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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. 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: 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 is having a $1 bag sale. Also, all children's and infants coats and sweaters will be available for .25¢ each. Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 25-27. 828-245-5603.

Blood Drives

Fri. Feb. 26, 12pm-4:30pm at Rutherford County Schools; 382 W Main St, Forest City. To schedule appt call Donna Carpenter at 828-288-2331. •Sat. Feb. 27, 10am-2:30pm at Lowe's; 184 Lowes Boulevard, Forest City. For more info or to schedule an appt please call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit redcrossblood.org. •Mon. Feb. 29, 4pm-8:30pm at Ellenboro Community Blood Drive at Campfield Baptist Church; 369 Campfield Church Rd., Ellenboro. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Dena Heafner at 828-245-5878.

Bluegrass

Music at the Mills, Sat. March 5th, 7pm. Featuring: New 5 Cents. Supper 6pm. Union Mills Learning Center; 1695 Hudlow Rd. 828-429-2432.

Country Breakfast Buffet

Sat. Feb. 27, 7am-10am at Whitehouse Community Center, 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Also, Prime Rib Dinner, Sat. March 19, only 125 tickets for sale, buy yours or reserve yours at this breakfast or call Diane Parker at 828-625-4502.

Pancake and Pajama Storytime

Sat. Feb. 27, 10:30-12:00. We'll be flippin' lots of flapjacks, reading pancake stories, playing pancake games. Don't forget to leave your P.J.'s on when you wake up. Mountains Branch Library, Lake Lure. 828-287-6417.

Mobile Food Truck

Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck, Mon., Feb. 29, 10am. Henrietta First Baptist Church; 2736 Harris-Henrietta Rd., Henrietta. First come, first serve. 828-247-0096.

HOPE Grief Support Group

Free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered throughout the year at the Hospice Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, 374 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Every other month on Tuesdays; March 1, 8, 15, 22 at 6pm. 828-245-0095.

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.

Washburn Community Outreach Center

Mobile Food Pantry, Tues. March 1st. Sponsored by Second Harvest of Metrolina at the South Mountain Christian Camp; 1129 South Mountain Rd., Bostic. Come early to register and secure a spot in line.

Hospitality and Tourism Job Fair: Wed. March 2, 5-6pm at Isothermal Community College: Spindale. Foundation Building - Seminar A Room. Meet local businesses and learn about exciting Hospitality and Tourism Industry job opportunities. Contact Beth Hartle at 828-395-4294 or bhartle@isothermal.edu if you need additional info.

Basics Christian Ministries

Soup & Sandwich Supper Fundraiser, Sat. March 5, 2-7pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge. Also silent auction & bake sale. Advance tickets $7/adults & $3/kids under 6. Proceeds purchase food for kids, elderly, & others in need. 828-289-7996.

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.

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. Free program. Contact Lt. Godlock, 828-287-6395. Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.

Alcoholics Anonymous

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.

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

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.

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. ½ price sale on pillows and luggage. 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.

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