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Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at The Shak in Forest City, eat at 6:30pm, meet at 7:30pm. Anyone interested in motorcycles is welcome, no matter the brand. Contact Charlie Cook 828-248-2754.
Genealogy Club
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 3pm in Mountains Branch Library Community Room. Anyone interested in tracing his or her roots or learning about local history is invited to attend.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
Thrift Store and Food Pantry will be open Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Jan. 5 & 6, 9am-2pm. All toys will be ½ price and all clothing will be 50¢. Food pantry is available for Rutherford County residents. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.
Bluegrass Gospel
Union Mills Learning Center Music at the Mills, featuring Heart Cry from Marion Minimum Security Unit in Marion 1-6-17. Music 7pm. New Year's Supper 6pm. 6945 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
Hospice of Rutherford County
Volunteer Training, Jan. 9 thru Jan. 11, 10am-3pm at Carolina Event & Conference Center, 374 Hudlow Rd., Forest City or attend training in your home via our website. Call to learn how! 828-245-0095.
Foster / Adoptive Parent Information Session
Tues. Jan. 12, 6-7pm. Get answers to questions. Information provided by Rutherford County Department of Social Services. No registration required. Call Maria at 828-287-6118 for info. Rutherford County Library; 255 Callahan Koon Rd., Spindale.
Buffet Breakfast
Sat. Jan. 14, 7am-10am at The Gilkey School Community Center. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Proceeds goes to help support the Community Center. Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton.
Paws of Rutherford County
Low Cost Spay and Neuter Transport on Jan. 17 & 31. If you own a Pitt Bull or Pitt mix they will be free. Cats are $25 and any size dogs are $35, unless they need a Rabies vaccination then there will be a $10 charge for that. If you would like to pay or donate to a free spay or neuter for a dog or cat, to help those that cannot not afford to pay. You can donate via Paws PayPal at Pawsofrc@gmail.com or mail donations to PAWS of Rutherford County, NC. P.O. Box 399, Lake Lure, NC 28746-399. Call 1-888-422-7303.
Beginner Beekeeping Course
Begins Jan. 21 thru Feb 18, (5 Saturdays), 8am-12pm. Cost $40 per person or $70 couple. Sponsored by the Rutherford County Beekeepers Association. The course covers the basics of what you need to know to get started in the world of beekeeping. To pre-register email: jacksoncorbin71@yahoo.com or call 828-980-1823.
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products dish detergent, Lysol spray, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex tissue, toilet tissue, etc. Info: 828-245-0095.
Grace of God Rescue Mission needed items: Sectional plates, bowls, plastic forks & spoons, cups, napkins, paper towels, gallon canned foods, personal hygiene items, coffee, sugar & cleaning items. 828-245-9141.
Lighthouse Haven Men's Homeless Shelter
Needed Items: Cups, toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, sugar, creamer, coffee, cleaning items, personal hygiene items, canned food. 199 W. Main St., Spindale. 828-755-5986.
Sisters In Christ Ministry
In Need of: volunteers, latex gloves, hand sanitizer, donations, meats, paper products, personal hygiene, baby items, laundry detergents, cleaning supplies, clothes, socks, linens, pillows, firewood, handyman. 828-395-0705. 514 East Main St., Spindale.
Chase Corner Ministries
Needs: Canned meat, fruit, & veggies, spaghetti & sauce, soup & crackers, rice & dried beans, & toiletry needs such as: toothpaste, soap, shampoo, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, & laundry detergent.
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: Designed to check on senior citizens & help them have peace of mind. Program provides a knowledge that someone cares and will check on them daily. No cost for this program. Contact Lt. Godlock, 828-287-6395. Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.
Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County: Program established for the purpose of obtaining info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? You do not have to reveal your name. Your info could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers, 828-286-8477.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Weekly meetings: Monday 7pm women's meeting, Thursday 7pm open meeting. 1st Presbyterian Church; 438 West Main St., Forest City. Providing support for recovery for 80 years!
Al-A-Non Family Groups
Patience AFG: Mondays, 7pm at Rutherford UMC. 828-288-2767. Lake Lure AFG; Tuesdays, 7:30pm at Mountains Branch Library. 828-748-8583. www.al-anon.alateen.org
Advance Care Planning: Sessions consist of a private consult to understand the purpose and use of living wills & health care powers of attorney. Free. Call Joey Revis Hospice of Rutherford County 828-245-0095 for appt.
American Legion Bingo
Every Thursday, doors open at 6pm. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. Food concession available.
Domestic Violence Education/Support Group meets every Tues evening, 6-8pm. If you have ever been abused physically or mentally, or you never want to be abused, meet with us! We learn together using a great curriculum & fun activities, & have informative guest speakers. Call Dr. Johnnie Martin for more info & meeting place, 828-286-9590.
Support Group
Parents as Leaders (PALS) a parent and family support group of pre-school aged children, meets weekly to discuss issues, concerns and the joys of raising young children. 828-286-3901.
HOPE Grief Support Group
Free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered at the Hospice Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, 374 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. 828-245-0095.
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue
Pet Adoption Center & Thrift Store. All donations and purchases support the animals we rescue in Rutherford County. We would like to help Rutherford County become a No Kill community. We need temporary foster homes & volunteers. Can you help save a life by providing a safe, loving, temporary home to a pet in need? All supplies provided. 1366 US. 221 Hwy. North, Rutherfordton. 828-287-7338.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Open Wed. thru Sat., 10am-4pm. Proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit 501(C)(3) animal rescue organization. We accept donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs/cats waiting to be adopted. Donations are tax deductible. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure. 828-625-1042.
Low Cost Spay and Neuters
You can afford to have your pet spayed or neutered with our low cost program. Community Pet Center, 828-287-7738.
PAWS of RC
Bringing No-Kill to Rutherford County. Low Cost Spay/Neuter, Pet Re-Homing, Pet Food Pantry. Help us save lives by becoming a foster. (PAWS) Pets Are Worth Saving! Toll free, 1-888-422-7303. Email: pawsofrc@gmail.com or Donate at: www.pawsrc.org
