Community News 01-19-17

American Legion Post 74

Meeting on the 4^th Tuesday of each month in the Legion Cabin; 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. Dinner 6pm, meeting to follow. Chuck Brooks, Commander, 828-287-1294.

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue

Pet Adoption Center & Thrift Store in need of cat litter, wet puppy & kitten food, dry cat food, paper towels & trash bags. All donations support animals we rescue in Rutherford County. Weekly specials. This week all coats $1.00. 1366 US 221 Hwy. N, Rutherfordton. 828-287-7338.

Washburn Community Outreach Center

Thrift Store & Food Pantry open Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Jan. 19-21, 9am-2pm. Our food pantry is available for Rutherford County residents. Our next mobile food pantry will be March 7^th. 2934 Piney Mountain Ch. Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.

Beginner Beekeeping Course

Begins Jan. 21 thru Feb 18, (5 Saturdays), 8am-12pm. Sponsored by the Rutherford County Beekeepers Assn. 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.

Rutherford County Library

Wonders of Winter, Thurs. Jan. 26, 6pm. FREE- ages 4-12. Learn about what type of occurrences happen to plants, animals, & Earth during Winter & fun craft. Registration required. Call 828-287-6115. 255 Callahan Koon Rd., Spindale.

Country Breakfast Buffet

Sat. Jan. 28, 7-10am at Whitehouse Community Center, 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free.

Paws of Rutherford County

Low Cost Spay and Neuter Transport Tues. Jan. 31. Cats $25, any size dogs $35, Rabies vaccination, $10 charge. Paws also has placed a pet food collection bin in Tractor Supply in Spindale for our pet food bank. If you would like to pay or donate to a free spay or neuter for a dog or cat, to help those that can't 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, NC 28746-399. Website: Pawsrc.org or Call 1-888-422-7303.

Chase Corner Ministries Thrift Store

Prom dresses & Wedding gowns at reduced prices. Next sale, Jan. 30-31 & Feb. 1 for a $2 what knot bag sale. Chase Corner Ministries Food Pantry is in need of canned meat & breakfast items & Volunteers! Call Cynthia at 828-247-0096. 1604 Chase High Rd, Forest City, 828-247-0097.

Hopewell-Hollis Comm. Clubhouse

Italian Night (Spaghetti & Lasagna) Sat. Feb. 4, 4-8pm. Adults $9, kids 6-12 $5. Hollis Rd., Ellenboro.

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

Weekly meetings: Monday 7pm women's meeting, Thursday 7pm open meeting. 1^st Presbyterian Church; 438 West Main St., Forest City. Providing support for recovery for 80 years!

Advance Care Planning: Sessions consist of a private consult to understand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attorney. Free Sessions. Call Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County 828-245-0095 to schedule an appt.

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.

American Legion Bingo

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

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.