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American Legion Post 74
Meeting 4th Tuesday of each month in the Legion Cabin; 2501 US 64/74A, Rutherfordton. Dinner at 6pm, meeting to follow. Chuck Brooks, Commander, 828-287-1294.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
BIG May SALE! Men and Ladies shirts 50% off. $2 bag sale on select infants clothes. All .50¢ tees will be .25¢. Come in and check out our sales through out the month. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.
Blood Drives
•Sat. May 21, 10am-2:30pm at Lowe's; 184 Lowes Blvd., Forest City,. For appt call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit redcrossblood.org. •Mon. May 23, 3pm-7:30pm at Spindale United Methodist Church; East Main and Methodist Drive, Spindale. For appt call 828-286-2281.
Heritage 'n' Homecoming
Sat. May 21, 10am-4pm at Broad River Genealogical Society; 1145 County Home Rd., Shelby. Join us for Hot Dogs and conversation.
Fund Raiser for Stainless Ministries Outreach Food Pantry
15 mile walk carrying the cross! Sat. May 21, 7am-4 pm. Starts in the Stainless Ministry parking lot at 225 West Main St Spindale and walk to RS Middle School walking track where we will have food vendors and great gospel music! We will be collecting canned food and dry goods for the pantry at Stainless Ministry! Info, Bronson Moore 828-748-2425.
Grace Missionary Methodist Church
Singing, Sun. May 22, 6pm. Featuring: The Royal Quartet. Everyone Welcome! Corner Kelly Rd., and 221A Caroleen.
2nd Harvest Mobile Food truck
Tues. May 24, 10am at Harmon Street Baptist; 398 Harmon St., Forest City. First come, first serve. Come early. Questions call Chase Corner Ministries at 828-247-0096.
Fundraiser
Hundreds of children and youth need financial assistance to attend South Mountain Christian Camp each year, and this is an easy way to help raise sponsorship funds. Eat at Zaxby's on Tues. May 24, 5-8pm. At the end of the event, 10% of all sales made during this time will be donated to SMCC to sponsor kids. If you can't make it to this event, but would like to make a donation, you can do so by mail to SMCC, PO Box 9, Bostic NC 28018.
Pancake Breakfast
Sun. May 29, 8am-12pm. Pancakes cooked and served by our firemen, Vandele Farms Sausage Patties, Juice, Coffee. Fairfield Mountains VFD, Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure. Donation Only! Sponsored by the FMVFD Ladies Auxiliary.
Memorial Day Event
Mon. May 30, 11am for our Memorial Day Ceremony at Casar Park. We will be dedicating our new monument honoring all of our Veterans at the Ceremony. Free reception after the ceremony. Everyone is welcome!
Spring Photography Contest
Many memories have been made at the Park, and we invite you to share images of your own in our "100 Years of Memories" photo contest. Upload 3 photos to our Facebook page using the #100Memories hashtag or email them to prandevents@chimneyrockpark.com now through May 31 for the chance to win one of three amazing prizes. For a complete list of contest rules, visit chimneyrockpark.com
Introduction to Food Preservation
Thurs. May 26, 9am-12pm. $5. Learn the basics of canning, freezing, pickling, and dehydrating. Call Cooperative Extension 828-287-6010.
Cook Smart - Eat Smart Class
Register by June 6 at Cooperative Extension; 193 Callahan-Koon Road, Spindale or call 828-287-6010. Class dates: June 9, July 14, August 18, 10am-1pm or 5pm-8pm.
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.
Fundraiser
Memorial Party and Poker Run, Fri. & Sat., June 3 & 4. Gates opens Friday at 10am. 212 Independent Way (Race Path Ch. Rd.) Ellenboro. Admission, $20 for the weekend. Camping, Games, Music, Poker Run, Corn Hole & Food available. Proceeds to benefit the Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Association. Info, 704-466-8544 or 704-477-1649, 828-447-2454.
Willow Ridge Rehab & Living Center
3rd Annual Car Show, "Cars for the Cure" Sat. June 25, 12pm-3pm at Rocky's Bar & Grill; behind Denny's on US 74. Registration 9am-12. Entry fee, $20 includes free meal. Top 25, Best Ford, GM, Chrysler, Rat Rod & In Show. Proceeds go to Relay For Life. Info, 828-289-4631 or 828-429-1181.
Rutherford County Girl Scouts
Invites you to Girl Scout Day Camp, June 27 thru July 2, 8:30am-3pm. Sign up now! Rising 1st thru 6th grades. $60 for registered Girl Scouts, $75 for all non-registered girls. Camp will be held at First Baptist Church, Forest City. Info; lmjulian71@gmail.com or linda.pruett@gmail.com
Shelby Friends 50 and Over
Please join a wonderful caring group of people enjoying meals together, dances, picnics, day trips, trail walks, and other social activities. We meet 3rd Thursday of the month at Showmars, (Shelby) and alternate restaurants for dinner first Friday of the month. We look forward to seeing you for new friendships and lasting memories. 704-756-0551.
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.
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? Report is anonymously. 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!
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.
