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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. Membership is open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces. For more info or questions e-mail 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.
Community Event
The Rutherford County Branch NAACP will sponsor a Candidate Forum, Thurs. Sept. 29, 6pm at New Bethel AME Zion Church, Forest City. Come meet the 2016 Candidates from Rutherford County. There will be a questions and answer session. The Public is invited.
Benefit
Spaghetti supper and gospel concert benefit for Amy Beheler, Fri. Sept. 30 at R-S Central High School. Tickets: $10 (includes dinner and concert). Silent Auction, Cake Walk, Children's Activities. *Activities tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5.
Bill's Creek VFD Fundraiser
Yard/Bake Sale, Sat., Oct. 1, 7am-2pm. 1118 Bill's Creek Road, Lake Lure. Breakfast & lunch available. Proceeds to benefit Bill's Creek VFD. 828-625-5517.
Teen Talking Circle
A process and support group for girls 12 and up. Topics: developing self-confidence, understanding relationship boundaries, dealing with conflict and self-care for teenagers. Benefits: improved social skills, learn new ways to cope, find out you aren't alone, gain a broader perspective of your issues, understand what makes your problems worse. Meeting on Saturdays, Oct. 1 & 29, Nov. 5 & 19, Dec. 10 at the YMCA in Shelby from 9:30am-11:00am. Fee of charge, membership in the YMCA is not required. Call Shelby Wellness & Therapy Center at 704-284-0554.
Korbens Toy Drive
Bring any new unwrapped toy and play for FREE at Bubbas Fun Park; 1770 Hwy. 74A, Forest City on Sun. Oct. 2, 12-8pm. All toys will be donated to the Matthew Pannell Shining Star Foundation. All toys will stay and be distributed to children in Rutherford County. Door Prizes & More! All Ages Welcome! Info, 828-450-0586.
Forest City Masonic Lodge #381
Charity Golf Tournament, Sat. Oct. 8, 1:30pm at Forest City Golf Course; 211 Clay St. Prizes awarded! Proceeds support the Masonic home for children in Oxford, NC. Info, Dewey at 828-287-6745 or Glenn at 828-429-7048.
First Responders Soup Supper
The Healthcare Professional Network Group of Rutherford, Polk, and Cleveland County along with Beta Sigma Phi, would like to honor all of our First Responders with a Soup Supper, Tues. Oct. 11, 5-7pm. Locations are: First Baptist Church Forest City, Annex Building on Main Street Rutherfordton, and Ellenboro Fire Department. Please choose a location that is convenient for you and join us, as we say THANK YOU for all you do!
Job Hunters Boot Camp
Free event and open to the public, Thurs. Oct. 13, 12-2pm at Shiloh Baptist Church; 1850 Poors Ford Rd., Rutherfordton. Learn how to market yourself, resume review/tips, personal appearance, interview tips, resources, etc. 828-287-0390.
Paws of RC is having two low cost spay & neuter transports, Oct. 11 & 25. Cats are $25 & any size dogs are $35. If your pet does NOT have a current rabies vaccination there will be an additional $10 charge for one. Call 888-422-7303 & leave a message. Also collecting tax deductible donations to be able to offer free spay & neuters to those who cannot afford the low cost. Our PayPal address is: Pawsofrc@gmail.com and our mailing address is: Paws of RC PO Box 399 Lake Lure, NC 28746-0399.
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex & toilet tissue. 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, 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
Open Meetings on 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).
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.
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.
