April 14th 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 CONSTANTLY faces 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:
4-16-26: [Thurs.] @ 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
4-20-26: [Mon.] @ Mtn. Hearts from 10- 2. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Jennifer Blanco @……………………….…336-846-0795
4-25-26: [Sat.] @ Ashe Co. Library from 10-3. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Marcia Rowe @……………………………..336-977-6775
Baptist Children's Home Food Drive is being held NOW, thru the month of April. They accept Non-Perishable Food, Checks & Gift Cards. Drop off all donations at Ashe Really Cares. Let them know it’s for the Baptist Children’s Home Food Roundup. For info call 336-846-5234
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Ashe Harvest Ministries will offer Summer Meal Boxes for all Ashe County Children this Summer. Sign up now, for ages 1 to 18 years old by calling 336-982-6322. Each child will receive 7 days of Breakfast and Lunch meals per week
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The Ashe Humane Society is currently having a Fundraiser. You can donate at paypal.com/donate/ashehumanesociety. If you have questions, call 336-649-6105 or email [email protected]. Your support helps provide the Care, Comfort, & Second Chances these Fur-Babies deserve
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Grief-Share will hold weekly Grief Support Meetings each Thursday from 6-8pm @ Bald Mtn. Baptist Church now, thru June 25th. Not able to attend in person? Online groups are available. For info call Judy Hanlon at 336-877-3436 Darlis @ 336-877-0322
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Ashe Harvest Ministries located at 7376 NC-16 South in Jefferson, has Revised their Operating Hours to: Mon. (Closed), Tues. (3 - 6pm), Wed. – Fri. (11 - 2:30). For info call 336-982-6322
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The Riverview Scholarship Fund is now accepting Applications thru April 15th for students in the Warrensville & Creston area. For more information visit riverviewcommunitycenter.org or email to: [email protected]
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Bristol Baptist Church is having Revival this week thru April 15th @ 7pm nightly. Guest speaker is Brother Danny Dillard. Everyone is welcome
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Helton Valley Baptist Church is having Revival Service this week thru Friday, April 17th @ 7pm nightly. Speakers are: Tues. April 14th: Bro. David Benfield; Wed. April 15th: Bro. Jesse Branch; Thurs. April 16th: Bro Robbie Dollinger; Fri. April 17th: Bro. Grandville Branch
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Rich Hill Baptist Church is having Revival Services this week thru April 17th @ 7pm nightly. Guest speaker is Brother Dennis Eller. Everyone is welcome
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The Ashe Baptist Campground Committee will have a Meeting TODAY, April 14th @ 6pm @ the campground. All committee members and interested folks are urged to attend
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A Free Women's Bible Study will kick off Friday, April 17th from 6-8pm @ the home of Lori Roten. Then every 2nd & 4th Friday of ea. month beginning May 8th. Studies will focus on Women of the Bible. For more info call 336-698-6296
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The next Ashe Outreach Ministries Fish Fry is Friday, April 17th 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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A Child Abuse Prevention Fundraiser Event will be held Friday, April 17th from 5:30 – 7pm @ the Family Central Cafeteria. There’ll be games and Free Childcare for those who attend. A Food Truck & Dirty Soda Truck will be available with items for Purchase. Proceeds will go to “A Safe Home for Everyone.” For info call 336-846-2208
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Appalachian Folk Medicine Class taught by Herbalist, Rebecca Beyer, will be held Sat. April 18th from 10-3:30 @ Turtle Island Preserve in Boone. Participants will make their own Herbal remedies to take home. Lunch is included in the workshop fee. For info or to register visit turtleislandpreserve.org or call 336-669-4965
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Mission Home Baptist Church on Railroad Grade Rd. will have a Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser Saturday, April 18th from 4-6pm. Meal is $12 and includes Spaghetti, Salad, Roll & Dessert. Eat in or take out. Proceeds will go to the Church WNU Program for Missionaries including local missionaries
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New Bethel Baptist Church at 4310 Big Horse Creek Rd. in Lansing will have Revival Services April 19th -26th @ 7pm nightly. Brother Fred Richardson & Brother Carlton Houck will be preaching. Special Singing each night. Everyone is Welcome
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Beaver Creek Baptist Church will have Revival April 19th-23rd @ 7pm nightly. Guest speaker will be Rev. Derrick Hodges with special singing each night. Everyone is welcome
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Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Glendale Springs will have Revival April 19th @ 10:45 & 6pm with Brothers Jake Miller & Kevin Francis preaching. April 20-23 @ 7pm with Brother Joe Arthur from Atlanta Ga. Prayer room will be 15 minutes prior to each service. All are welcome
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Stone Mountain Baptist Association Student Rally will be held April 19th at Baptist Home Church in The Family Center, located at 2367 Sparta Rd. in North Wilkesboro. Enjoy Special Music, fellowship, fun & food. Adults Volunteers are needed. For info call 336-957-6620
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Mount Jefferson State Natural Area will host a Statewide Star Party in partnership with NC Science Fest Fri. April 24th from 7-10pm @ the Sunset Overlook. They’ll have astronomically themed activities, crafts, and telescope viewing. All ages are welcome to this FREE even
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Come to Wordkeepers, (a gathering of writers in the High Country) at the Ashe County Arts Center in WJ, Saturday, April 25th @ 4pm. Readers are asked to keep their selections from any genre, to under 5 minutes. To reserve your time to read, email Sandy Lassen @ [email protected]. Refreshments will be served
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Little Helton Baptist Church will have a Special Singing Service Saturday, April 25th @ 6pm featuring the Middle Fork Gospel Singers. Everyone is welcome
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Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have Re-Awakening Services with Guest Speaker Rev. Craig Church, Sunday April 26th @ 10am & 7pm; April 27th-29th @ 7pm nightly. All are welcome
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May
The 30th Annual Carl & Pearl Hagel Golf Tournament will be held Sat. May 2nd at Mtn. Aire Golf Club. Format will be Captain's Choice with Shotgun Starts at 8:30am & 1:30pm. Golfers will need to book their own tee times by calling Mtn. Aire at 336-877-4716. Proceeds will benefit local non-profit, The NEST Alliance to help local children & families
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Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Glendale Springs will have Friends and Family Day Sunday, May 3rd @ 10am with special singing featuring The Rogers Family. Everyone is welcome
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The 2026 National Day of Prayer will be held Thursday, May 7th @ 11am @ the Ashe County Courthouse, everyone is invited to attend. If attending, please bring a lawn chair
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A Free Event will be held Saturday, May 23rd @ 2pm @ the Old Lansing Ballfield with Games, Horse Rides, Bouncy Houses & Face Painting for kids by a Rodeo Clown. There’ll be a Ticketed Chuckwagon Meal served @ 5pm. MUST purchase a ticket for the meal & can be purchased at Double A Boot Store. Preaching Service will be about 7pm with Preacher BJ Brimmett. A Love offering will be taken. Bring a chair or blanket if attending these events
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JUNE
Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Glendale Springs will have Vacation Bible School June 14-18th @ 6:30pm nightly. Classes for all ages including adults. Everyone is welcome
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