1970s Cinderella mixing bowls, including Daisy Sunflower mixing bowl, Pyrex yellow mixing bowl, trailing flowers casserole dishes; other bowls and dishes. Set of 4 Anchor Hocking Savanna dishes, Pyrex bundt dish, hand-painted Sakura rooster canisters, vintage cookie jars and lots more in box. Will make a deal on sets or $250.00 for everything. First come first serve; will not hold. For pricing and more info, call (423) 290-1977

1950 Schwinn Girl Scout Bike, $250. Also have boy's AMF bike, $150, some vintage coins and more. Will consider trade for guns or sporting goods. Call for info, 423-707-5479.

Phone calls only, please leave a message. 828-640-1004. Alleghany County, NC, and surrounding counties.

Excellent condition. Phone calls only, please leave a message. 828-640-1004. Alleghany County, NC, and surrounding counties.

Phone calls only, please leave a message. 828-640-1004. Alleghany County, NC, and surrounding counties.

and other Elvis items. Call 336-246-7753.

and wrestling VHS movies. Call 336-246-7753.

with solid chair (on rollers). Stained dark walnut, no dents or scratches. $250. Call 423-384-9060.

By commission. Artwork for logos, publications, story illustrations. Prices negotiable. (828) 773-5705, or email webguy@hillbillygeek.net

in Ashe County. All types of collectibles, antiques, sports equipment and art. A little something for everyone! It's at the old Lansing Shell beside the car wash! Prices Negotiable. For more info, call (336) 489-1196.

Have two graders and one loader. $150 each. For more info, call 276-773-2667.

$25, and a set of wooden, louvered doors, $40. Call or text 828-312-2169 or email junkman012@gmail.com

Rowan Dairy, Salisbury, NC, Sunrise Dairy, Gastonia, NC, and plastic Biltmore crate, $25 each. Call or text 828-312-2169 or email junkman012@gmail.com

for sale, $30. Call or text 828-312-2169 or email junkman012@gmail.com

Porcelain on cast iron sink. 4-drawer/4-door steel cabinet, 54"W × 25"D x 32"H. Very little surface rust, very good condition. $1,200. Call (423) 725-2490 or email debjimyes@msn.com

Very nice, dark wood, $100. Call or text (336) 977-5845.

Purchased in 1981, cushion top has been removed could be replaced or left as is. Solid wood cedar lining. $150. Call or text (336) 977-5845.

by Paul Richard Hee. Phone calls only, please leave a message. 828-640-1004. Alleghany County, NC, and surrounding counties.

with lots and lots of reels. Phone calls only, please leave a message. 828-640-1004. Alleghany County, NC, and surrounding counties.

Call or text (828) 312-2169 or email junkman012@gmail.com

Have two graders and one loader. $150 each. For more info, call 276-773-2667.

inherited from Master Millwright (50+ years). 3-drawer toolbox, including 2 sets of Starrett Dial gauges with case, 2 Flaring Gate tool sets, Imperial 37 degree flaring tool, micrometers, 6 calipers, scribes, files and assorted other tools. $950 or best offer Call (423) 727-0116 or email unaboater@gmail.com

We have three beautiful Russian Blue mixes. They are currently being litter box trained and will be ready to go soon. Free to good homes. Please give us a call or text (336) 977-3814, or email aashbb2020@gmail.com

6 yellow Easter Egger hens and 6 gray and black Olive Egger hens for sale in Ashe. About 17 weeks, most have started laying eggs. Have gotten green, blue and tan eggs from the chickens so far. Pick up in Grassy Creek. $30 per hen. Call (828) 266-5207, or email paisleybn@gmail.com

for sale. Beautiful little female. Gentle, calm, healthy. Would be great with children. Born May 25. On deworming schedule, first shots given. No papers. Parents on site. Other pictures upon request. $200. Call or text 704-999-1339.

New, only used a short time. $35. Call 336-877-0984.

