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Pink Ladies Support Group: 1st Monday of each month from 5 to 6:30pm at Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; for women who have been diagnosed with cancer. Info, 828-245-4596.
Sons of Confederate Veterans
The Polk Volunteers Camp # 919 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans invites you to meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month, and we love to have visitors. Membership is open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces. For more info or questions e-mail James McGuin at: commander@polkncscv.org
Domestic Violence Education/Support Group
Women who are victims of any kind of domestic abuse, or who never want to be, are invited the 1st Tuesday of each month 6-8pm. Contact Dr. Johnnie Martin @ 828-286-9590 or Sally Claroni @ 828-245-1390 ext. 104 for more info.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
Thrift Store 1/2 price sale on all children's winter clothing, Thurs.-Sat., Jan 28-30, racks are full, come in and check us out!
Bluegrass
Music at the Mills, Fri. Feb. 5, 7pm. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Featuring: Randy & Jody Flack. Supper begins 6pm. 828-429-2432.
Italian Night
Sat. Jan. 30, 4-8pm. Adults, $9, kids 6-12 $5. Hopewell Hollis Community Clubhouse.
ECA Scholarship
Rutherford County Extension & Community Association (ECA) announces its 2016 scholarships. High school seniors, full-time college students, and adults wanting to attend college are eligible. North Carolina residents planning to attend a NC accredited college, community college or technical institute in the fall of 2016 may apply. Applications are available at all high schools and at Cooperative Extension. The NC ECA Scholarship deadline is February 1, 2016 and the Rutherford County ECA Scholarship deadline is April 1, 2016. 828-287-6020.
11th Annual Grady's Groundhog Day
Tues. Feb. 2, 10:30am-12pm. Last year, Grady the Groundhog saw his shadow, correctly predicting six more weeks of winter. Will he be right again this year? Join our furry animal educator on Groundhog's Day to find out! Chimney Rock mayor Peter O'Leary will officiate, and we'll have special activities for kids.
Open Book Club
Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 1pm at the Haynes Branch Library. Bring an appetizer to share and be ready to discuss the book you are currently reading. Call Deb at 828-288-4039 if you have any questions. Begins February 4, 2016.
Valentine's Day Craft
Join us as we have a great time making a Valentine's Day Craft with Scrabble tiles and/or yarn wrapped hearts. No charge or sign up for this event. Sat. Feb. 6, 10:30am-12:30pm. Open to all ages. Rutherford County Library, 828-287-6115.
Blood Drives
•Fri. Feb. 5, 12pm-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Dept; 186 S Church St, Forest City. For appt call Ferrell Hamrick 828-429-8029. •Tues. Feb. 16, 10am-3pm Isothermal Community College; Hwy 74W, Spindale. For appt call Cindy Martin 828-286-3636. •Sat. Feb. 20, 7:30am-12pm Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Old Main St, Cliffside. For appt call Wayne Millis 828-429-0212.
Common Sense Couponing
Couponing class taught by Sharon Rooks who will teach us the beginnings and the basics of couponing. A packet will be provided for each participant. No cost for this class, but signup is required. Held at Rutherford County Library, from 3 to 4:30pm. Call 828-287-6115 to sign up or for questions.
Rutherford County Libraries
Story Time w/Miss Nicole at Haynes Branch Library on Tuesdays at 10am for 2 & 3 year olds and 11am for 4-6 year olds. Rutherford County Library Story Time is on Wednesdays at 10am for 2 & 3 year olds and 11am for 4-6 year olds. Mountains Branch Library Story Time is on Thursdays at 10:30am for the whole family. 828-287-6116.
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: Sectional plates, bowls, plastic forks & spoons, cups, napkins, paper towels, gallon canned foods, personal hygiene items, coffee, sugar & cleaning items. 828-245-9141.
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: Designed to check on senior citizens & help them & their family 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? Report is anonymously. 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!
Celebrate Recovery
Is a recovery program based on principles from the 8 Beatitudes in Christ's Sermon on the Mount. It is where people can safely work together in helping those dealing with all types of hurts, hang-ups, or habits. Celebrate Recovery meets every Monday at 6pm, Mountain Creek Baptist Church, 710 Mountain Creek Rd, Rutherfordton. 828-287-7159.
Education/Support Group
Female Teen Domestic Violence Ed/Support Group will meet w/Dr. Johnnie Martin, every Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30pm. Come learn the warning signs of possibly abusive relationships and controlling behaviors. 828-245-1390 Ext. 104 (Sally) for location and details. Funded by The Rutherford County Endowment Fund.
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. Info: www.al-anon.alateen.org
Mastectomy Fittings: By appointment; Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; fittings provided by Smith's Drugs of Forest City; for an appointment, call 828-245-4596.
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.
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. All donations are tax deductible. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
Unity, Service, Recovery
Do you have a desire to stop drinking? Looking to find a local AA meeting? The Lake Lure Group meets at Fairfield Mountains Chapel in the fellowship hall; 1384 Buffalo Creek Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746. Monday at 6:30pm & Friday at 5:30pm.
Maker Mondays
Every Monday, 4pm-8pm for adult 18 years of age and older. Come work on individual or group projects in our Maker Space. We have looms, art sets, 3D printer, VHS to DVD converter, and much more. Rutherford County Library, 828-287-6115.
Teen Tech Thursdays
All 13-18 year olds are invited to hang out in the Makerspace and work on a project of your choosing. We have art sets, robots, 3D printer, Dremel tool, Legos, Kinects, and much more. Every Thursday, 4pm-6pm. Rutherford County Library, 828-287-6115.
