The Rotary Club of Ashe County

02/23/2026

We have moved the Auction to Wednesday, February 25th due to weather.

02/23/2026

02/04/2026

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When you give to CART, you’re not just donating money — you’re placing a piece in the puzzle of progress. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Ashe County (NC) in for their generous gift that makes research possible.

100% of this donation goes directly to Alzheimer's research - thank you for believing in hope, research, and a cure!

You can make a secure donation online to support Alzheimer’s research at www.mycartfund.org.

01/28/2026

** NEW DATE** Hosted in the spirit of service and community, this memorial fundraiser supports our Ashe County Middle Schools 8th grade students as they raise funds for an educational trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Proceeds honor Kelly Holleman’s memory by investing in education, opportunity, and our youth. Kelly was instrumental in reviving the Outer Banks trip for our students. The Kelly Holleman Memorial Auction will be held Monday, February 23rd at 3:00PM on Russell M. Killen / Mountain Auction Companies Facebook Live Page. The Rotary Club of Ashe County will be accepting donations to be auctioned – you can send a message to our club [email protected] to donate. Please share this event with your friends and family.

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11/17/2025

🎄 Thank You, Ashe County! 🎄
The Rotary Club of Ashe County is thrilled to share the success of our 2025 West Jefferson Christmas Parade! With perfect weather and incredible community spirit, this year’s theme — “Memories of Christmas” — brought joy to thousands lining the streets of Downtown West Jefferson.

✨ Special Thanks to Our Title Sponsors:
Ole Burley Market and the Town of West Jefferson — we couldn’t do it without you!

🎉 Grand Marshal:
We were honored to celebrate 580/93.5 WKSK The Farm as our 2025 Grand Marshal. The Caddell family has served Ashe County with dedicated local news and community broadcasting since 1978. Thank you for all you do!

💙 Giving Back:
Thanks to parade-day donations, we raised over $600 for CART (Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust) to support vital Alzheimer’s research.

🥁 Congratulations to Our 2025 Parade Winners!
• Best Dance Group: High Country Performing Arts Academy
• Best Band: Husky Vanguard Marching Band
• Best Non-Profit: Shriner’s Mini Trucks
• Best Business Floats: Mountaineer Cleaners & Ashe Memorial Hospital
• Best Church/Religious Float: Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church Puppet Company

🙏 A huge thank you to all participants, volunteers, first responders, town staff, and our hardworking Rotary members and families. You make this parade possible!

🎅 We can’t wait to see everyone again for the 2026 Christmas Parade!

11/16/2025

11/04/2025

🎄 There’s still time to join the fun! 🎅

The Rotary Club of Ashe County Christmas Parade is right around the corner — and we’d love for YOU to be a part of it! 🌟

Whether you’re representing a business, church, organization, or just want to spread some holiday cheer, there’s still time to sign up and participate.

👉 Register today at www.asherotary.org

Let’s make this year’s parade one to remember for the whole community! ❤️💚