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Washburn Community Outreach Center
$1 "Kids" clothing bag sale this week. Thrift Store open Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Feb. 9th-11th, 9am-2pm. Food pantry available for Rutherford County residents from 9:30am-1:30pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.
Ham and Chicken Pie Supper
Sat. Feb. 11, 4:30-6:30pm. Adults $9, children 6-12 $5, children 5 & under free. Support Mt. Vernon Community Club. 120 Mount Vernon Cemetery Road, Forest City.
Buffet Breakfast
Gilkey School Community Center Buffet Breakfast Sat. Feb. 11, 7am-10am. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, 5 & under FREE. Proceeds support community center. 217 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton.
Chase Corner Ministries Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck
Tues. Feb. 14, 10am at Providence United Methodist Church; 161 Providence Church Rd, Forest City. 1st come-1st served. Rutherford County residents only. 828-247-0096.
Paws of Rutherford County
Two low cost spay and neuter transports Feb. 14 & Feb. 28. Cats: $25, Dogs: $35 if they are up to date on their rabies Vaccinations. If they are not there will be a $10 charge added to the price. Call 888-422-7303 and a volunteer will return your call. We will be announcing a FREE RABIES clinic for Dogs of Rutherford County residents on 2-19-17. More details are coming soon. If you would like to donate to help these and our other programs our PayPal address is PawsofRC@gmail.com and our website is: Pawsrc.org
Friends of Agriculture Breakfast
Wed. Feb. 15, featuring: Kelly Springs, County Executive Director with USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA). Don't forget our community members in need! Donations of canned foods will be collected at this event to benefit the clients of Thermal Belt Outreach Ministries. This is a free event held at the 4-H Building, 135 Locust St., Columbus, NC.
Coffee and Conversation
Thurs. Feb. 16, and every 3rd Thursday in the month from 9-10:30am 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.
Suicide Charity Concert
In Ya Faith Gospel Music Outreach presents the Broken and Mended Tour to benefit Suicide Prevention Outreach Gospel Music Concert on Fri. Feb. 17, 7pm at Shelby Recreation Center; 850 W. Sumter St. Featuring: Rev. Carlton Barber, Wanda Barber and local gospel group. Tickets $8 in advance or $10 at door. Food and refreshment will be available. 704-284-2541.
BelkGives on the Go Mobile Mammography Center to visit Tri City Mall in Forest City on Sat. Feb. 18, 9am-5:30pm to offer free, convenient mammogram screenings. Women age 40 and over with no breast concerns, who have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months and have a primary care physician are eligible by calling 855-655-2662 to schedule an appt. After receiving their mammograms, women also can receive complimentary bra fittings.
GWRRA NC CHAPTER NC P-2
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.
Grahamtown Community Center
The GTeam will be serving bags of food to those in need, every 2nd & 4th Thursday beginning at 4pm. 1st come, 1st serve. 129 First St., Forest City. 828-229-3380.
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 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.
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: 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. 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 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 Tuesdays, 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 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.
