Community Calendar
October 9, 2026
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Blood Drives:
Ashe County:
10-15-26: [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
10-17-25: [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
10-19-26: [Mon.] @ Mtn. Hearts from 10 – 2. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Jennifer Blanco @ ………………………….336-846-0795
10-24-26: @ Bristol Baptist Church on Old. Hwy. 16, from 9-1. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call Evelyn Colvard @……………336-977-1645
Grayson County:
10-15-26: [Thurs.] @ Rugby Fire & Rescue Building from 2-7pm. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org
10-30-26: [Fri.] @ Independence VFW Building in Independence, Va. from 12-5. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org
Alleghany County
10-21-26: [Wed.] @ Alleghany High School in Sparta from 8-1. Walk-Ins are ENCOURAGED! To make an appt. visit redcrossblood.org
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The Warrensville Baptist Church Food Distribution scheduled for tomorrow; Oct. 10th has been cancelled due to impending weather, and rescheduled for next Saturday, Oct. 17th from 9:30-11am
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North Carolina Emergency Management is now accepting applications from Nonprofit Organizations ONLY that are currently reconstructing or repairing projects from Helene in NC. Applications must be submitted by 5pm on Oct. 16th to: NC***********@***ps.gov
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The Jefferson United Methodist Church Food Pantry is Open each Tuesday from 9-11am. Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, hours will change to 3-6pm each Tues. All in need are welcome
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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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Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Glendale Springs is having Fall Revival each Wednesday in October, at 7pm. Preachers will be Mike McElhany, Kevin Francis and Jake Miller. Everyone is welcome
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Ashe County Worship Center at 863 Ray Taylor Rd. is having their Yard & Bake Sale at the Church, Today October 9th from 11-4:00, and tomorrow, Saturday October 10th from 7-2. Proceeds will go to the Church for future activities
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The Ashe Co. Cooperative & Farmers Market will have its Annual Fall festival Sat. Oct. 10th from 8-1 on the Backstreet. Enjoy Fall Harvest Soups, Baked Goodies, the Friends of the Library Wooly Worm Races and much more
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The Wilkes Agricultural Fair will be Oct. 7 – 10 at the North Wilkesboro Rotary Club’s Worth Evan Tomlinson Fairgrounds behind Cooks in West Park. Oct. 7, 8, 9 gates open at 5pm. Sat. Oct. 10th, gates open at 3pm. There’ll be carnival rides, magic shows, games & food with the new attraction, The Stone Age Show with lifelike dinosaurs. For info visit wilkesfair.com
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The Ashe County Democratic Party is holding a series of Candidate Forums at the Peak Creek Community Center in Laurel Springs, Friday Oct. 9th, 5:30-7pm @ The Barn in Lansing Park, and Sunday Oct. 11th: 4-6pm at The Old Store in Grassy Creek. Come meet & discuss issues with Caroline Renfro and Les Colvard, candidates for County Commissioner. There may be other candidates there as well. Everyone is welcome
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Stroll the streets of D’Town WJ for the “Gallery Crawl” today, Oct. 9th 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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Nov. 14th; Dec. 12th
Warrensville Baptist Church will have their Food Pantry Open Saturday Oct. 10th from 9:30 – 11am. All in need are welcome
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Sugar Tree Baptist Church will have Homecoming Sunday October 11th @ 10am special Singing & Preaching. A meal will be served after the service. Everyone is welcome
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The next Ashe Outreach Ministries Fish Fry is Friday, Oct. 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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Ashe Parks & Recreation will host the “Fall Youth Trout Derby” Saturday, Oct 17th from 7-12 @ Ashe Park for age groups (1-4), (5-10) & (11-15). Fishing supplies will be handed out as needed. There’s no cost to enter. For more info call 336-982-6185
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The Ashe County Republican Women will host a Meet & Greet Republican Candidate Forum Saturday, October 17th @ 1pm @ The Lansing Barn in the Creeper Trail Park. There’ll be a Question & Answer Session with Republican Candidates on current issues affecting our state and our community
