Community Calendar

January 16^th 2025

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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.

***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:

1-16-25: Today @ Jefferson UMC til 3:30. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! For info call Wanda Gervasi @...........................................................................................................336-877-0877

Alleghany County:

1-21-25: @ Sparta Elementary School from 2-:6:30pm. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Jessica Bryant @..........................336-372-8546

1-23-25: @ Piney Creek FD from 12-4. Walk-Ins are encouraged! To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call Barbara Atwood @................................................336-359-8293

1-27-25: @ Sparta UMC from 9:30-2. Walk-ins are HIGH ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Gayle Cobb @..................................336-372-2577

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Ashe Really Cares is looking for volunteers. If you are interested in giving a few hours a week to help minister, contact Twila Miller at 336-846-5234 or email [email protected]

_____________________________________________________________________________ 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 a family or individual in the High Country that lost their home due to Hurricane Helene, Lauren Brown & Joanne Kushai (coo-shy), would like to talk with you. Their mission is to provide families or individuals with a donated camper with new bedding & household supplies. Call or text Lauren @ 336-688-0358

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Nominations are now being accepted for the Ashe County Volunteer Awards. To nominate an individual or group for their volunteer efforts, forms can be found on the Generations Ashe website, or by contacting Jennifer Richardson @ 336-246-4347. Nominations must be returned by Feb. 14^th

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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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The Ashe Harvest Ministries Glendale Springs Disaster Relief Center is closed to reorganize and restock. They will reopen soon. They are in need of volunteers to help sort & set up. Any school age students that want to do some community service hours, contact Wendy Vannoy to arrange days and times. For info & emergency needs call, 336-877-6322, M-Sat, 9:30-5

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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

_____________________________________________________________________________ Generations Ashe is taking Donations for their Fuel Assistance Fundraiser. With Hurricane Helene affecting many in our community, Funds are needed now, more than ever to help keep the elderly warm this winter. Mail checks to: Generations Ashe, 180 Chatty Rob Kane, WJ or take by the facility. For info call 336-246-4347

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Feb. 7^th; 21^st / Mar. 7^th; 21^st / April 4^th; 18^th / May 2^nd; 16^th / June 6^th; 20^th / July 11? 18^th / Aug. 1^st; 15^th / Sept. 5^th; 19^th / Oct. 3^rd; 17^th / Nov. 7^th; 21^st / Dec. 5^th; 19^th

The next Ashe Outreach Ministries Fish Fry is Friday, Jan. 17^th 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. To go orders, call 336-385-1314

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A Free Medicare Seminar will be held Friday Jan. 17^th @ 2pm @ Generations Ashe. Open to anyone new to Medicare or interested in learning more about Medicare. Register by calling or testing 919-899-5820

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The WKSK Old Time & Bluegrass Live Show will feature Kelley & The Boys Saturday, Jan. 18^th @ 11am at the Ashe Civic Center. Admission is Free, however Donations are accepted

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Ashe Harvest Ministries @ 515 Idlewild Rd will have a Free Food Distribution, Drive Thru Only, Saturday, Jan. 18^th @ 11am. No Early Birds please!

_____________________________________________________________________________Mouth of Wilson Separate Baptist Church @ 2217 Old Mill Rd will have Revival Services      Jan. 19-24 @ 7pm nightly. Guest speakers are Brothers John Hall & Cody Blair. Everyone is welcome

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Ed Perzel Chamber Music Series welcomes Classical Musicians, the Lysander Piano Trio

Jan. 19^th @ 2:30pm @ the Ashe Arts Center. Ticket are Tickets are $18.50 for adults; $7.50 for Students & available @ AsheCountyArts.org

Feb. 16^th: Will be the Hayes School of Music Faculty Ensemble / March 2^nd: The Dali Quartet / March 23^rd: The Poiesis Quartet

The Ashe Co. Parks & Recreation Adult Industrial League Captains Meeting (for ages 16 & older), will be held Monday, Jan. 27^th @ 5:30pm @ Family Central in the Small Conference Room. For info call 336-982-6185

_____________________________________________________________________________Ashe County NC Republican Women's Club will have their Monthly Meeting Thurs. Jan 30^th @ 11am @ Ashe County Worship Center on Ray Taylor Rd. RSVP is required for Catered Lunch. Meal is $10 Cash Only. If you choose not to eat there is no charge. RSVP to Jenifer Falls at [email protected]

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Feb. 6^th; 13^th; 20^th; 27^th / Mar. 6^th; 13^th; 20^th; 27^th / April 3^rd; 10^th; 17^th; 24^th

A 13-Week Class teaching on the “Constitution” is held each Thursday from 6:30-8:30 @ The Ashe Co. Sheriff’s Office in the Training Room, beginning Thurs. Jan. 30^th. Class is FREE. There will be a $45 fee for Books & Materials. For info call 336-620-2422 or Text 928-713-6732.

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February

A Sweetheart Dinner for Ministers & Wives will be held Tuesday, Feb. 11^th @ 6pm @ the Bald Mountain Baptist Church Barn. Call the Ashe Baptist Office @ 336-846-5631 to reserve a seat. Deadline to Reserve seating is Feb. 3^rd

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PSA Storm

Lost Province in Lansing is still open for supplies & food on Fridays & Saturdays from 10-4

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FEMA is serving Ashe Co. People @ Family Central, M-F, 8-6; Saturdays 9-2. Closed Sundays

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