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Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Open daily, 9am-4pm except for Sundays. Beautiful furniture, appliances, bedding, light fixtures, books and winter clothing. We accept donations of dog and cat food and bedding supplies for animals waiting to be adopted. Info; 828-625-1042 or 828-447-3280. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd. Lake Lure.
Blood Drives
•Thurs. Jan. 9, 3pm-7:30pm at Crestview Baptist Church; 630 S. Church St., Forest City. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Sam Edwards at 828-429-3827. •Mon. Jan. 13, 2:30pm-7pm at East Middle School Blood Drive; 259 East Church St., Bostic. For more info or to schedule an appointment please call Drew Gordon at 828-748-9265. •Thurs. Jan. 16, 3pm-7pm at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church; 406 Toney Rd., Bostic. For more info or to schedule an appointment please call Lola Freeman at 828-245-9114.
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. 1604 Chase High Road, Forest City. 828-247-0096.
HOPE Group (Rutherford)
A series of 4 consecutive Tuesday sessions every other month. Jan. 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10am at Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, Forest City. Facilitator: Terry Honeycutt and Hattie Williams.
Rutherford County Chess Club
Meets each Wednesday night, starting Jan. 8, 5:30pm at 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.
Buffet Breakfast
Sat. Jan 11, 7am-10am at Gilkey School Community Center; 172 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton. Adults $5, Kids 6-12 $3, 6 and under Free. All you can eat!!!!
Washburn Community Outreach Center
Thrift store will be having a shoe & sweater extravaganza Thurs.-Sat., Jan. 9-11, 9am-2pm. All shoes & sweaters will be 50¢! 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. All proceeds help to fund our food pantry ministry. Donations of food and clothing are always accepted & appreciated. 828-245-5603.
Grace Group (Rutherford)
Jan. 9, 4pm. 2nd Thurs. of each month at Rutherford Lifecare. Facilitator: Cy Mille
Free Informational Seminar
Rutherford County Branch NAACP and the Gold Hill Baptist Association will host a Free Informational Seminar on Affordable Health Care. Sat., Jan. 11, 10am-11:30am at Isothermal Community College, Library Auditorium. Questions and Answers will be available for those who are interested. Public is invited. Contact: Charles McDowell, 1st Vice President, NAACP. 828-289-9238.
A Day To Remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Annual Celebration Sun. Jan. 12, 3pm at Holly Oak Park Gymnasium; 809 Holly Oak Ave., Shelby. Donnie Thurman will be our guest speaker along with local Pastors and special music provided by local Church Choirs. Info: 704-484-6811 or visit www.cityofshelby.com/parks
Beginner Honey Bee School
Sponsored by Rutherford County Beekeepers. We cover a wide range of material to help you get started keeping bees. Six weeks course, Saturdays 8am-12pm, begins Jan. 18. Cost $35 per person or $60 per couple. Limited class size. Call 828-980-1823 or email: jacksoncorbin71@yahoo.com
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. Membership 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. For more info, call 828-288-5009 or e-mail rcvartg@gmail.com.
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.
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 appointment 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.
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.
