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Washburn Community Outreach Center
BIG Christmas in July Sale on all clothing, all sizes will be 50% off! Thurs. Fri. & Sat., July 28-30, 9am-2pm. Large variety of Christmas items. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.
Mountains Branch Library, Lake Lure
Presents: Nature to Art Kids Discovery Program, Fri. July 29, 3pm. We're digging the dirt! Come take a closer look at what Dirt/Soil is made of and how important it is to us. We'll make soil babies, creations with clay, seed bombs and start an experiment for you to observe at home. 828-287-6417.
Children's Health Fair
Sat. July 30, 9am-12pm at Kistler's Chapel United Methodist Church, 3060 Poors Ford Rd, Rutherfordton. Free to students K-5th grade. Health Screens, Books, Freebies, Handouts, Info, learn Good Health Practices from our Vendors and Agencies. Enjoy Cool treats and Healthy snacks, then visit our back-to-school area where you receive your own hand decorated back pack and school supplies. 828-248-3041.
World Ranger Day
Fri. July 31 at Chimney Rock State Park. World Ranger Day commemorates rangers who've been injured or killed in the line of duty & celebrates the work rangers do to protect our resources. In honor of rangers worldwide, we're offering special programs & activities all day. Cost: Included with Park admission.
Back to School Festival
Forest City Dunbar Fun Fest, Fri. Aug. 5, 4-8pm. 286 Learning Way, Forest City. Games, prizes, food, fun & jumping!
Children's Health Fair
Sat. Aug. 6, 9am-12pm at First United Methodist Church; 264 N. Main St, Rutherfordton. K-5th grade. Free Screenings & Health Information. Dental, Speech, Vision & Hearing Screenings, Blood pressure/heart rate checks, Height/weight checks, Chiropractic Care screenings, Safe Kids Program, Ident-A-Kid Kits, Fire Safety/Fire Truck, Child Safety/Police Car, Bicycle Safety, Family Nutrition, Healthy Snacks, Blacklight Hand washing. First 100 receive bookbags filled with school supplies and a book!
Walk for Veterans
Shelby American Legion Post 82 "Walk for Veterans" through downtown Shelby Wed. Aug. 10, 9am. Leading the walk will be American Legion National Commander Dale Barnett & NC Department Commander David Shore. To raise public awareness about the crucial issues facing America's veterans and their families. Open to all, $15 registration fee. Remaining proceeds will benefit American Legion charities. To register, call Woody Weaver at 704-434-4862 or register on day of the event.
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. Open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces. Info: 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.
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.
Car, Truck, M/C Show
Elise Rowe Benefit, Sat. Aug. 13, 9am-3pm in the Wal-Mart Parking Lot, Shelby. Registration fee, $20 per vehicle, ends at 11am. Trophies awarded. Concessions available. Proceeds going to Elise Rowe to help offset medical expense due to Breast Cancer. Contacts: Terry Davis 828-289-2931, Charlie Mullinax 864-490-6762 or Archel Mullinax 864-921-6543.
Paws of RC low cost spay & neuter transports August 15 & 30. Cat: $25, any size dog: $5. If your pet does NOT have a current rabies vaccination there will be an additional $10 charge. Call 888-422-7303, leave message. Paws is also collecting tax deductible donations to be able to offer free spay & neuters to those who cannot afford the low cost. PayPal address is Pawsrc@gmail.com
Emergency Personnel Appreciation
The Shake Shop in Spindale would like to show our appreciation to the emergency personnel in the county by feeding them on Thurs. Aug. 18, 7am-3pm. Any current first responders in the county are welcome to come and have one free meal with us. Please have your ID with you to receive your free meal. Thank You for all your hard work and dedication. God bless you all.
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex tissue, toilet tissue, etc. Info: 828-245-0095.
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? You do not have to reveal your name. 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 W 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. www.al-anon.alateen.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
MEETINGS, Mondays & Fridays, 6:30pm at Fairfield Mountains Chapel; 1384 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure, NC 28746 (across from the entrance to Rumbling Bald Resort). Open meetings.
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.
American Legion Bingo
Every Thursday, doors open at 6pm. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy., Green Hill. Food concession available.
