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Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: meets every 3rd Tuesdays monthly at 6:30pm at the Perry Moore house on Main St., Rutherfordton. Free, open to all caregivers. 828-287-5475.

Stroke Support Group: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5pm in the Crawford Building (Auxiliary Room) at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. 828-286-5509.

Isothermal Amateur Radio Club

Meets every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm at the County Annex Building on Main St., Rutherfordton. Info, Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.

Washburn Community Outreach Center

Thrift Store and Food Pantry open Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Jan. 12-14, 9am-2pm. All toys ½ price and all pants 25¢. Our food pantry is available for Rutherford County residents. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.

Buffet Breakfast

Sat. Jan. 14, 7am-10am at Gilkey School Community Center. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Proceeds support the Community Center. Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton.

Paws of Rutherford County

Low Cost Spay & Neuter Transport Jan. 17 & 31. If you own a Pitt Bull or Pitt mix they will be free. Cats: $25 and any size dogs: $35, unless they need a Rabies vaccination then there will be a $10 charge. 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, donate via Paws PayPal at Pawsofrc@gmail.com or mail donations to PAWS of Rutherford County, NC. P.O. Box 399, Lake Lure 28746-399. 1-888-422-7303.

Friends of Agriculture Breakfast

Wed. Jan. 18, 7-8am. Breakfast features delicious, hearty breakfast & speaker on areas of interest to our community of farmers, gardeners, & food enthusiasts. Free event held at the 4-H Building; 135 Locust St., Columbus. Featuring: Stan Yoder, Owner of Openroad Coffee in Columbus. Donations of canned foods will be collected at this event to benefit clients of Thermal Belt Outreach Ministries.

American Legion Bingo

Every Thursday, doors open at 6pm. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. Food concession available.

Coffee and Conversation

Thurs. Jan. 19, 9am-10:30am and every 3rd Thursday in the month. There will be coffee, treats, conversation and a good time! Guest speaker: Andrew Tisdale with Edward Jones. Held at Rutherford County Veteran Service Office; 303 Fairground Rd., Spindale. If you have a topic of interest and would like to participate, contact Beverly at 828-287-6185.

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 & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, 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: 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

Needed: 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, and veggies, spaghetti & sauce, soup & crackers, rice and dried beans, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, & laundry detergent.

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 and fun activities, and have informative guest speakers. Call Dr. Johnnie Martin for more info, 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.

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.

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