Australian Outback, 2 Westerners, and one English saddle. All in good shape. Would like to sell or trade all together. Would consider trading on guns or quality optics. If you take all 4 saddles, they are $400. if I separate them, the prices will go up. Pictures of all: just call/text (336) 977-6327.

Waylon is a yellow-bellied slider and sadly looking for a new home that has time to play with him. He was the size of a quarter when I got him 2 years ago, and now the size of my hand. He is friendly and LOVES attention. My husband is a disabled veteran and has a lot of doctor appointments out of town and we are gone a lot. He will come with his new 75 gallon aquarium, all decor, pump/filter, heater, heat light for basking, food, etc. We can’t move the tank, or deliver it, you would need to bring help for that. Asking $125. Call or text (336) 877-0600 or email Kdsjohnson67@gmail.com

5-month-old chickens for sale. $15 for hens, $5 for roosters. 6-month-old ducks, $20 each, and Guinea fowl, $20 each. Call (276) 388-3267.

for sale. Have 4 dozen today, $4 per dozen. Call or text (828) 964-1687 or email djlowrance2008@gmail.com

Made like an Amish buggy, seats three or four adults. Hand-built using motorcycle shocks for a smooth ride. $700. Call 336-982-2098. If no answer, please leave a message.

portable carpet cleaner. Brand new, has two 8 oz. bottles Oxy stain remover. Handheld. Paid $100, asking $75. Call 336-927-9977 or 336-818-0492.

free to a good home. Neutered male. Call 336-877-6500 or 276-388-3267.

20-gallon, with stand, net, food, various water treatment chemicals, test strips, plastic plants and decorations, gravel, and 12 fish. Call or text (828) 434-8908 or email frdaniels@yahoo.com

located at 180 Roan’s Creek Rd., Mountain City, TN, selling small animals and livestock every other Saturday year-round. We appreciate you all and thank you for your business! For more info, contact Michael Duffield, 423-291-9093, or find us at facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054620072570.

for spring, summer, fall and winter chores. Riding mowers, walk-behind mowers, trimmers, tillers, hedge trimmers, blowers, commercial equipment. Automatic and handheld. Brands include Troy-Bilt, Toro, Echo, Briggs & Stratton, Yamaha, Yanmar and other brands. Also, motorcycles, 4-wheelers, side-by-sides and more. C.C.S., Inc (Yamaha of Jefferson) and Weaver Equipment, Inc. 102 South Main St., Jefferson, NC 336-846-3752. Open Monday-Friday, 8-5:30.

for sale. Call for more info, 423-692-1031.

along with a non-running lawnmower (with deck), for parts. $250 for both. Call (828) 264-6454, or email marshabfuller@gmail.com

7-speed, runs good, cuts good. $200. Call 423-898-3919.

and spare tire. Ideal for hauling lawnmower. One owner, used very little. $2,800. Call 336 877 7088.

Kept inside. Not running. $200. Call for details, 828-434-0615.

complete with heavy duty pulley/rope and three various style/size anchoring lines with beaners attached, and four D-ring climbing saddle (medium size) with hand saw in sheath fastened to it. Also comes with: 120' (5/8 in") diameter braided climbing line, aluminum spikes with short spurs (velcro fastened), extra hand saw with a leg strap style sheath, climbing ascender device, four extra snap-lock rope carabiners, Sherill equipment bag and tote bag. (I'm getting too old to climb anymore, so I do not use it any longer.) All has been well stored and in great condition. $550. Call 423-727-8131 or 423-440-0007, or email dannyvolz55@gmail.com

Bolens, $50 and Toro, $100. Call 276-733-2054

with 30” cut. $500. Call 276-733-2054.

Bush Hog brand, good condition, $900. Call 276-733-2054.

