Date

Day/Time

Event

August 1st – 3rd

Friday – Sunday

TAX FREE WEEKEND

July –
 August 4th

Monday

4th Annual Ashe County School Supply Drive
LAST DAY to turn in supplies:  Drop Off Points:
AF Bank’s Wal-Mart in store branch; Ashe Services for Aging Inc.
Contact Dawn Goodman, Ashe County Volunteer Coordinator 336-246-2461 or email goodman_dawn@yahoo.com

August 2nd

Saturday
6:30 pm

New River Earth Institute—a summer film series
Kilowatt Ours: a Southerner looks at consumption and his way to make a difference in life style.  New River State Park Visitor Center, call for more information (336) 982-2587

August 4th

Monday 5:30 pm

Habitat for Humanity
Meeting at Smokey Mountain BBQ in West Jefferson.

August 6th

Wednesday

1st Day of School – Ashe County Public Schools

August 7th

Thursday

Frank James Golf Tournament:  Annual fund raiser for Ashe Memorial Hospital Foundation.  Golf Tournament will be held at Jefferson Landing, Jefferson, NC.  Call (336) 846-0712 for more information

August 7th

Thursday
8:00 am

Interagency meeting—8:00am at Sweet Aromas
(Every first Thursday of the month)

August 9th

Saturday
6:30 pm

New River Earth Institute—a summer film series
Human Footprint: Journey through life showing the imprint every American makes during their life.  New River State Park Visitor Center (336) 982-2587

August 10th

Sunday
2:00 pm

Mount Jefferson State Natural Area Programs
Hike Into History: Meet at picnic area
Come up on the mountain and learn about the history of Mt. Jefferson. We will dig into the past as we hike the mountain’s ridgeline. Wear Sturdy shoes!

August 12th

Tuesday

“The Biggest Loser” August 14- November 13, 2008
*Registration and money due August 12!
Mountain Hearts / Ashe Memorial Hospital presents “The Biggest Loser” Team Weight Loss Competition.  Cost is $15 per person, and teams are groups of 4. Call Mountain Hearts for more details. 336-846-0744

August 12th

Tuesday
8:30 am

Ashe Elder Abuse Prevention Task Force—8:30am at Ashe County Hospice—Conference room.  (across from Jefferson Landing)
(Every second Tuesday of the Month)

August 12th

Tuesday
5:30 pm –
8:00 pm

CHATs Quarterly Meeting: Housing Forum
EVERYONE WELCOME!  FREE!! This is an open meeting to raise awareness of affordable quality housing in Ashe, and develop an inventory of housing resources for new construction, rental units, and repairs. Dinner provided, must RSVP (336) 846-0781

August 13th

Wednesday
4:00 pm

Volunteer Initiative Meeting—4pm at Ashe Services for Aging
*October 25th Volunteer Health Fair Planning*
(Every second Wednesday of the month)

August 14th

Thursday
7:30 am– 9:30 am

Cholesterol Screening—7:30 am at Mountain Hearts, by appointment only: call (336) 846-0744. Must Fast for 12 hours (overnight) may drink water.
(Every second Thursday of the month)

August 15th

Friday
3:00 pm—
4:30 pm

FREE Car Seat Check at Ashe Family Central
Held in the Community Room—the old cafeteria

• Bring:  your vehicle, your child (children), if your child is on Medicaid please bring their Medicaid card, Happy Faces!

(Every third Friday of the month, unless otherwise noted)

August 16th

Saturday
9:00 am –
12 noon

Safe Kids Ashe / Alleghany Counties Free Car Seat Check Event: 
Alleghany County—Sparta United Methodist Church on Main Street.
Come by to have your child passenger safety seat checked for correct installation, recent recalls, and to make sure that you have the right seat for your child.  The car seat check is free, must have your vehicle, and child present.

August 16th

Saturday
2:00 pm

Mount Jefferson State Natural Area Programs
Mt. Jefferson Geology Rocks! Meet at picnic area
Meet a ranger for a 1 mile hike and explore some of the geological mysteries that make this mountain’s geology rock!  Bring a jacket and wear sturdy shoes.

August 17th

Sunday
2:00 pm

Mount Jefferson State Natural Area Programs
Mountain Nature Hike: meet at picnic area
Meet the park ranger for a hike into the mountain forest habitats and explore the natural wonders of Mt. Jefferson. We will be walking on the trail—wear sturdy shoes.

August 19th

Tuesday
6:30 am

Mountain Hearts Swim Lesson Sign Up
Cost is $42 for the eight week session.  Early sign up is for current swim lesson members, call for more details 336-846-0744

August 19th

Tuesday
8:30 am

Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Tobacco (PANT)—8:30 at West Jefferson Coffee House (Every third Tuesday of the month)

August 19th

Tuesday
6:30

Women’s Cancer Support Group
Call 336-246-7567 for more information

August 21st

Thursday
5:30 pm

Ashe Suicide Awareness and Prevention (ASAP) Task Force—
*Special Program* Jefferson United Methodist Church
PREPARING FOR BATTLE!!  Bring a friend and come gather information and materials to arm yourself and community organization for the Fight Against Suicide here in Ashe County!  Light refreshments will be served, this program is free, but please RSVP so that we have enough Battle materials.  (336) 846-0781

August 21st

Thursday 6:30 pm

Autism Society of NC—
Ashe Family Central: Large Conference Room. 
Meet every 3rd Thursday.  Email Allison Powers for more information ashechapter_asnc@yahoo.com

August 22nd

Friday
9:00 am –
3:00 pm

Parkinson Association of the Carolinas:  Support for Today—Cure for Tomorrow
Fall Symposium
Columbia, SC—Brookland Banquet & Conference Center
The Parkinson Association of the Carolinas is a nonprofit organization based in Charlotte, NC serving Parkinson Disease patients and their families in North and South Carolina.  The Association’s mission is to advocate for better therapies and a cure, provide support, education and referrals to Parkinson’s patients and their families.  Registration is required. Please call 1-866-903-PARK (7275) or log onto www.parkinsonassociation.org to receive a registration form and more information.

August 23rd

Saturday
9:00 am

Ashe County 2008 Armed Forces Tribute
Ashe County Park
Gates open at 9 am, Opening Ceremony at 10 am
*Stop by our Men’s Health Booth, we will have ASU Assistant Athletic Director, Rick Beasley, there in the morning to speak with us!!!

August 23rd

Saturday
2:00 pm

Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
Luther Rock Nature Hike: meet at picnic Shelter
Meet the park ranger for a hike out to Luther Rock. We will be exploring some of the ecological interconnections and energy exchangers that make life possible on Mt. Jefferson. We will offer a variety of hands-on opportunities to investigate the circle of life that exists within Mt. Jefferson State Natural Area—Wear sturdy shoes.

August 24th

Sunday
2:00 pm

Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
Mt. Jefferson Geology: meet at Picnic Shelter
Meet a ranger for a hike and explore some of the geological mysteries that make this mountain’s geology rock! Wear Sturdy Shoes!

August 28th

Thursday
11:30 am

School Based Health Center (SBHC)—11:30 am at Ashe Extension Office
(Every fourth Thursday of the Month)

August 31st

Sunday
2:00 pm

Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
Acid Rock Hike: meet at picnic area
See for yourself why Mt. Jefferson is a National Natural Landmark, and learn how to identify some local tree leaves. We will hike and discover the world of plants, rock, and soil.  Bring closed-toe shoes.

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