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Al-Anon Family Support Groups
Patience Al-Anon Family Group; Mondays 7pm at Rutherfordton UMC. 828-288-2767. Lake Lure Al-Anon Family Group; Tuesdays 7:30pm at Mountains Branch Library. 828-748-8583.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
New Winter Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10am-4pm. We accept donations of dog and cat food and bedding supplies for animals waiting to be adopted. Proceeds from Thrift Shop go toward spay/neuter and medical expenses for cats and dogs in need. Non-profit 501(C)(3) organization. Info; 828-625-1042 or 828-447-3280. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd. Lake Lure.
Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild
Membership is now open for 2014. Visual artists, fine crafters and non-artists who are supporters of the arts in Rutherford County and the surrounding area are invited to renew membership or join for the first time. Applications are available at the Rutherford County Visual Arts Center; 160 N. Main St., Rutherfordton and application forms are available on the web at www.rcvag.com. 828-288-5009 or e-mail rcvartg@gmail.com.
Rutherford County Chess Club
Meets each Wednesday night at 5:30pm. 175 N. Main St., Rutherfordton (Law office of Marvin Sparrow and John Byrd, across from Kid Senses). Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, from 5 to 105, beginners to masters. 64 Squares.
Norris Library Art Show Features Nikki Hicks
A show of the oil, acrylic and scratchboard works of Artist Nikki J. Hicks, a member of the Rutherford County Visual Artist Guild, are on display from January through March at 132 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. Mon.-Fri., 9am-5:30pm and Sat., 10am-12pm. 828-288-5009.
Ham and Chicken Pie Supper
Sat. Feb. 1, 4:30pm-7pm at Mt. Vernon Community Club House. Cost: Adults $8, kids 6-12 $5, kids 5 and under free. All you can eat!
Chase Corner Ministries
January 6-31: $1 sale on adult clothing and a .50¢ sale on children’s clothing. Some restrictions and limitations do apply. Also, Bedding & Curtain Sale Feb. 3-28. Bedding items & window coverings will be 50% off. 1604 Chase High Road, Forest City. 828-247-0096.
RCVA Center Window Artist
The Rutherford County Visual Arts Center features Brenda Ellis (potter) and Eddie Ellis (wild-life photographer) during January. Open: Tues.-Sat., 10am-3pm. 160 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. 828-288-5009.
RCVA Center
Fiber Art is featured during January at the Rutherford County Visual Arts Center, 160 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. On display are creations of several Rutherford County Visual Artist Guild fiber artists including knitted, crocheted and string art creations. Additional examples of fiber art and a discounted yarn event are taking place during January at the Center Tues.-Sat., 10am-3pm. 828-288-5009.
NAMI Rutherford-Cleveland Educational Forum
Thurs. Jan. 23, 7pm, Crawford Building Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Rutherfordton. Speaker: Sgt. Jamie Keever, Rutherford County Sheriff’s Dept. Topic: Police Departments, Families, and Communities Working Together to Protect the Mentally Ill, their Families, and their Communities. Info: Betty Frye, 704-434-5166.
Rutherford County Democratic Party
Monthly meeting on Thurs. Jan. 23 at headquarters in downtown Forest City. A potluck will start at 6pm with meeting to follow. 142 W. Main St. Contact: rutherfordncdems@yahoo.com.
Blood Drives
•Fri. Jan. 24, 8am-12pm at Lifestyle Wellness and Spa; 247 Oak St., Forest City. Schedule an appt at Lifestyle Wellness and Spa, or by calling 1-800-733-2767. •Mon. Jan. 27, 3pm-7pm at Gilkey School Community Center; 217 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Diane at 828-287-4120. •Thurs. Jan. 30, 10am-3pm at Isothermal Community College; Hwy 74 West, Spindale. For more info or to schedule an appt please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code ICC.
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.
Mobile Food Pantry
Chase Corner Ministries is co-sponsoring a Mobile Food Pantry with Henrietta First Baptist Church on Tues. Jan. 28, 10am. 2736 Harris-Henrietta Rd.
Dream of owning your own home?
Interest free mortgages available. Come to an information session to learn if you qualify on Tues. Jan. 28, 6pm at Spindale Elementary School; 201 N. Oak St. Spindale. Call 828-248-3178 for more info or visit: www.rutherfordhfh@bellsouth.org
Grace Group (Rutherford)
Feb. 13, 4pm. 2nd Thursday of each month at Rutherford Lifecare. Facilitator: Cy Miller.
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.
Advance Care Planning: Sessions consist of a private consult to understand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attorney. Sessions are free. Call Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County at 828-245-0095 to schedule an appt or for more info.
Domestic Violence Education/Support Group: Women who are victims of domestic abuse, or who never want to become victims, are invited to a free Domestic Violence Education/Support Group which meets 2 hours each week on Tuesdays. Contact Dr. Johnnie Martin @828-286-9590 or Sally Claroni @ 828-245-1390, Ext. 104 for times and location.
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.