4-stroke with 500 Series Briggs & Stratton, 3.5hp, 157 cc engine. Includes wand/nozzle, 3 various angle end fittings, a new, long, extra hose and 1 gallon of Jomax concentrate solution. It starts easily and runs great. 150 Call 423-727-8131 or 423-440-0007 or email dannyvolz55@gmail.com

One large, LT1046 VT, with 45" cut, $500, and one smaller, LT 1045 VT, with 46" cut, $300. Also have a Troy-Bilt riding mower for $250. Call 336-620-1164.

in very good used working condition. 382 hours. Cash only sale. Ashe County, NC $2,500. Call (336) 688-6627.

Gardening time is just around the corner. Mulch by the tractor bucket full! Call 828-773-2331 or email jace84miller@yahoo.com .

13% protein, second cutting, square bales. No chemicals. Environmentally friendly. 30-45 lb. bales. $7.50 each at barn. 828-406-6365.

with 3-point hookup for tractor. $1,000. Call 276-236-5689.

Runs good, has a little bit of a problem with the mowing deck. $700. Call 423-692-1031.

mower. Flooding— waiting on parts to fix. New carb, fuel pump and lines. $450 or best offer. Call or text (276) 768-8447.

6'x8', with four nesting boxes, three windows and full-size locking door. Deep Gap area. $1,300. Call or text (828) 963-0984.

& FARM SUPPLY— When it comes to home and garden, if you need it, we probably have it! From the the farm stuff, like fencing, cattle supplies feeders and more, to the hard stuff - demolition, grading, hydro-seeding, retaining walls, hardscapes, landscaping, bridge-building & paving, to the fun stuff, like beautifying your outdoor space or grilling for a family gathering, we make life more enjoyable. And- we have tons of storage units to create the clutter-free space you long for. Call us! 336-372-1626, or come see us at 73 Green Way Dr., US Hwy. 21 S., in Sparta, NC. Open Monday-Friday 8-5, Saturday, 8-12.

for parts. Call or text (828) 773-9116 or email wlsnbare@gmail.com

Black & Decker. Call 336-246-7753.

and vacuum. Gas operated. Call 336-246-7753.

RIDING MOWER. Must be in good shape — will pay a good price for a good mower. Call 828-265-6048.

17" rear-tine, counter-rotating. Good shape. Used 3 springs on small garden. Call or text (336) 657-2224 or email oprayterry@gmail.com

Runs and works great. Call (336) 452-7351.

TO YOUR LANDSCAPE! Summer blooms! Summer Colors! New Growth! Come visit our Garden Center at 160 Hewed Log Gap Rd., just off US Hwy. 221 in Fleetwood, NC. Hydrangeas, Rhododendron, Perennials, Deciduous and Evergreen Trees & Shrubs, Hardwood Mulch, Professional Grade Landscape Tools and Much More! You won't be disappointed! Cline Church Nursery, 336-877-4237. Visit our website, ClineChurchNursery.com or find us on Facebook!

This item is like new only used a short time. $40. Email edwardcarrow@gmail.com or call 336-877-0984

225/60R18. Good tread, $200. West Jefferson. 336-977-4713.

for sale. 1975 CJ 5, enclosed hard cab, V8 and 8k Ramsey winch. Asking $8,975. 828-406-6365. Located in Ashe County.

Buying able, disabled, repairable, nonrepairable vehicles. (336) 977-3252.

for longbed Chevrolet pickup. $80 each. Call 336-877-7088.

Size 245/70/16, $190. Also have size 30/9.50/16 tire and two, size 31/10.5/16. Will sell all three of these for $145. Call 336-877-7088.

Pack of two, 25' long x 2" wide, with good leverage. Strong, durable lashing/securing straps. Used once, like new! $50 Call 423-727-8131 or 423-440-0007

White, V-8 engine (smaller than a 302). Nice! $3,800. Call 336-566-1631.

by Keystone. 2024 model, brand new, never used. Pre-wired for solar power. Instant hot water, fully-equipped with appliances and pushbutton roll-out awning. $10,500. For more info or to see it, call 336-620-2174 or 336-620-2172.

Used. $100. Call 336-982-4579.

