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American Legion Post 74

Meeting on the 4th Tuesday of each month in the Legion Cabin; 2501 US 64/74A, Rutherfordton. Dinner at 6pm, meeting to follow. Chuck Brooks, Commander, 828-287-1294.

Italian Night

Sat. Jan. 30, 4-8pm. Adults, $9, kids 6-12 $5. Hopewell Hollis Community Clubhouse.

Country Breakfast Buffet

Sat. Jan. 23, 7-10am at Whitehouse Community Center, 5408 Painters Gap Road, Union Mills. Adults: $6, kids: 6-12 $3, under 6: free.

Fundraiser

Hundreds of children and youth need financial assistance to attend South Mountain Christian Camp each year, this is an easy way to help raise funds to meet that need. Eat at Zaxby's in Forest City on Tues. Jan. 26, 5-8pm. At the end of the event, 10% of all sales made during this time will be donated to SMCC to sponsor kids to come to Camp during the summer. If you can't make it to this event, but would like to make a donation, you can do so by mail to SMCC, POB 9, Bostic NC 28018.

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; Jan. 26, 10am. Info, 828-245-0095.

ECA Scholarship

Rutherford County Extension & Community Association (ECA) announces 2016 scholarships. High school seniors, full-time college students, & adults wanting to attend college are eligible. NC residents planning to attend a NC accredited college, community college or technical institute in the fall of 2016 may apply. Applications available at all high schools and at Cooperative Extension. 828-287-6020.

11th Annual Grady's Groundhog Day

Tues. Feb. 2, 10:30am-12pm. Last year, Grady the Groundhog saw his shadow, correctly predicting six more weeks of winter. Will he be right again this year? Join our furry animal educator on Groundhog's Day to find out! Activities for kids.

Bluegrass

Music at the Mills, Fri. Feb. 5, 7pm. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Featuring: Randy & Jody Flack. Supper begins 6pm. 828-429-2432.

Washburn Community Outreach Center Thrift Store

Huge new stock of children's clothing. Stop by and check us out! Open, Thurs., Fri., Sat., 9am-2pm, 828-245-5603.

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.

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

Mastectomy Fittings: By appointment; Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; fittings provided by Smith's Drugs of Forest City; for an appointment, call 828-245-4596.

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. Call Joey at Hospice of Rutherford County 828-245-0095 to schedule appt.

Low Cost Spay and Neuters

You can afford to have your pet spayed or neutered with our low cost program. Community Pet Center, 828-287-7738.

Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop

Wed.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Benefits Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit 501(C)(3) animal rescue organization. Accepting donations of food & bedding supplies for dogs/cats. Donations are tax deductible. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.

Unity, Service, Recovery

Looking to find a local AA meeting? The Lake Lure Group meets at Fairfield Mountains Chapel in the fellowship hall; 1384 Buffalo Creek Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746. Monday at 6:30pm & Friday at 5:30pm.

GWRRA NC CHAPTER NC P-2

Meets monthly 2nd Tuesday at Forest City Café, Forest City, eat at 6:30pm, meet at 7:30pm. Anyone interested in motorcycles is welcome, no matter the brand. Contact Charlie Cook 828-248-2754.

Rutherford Family Support Group: Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 6pm. Crawford Building; Rutherford Regional. Info: 2-1-1, ask A/B Group.

Meet & Eat Book Club

Meetings on 2nd Tuesday of each month at Rutherford County Library. Call 828-287-6115 for more info or to sign up. 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.

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.

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!

Celebrate Recovery

Is a recovery program based on principles from the 8 Beatitudes in Christ's Sermon on the Mount. It is where people can safely work together in helping those dealing with all types of hurts, hang-ups, or habits. Celebrate Recovery meets every Monday at 6pm, Mountain Creek Baptist Church, 710 Mountain Creek Rd, Rutherfordton. 828-287-7159.

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