Community Calendar
August 11th 2026
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Blood Drives:
Ashe County:
8-12-26: [Wed.] @ The Skyline Annex Building from 12-4:30. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appt. visit redcrossblood.org or call Hallie Grubb @….………………………..336-876-6117
8-15-26: [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
9-17
8-20-26: [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
8-24-26: [Mon.] @ Mtn. Hearts until 10-2. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appt. visit redcrossblood.org or call Jennifer Blanco @….……………………………………………………336-846-0795
Sept -19-26: [Sat.] @ Warrensville Baptist Church from 9:30-2. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appt. visit redcrossblood.org or call or text Beth Eastridge @………….……828-406-8897
Alleghany County:
8-25-26: [Tues.] @ Alleghany Wellness Center from 12-4. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org
8-27-26: [Thurs.] @ The First Baptist Church of Sparta from 12:30-4:30pm. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appt. visit redcrossblood.org or call Ken Lewis @ 919-219-0835
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The Old Store Grassy Creek is raising funds to help rebuild the Grassy Creek Community Church through its “Love Locks” fundraiser. For a $25 donation, a personalized numbered lock with your name will be permanently displayed on the fence at the store as a symbol of your support. Donate in-store, online @ theoldstoregrassycreek.com, or by phone at 336-384-1220
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The Ashe Humane Society is in need of Fosters, Supplies & Donations. If you can help, visit paypal.com/donate/ashehumanesociety. Your support helps provide the Care, Comfort, & Second Chances for these Fur-Babies. For info call 336-649-6105
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The Community Job Fair will be held Wednesday, August 12th from 1 to 4pm at the Wilkes Agricultural Center. This event is open to anyone looking for new employment. Interviews and offers will be given on spot. Dress to Impress with resume in hand. If no resume, help is available prior to the event by calling 336-838-5164
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Ashe Co. Schools will have a District Wide Parent Event Thursday, August 13th @ 5:30pm @ the Ashe Co. High School Auditorium. Each parent will learn strategies to help your child stay motivated, reduce stress, & much more. Free admission.
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9/10; 10/8; 11/12; 12/10
The Ashe Co. Quilt Guild meets the 2nd Thursday of each month @ the Jefferson Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The next meeting is Thursday, Aug. 13th @ 1pm. All Novice & Experienced Quilters are welcome
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Medical Missions Ministry of Ashe Cookout will be Thursday, August 13th from 10-2 @ Ashe Medical Associates 151 Medical Park Dr, in Jefferson. Burgers, hotdogs, slaw, chili, baked beans, chips, dessert & drink. Cost is by donation & will go toward their local & abroad ministry projects. For pre orders & delivery, text or call 910-638-4908
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Sept. 11th / Oct. 9th
Stroll the streets of D’Town WJ for the “Gallery Crawl” Friday, Aug. 14th from 5 -7 pm. Enjoy the many murals throughout d’town WJ as well as Galleries, Shops & Restaurants open to serve you. Maps will be available at The Arts Center. For info call 336-846-2787
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The Helton Community Fish Fry will be held Friday, August 14th from 4-7pm @ the Helton Community Building. Enjoy Fried Fish or Chicken, French Fries, Slaw, Hushpuppies and Drink for $12 per plate. Proceeds will go to the remodeling of the Community Building
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Northwest Ashe Class of 1974 will have their 52nd Reunion Saturday, August 15th @ Lansing Park beginning at 3pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dessert and/or snack to share. Drinks will be provided. Also bring a chair
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The Perry & Ham Family Reunion will be held Aug. 15th @ 10am @ the White Oak Community Center. Lunch will be at 12noon. Chicken, Hotdogs, Hamburgers & Drinks will be provided. If attending, please bring a side dish and dessert to share
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Ashe Harvest Ministries will have a Yardsale Fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 15th from 7:30-1 @ their location in the Old Fire Dept. in Glendale Springs. Proceeds will go toward food & supplies to hand out to the needy in the community
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Decoration will be held at the Claude Mash Cemetery in Glendale Springs Sunday, Aug. 16th @ 2pm. For more information, call Kenneth Mash @ 336-982-3574
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Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Grant, Va. will have Homecoming & Decoration Service, Sunday, August 16th with Special Singing & Worship @ 11am. A Meal will follow services. An offering will be received for the upkeep of the cemetery, or mail your donation to: Liberty Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, P.O. Box 6, Troutdale, VA 24378.