24', leather upholstery. Gas and electric. Seats and sleeps 5 comfortably. Awning and bump-out. New tires. Really good shape, pulls good. Real nice! Come look! Price negotiable. 621 Water Tank Rd., Fleetwood, NC. Call 336-971-4713 .

Immaculate, NEVER DROPPED! 10,800 miles. Lots of accessories, 2 helmets, SENA Bluetooth sound, trickle charger, tiedown straps and more. Too nice for me to enjoy riding, ... obviously.... look at the miles. $5,900 Call 336-793-6524

4x4. Good condition. Serviced and ready to go. 3,346 miles, 710 hours. $6,800.00 Call (828) 963-3443 or email blcabins@gmail.com

Body, engine & tires in good shape. Frame is cracked and not safe for highway. $1,800 or OBO Call (336) 977-9612, or email wmgoforth49@gmail.com

4x4, 351 Windsor engine. Has some rust. $2,000. Call 828-773-2331.

a vehicle, preferably Ford, preferably 4-door sedan, but will consider others. Must be 4x4, AWD or FWD, clean, no rust. 2008 model and up. Straight drive or automatic ok. No more than 130K-140K miles. Will pay cash. Call 828-265-6048.

Have a 1999 Ford F-250, 4x4, extended cab work truck. XL, 5.4 engine, 198,000 miles, $6,000. 2002 F-150, 4x4, crew cab Lariat, with 5.4 engine, 127,000 miles, $7,000. 2003 F-150, 4x4, crew cab, XLT, with 5.4 engine, 235,000 miles, $6,500. I am on Water Tank Rd. in Fleetwood, Ashe County. Call (336) 620-2862 or email harold.miller8@gmail.com

completely restored, $2,800. Call 276-233-6782.

An exceptional mountain retreat featuring: year-round panoramic mountain views; Custom handcrafted ambrosia maple and walnut interior; 9 fully fenced, unrestricted acres; 2 separate living spaces for flexibility and privacy; proven short-term rental income; ideal as a second home, vacation retreat, or investment property. Built in 2023; Just 4 miles from Grayson Highlands State Park and 20 minutes from West Jefferson, NC. Price: $525,000 Private Viewings, Appointment only rugbycreek@gmail.com. Visit RugbyCreek.com

12'x58' mobile home, 2 BR, 1 BA, washer/dryer, wood stove. Free, but will need to be moved. Easy to hook up to. In the Creston community of Ashe County. Call 336-620-0956 for details.

I have a "Painted Airstream" travel-trailer, and am seeking a monthly rental site, preferably on private land. Ideally with water, electric, and sewer hookup. Would also need Internet availability. David, (828) 379-4875 or email dsellet@yahoo.com

3 BR/2.5 BA, 1,360 square ft. house, located 1/2 mile from Blue Ridge Parkway in West Jefferson. No Pets. Has outside storage building. Call 336-620 -2203. First month's rent and security deposit required. $1,300 per month. Call (336) 620-2203 or email j.hodges99@yahoo.com

Ranch style home 0.4 mile from New River in Ashe County, NC, off Hwy. 163 and Hartzog Ford Rd. Approx. 2,000 sq. ft., 3 BR, 2BA, large living room; large dining room/office. Kitchen with small dining area, Samsung refrigerator, electric stovetop and oven with built-in microwave. Large heat pump with AC. Electric emergency heat available. Large laundry room with washer and dryer. All rooms freshly painted. Wood flooring, resanded and sealed with polyurethane. Covered front porch; large private deck with pergola. Small storage shed and additional storage possible under laundry room. Mature lawn with trees. Pet deposit required. Call 828-355-0684 between 9 am-9 pm or email: garwoodsandra2@gmail.com

2,000 sq. ft. warehouse building with large garage door and bathroom, located beside B & G Plumbing and Electrical in West Jefferson, NC. Address is 240 Helen Blevins Road, West Jefferson, N.C. 28694. $1,200 per month. Has Natural Gas, Town Water and Sewer, Paved Parking Lot. etc. Excellent location for business. Less than 1/2 mile from McDonald's. $1,200 per month lease (336) 977-0539, (336) 246-9612, or email zgambill@skybest.com

2-and 3-bedroom, Deep Gap. HUD accepted. Call or text (828) 262-0465 between 11 am and 5 pm only.

