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Thurs.-Sat., August 8-10
What: Storewide Half-Price Sale
When: August 8-10
Where: Yokefellow Service Center, 132 Blanton St, Spindale
More Info: Find bargains in all depts.
Thursday, August 8
What: $2 small bag sale or $5 trash bag sale Thursdays in August on clothing & shoes.
When: Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29. 8:30am-2pm
Where: Chase Corner Ministries Thrift Store, 1604 Chase High Rd, Forest City.
More Info: Proceeds help your Neighbor in Need.
Saturday, August 10
What: Buffett Breakfast
When: Aug. 10, 7-10am
Where: Gilkey School Community Center, 217 Gilkey School Rd, Rutherfordton
More Info: Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, 5 & under free. Proceeds help support the community center.
Monday, August 12
What: Annual Back to School Bash
When: Aug. 12, 2-4pm. First 150 students receive free backpack with school supplies.
Where: Willow Ridge Rehab, 237 Tryon Rd, Rutherfordton
More Info: Accepting school supplies donations. 828-289-4631.
Friday, August 16
What: Habitat for Humanity ReStore 269 Grand Opening
When: Aug. 16, ribbon cutting 12pm
Where: 269 West Main St., Forest City
More Info: Lunch, cake & door prizes. Second location, not a replacement of original. Both stores have rotating merchandise with ReStore 269 having more new items.
Saturday, August 17
What: Quarter Bingo
When: Aug. 17, 4:30-7pm
Where: Gilkey School Community Center, 217 Gilkey School Road, Rutherfordton
More Info: Come have some fun and win a prize!
Saturday, August 17
What: The Forest City Police Club is selling raffle tickets for a Glock 19, Gen 5 - 9mm pistol.
When: Now until
Where: Tickets: Forest City Police Department Oak St., Forest City.
More Info: Tickets $20 each. Proceeds to Officer Zachery Arrowood to help offset medical bills from a massive stroke.
Drawing Aug. 17 at Hot Nights Cool Rides car show. Do not have to be present to win.
Sunday, August 18
What: The Blood Connection Blood Drive
When: Aug. 18, 1-6pm
Where: Wal-Mart, 197 Plaza Drive, Forest City
More Info: Donors receive $20 Walmart gift card. Visit: www.thebloodconnection.org for appt.
Friday, August 23
What: Forest City Dunbar Fun Fest
When: Aug 23, 5-7:30pm
Where: Forest City Dunbar, 286 Learning Way, Forest City
More Info: Games, prizes, food & more! Sponsored by the Forest City Dunbar PTO.
Saturday, August 24
What: Chopped Sirloin Dinner
When: Aug. 24, 4-8pm
Where: Hopewell-Hollis Club House, 2500 Hollis Road, Ellenboro
More Info: Adults $10, kids 6-12 $5, kids under 6 free. Take out available. Proceeds go back into the community. By Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Club.
ONGOING EVENTS
Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: Every 3rd Tuesday monthly, 6:30pm. Perry Moore House; Main St., Rutherfordton. 828-287-5475.
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.
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.
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 for location and more info. 828-245-1390 ext. 104
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.
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.
Book Club: Meets 2nd Monday of each month 10-11am at Mountains Branch Library, 150 Bill's Creek Road, Lake Lure. 828-287-6392.
DAV, Chapter #25 Rutherford County: Meetings on the 2nd Monday of every month, Dinner at 6pm, meeting to follow. National Guard Armory, Withrow Road, Forest City. We are needing some new members to help us to be able to accomplish our mission of helping our veterans needing assistance. Question or concerns please contact Commander Rickey Barber SR, 828-460-8281.
Genealogy Club: Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 3pm. Open to anyone interesting in climbing their family tree or learning more about their ancestry. Mountains Branch Library, 150 Bill's Creek Road, Lake Lure. 828-287-6392.
Memory Makers Alzheimer/Dementia Community Resource/Support Group: For family, caregivers, friends, or anyone in the community who needs the support. Meetings held the last Thursday of each month, 4pm. Rutherford Town Hall, 129 N. Main St, Rutherfordton. 828-980-4362 or 828-980-1034.
