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To All Veterans: American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Meeting 1st Monday of each month. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. Membership drive, $25 per year. We also welcome all transfers from other Legion Post. Info: 828-657-6145.
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: Jan. thru March, 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 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.
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.
Union Mills Learning Center
Music at the Mills on Fri. Jan. 31, 7pm. Featuring: Sons of the South. Supper begins 6pm. 6495 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills.
Chase Corner Ministries
Bedding & Curtain Sale Feb. 3-28. Bedding items & window coverings will be 50% off. 1604 Chase High Road, Forest City. 828-247-0096.
Blood Drives
•Fri. Feb. 7, 1pm-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Dept., 186 South Church St. For more info or to schedule an appt call 1-800-733-2767. •Sat. Feb. 15, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Old Main Street, Cliffside. For more info or to schedule an appt call Wayne Millis at 828-429-0212.
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!
All You Can Eat Breakfast
Sat. Feb. 1, 7am-10am at Union Mills Learning Center. Cost $6 or $5 if tickets are pre-purchased. 6495 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills.
Ambassador Baptist College
Creation vs. Evolution Debate Live-Streamed on Tues. Feb. 4, 7pm. Bill Nye, nationally known as “The Science Guy,” and Ken Ham, Founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis, will debate the topic “Is Creation A Viable Model Of Origins?” live at the Creation Museum in Petersburg, KY. This important debate will be live-streamed in the Torrey Auditorium on the campus of Ambassador Baptist College in Lattimore, NC. The public is invited to this free event.
Hopewell-Hollis Community Clubhouse
Italian Night (Spaghetti & Lasagna) Sat. Feb. 8, 4-8pm. Adults $7.50, kids (6-12) $5.
Grace Group (Rutherford)
Feb. 13, 4pm. 2nd Thursday of each month at Rutherford Lifecare. Facilitator: Cy Miller.
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.
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 anonymously. Do not have to reveal your name. Info could get cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477.
Domestic Violence Education/Support Group: Women who are victims of domestic abuse, or who never want to become victims, are invited. Free Domestic Violence Education/Support Group which meets 2 hours weekly on Tuesdays. Contact Dr. Johnnie Martin 828-286-9590 or Sally Claroni 828-245-1390, Ext. 104 for info.