Full-time mechanic and full and part-time counter person. On-the-job training, tools furnished, uniforms furnished. Health insurance options, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid holidays. Experience preferred, auto mechanic background helpful. For more info, call Hart Power Equipment, 336-246-3431, on the Backstreet, downtown West Jefferson. Open Monday-Friday, 8-5, Saturday 8-12.

or anyone needing a farm hand on Tuesdays/Saturdays. Located in Ashe County. Willing to go to surrounding areas, can be available other days with notice. (423) 290-1977 or email reeceb1019223@gmail.com

B&G Plumbing & Electrical, Inc. is hiring experienced plumbers and helpers. Top pay based on experience level. Needing foremen and laborers. Please apply at our office, 240 Helen Blevins Rd., West Jefferson, or call 336-246-9612.

by Ashe High Country Guttering, LLC. Individual will assist with on-site guttering and related installations, repairs and home remodels in Ashe and surrounding counties. Part-time and full-time positions available starting at $13/hour. Valid driver's license required. Applicant must be comfortable with climbing ladders and heights. Contact Ashe High Country Guttering, LLC, at 336-982-8615 office/fax. Find us on Facebook at AHCGLLC or visit our website, www.ahcgllc.com/

Retired Colonel seeks energetic, reliable help with "Honey Do" list to include mowing, trimming, mulching and various other home and yard projects. Must be dependable and willing to learn. Flexible part-time schedule. Fair pay for hard worker. Military stories and mentorship a bonus. Located near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Ashe County. Call Mr. Goodman at 910-386-8540. (910) 386-8540, or email mgoodman510@gmail.com

for free. Call 336 886 3088.

LifeStore Bank, 336-246-4344. Call us for more info, stop by one of our branches or visit our website, golifestore.com

Located in Crumpler. Call or text 336-977-0679.

stump grinding, bush hogging, land clearing & grading, roadside mowing, storm clean-up, junk removal and much more. See before and after photos of projects... Fully insured. Free quotes. Call us! Wingler Land Management, 336-877-6720. Scottville, NC.

Looking for a faith based ministry that has housing or a place to stay in exchange for light house keeping. Thanks, God Bless you! Email n3267607@gmail.com

offering tree trimming and removal services you can trust since 2017. Need a dangerous tree taken down? We can do it, even in areas that are inaccessible by cranes and bucket trucks. Also offering stump grinding and chipping services. Serving Ashe, Alleghany, Watauga and Wilkes counties and some areas beyond. Fully insured. Free estimates. Call 828-773-2331, email us at allaroundtreeservicencllc@yahoo.com

will clean residential or commercial, weekly or bi-weekly. Have been cleaning 20+ years, with referrals. $17 to $22/hour. Call (828) 616-0127 or email romingeekimberly@gmail.com.

Does your business not have a logo? Could it use an update or a professional touch? Call or text (828) 773-5705 or email webguy@hillbillygeek.net Reasonable rates, satisfaction guaranteed.

Let us do the work for you! AV MOVING SOLUTIONS, proudly serving Wilkes and Surrounding area. Jordan Vance, Manager. Call today for a free quote or on-site consultation. 336-262-8262 or email AVMovingSolutions@gmail.com or find us at facebook.com/AVmovingsolutions

