & Medivac Helicopter Landings (weather & schedule permitting) @ 10am & 1pm
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Pond Mtn. Fire & Rescue will hold their Annual BBQ Fundraiser, Sat. Oct. 7th @ 4pm @ the RCC. Plates are $12. Proceeds will go to the Pond Mtn. Fire & Rescue
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Fields of Faith will have a Community Wide Free Event Sunday Oct. 8th @ Watauga High School. Tailgate with Free Food @ 5:30pm. Worship will begin @ 6:30pm. For info call
828-264-2407 or email [email protected] _____________________________________________________________________________Gods Will Baptist Church will have Homecoming Service Sunday, Oct. 8th @ 10am with Special Singing & guest speaker, DOM David Blackburn. A covered dish meal will be served after service. Then on Oct. 9-11 @ 7pm they will have Revival Service with speaker David Blackburn as well. Everyone is welcome
_____________________________________________________________________________ A Blessing of the Animals Service will be held Sunday Oct. 8th @ 4pm @ Bethany Methodist Church in the yard behind the church located on Hwy. 194 in Baldwin. Bring your pets for this traditional blessing. Pets should be appropriately restrained. Bethany is located at 495 Hwy 194 South in the Baldwin Community. For info call the church at 336-877-2801
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North Beaver Baptist Church will have Revival Services Oct. 8-11 @ 7pm nightly. Special Speakers each Night: Sunday & Monday Oct. 8th & 9th Rev. Jackie Stone. Tues. & Wed. Oct. 10th & 11th Rev. Lawrence Goodman _____________________________________________________________________________
Bristol Baptist Church will have Revival Service Oct. 8th @ 6pm & Oct. 9th @ 7pm with Rev. Larry Powers; Oct. 10th & 11th @ 7pm with Rev. Jackie Stone. Everyone is welcome
_____________________________________________________________________________A Chili Supper will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church Monday, Oct. 9th @ 4:30pm. All you can eat. Adults $8, Children under 12 $5. Proceeds will go to Knights of Columbus Projects
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RCC will hold its Annual Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 10th @ 6pm to elect new board members. To vote, you must be a member for 60 days & served 12 hours of Volunteer Service
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Stroll the streets of D’Town WJ for the next ‘Gallery Crawl” Friday, Oct. 13th from 5-7:30pm. Visit galleries, studios, shops, & more d’town WJ. For a map & info stop by the Ashe Arts Center or call 336-846-2787
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Dyson Grove Baptist Church located at 8483 Roan Creek Rd. in Buttler, TN will have a Special Singing Service Saturday Oct. 14th @ 6pm featuring the Gospel Group, Greater Vision. Everyone is welcome
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The 2nd Annual Pistons for a Purpose Car Show Fundraiser will be held Sat. Oct. 14th @ 10am on Main Street, Jefferson, featuring local group “Rock Bottom”. Proceeds will go to the Ashe Co. Rescue Squad
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Ashe Co. Parks & Recreation will hold Youth Trout Derby Saturday Oct. 14th from 7am-12noon
for ages 1-15. Fishing supplies will be provided, if needed. For info call 336-982-6185
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Festival of the Frescoes will be held Sat. Oct. 14th from 9-4 @ the Holy Trinity Church in Glendale Springs. Enjoy Crafts, Baked Goods, Granny’s Attic Treasures, Kids Tent & more! This is a Free event & open to the public
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Jefferson UMC will hold a Fall Fundraiser Sat. Oct. 14th from 7-2 at the church. A Bake Sale & Rummage Sale will be held in the fellowship hall. Vendors can rent space in the parking lot. Food will be available for purchase. Proceeds will go to help people in the community that are in need. For vendor info call Greg @ 336-877-0808
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A Lincoln-Reagan Dinner will be held Sat. Oct. 14th @ 6pm @ Blue Ridge Theatre in Glendale Springs. This event is sponsored by the Ashe County Republican Party & Ashe County Republican Women. For info call 240-938-8885
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Fall Faith Fest will be held Sunday Oct. 15th @ 5:30pm @ Liberty Baptist Church in Lansing with Trunk or Treat, Games, Food, and Hayrides! All Welcome
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“Ashe Out Loud” is a forum that invites Ashe Co. Residents to share their concerns or ideas around the issues facing the county. The event will be held Tuesday, Oct. 17th from 6-8pm @ the Arts Center. RSVP to attend the event by calling or texting Dolly Reaves at 828-964-7000 to calculate amount of refreshments needed. Transportation can be provided for attendees
_____________________________________________________________________________A Fundraiser Event will be held Sat. Oct. 21st @ the Lansing Creeper Trail Park from 9-4. Enjoy live music, crafts, food, kids’ activities & more. All proceeds will go to the Seby Jones Cancer Center
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The United States Air Force Concert Band & Singing Sergeants will perform at the Schaefer Center in Boone Wednesday, Oct. 25th @ 7pm. This event is Free, however, Reservations are Required. Visit theschaefercenter.org to make your reservations
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Friendly Grove Baptist Church on Buck Mtn. Rd. will have “Trunk or Treat” Sat. Oct. 28th from 4-7pm
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NOVEMBER
Ashe County’s Literary Festival will present a special online event, sponsored by Skyline, “On the Same Page with Vivian Howard” Nov 19th @ 6 pm hosted by author, Georgann Eubanks. Vivian will discuss her new Cookbook & respond to questions. Visit their FB page or OnTheSamePageFestival.org for more info
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PSA’s
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
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Salvation Army is in need of Household Items including Cookware, dishes, Small Appliances, & Furniture. Remember, your donations are “Tax Deductible” & go to help those in need! They are also in need of Volunteers. If you would like to help, call 336-844-4006
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Generations Ashe in in desperate need of Meals on Wheels Drivers. If you can help to deliver meals to the shut in in Ashe Co., call Jennifer @ 336-246-4347
_____________________________________________________________________________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
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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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The Lansing Farmers Market is open each Friday from 1-6pm. The town of Lansing invites you to come by & enjoy excellent food & crafts
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Ashe Co. Farmers Market on the backstreet is open each Saturday from 8-1 with Live Music, Local Produce, Crafts, Jams, Jellies, Specialty Items & more! Follow them on FB
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