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Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop

Open Wed. thru Sat., 10am-4pm. Everything ½ price, limited time! Proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit 501(C)(3) animal rescue organization. We accept donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs/cats waiting to be adopted. Donations are tax deductible. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure. 828-625-1042.

Family Story time

Join Miss Nicole for story time, 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.

Mountains Branch Library

Will host the final "Nature to Art" kids' science and craft program, Thurs. Aug. 25, 3pm. John Cullen and LifeRoots will help kids learn how to become "citizen scientists", create their own nature journals and other wood crafts.

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.

Chase Corner Ministries

$2 Bag Sale End of Season Sale, Aug. 29-31. Proceeds go back into the ministry of serving those in our local area. Also, Emergency Food Pantry Needs: Canned meat (tuna, salmon, beef stew, chicken n dumplings, vienna sausages, canned ham, canned chicken). 828-247-0096. Please bring donations Mon-Fri 8:30-2:30 to help local needy. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City across from Chase High School.

Lighthouse Haven Men's Homeless Shelter

Needed: Cups, toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, sugar, creamer, coffee, cleaning items, personal hygiene items, canned food. 199 W. Main St., Spindale. 828-755-5986.

Paws of RC is having low cost spay and neuter transports on Aug. 30, Sept. 13 & 27. 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

Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck

Tues. Sept. 6, 10am at Harmon Street Baptist Church; 398 Harmon St, Forest City. First come, first serve. Call Chase Corner Ministries with any questions at 828-247-0096.

Blood Drives

•Tues. Sept. 6, 2-6pm at Gilkey School Community Center; 217 Gilkey School, Rutherfordton. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Hilda Roper at 828-287-5673. •Thurs. Sept. 8, 3-7:30pm at Crestview Baptist Church; 630 S. Church Street, Forest City. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Sam Edwards at 828-429-3827.

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. Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10am. Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 at 6pm. 828-245-0095.

Fair Field Mountains VFD

5th Annual Fish Fry, Sat. Sept. 10, 4-7pm at Rumbling Bald Resort Beach Pavilion. Rain or Shine! Adults $10, kids 10 & under $5. Proceeds to benefit Fairfield Mountains Volunteer Fire Department.

Forest City Masonic Lodge #381

Charity Golf Tournament, Oct. 8, 1:30pm. To Sponsor a Hole, contact Dewey 828-287-6745 or Glenn 828-429-7048.

Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex & 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.

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.

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