Now booking for the 2026 holiday season. Call us today to schedule yours! Hi-Flo Gutter Pros, specializing in seamless gutters, leaf guards and gutter cleaning and repair. Serving the North Carolina High Country! A wide range of projects in Wilkesboro, Sparta, West Jefferson, Boone, Blowing Rock, Lenoir, Hickory, Taylorsville, Yadkinville and Winston-Salem areas. Call 336-262-7070 or email HiFloGutterPros@gmail.com Visit our website at HiFloGutterPros.com

located at 2999 US Hwy. 221 N., Jefferson, NC, offers Log Home Packages, Milled Logs, Log Siding and False Corners, Tongue & Groove, Beams & Timbers, Hand-Hewing, Custom Millwork and more. Call 336-982-8989 or visit our website, loghomesofamerica.com/

Professional, offering Home Repair & Maintenance, Estate Clean-Up, Mowing, Tree Trimming and Pressure Washing. Call Jordan Vance, 336-262-2042 or email JVWorks@icloud.com

offering residential and commercial services. Pump and pressure tank installations, water heater installation, water filtration systems, tub and shower installations, faucet change-outs, plumbing remodels, frozen pipe issues, leak repairs and more. Call us today! 336-846-4335 or email us at LPlumbing@skybest.com Located at 911 South Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson, NC.

Get an easy-to-update website from the HillbillyGeek! Reasonable rates and fast service. Call or text (828) 773-5705 or email webguy@hillbillygeek.net

Quality Materials and Dependable Service! We offer a wide variety of masonry and hardscape products, including pavers & polymeric sands - concrete and clay (brick); thin veneer brick & stone retaining wall systems; brick & manufactured and natural stone; clay liners & accessories; sealants, paints, tools, etc; concrete masonry units; cement and mortar mix; indoor & outdoor fireplace & chimney systems & more. 3124 Roan Creek Rd., Mountain City, TN (main location), 423-727-5345, along with 141 Lyalls Lane, Jefferson, NC, 336-982-9821.

providing residential and commercial roofing services in Wilkes, Ashe and Watauga counties. Call or come see us! 5240 West US Hwy. 421, Wilkesboro, NC. 336-973-0475.

& FARM SUPPLY— When it comes to home and garden, if you need it, we probably have it! From the hard stuff - demolition, grading, hydro-seeding, retaining walls, hardscapes, landscaping, bridge-building & paving, to the farm stuff, like fencing, cattle supplies, feeders and more, to the fun stuff, like beautifying your outdoor space or grilling for a family gathering, we make life more enjoyable. And- we have tons of storage units to create the clutter-free space you long for. Call us! 336-372-1626, or come see us at 73 Green Way Dr., US Hwy. 21 S., in Sparta, NC. Open Monday-Friday 8-5, Saturday, 8-12.

offers professional power washing and soft wash services in Galax, VA, and surrounding areas, up to 50 miles. Also, gutter cleaning, exterior home washing, deck and roof cleaning, semi-truck washing and more. Call us today! 276-235-1442. Find us at facebook.com/profile.php?id=100048750364232

New contruction or remodel! HomeTown Flooring, 716 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson, NC. Offering endless choices and major brands, from flooring to closets, cabinets and countertops! Travis Darnell, owner. Call us today! 336-846-1216 or 336-620-5868, email us at YourHomeTownFloor@gmail.com, or find us at facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083371680919.

Mouth of Wilson, VA., buys all kinds of metals, including: aluminum cans (and other aluminum), copper, brass, stainless steel, batteries, electric motors, alternators, starters, radiators and more. Ask about old and/or junk vehicle pickup. We also buy dry, thin cherry bark. We DO NOT accept TVs, glass or plastic items. Located on Teasterwood Rd., just off the Troutdale Highway, north of the Corner Market Cafe. Open Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm. Call ahead for Saturday hours, 276-579-2248.

Friday, August 14, from 4-7 pm. Fish, chicken, slaw, hushpuppies, fries, dessert and drink, all for $12. Located at 240 Old Helton School Rd., Lansing, NC. For more info, call 336-977-0971, 336 -384-3224, or email freidabarker@hotmail.com

will be held Friday, August 28, from 11 am-1 pm, at the Orion Chapel and Schoolhouse, 350 & 194 Orion Lane, in Jefferson. Everhart is one of 12 authors scheduled for the 2026 “On the Same Page” Literary Festival in September. This reading and reception will feature Everhart's newest novel, Women of a Promiscuous Nature. Admission is free but registration is required due to limited venue capacity. For more info, call Ashe Arts Center, 336-846-ARTS (2787).

