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South Mountain Christian Camp: is in need of Weed Trimmers and a gas powered leaf blower. If you would like to donate, call us at 828-245-3322.
On-going Book Sale
Hardbacks $1, Paperbacks 50¢, Harlequin Romance, 5/$1. Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm at Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation, 186 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Proceeds help several needy causes.
Blood Drive
•Thurs. Jan. 29, 10am-2:30pm at Isothermal Community College; Highway 74 West, Spindale. For appt please call Cindy Martin at 828-286-3636.
Free Concert
Sat. Jan. 31, 7pm. Featuring: The West Family Playing Blue Grass at Top Dog Fast Foods; 351 Oakland Rd., Spindale. Coming Attractions; Prince with the Motown Review, Feb. 14. 828-287-8668.
Benefit
Poor Man’s Supper Benefit and Singing for a bereaved family will be held at First Broad Baptist Church in Golden Valley on Sat. Jan. 31, food available for a donation starting at 4:30pm & singing at 6:30pm.
Low Cost Spay and Neuters: Wed. Feb. 4, you can afford to have your pet Spayed or Neutered with our Low Cost Spay/Neuter program. Find out more, Community Pet Center, 828-287-7738.
Chesnee Shrine Club
Corn Hole Tournament, Sat. Feb. 7, 12pm; 198 Shrine Club Rd., Chesnee, SC. Registration from 11am-12pm. $40 entry fee per team.
10th Annual Grady’s Groundhog Day
Mon. Feb. 2, 10:30am-12pm. Will he be right again this year? Join our furry Park mascot to find out! Make it a day of fun for the whole family by rounding it all out with a hike to the top of Chimney Rock or down the Hickory Nut Falls trail.
Rabies Clinic: Wed. Feb. 4, 12-3pm at Animal Control, offers a one-year Rabies Vaccine for $10 and on the first Wednesday of each month, the cost is $7. 278 Laurel Hill Rd., Rutherfordton. Info, 828-287-6025.
GRACE Support Group: For anyone caring for a loved one. Thurs. Feb. 12, 4pm at Rutherford Lifecare & Tues. March 24, 11am at First Presbyterian Church in Marion.
Isothermal Amateur Radio Club
Monthly meeting every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm at the Tanner Training Center on Rock Rd., Rutherfordton. Info, Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.
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.
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 to obtain info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have info about a crime? Report anonymously. Info could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers, 828-286-8477.
HOPE Support Group: 4 week support group for any adult who has lost a loved one, Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10:30am at First Presbyterian Church Marion. Also, March 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6pm at Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living Forest City. 828-245-0095 to register.
Coat Give Away
Gilkey School Community Center is taking Coats, Blankets, Gloves, & Toboggans & giving them to those in need. Contact Gail 828-287-4830 or 828-289-5208 or Hilda 828-287-5673 to arrange a time to get one.
Realtors/Folks Cleaners Coat Drive: County real estate offices have established drop-off points. Coats cleaned & distributed thru Yokefellow. Jim, 828-429-1023.
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.
American Legion Post 74
Inaugural Bingo Night, every Thursday, 7pm at the former Green Hill School; 2501 US Hwy. 64/74A, Rutherfordton.
Domestic Violence Education/Support Group
1st Tuesday monthly 6-8pm. Contact Dr. Martin 828-286-9590 or Sally 828-245-1390 ext. 104 for more info.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
New hours for Winter, open Fri. & Sat., 10am-4pm for Jan. Feb., and March. 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. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure
