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Pink Ladies Support Group: 1st Monday of each month from 5 to 6:30pm at Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; for women who have been diagnosed with cancer. 828-245-4596.

Sons of Confederate Veterans

The Polk Volunteers Camp # 919 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans invites you to meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month, and we love to have visitors. Membership is open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces. For more info or questions e-mail James McGuin: commander@polkncscv.org

Domestic Violence Education/Support Group

Women who are victims of any kind of domestic abuse, or who never want to be, are invited the 1st Tuesday of each month 6-8pm. Contact Dr. Johnnie Martin, 828-286-9590 or Sally Claroni, 828-245-1390 ext. 104 for more info.

Washburn Community Outreach Center

SALE! Thurs. Fri. & Sat., June 2-4, 9am-2pm. ½ off all Swimwear, ½ off all Ladies Shorts, Capris, & Pants. Also, .25¢ sale on selected clothing in the store. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.

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.

National Trails Day

Sat. June 4, 11am-3pm.
Description: What better way to celebrate National Trails Day than to take a hike! Join a Park naturalist on adventurous guided hikes throughout the day. Check our website, chimneyrockpark.com, for specific trails and times. Cost: Included with Park admission.

Paws of RC

Fundraiser Yard Sale, Sat. June 4, 8am-1pm. We will be at the parking lot of Ornametals on 64/74A bypass in Rutherforton, right past Crowe's Mortuary. We will be offering a wide variety of items, plus a bake sale. Our next low cost spay and neuter transport is Tues. June 7, $25 for cats and $35 for any dog. Rabies vaccinations are required by NC State Law, if needed there will be an additional $10 charge. Thank you for supporting paws of RC.

Lake Lure Flowering Bridge

Sat. June 4, 11am. Dedication of Welcome Terrace, Sensory Trail, and guided cell-phone walking tour. Tues. June 14, 10am. Container Gardening with Herbs.

Buffet Breakfast

The Gilkey School Community Center will have a Buffet Breakfast, Sat. June 11, 7am-10am. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, kids 5 and under free. Proceeds goes to help Support The Community Center.

Cook Smart - Eat Smart Class

Register by June 6 at Cooperative Extension; 193 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale or call 828-287-6010. Class dates: June 9, July 14, Aug. 18, 10am-1pm or 5pm-8pm.

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

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.

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.

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.

PAWS of RC

Bringing No-Kill to Rutherford County. Low Cost Spay/ Neuter, Pet Re-Homing, Pet Food Pantry. Help us save lives by becoming a foster. (PAWS) Pets Are Worth Saving! Toll free 1-888-422-7303. Email: pawsofrc@gmail.com. Donate at: www.pawsrc.org

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