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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.
Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: meets on every 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at the Perry Moore house on Main St., Rutherfordton. Free and 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
Monthly meeting every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm at the County Annex Building on Main St., Rutherfordton. Across the road from churches. Info, Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.
Grahamtown Community Center
Blessed are those who serve. The GTeam will be serving bags of food to those in need, every 2nd & 4th Thursday beginning at 4pm. First come, First serve. 129 First Street, Forest City. 828-229-3380.
Shelby Friends Invite You
Please join a great group of active seniors who enjoy sharing meals together, good conversation, & more. Many have found lasting friendships and long time companions. Join us the 3rd Thursday at Showmars in Shelby, 4:30pm for supper and 1st Friday of month at alternate locations in Shelby. Info, 704-756-0551.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
50¢ kids clothing bag sale this week. Thrift Store will be open Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Feb. 16-18, 9am-2pm. Our food pantry is available for Rutherford County residents from 9:30am-1:30pm. Upcoming Mobile Food Pantry, Tues. March 7th at South Mountain Christian Camp; 1129 South Mountain Rd., Bostic. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.
Coffee and Conversation
Thurs. Feb. 16, and every 3rd Thursday in the month from 9-10:30am at the Rutherford County Veteran Service Office: 303 Fairground Rd., Spindale. If you have a topic of interest & 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.
Free/Low Cost Rabies Vaccine
Sun. Feb. 19, 10am-2pm at Rutherford County Health Department; 221 Callahan Koon Rd, Spindale. Rabies Vaccine is FREE for pets whose owners are Veterans (active & retired) & those on Public Assistance (Food Stamps, Medicaid, etc.) Must bring proof of PA or Military ID & Valid ID to show residency in Rutherford County. $5 for general public. Limited number of Canine 5-Way Vaccines for $5 each. The Tdap Vaccine will be offered from 10am-12pm.
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Sat. Feb. 18, 8am-10am at Fatz Café; 118 Hill Top Way, Forest City. Tickets $7. Proceeds for Scott Short Lung Transplant.
Memory Makers
Alzheimer's Support and Resource Group, Thurs. Feb. 23, 6-7:30pm. This group is for anyone dealing with Alzheimer's disease, any stage, in any capacity. The first meeting held at Brookdale Forest City: 493 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City. Melanie Scruggs (Brookdale Forest City) and April Hicks (Willow Ridge Rehabilitation & Living Center) will be facilitating the meeting. We plan to meet quarterly throughout the year. Please RSVP to Melanie at 828-288-1171, or April at 828-289-4631.
Breakfast Buffet
Country Breakfast Buffet & Indoor Yard Sale, Sat. Feb. 25, 7am-10am. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Whitehouse Community Center, 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills.
Paws of Rutherford County
Low cost spay and neuter transport on Feb. 28. Cats are $25 and Dogs are only $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. Please call 888-422-7303 and a volunteer will return your call. 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
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: 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 & 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? 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!
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.
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue
Pet Adoption Center & Thrift Store. Weekly Specials! In need of volunteers & foster homes, we would like to help Rutherford County become a NO KILL Community. 1366 US 221 Hwy. North, Rutherfordton (1 mile past RS Central High School). Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 828-287-7338.
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.
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.
NEW ONES - 2/16/17