Ashe Arts invites writers from across the High Country to a Wordkeepers Gathering Saturday, August 22, from 3:30-6 pm, at the Ashe Arts Center, 303 School Ave., West Jefferson. Music by Scot Pope and Loftin Hargrave begins at 3:30 pm. For more info, call the Ashe Arts Center, 336-846-ARTS (2787).

Thursday, August 27, from 7–9 pm (band to be announced) at the Ashe Arts Center, 303 School Ave., West Jefferson. Admission is free. Donations gratefully accepted. For more info, call the Ashe County Arts Center, 336-846-ARTS (2787).

Saturday, August 15, from 7-9 pm, at the Ashe Arts Center. Featured artists this month are Benjamin Barker, Stone’s Throw and Wild Mountain Magic. Seating is limited and advance tickets are recommended. For more info, or to purchase tickets, call the Ashe County Arts Center, 336-846-2787.

Friday, August 14, from 5–7 pm. Visitors are invited to stroll the streets, visit the galleries, view the downtown murals, enjoy the mini outdoor art pieces and take advantage of downtown restaurants. Gallery crawl is sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council, West Jefferson TDA and West Jefferson Business Association.

this month featuring Tucker Conner and Friends with host Tom Hartman, Saturday, August 15, from 11 am-noon, at the Ashe Civic Center, 962 Mount Jefferson Rd., West Jefferson. This event is free and open to the public. Donations accepted. For more info, visit AsheCountyArts.org or call 336-846-ARTS.org (2787).

Friday, August 14, from 8:30-9:30 pm. Guided 1.5 mile hike with a park ranger. Limited to 15 participants, pre-registration required. For more info or to register, call the park office, 336-246-9653, or email Mount.Jefferson@NCParks.Gov with your name and the number of people in your party.

Saturday, August 8, at 2 pm, and/or Sunday, August 9, at noon. Join a park ranger at the Mount Jefferson State Natural Area picnic shelter, 1481 Mt. Jefferson Rd., West Jefferson, for a discussion about insects, followed by a bug hunt. Hunters will be temporarily collecting and identifying some of the “critters” found during the hunt. Recommended for children ages 2-16. Critter keepers, butterfly nets, collecting jars and magnifying glasses will be provided.

Back to school! For the areas served by this publication: In North Carolina: Ashe and Watauga Counties, Monday, August 17; Alleghany County, Friday, August 14; Avery County, Wednesday, August 19; Caldwell and Wilkes Counties, Monday, August 24; and Surry County, Wednesday, August 12. In Tennessee: Johnson County, Monday, August 3. In Virginia: Grayson County, Wednesday, August 12; Galax (City Schools), Monday, August 17; Caroll County, Friday, August 7, and Smyth County, Tuesday, August 11. Best wishes to all for a great school year!

Sunday, Aug. 9, at Calvary Free Will Baptist Church, 3044 Old Wilkesboro Rd., Glendale Springs. Special singing with Darin & Brooke Aldridge.

and “Deputy 4 A Day” Saturday, August 8, from 9 am-1 pm, sponsored and hosted by Ashe County Sheriff’s Office, 140 Law Enforcement Dr., Jefferson.

Sunday, Aug. 9, starting at 10:30 am. The church is located at 578 Nathans School Rd., in the Crumpler community of Ashe County.

Sunday, August 9th, the Transou Community Church will NOT be celebrating Homecoming, due to unforeseen circumstances. We hope to see you next year. Our usual worship service begins at 8:30 AM and our congregation Invites anyone to worship with us, in Laurel Springs NC.

meets monthly at Jefferson United Methodist Church at 1 pm on the second Thursday of the month. Novice and experienced quilters are invited to attend.

