Community News 06-07-2018



Community News 06-07-2018

1st & 3rd Fridays of Summer

What: $3 Bag Sale

When: Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the Summer, 8:30am-2:30pm.

Where: Chase Corner Ministries Thrift Store, 1604 Chase High Rd, Forest City.

More Info: 828-247-0096.

Month of June

What: Collecting Items For Veterans at the Charles George Medical Center in Asheville.

When: During month of June

Where: American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Road, Ellenboro.

More Info: Donald Cudd, 828-453-8870 or Lynn Putnam, 828-245-0047. Items needed: toothbrushes, tooth paste, dentures cleaner, alcohol free mouth wash & after shave lotion, razor blades, shaving cream, shampoo, deodorant, white socks, facial tissue, foot powder, body lotion, paperback books, pencils, note books.

Thursday-Saturday, June 7-9

What: Ladies Tops, $1 and all shoes ½ price

When: June 7-9, 9am-2pm

Where: Washburn Community Outreach Center Thrift Store, 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Bostic.

More Info: Food pantry available for Rutherford County residents, 9:30am-1:30pm. 828-245-5603.

Saturday, June 9

What: Blood Drive

When: June 9, 10am-2pm

Where: Taylor Thorn Student Drive (residence), 141 Huntley St., Forest City.

More Info: 1-888-59-BLOOD or visit www.cbcc.us to make an appt at any location.

What: Buffet Breakfast

When: June 9, 7am-10am.

Where: The Gilkey School Community Center

More Info: Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, kids 5 and under Free. Proceeds support The Community Center.

What: Rutherford County Prayer Walk

When: June 9, 6pm

Where: Meet in front of Smith's Drug, Forest City.

More Info: Join us in praying for community, team, & upcoming collection week.

Monday, June 11

What: Blood Drive

When: June 11, 3:30-6:30pm

Where: Golden Valley Community Club, 127 Jonestown Rd., Bostic.

More Info: 1-888-59-BLOOD or www.cbcc.us to make an appt.

Monday-Friday, June 11-15

What: Brush Arbor Meeting, Gospel singing and five ministers.

When: June 11-15, 7am until.

Where: 117 Bald Mountain Road, Casar NC 28028

More Info: Homer 704-300-8725 or Dennis 828-748-9927.

Tuesday, June 12

What: Home Food Preservation Hands on Workshop, canning low-acid foods (vegetables & meats)

When: June 12, 1-4pm or 5-8pm.

Where: Rutherford County Cooperative Extension; 193 Callahan Koon Road, Spindale

More Info: Register at least 1 week prior to each class. 828-287-6010.

Monday, June 18

What: Blood Drive

When: June 18, 2-5pm

Where: Spindale Family Practice, 144 Reservation Dr. Spindale.

More Info: 1-888-59-BLOOD or visit www.cbcc.us to make an appt.

Tuesday, June 19

What: Blood Drive

When: June 19, 9am-12pm

Where: Rutherford County School, 382 W. Main St., Forest City.

More Info: 1-888-59-BLOOD or visit www.cbcc.us to make an appt.

Tuesday, June 19

What: Flowering Bridge Free Event. Container gardening with edible plants.

When: June 19, 10am

Where: Flowering Bridge, meet at west end of bridge, Lake Lure.

More Info: 828-625-2540

Ongoing Events

Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: 3rd Tuesday monthly, 6:30pm. Perry Moore House; Main St., Rutherfordton. 828-287-5475.

Isothermal Amateur Radio Club: Monthly meeting 3rd Tuesday 7pm at the County Annex Building on Main St., Rutherfordton. Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.

GWRRA NC CHAPTER NC P-2: Meets monthly 2nd Tuesday at The Shak in Forest City. Meal 6:30pm, meeting 7:30pm. Anyone interested in motorcycles is welcome, no matter the brand. Charlie Cook, 828-248-2754.

American Legion Post 74: Meetings on 4th Tuesday every month. Dinner 6pm, meeting to follow. Chuck Brooks, Commander, 828-287-1294. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton.

Bingo in Green Hill at the American Legion Post 74. Doors open 6pm, Bingo at 7pm. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. 828-395-2223.

Veterans Meal: 3rd Tuesday every month, 5pm. Willow Ridge Rehab; 237 Tryon Rd., Rutherfordton. 828-286-7200.

DAV, Chapter #25: Welcomes all veterans to attend our monthly meetings held the 2nd Monday of each month. Potluck Dinner is provided 6pm, meeting at 7pm. 828-288-1595. National Guard Armory; Withrow Rd, Forest City.

NAMI South Mountains (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Weekly Family Support Group Tuesdays 5:30pm. NAMI P.E.A.C.E. Community Center, 124 S. Powell St., Suite D, Forest City. Group is for those who have family members who are dealing with mental illness.