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Saturday, Jan. 3, from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. You can help! Join us at the Warrensville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 130 Church Street, Warrensville, NC. To make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor app, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. For more info, contact Beth Eastridge, 828-406-8897.

Monday, Jan. 19, at the Ashe Arts Center, 303 School Ave., in West Jefferson, starting at 7 pm. The program will feature excerpts from letters and writings of Dr. King as well as a keynote address by North Carolina’s ninth Poet Laureate, Jaki Shelton Green. This event is free and open to the public. For more info, visit: AsheCountyArts.org or call 336-846-ARTS (2787).

is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31 , and Sunday, Feb. 1, beginning at 7:30 pm, at the Ashe Civic Center, 962 Mt. Jefferson Rd., West Jefferson. Originally from Switzerland, the Kruger Brothers began playing North American folk music at an early age and have been playing professionally since 1995. They are based in Wilkesboro, NC. Tickets are $27.50 for adults, $7.50 for students . Reserved seating tickets are available in advance for both performances. For more info or for tickets, visit AsheCountyArts.org or call 336-846-ARTS (2787).

returns to the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson on Sunday, Jan. 25 , beginning at 2:30 PM, for a delightful winter afternoon of chamber music. Join us for an enriching musical experience with this outstanding ensemble, whose members have graced concert halls worldwide and influenced generations of musicians. General Admission Seating. Tickets are $18.50 for adults, $7.50 for students . For more info or to purchase tickets, visit AsheCountyArts.org or call 336-846-ARTS (2787).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

meets Wed and Sat, 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 Mon from 6-7 pm, at Sparta United Methodist Church, 190 N. Main St., Sparta.

breakfast at 9 am, every Friday, 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.

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

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 some tunes or learn some new ones! We 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!