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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.
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.
Isothermal Amateur Radio Club
Monthly meeting every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm at the County Annex Building on Main St., Rutherfordton. Across the road from churches. Info, Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
Big June Sale on Thurs. Fri. & Sat., June 16-18, 9am-2pm. ½ off all ladies Capris, Shorts, Pants & Swimwear. Also, .10¢ & .25¢ sale on selected clothing through out the store. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.
Blood Drives
•Sat. June 18, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Old Main St., Cliffside. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Joe Buss at 864-494-8458. •Mon. June 27, 2:30pm-7pm at Ellenboro Community at the Bethel Baptist Church; 479 Main St., Ellenboro. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Betty Gilbert at 828-453-8959.
Father's Day Weekend Special
Sat. & Sun., June 18-19. Give dad what he really wants: a getaway to the mountains at Chimney Rock for incredible views & scenic hiking with the family. We'll make it easy for you-buy 1 regularly-priced adult admission & dad's or granddad's admission is free with online coupon. Download coupon at chimneyrockpark.com & present it (in print or on mobile device) at Ticket Plaza at time of purchase.
Chase Corner Ministries
$2 Bag Sale, all items that will fit in provided bag June 20-22. Proceeds go back into the ministry of serving needy in our local community. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City (across from Chase High School).
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. Camp held at First Baptist Church, Forest City. Info; lmjulian71@gmail.com or linda.pruett@gmail.com
Casar's Friends of the Park
Presents FREE movie night at Casar Park, Fri. June 17, 8:45pm. Movie is Zootopia! Make sure to bring a blanket & chairs. Snacks will be available for purchase at the hut. Children 16 & under must have an adult present.
Rutherford County Library
FREE music lessons through our website at www.rutherfordcountylibrary.org, click on the "ArtistWorks for Libraries" link. You will need your library card number and email address to set up account. Click on the instrument, lessons go from beginners to intermediates. 828-287-6115.
Free Movie Night - Whitehouse Community Club
Sat. June 18, 8:45pm. Rain date: June 25. Join us for "The Good Dinosaur" on a huge outdoor screen. FREE admission & unlimited popcorn. Everyone welcome! Free hot dogs for the first 50 people. Bring chairs, blankets, coolers*, water, soft drinks & snacks. Free parking. Restrooms open at clubhouse. *No alcohol.* 5408 Painters Gap Rd., ½ mi from Cove Corner store. 1 mi from north end of Bill's Creek Rd. 828-625-4502.
4th Friday on Main
June 24, 6-9pm. Street Vendors, Live Music, Artist. Fun for the whole family; Downtown Forest City.
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.
Lost Playwrights Group Meeting
Sat. June 25, 2pm-4pm, in the auditorium of Henderson County Library, 301 North Washington St., Hendersonville. Anyone interested in any aspect of theatre or creative writing is welcome. There are no dues.
Lighthouse Haven Men's Homeless Shelter
Needed Items: Cups, toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, sugar, creamer, coffee, cleaning items, personal hygiene items, canned food. 199 W. Main St., Spindale. 828-755-5986.
Sisters In Christ Ministry
In Need of: volunteers, latex gloves, hand sanitizer, donations, meats, paper products, personal hygiene, baby items, laundry detergents, cleaning supplies, clothes, socks, linens, pillows, firewood, someone to cut & weedeat grass, handyman. Info; 828-395-0705 or 828-447-0011. 514 East Main St., Spindale.
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
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.
