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Game Day at Rutherford County Library
Join Kenneth the 1st Thursday of every month, 12pm-7pm. The Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator computer game will be available as well as various board and card games or you are welcome to bring your own game and share it with others. Call Kenneth at 828-287-6327 or email (kenneth.odom@rutherfordcountync.gov) for more info. 255 Callahan Koon Rd., Spindale.
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. Can you help save a life? All donations support the animals we rescue in Rutherford County. Look for weekly specials. 1366 US 221 Hwy. North, Rutherfordton (1 mile past RS Central High School). 828-287-7338.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
$2 clothing bag sale this week. Thrift Store and Food Pantry will be open Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Jan. 26-28, 9am-2pm. Our food pantry is available for Rutherford County residents. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.
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.
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. Also, Chase Corner Ministries Food Pantry is currently in need of canned meat & breakfast items! We have a great need for Volunteers! Call Cynthia at 828-247-0096 to inquire! 1604 Chase High Rd, across from Chase High School Forest City, 828-247-0097.
Paws of Rutherford County
Low Cost Spay and Neuter Transport on Tues. Jan. 31. Cats are $25 and any size dogs are $35, unless they need a Rabies vaccination then there will be a $10 charge. Paws also has placed a pet food collection bin in Tractor Supply in Spindale for our pet food bank. Please donate if you can. 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. 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. Website: Pawsrc.org or Call 1-888-422-7303.
Hopewell-Hollis Comm. Clubhouse
Italian Night (Spaghetti & Lasagna) Sat. Feb. 4, 4-8pm. Adults $9, kids 6-12 $5. Hollis Rd., Ellenboro.
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, and veggies, spaghetti & sauce, soup & crackers, rice and dried beans, and toiletry needs such as: toothpaste, soap, shampoo, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and laundry detergent.
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!
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: Designed to check on senior citizens & help them & their family have peace of mind. Provides a knowledge that someone cares and will check on them daily. No cos. 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? Report is anonymously. You do not have to reveal your name. Your info could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers, 828-286-8477.
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 and health care powers of attorney. Free Sessions. Call Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County 828-245-0095 to schedule an 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, please come 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 & 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.
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.
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.
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.