ROOTED IN CHRIST. Planted in Ashe. Ashe Alliance makes and multiplies fully-formed disciples of every generation, from Ashe County to the nations. Visit us at AsheAlliance.org 220 Lynch Colvard Rd., Jefferson, NC.

Ashe Harvest Ministries is putting together a community garden and you can help… You can make monetary donations; volunteer to help care for the garden; volunteer to help plant crops; and/or donate gardening supplies. There will be learning opportunities for those who wish to learn how to grow your own food from start to finish. For more info, call 336–982–6322 or email AsheHarvestMinistries@gmail.com.

food pantry, located at 376 NC Highway 16 S. in the Glendale Springs community of Ashe County. The new hours are: Monday, closed; Tuesday, 3–6 p.m; and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 11 am-2:30 pm. For more info, call 336–982–6322.

One day a week or one day a month by Ashe Harvest Ministries. If interested, call 336-982-6322.

invite you to come and Worship with us at North Beaver Baptist Church, 8000 Hwy. 163, West Jefferson, NC. Sunday School classes for all ages starts at 10 am, with Children’s Church and Worship Services starting at 11 am. Bible Study and Prayer Service are on Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30. For more information, contact us at 336-698-6296, by email at mjtilley@gmail.com, through our website, www.northbeaver.org, and Facebook and YouTube @northbeaverbaptistchurch

and Pastor Roger L. Blevins invite you to come join us Sunday mornings, 10 am, for our church service, and 7 pm Wednesdays for Bible study. No dress code— come as you are and bring a lawn chair. You don't have to be a Cowboy to attend this church. 114 West Main St., Jefferson.

747 Ray Taylor Rd., West Jefferson, invites you to come worship with us. Service times: Sunday morning, 8:30 and 10 a.m, and Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm. For more information, contact us at 336-846-4673, by email at appalachianchurch@gmail.com, or through our website, appchurch.org/about

to stop by the Friends Corner of Ashe Public Library and shop through our wide variety of books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, collectibles and gift baskets. Our basketeer, Lynn, does customized gift baskets that will blow you away. The Friends of Ashe County Library is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that supports our amazing library and its staff through investments of time, talent, and donations.

(2^nd Harvest partner), is open to the public: Tuesday 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Wednesday to Friday 11:00 am - 2:30 pm; Closed Monday at 7376 NC Hwy. 16 S., in Glendale Springs, NC. Weekly products include frozen meats, fresh produce including fruits and vegetables, milk, cereal, can/box/bag goods, bottled water, home goods and more. Come and shop! “Everybody Deserves to Eat!” To find out more about our services, including our Home Delivery & Meals program and Heating Assistance program, or to volunteer (always needed), stop by or call 336-982-6322. Donations too are always needed and appreciated. To donate, mail to 7376 NC 16 South, Jefferson, NC 28640, email AsheHarvestMinistries@gmail.com.

holds in-person meetings noon Wednesdays 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 info, call or text (828) 964-8373.

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

Our service schedule: Sunday School at 10am and Worship Service 11am each Sunday, posted on FB @BeaverCreekChristianChurch. 1678 Beaver Creek School Rd., W. Jefferson, NC 28694. BeaverCreekChristian.net

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

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

a fellowship of men & women who share experience, strength & hope, our 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 by 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.

serve abused and neglected children who have been taken from their homes and are now in foster care. More than 1,500 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. Alleghany, Ashe and Wilkes Counties: find out more about being a Guardian Ad Litem, 336-651-4421 or volunteerforgal.org.

Friday nights, 7-10 pm, at 2425 Silas Creek Rd., Lansing, NC. Old-time, bluegrass and mountain music. Admission and coffee are free. A great place to share tunes or learn new ones! We ask pickers to play songs in the public domain. We appreciate our friends & love to meet new folks, so come & let’s enjoy some music!