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American Legion Post 74
Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month in the Legion Cabin; 2501 US 64/74A Hwy., Rutherfordton. Dinner at 6pm, meeting follows. Chuck Brooks, Commander, 828-287-1294.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
BIG Christmas in July Sale, Thurs. Fri. & Sat., July 21-23, 9am-2pm. Large variety of Christmas items. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.
Lighthouse Haven Men's Shelter
Yard Sale, Sat. July 23, 7am in the Stainless Ministries Parking Lot. Tables: $10. We would like to ask if each person would consider giving 10% of their proceeds to the Shelter. Questions, call Misty Roach 254-383-5061 or Tony Hedding at 828-429-9552.
Haynes Branch Stem MakerCamp
Sat. July 23 & 30 at Haynes Branch in the Community Room at 10:30am. FREE program is geared towards 8-12 year olds, but anyone under 18 is welcome. Everyone must have a parent/guardian over the age of 16 with them for the duration of the program. 828-288-3039.
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 & assistance available. Admission; $5, kids under 12 free. Info, 828-395-2223 or 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.
Chase Corner Ministries Thrift Store
$2 Bag Sale! Everything in store, Mon.-Wed., July 25-27. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City.
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 26, 6pm. 828-245-0095.
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
Battling Bad Bugs and Diseases in the Garden, Tues. July 26, 10am, at the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge. Led by Hannah Bundy, new horticulture agent for the Rutherford Co. Cooperative Extension Office. Meet in Outdoor Classroom at Chimney Rock end of bridge; in case of rain, at Lake Lure Town Hall, back entrance.
2nd Harvest Mobile Food Truck
Tues. July 26, 10am at Bostic First Baptist Church; 188 E Church St, Bostic. Rutherford County residents only! First come, first serve. Questions call Chase Corner Ministries at 828-247-0096.
Summer Reading Program
Wed. July 27, 9am-12pm. 6945 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills. Info, 828-748-7956.
Children's Health Fair
Free to students kindergarten-5th grade. Sat. July 30, 9am-12pm at Kistler's Chapel United Methodist Church, 3060 Poors Ford Rd, Rutherfordton. Health Screens, Books, Freebies, Handouts, Info, learn Good Health Practices from our Vendors & Agencies. Enjoy Cool treats & healthy snacks, then visit our back-to-school area where you receive your own hand decorated back pack & school supplies. 828-248-3041.
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.
World Ranger Day
Fri. July 31 at Chimney Rock State Park. 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.
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.
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.
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!
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
Alcoholics Anonymous
NEW MEETINGS, Mondays & Fridays, 6:30pm at Fairfield Mountains Chapel; 1384 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure (across from entrance to Rumbling Bald). Open meetings.
American Legion Bingo
Every Thursday, doors open at 6pm. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy., Green Hill. Food concession available.
