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Saturday, July 20
What: Operation Christmas Child Project Event
When: July 20, 10am-12pm
Where: Second Baptist Church, 123 Green St., Rutherfordton
More Info: Meet the Mountain Gateway Team, get info on being a volunteer, tips on packing shoe boxes & learn easy crafts for them. 828-606-3636, 828-755-8356
What: Quarter Bingo
When: July 20, 4:30-7pm
Where: Gilkey School Community Ctr, Gilkey School Rd, Rutherfordton
More Info: 25¢/card, great prizes & fun!
Wednesday, July 24
What: Blood Drive
When: July 24, 3-6pm
Where: Rutherfordton Fire Dept., 144 N Mitchell St., Rutherfordton
More Info: For appt visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Friday, July 26
What: Blood Drive
When: July 26, 10am-2:30pm
Where: Wal-Mart, 197 Plaza Drive, Forest City
More Info: For appt visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Saturday, July 27
What: Country Breakfast Buffet
When: July 27, 7-10am
Where: Whitehouse Community Ctr, 5408 Painter's Gap Rd, Union Mills
More Info: Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Proceeds go to upkeep of our building and outdoor recreation area. 828-288-6271.
What: Blood Drive
When: July 27, 10am-2:30pm
Where: Lowes, 184 Lowes Blvd., Forest City
More Info: For appt visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Thursday, August 1
What: Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck Host
When: August 1, arrive by 8am, distribution at 10am. First come, first serve.
Where: Spencer Baptist, 187 N. Oak St., Spindale
More Info: Must be a Rutherford county resident to qualify and meet low income requirements. Sponsored by Chase Corner Ministries. 828-247-0096.
ONGOING EVENTS
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.
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.
Veterans Clothing Center and Meet & Greet Coffee: Free! 1st Monday of the month, 10am-1pm. Snacks provided. NOT accepting clothing at this time. American Legion Post 74, 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Weekly Open Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays, 7pm. 1st Presbyterian Church, 438 W. Main St., Forest City.
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.
Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: Every 3rd Tuesday monthly, 6:30pm. Perry Moore House; Main St., Rutherfordton. 828-287-5475.
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.
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: Plates, bowls, plastic forks & spoons, cups, napkins, paper towels, gallon canned foods, personal hygiene items, coffee, sugar & cleaning items. 828-245-9141.
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.
Ever been a victim of Domestic Violence? Never want to be? You are invited to the Domestic Violence Education/Support Meetings on 1st Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm, facilitated by Dr. Johnnie Martin. Women only, no charge. Call Sally Claroni, 828-245-1390 ext. 104 for location and more info.
Support Group: Parents as Leaders (PALS) a parent and family support group of pre-school aged children, meets weekly to discuss issues, concerns and the joys of raising young children. 828-286-3901.
Bingo in Green Hill at the American Legion Post 74. Doors open 6pm, Bingo at 7pm. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. 828-395-2223.
Advanced Care Planning: Private consult to understand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attorney. Free Sessions. Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County 828-245-0095.