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Mt. Vernon Baptist Church on Cranberry Rd. in Crumpler, will have Homecoming Service Sunday, August 16th beginning @ 10am with special Singing by The Bluff Mtn. Boys. Worship @ 11am. A Covered Dish meal will follow the service. Everyone is welcome
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Sept. 15th; Oct. 20th; Nov. 17th; Dec. 15th
VFW Post 7946 & Auxiliary will now hold their Monthly Meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The next Meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 18th @ 6pm @ the Hut on Ashe Park Road. Supper will be served before the meeting. All members are encouraged to attend
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Ashe Baptist Association 140th Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, August 21st @ 2pm @ Midway Baptist Church; and on Saturday, August 22nd @ 9am @ Mission Home
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Ashe Baptist Association 140th Annual Meeting will be held Friday, Aug. 21st @ Midway Baptist Church (behind Walmart), @ 2pm, and Saturday, August 22nd at Mission Home Church @ 9am. (They are looking for 2 Churches to host the 2027 Annual Meeting. If interested, call the Ashe Baptist Association @ 336-846-5631
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Aug 28th: Mt. Laurels
The Backstreet Summer Concert Series welcomes Those 3 Guys Friday, Aug. 21st from 5:30-7pm. This is a Free Event! If attending, bring a chair or blanket
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Temple Baptist Church will have a Special Singing, Sunday Aug. 23rd @ 7pm. All are welcome
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Decoration Service will be held Sunday, August 23rd @ 2pm @ the Hart-Ham-Jones-Miller Cemetery on Little Windfall. Everyone is welcome
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Little Helton Baptist Church will have a Special Singing Service Saturday August 29th @ 6pm featuring Bill Greer and family. Everyone is welcome
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September
The Todd Mercantile holds a “Groovy Poets Party” on the first Saturday of each month from 12- 1:30pm featuring Local Writers. The next party is Sat. Sept.5th. For information email Rocky at gr**********@***il.com
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The Ashe Co. Schools’ Endowment Fund Golf Tournament will be held Friday, Sept. 11th @ Jefferson Landing. Tee Time & Captain’s Choice with Shotgun Start @ 8:30am. Secure your 4-Person Team Spot by Aug. 15th. To register visit the Ashe County Schools FB page or at asheschools.org under the “Community” section
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Oct. 10th; Nov. 14th; Dec. 12th
Warrensville Baptist Church will have their Food Pantry Open Saturday Sept. 12th from 9:30 – 11am. All in need are welcome
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The Mental Health & Suicide Awareness Prevention Walk will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13th @ 1:30pm @ the Library Park in West Jefferson
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The NC Med-Assist Mobile Pharmacy Program will be at the First Methodist Church located at 401 6th Street in North Wilkesboro on Friday, Sept. 18th, giving away Free Over the Counter Medications to those who are Un-Insured and those with Medicare Part D. For info contact Lisa at Is****@*******st.org
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Ashe Shrine Club’s 45th Annual Golf Tournament will be held Sunday September 20th. Entry fee is $70 per player which includes green/cart fee, also includes lunch and drinks. Players can arrange their own team of 4. Stroke Play, shot gun start 8:30am and 1:30pm
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October
The Whitetop Mountain Molasses Festival will be held Sunday Oct. 4th from 11-5 @ the Mount Rogers Fire Hall on Route 58. Admission is $5; Children 12 & under, Free. BBQ chicken Dinner, Hotdogs, Sandwiches, Drinks, & Desserts will be available for purchase
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The Ebenezer Christian Children’s Home 27th Annual Golf Tournament will be held Friday Oct. 27th @ Brushy Mtn. Golf Club in Taylorsville. For info or to register call 336-667-5683 or visit EbenezerFamily.org
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