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Stroke Support Group: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5pm in the Crawford Building (Auxiliary Room) at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Info, 828-286-5509.
The Friends of Agriculture Breakfasts
Sponsored by the Polk County Farm Bureau, held at the 4-H Center in Columbus, NC on Locust St. every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7-8am. Each breakfast features a speaker on areas of interest to our community of farmers and food enthusiasts.
Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver
Support Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 6:30pm at The Perry Moore House on Main Street in Rutherfordton, located between the First United Methodist Church of Rutherfordton and the Sanger Cardiology Clinic. An open meeting for those caring for a loved one affected with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Call Amy Hamilton 828-305-2278 for info or to register.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
Thrift Store is now well stocked with spring and summer clothing. Stop by and check us out Thurs.-Sat., March 10, 11, & 12, 9am-2pm. 828-245-5603.
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 15 & 22 at 6pm. 828-245-0095.
Mt. Vernon Community Club
Ham and Chicken Pie Supper, Sat. March 12, 4:30 - 6:30pm. Adults, $9. Kids age 6-12, $5. Age 5 & under free. This will be the last supper for this season.
Whitehouse Community Center
Auction, Sat. March 12, 5:30pm until? Hot Dogs & BBQ, 1pm. For more info call Diane Parker at 828-625-4502. 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills.
Buffet Breakfast
Sat. March 12, 7am-10am at the Gilkey School Community Center. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Proceeds goes to help rebuild the old School. Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton.
Broad River Genealogical Society
Presents: Jimmy Holland, local genealogist, historian and retired librarian from Cleveland County, will lead us down the path he took and the resources he used to research his Holland line. Sun. March 13, 3pm. General meeting: Neal Senior Center; 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby.
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex, 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.
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 & will check on them daily. No cost for this program. Contact Lt. Godlock, 828-287-6395. Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.
Isothermal Amateur Radio Club
Monthly meeting 3rd Tuesday 7pm at the County Annex Building on Main St., Rutherfordton. Info, Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.
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
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. Learn the warning signs of possibly abusive relationships & 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. 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.
