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group from Tennessee, will be in concert at Bethel Baptist Church, Sunday, July 27, at 6 pm. Pastor Mike McElhaney and congregation invite everyone to attend. The church is located at 1407 Lower Nettle Knob Rd., West Jefferson, NC. For more information, you may call 336-977-0063.

at Boiling Springs Baptist Church, 1390 Boiling Springs Rd., Purlear, NC, will be held on Sunday, July 20. Prayer room at 9:30 am, worship service at 10 am. Wear your old-fashioned clothes for this old-fashioned day of worship. We are excited to welcome Southern Gospel group Touch of Grace, from Lenoir, NC, in concert during our service. We are also excited to welcome Rev. Randy Brown, who will be singing and bringing the message. Following our service, we will have a free BBQ chicken lunch in our fellowship hall. For more information, call (336) 973-8458 or email boilingspringsbaptistwilkes@gmail.com

916 Helton Creek Rd, Lansing, NC (28643), invites you to their services, Friday nights, 7 pm, and Saturdays at noon. For more information, contact Corey Richardson, pastor, 336-620-8989.

Our current service schedule: Sunday School at 10am and Worship Service 11am each Sunday. We are also running 10-15 minute daily devotionals on FB live at 6pm each day. All are posted on FB @BeaverCreekChristianChurch.

(ACNCRW) will meet Thursday, June 26, at 11 am, at Ashe County Worship Center, 863 Ray Taylor Road, West Jefferson. Located on the hill next to ACTA, across from Ashe Senior Center. Whether you're a longtime member or just curious about what we do, this is a great opportunity to connect, get involved, and hear about the many events we’ve got planned for summer and beyond. Enjoy a catered luncheon – $10/plate (lunch, drink and dessert). Please bring cash and exact change. No credit/debit cards accepted. RSVP required for an accurate headcount if you plan to eat. RSVP to Jenifer Falls, vice chair, at Jeniferfalls1@outlook.com. Not eating? You’re still welcome to attend at no charge! Summer is here— let’s make it a season of community activity and conservative values. Call (828) 691-8769 or email kathy.acgop@gmail

holds in-person meetings every Wednesday at noon in the Parish of the Holy Communion Mission House located directly across from Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (195 JW Luke Rd., Glendale Springs). Anyone who has been affected by a loved one's drinking or addiction is welcome. For more information, contact Linda, call or text (828) 964-8373.

meetings are held at 6:30 pm on the third Tuesday of each month at Mt. Paddy Church, Jefferson, NC. Open to individuals who have had weight loss surgery, as well as those who are considering this surgery. Call Terri, 336-877-7018.

Join the Jefferson Odd Fellows! Lodge #38 meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 7:30 pm, at 226-A East Main St., Jefferson . Learn more about what we do! Call 336-620-1167.

meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm, on Ashe Park Rd. For info, 336-982-6233

meets Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7:30-8:30 pm, at Jefferson United Methodist Church, 115 E. Main St. Come to front of Church on Main St. (door on the far left.) Meetings are open. Also meeting Mondays from 6-7 pm, at Sparta United Methodist Church, 190 N. Main St., Sparta.

for children 7 and under, Mondays, 10:30 am, at the North Wilkesboro United Methodist Church, corner of 6th and D Sts. 336-670-3468.

breakfast at 9 am, every Friday morning, at the Whistle Stop in Warrensville. All veterans are welcome to tell their tales and sea stories. Call Tugboat at 828-406-4446 for more information.

serve as the judge’s eyes and ears on abused and neglected children who have been taken from their homes and are now in foster care. More than 1,500 abused and neglected children in North Carolina go to court without someone to advocate for them. Be a voice for the child and speak up for their best interests. For Alleghany, Ashe and Wilkes Counties, to find out more about being a Guardian Ad Litem, call 336-651-4421 or visit volunteerforgal.org.

meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 pm, at 446 Ashe Park Rd., Jefferson. 336-982-3743.

is a fellowship of men & women who share experience, strength & hope, whose primary purpose is to stay sober and help others recover from alcoholism. Not allied with any sect, denomination, organization or institution, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. We meet 6 days/week at West Jefferson United Methodist Church, Room 113. Enter through the side door facing the parking lot. Closed meetings for alcoholics and those who feel they may have a drinking problem, Sat. at noon, Sun., 4 pm, Mon. & Tues., 7:30 pm. Open meetings for alcoholics and those interested in learning more, Thur. & Fri. 7:30 pm.

Friday nights, 7-10 pm, at 2425 Silas Creek Rd., Lansing, NC. Old-time, bluegrass and mountain music. No charge to get in, coffee is free. A great place to share some tunes or learn some new ones! We do ask pickers to play songs in the public domain. We appreciate our friends & love to meet new folks, so come out & let’s enjoy some music and fellowship!