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American Legion Post 74
Meeting on the 4th Tuesday of each month in the Legion Cabin; 2501 US 64/74A Hwy., Rutherfordton. Dinner at 6pm, meeting to follow. Chuck Brooks, Commander, 828-287-1294.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
BIG Store Wide 75% off Sale, the clothing prices will be next to nothing!!! Thurs. & Fri. Aug. 18 & 19, 9am-2pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.
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.
Rutherford County Farmers Market
Will be closed this coming Saturday, Aug. 20, due to the Forest City Car Show. We will re-open on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 from 8am to noon. 828-287-6080.
Family Storytime
Join Miss Nicole for storytime, music & crafts every Tuesday at 10:30am at Haynes Branch Library and every Thursday at 10:30am at Mountains Branch Library. All ages are welcome. 828-287-6116.
Second Harvest Food Truck
Tues. Aug. 23, 10am at First Baptist Bostic; 188 E. Church St., Bostic. First come, first serve. Call Chase Corner Ministries if you have any questions, 828-247-0096.
Class on the Flowering Bridge
Tues. Aug. 23, 10am, Plant Propagation. Meet at the Chimney Rock end of the Bridge; in case of rain, in the Lake Lure Town Hall, back entrance. Free class. Info, 828-625-2540.
Blood Drives
Fri. Aug. 26, 12pm-6pm at Forest City Fire Dept; 186 S Church St. •Fri. Aug. 26, 8am-12:30pm at Lifestyle Wellness and Spa; 247 Oak St., Forest City. For more info or to schedule an appt please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org
Chopped Sirloin Supper
Sat. Aug. 27, 4pm-8pm at Hopewell - Hollis Community Clubhouse. Adults $10, kids 6-12 $5, under 6 free.
Carolina Faithriders
8th Annual Bike Day on Mill Street in Downtown Forest City, Sat. Aug. 27, 10am. Fan Voted bike show, bike games, corn hole tourney, music by Three 16 Band, food, drinks, door prizes. Kids activities too. 828-289-1944 or 704-477-0285.
Country Breakfast Buffet
Sat. Aug. 27, 7am-10am at Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Thank you for your support.
Paws of RC is having a low cost spay and neuter transport, Aug. 30th. Cats cost $25 and any size dogs are $35. If your pet does NOT have a current rabies vaccination there will be an additional $10 charge for one. Please call 888-422-7303 and leave a message. Paws is also collecting tax deductible donations to be able to offer free spay and neuters to those who cannot afford the low cost. PayPal address is Pawsrc@gmail.com
Forest City Masonic Lodge #381
Charity Golf Tournament, Oct. 8th, 1:30pm. To Sponsor a Hole, contact Dewey at 828-287-6745 or Glenn at 828-429-7048.
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 and 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.
