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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. 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.
Crafternoons
Mountains Branch Library offers a "Crafternoon" for kids on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 4-5 pm. Simple crafts and a snack.
The Friends of Agriculture Breakfasts
Sponsored by the Polk County Farm Bureau, held every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7am-8am at the 4-H Center; 135 Locust St., Columbus. Each breakfast features a speaker on areas of interest to our community of farmers, gardeners, and food enthusiasts.
Haynes Branch Stem MakerCamp
Saturdays July 16, 23, 30 at Haynes Branch in the Community Room at 10:30am. This FREE program is geared towards 8-12 year olds, but anyone under 18 is welcome to attend. Everyone must have a parent / guardian over the age of 16 with them for the duration of the program. 828-288-3039.
HOPE Grief Support Group: Free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered throughout the year at the Hospice Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, 374 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Every other month on Tuesdays. July 19 & 26, 6pm. 828-245-0095.
Summer Reading Program
Wednesdays: July 20 & 27, 9am-12pm. 6945 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills. Info, 828-748-7956.
Gun Show
Hosted by the American Legion Post #74, Sat. & Sun. July 23 & 24, 9am-5pm at Old Green Hill School; 2501 US 64/74A Hwy., Rutherfordton. Handicapped parking and assistance is available. If you need a "Firearm Purchase Permit" please visit the Sheriff's Office in the county of your residence. It can take over a week, so please apply for your permit early! Admission; $5, children under 12 free. Info, 828-395-2223 or email: americanlegion74@att.net
Breakfast Buffet
Country Breakfast Buffet, Sat. July 23, 7am-10am at the Whitehouse Community Center, 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Thank you for your support!
World Ranger Day
Fri. July 31 at Chimney Rock State Park. World Ranger Day commemorates rangers who have been injured or killed in the line of duty and celebrates the work rangers do to protect our resources. In honor of rangers worldwide, we're offering special programs and activities all day. Cost: Included with Park admission.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
SUPER 50% off sale on all clothing, all kids, women's, men's and all juniors. Thurs. Fri. & Sat., July 14-16, 9am-2pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.
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.
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.
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
Advance Care Planning: Sessions consist of a private consult to understand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attorney. Free Sessions. Call Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County 828-245-0095 to schedule an appt.
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; 1384 Buffalo Creek Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746. Monday and Friday at 6:30pm
American Legion Bingo
Every Thursday, doors open at 6pm. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy., Green Hill. Food concession available.
