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Thursday, June 20
What: Themed concert of music & stories for the midsummer solstice. Featuring: Scottish fiddle champion Jamie Laval with Megan McConnell, soprano
When: June 20, 4:30pm Workshop, 7:30pm Concert
Where: Wild Roots Fine Arts Center, 450 W. Main St, Forest City
More Info: $15 advanced online, $20/door, $10/students. 828-289-5880
Saturday, June 22
What: Country Breakfast Buffet
When: June 22, 7-10am
Where: Whitehouse Community Center, 5408 Painter's Gap Rd, Union Mills
More Info: Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Proceeds to upkeep of building and outdoor recreation area that is open to the public
Wednesday, June 26
What: Why Do We Love Our Pets So Much? An Interactive Seminar about the joys of pet ownership. Feel free to bring/share photos and stories celebrating your favorite furry friend.
When: June 26, 3-4:30pm
Where: Mountain's Branch Library, 150 Bill's Creek Road, Lake Lure
More Info: Funded by Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation. 828-287-6417
Thursday, June 27
What: Free Class, "Growing Herbs in the Kitchen Garden," led by local herb expert and master gardener Charlotte Gardner
When: June 27, 10-11am
Where: Flowering Bridge in Lake Lure
More Info: 828-625-2540.
Friday, June 28
What: Hand Painted Silk Scarves. Join local artist Aditi Watson for this 3 part series.
When: 6/28, 7/26, 8/16
Where: Mountain's Branch Library, 150 Bill's Creek Road, Lake Lure
More Info: Funded by Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation. 828-287-6417
Monday, July 1
What: 8'x9' Afghan Drawing (American flag - kneeling soldier)
When: July 1st (do not have to be present to win)
Where: Tickets sold at American Legion Post 423, Caroleen. Donation $1 each or 6 for $5.
More Info: Afghan was made by Mrs. Susan Moore, wife of Buddy Moore
ONGOING EVENTS
Gilkey Neighbors Food Pantry: Volunteers needed. Please call 828-286-0404 or visit 217 Gilkey School Road, Rutherfordton.
Coffee and Conversation: Coffee Social for Veterans every 3rd Thursday in the month, 9am-10:30am. Rutherford County Veteran Service Office, 303 Fairground Road, Spindale. 828-287-6185.
American Legion Post 74: Meetings on 4th Tuesday every month. Dinner at 6pm, meeting to follow. Kevin Young, Commander. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. 828-287-1294.
Memory Makers Alzheimer/Dementia Community Resource/Support Group: For family, caregivers, friends, or anyone in the community who needs the support. Meetings held the last Thursday of each month, 4pm. Rutherford Town Hall, 129 N. Main St, Rutherfordton. 828-980-4362 or 828-980-1034.
HOPE Grief Support Group: Free for any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered at the Hospice Charles and Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, 374 Hudlow Road, Forest City. 828-245-0095.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Weekly Open Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays, 7pm. 1st Presbyterian Church, 438 W. Main St., Forest City.
Veterans Meal: 3rd Tuesday every month, 5pm. Willow Ridge Rehab; 237 Tryon Rd., Rutherfordton. 828-286-7200.
Sons of Confederate Veterans: Lt. William Corbitt Camp #525 invites you to visit with us every 3rd Friday at the County Annex Building; 289 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. Meet at 6:30pm for refreshments and 7pm meeting. 828-305-8654 or 828-287-3412.
New AA Meeting: Sundays, 11:30am. Rectory of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Bat Cave.
Al-A-Non Family Groups: Patience AFG: Mondays, 7-8pm at Perry Moore House in Rutherfordton, 828-288-2767. Lake Lure AFG; Tuesdays, 7:30pm at Mountains Branch Library, 828-748-8583.
Chase Corner Ministries Needs: Canned meat, vegetables, fruits, pasta & sauce, soups, crackers, rice, dried beans, kid friendly, mac-n-cheese, toiletry, Volunteers. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City. 828-247-0096.
Grace of God Rescue Mission Needed Items: Plates, bowls, plastic forks & spoons, cups, napkins, paper towels, gallon canned foods, personal hygiene items, coffee, sugar & cleaning items. 828-245-9141.
Ever been a victim of Domestic Violence? Never want to be? Domestic Violence Education/Support Meetings 1st Tuesday monthly, 6-8pm, facilitated by Dr. Johnnie Martin. Women only, no charge. Call Sally Claroni, 828-245-1390 ext. 104 for location & more info.
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.
Grahamtown Community Center: Provides free food on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month to the community from 4pm-5pm. 129 First Street, Forest City. 828-229-3380.
Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: Every 3rd Tuesday monthly, 6:30pm. Perry Moore House; Main St., Rutherfordton. 828-287-5475.
Isothermal Amateur Radio Club: Monthly meeting every 3rd Tuesday, 7pm at the County Annex Building on Main St., Rutherfordton. Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.
NAMI South Mountains NC (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Weekly Family Support Group every Tuesday at 5:30pm. NAMI P.E.A.C.E. Community Center, located at 124 S. Powell St., Suite D, Forest City. This group is for those who have family members who are dealing with mental illness.
Annual Coat Drive: The Gilkey School Community Center is starting its annual coat drive. Also taking Blankets, Gloves, Toboggans. For Deliver or Pick up Call Gail Parton 828-287-4830, Hilda Roper 828-287-5673, Kay Deyton 828-286-1172.
