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Washburn Community Outreach Center
Thrift Store well stocked. Thurs., Fri., & Sat., March 24-26, 9am-2pm. Children's clothing 50¢. 828-245-5603.
Easter Egg Hunt
Sat. March 26, 11:30am at The Gilkey School Community Center. After the hunt refreshments will be served (Pizza & Juice). 2 gold eggs and who finds them will win a prize.
Country Breakfast Buffet
Sat. March 26, 7-10am at Whitehouse Community Center, 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free.
Rutherford County Library
Book Sale, Tues. March 29, 9am-5pm. Also, Game Day, 11am-3pm (open to anyone and everyone). 255 Callahan Koon Rd., Spindale. 828-287-6115.
Tie Dye Extravaganza
Bring your own 100% white cotton t-shirt to the Rutherford County Library and join us for Tie-Dye Fun! Thurs. March 31, 2:30-5pm. This craft is FREE and for all ages. Children under 13 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 255 Callahan Koon Rd., Spindale. 828-287-6115.
Carolina Faithriders
6th Annual Cruise-In, Blessing of the Bikes & Fan Voted Bike Show, Sat. March 26 at Rutherford County Moose Lodge; 548 E. US 74 Hwy. Business, Bostic NC 28018. Registration at 10am. Voting at 11am. Blessing at 1pm. Food, drinks, & door prizes! 828-289-1944.
Fundraiser
Hundreds of children need financial assistance to attend South Mountain Christian Camp, this is an easy way to help raise sponsorship funds. Eat at Zaxby's in Forest City Mon. March 28, 5-8pm. At the end of the event, 10% of all sales made during this time will be donated to SMCC. To make a donation, mail to SMCC, PO Box 9, Bostic NC 28018.
61st Annual Easter Sunrise Service
Sun. March 27; gate opens 5-6am for 7am service. Celebrate the glory of Easter with song, scripture and spiritual music as a spectacular sunrise ascends over Lake Lure. Chimney Rock's annual Easter Sunrise Service has become a legendary event attracting more than 1,000 early risers from around the Southeast each year.
Crestview Park
Free event for students! Wed. March 30, 1-5pm. United Way is working with the Town of Rutherfordton to host an afternoon of fun. Variety of inflatables for middle & high school students including an adventure course, jousting & bungee run. Separate area with a bounce house for elementary students. FREE Food. Like us on Facebook: Rutherford CET.
Blood Drives
•Tuesday, April 5, 8am-1pm Chase High School Gym; 1603 Chase High Rd., Forest City. For appt call 1-800-733-2767. •Friday, April 15, 1pm-5:30pm Forest City Fire Dept; 186 South Church St, Forest City. For appt call 828-245-2111. •Saturday, April 16, 7:30am-12pm Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Old Main Street, Cliffside. For appt call Tommy Raye at 828-429-9495.
ECA Scholarship
Rutherford County Extension & Community Association (ECA) 2016 scholarships. High school seniors, full-time college students & adults wanting to attend college are eligible. NC residents planning to attend NC accredited college, community college or technical institute fall of 2016 may apply. Applications available at all high schools & Cooperative Ext. Deadline April 1, 2016. 828-287-6020.
BBQ Fund Raiser
For Fairfield Mtns. Volunteer Fire Dept., Buffalo Creek Rd, Lake Lure. BBQ Prepared by Vandele Farms, Cedar Creek. Sat. April 9, 4-7pm at the Pavilion @ Rumbling Bald Resort, Lake Lure. Adults $12, kids 10 & under $5. Sponsored by Women's Auxiliary.
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!
Education/Support Group
Female Teen Domestic Violence Ed/Support Group will meet w/Dr. Johnnie Martin, Tuesdays 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.
Al-A-Non Family Groups
Patience AFG: Mondays, 7pm ! Rutherford UMC. 828-288-2767. Lake Lure AFG; Tuesdays, 7:30pm @ Mountains Branch Library. 828-748-8583. 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.