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Silas Creek Baptist Church will have Revival beginning Oct. 18th -23rd with special singing @ 7pm nightly. Guest speakers will be Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Tommy McClure. All are welcome
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A Yard Sale Fundraiser will be held Friday & Saturday, Oct. 23rd & 24th from 10-3 @ 2575 Joines Road in Creston. There’ll be lots of household items including Furniture and much more. All money will go to the Ashe Humane Society
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Little Helton Baptist Church will have Revival Services October 23rd-25th @ 7pm with Special Singing nightly. Gust speaker will be brother David Lewis. Everyone is welcome
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You’re invited to Wordkeepers, (a gathering of writers in the High Country) at the Ashe County Arts Center in WJ, Saturday, October 24th @ 4pm. Readers are asked to keep their selections from any genre, to under 5 minutes. To reserve your time to read, email Sandy Lassen @ sl*****@*****st.com. Ghost Writers Welcome! Refreshments will be provided
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The Ashe Co. Mental Health Forum will hold a One-Hour Presentation Sunday, Oct. 25th @ 2pm for anyone who has experienced loss to suicide providing information, resources, and guidance. Available In-Person, or Virtually. Register by Oct. 25th by Texting 828-414-1146 or by email to: As*******************@***il.com
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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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The Lost Province Center will have a Rock-A-Billy Horror Throwdown Friday, Oct. 30th from 7-10pm. Advance Tickets are $15 and available at lostprovincearts.org
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Appalachian Church will host its Annual Fall Festival Saturday, October 31st from 5:30-8:00pm @ Westwood Elementary School. This free community event is designed to bring families together for a fun evening with games, treats, and activities for all ages. Everyone is welcome
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Rugby Fire & Rescue will have a “No Tricks, All Treats” Halloween event Saturday, Oct. 31st from 4-6pm @ the Rugby Fire & Rescue Squad Building. Enjoy Food, Candy, Cake Walk, Games.
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GLAD will have Trunk or Treat / Boo Bash in the Barn at the Lansing Creeper Trail Park Sat. Oct. 31st from 5-7:30pm with Games & activities for the kids. Hot Chocolate and Apple Cider. If you’d like to participate as a “Trunker”, email ev****@*****nc.org no later than Oct. 24th
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PSA
Ashe Really Cares is in need of volunteers for clothing and food sorting especially on Tuesday and Friday. If you would like to volunteer, contact Director Billy Norris at 336-846-5234
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November
12/2
The Ashe Humane Society has a Monthly Yappy Hour Fundraiser the first Wednesday of each month at Red Dog Restaurant in W.J. The next meeting is Wed. November 4th from 4-6pm. Attendees can ask questions, make donations, or just hang out. All Donations will go to Ashe Humane Society. For more info visit ashehumanesociety.org
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Join Ashe County Veterans Services Saturday, Nov. 7th @ 11am at the Museum of Ashe Co. History (the Old Courthouse) in Jefferson to honor local veterans. Enjoy a performance by the JROTC Color Guard, National Anthem, live music by Frank Little & Band & more. Admission is Free. Light refreshments will be available. For info call Missy @ 336-846-5575
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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. Nov. 7th. For info email Rocky at gr**********@***il.com
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December
The 2026 Wilkes Literacy Gingerbread House Festival will be Friday & Saturday, Dec. 4th & 5th d’town Wilkesboro. We need gingerbread builders! Adults, teens, and kids are welcome. Gingerbread entry is FREE and can be done online at wilkesliteracy.org/gingerbread . Each gingerbread creation helps raise funds for free literacy programs. Registration deadline is November 13. Call (336) 818-1323 or visit wilkesliteracy.org for more information
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GLAD will host a Sky Party on Saturday, December 5th from 8pm – midnight (weather permitting) in Lansing’s Creeper Trail Park. Bring blankets, chairs, snacks and beverages, NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED! and sit back while we tour the dark sky with focus on Saturn, Andromeda and Pleiades. If you have any questions about this event, please reach out to GLAD at ev****@*****nc.org
