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Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at The Shak in 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.
Genealogy Club
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 3pm in Mountains Branch Library Community Room. Anyone interested in tracing his or her roots or learning about local history is invited to attend.
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.
Country Ham and Chicken Pie Supper
Sat. Oct. 8, 4:30-6:30pm at Mt. Vernon Community Clubhouse, located across from Mt. Vernon Ruth School on Hudlow Rd. Cost: Adults $9, kids 6-12 $5, 5 and under free. Fundraiser for Mt. Vernon Community Club.
Buffet Breakfast
Sat. Oct. 8, 7am-10am at the Gilkey School Community Center. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, 5 and under Free. Proceeds help support the Community Center. 217 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton.
Community Event
The Gilkey School Community Center is having a Community Yard Sale, Sat. Oct. 8. Limited number of spaces inside, call 828-429-9075 to reserve a spot. We will have some tables to rent for $5. 217 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton.
Forest City Masonic Lodge #381
Charity Golf Tournament, Sat. Oct. 8, 1:30pm at Forest City Golf Course; 211 Clay St. Prizes awarded! Proceeds support the Masonic home for children in Oxford, NC. Info, Dewey at 828-287-6745 or Glenn at 828-429-7048.
Community Radio Station
Sat. Oct. 8, 6pm WOVE 104.1 FM will offer the last round of training for persons interested in being part of the community radio station. Workshops are free but you must pre-register. You can register now between the hours of 9am-12pm at 421 Hardin Rd., Forest City, or online at www.104onevoice.com
First Responders Soup Supper
The Healthcare Professional Network Group of Rutherford, Polk, and Cleveland County along with Beta Sigma Phi, would like to honor all of our First Responders with a Soup Supper, Tues. Oct. 11, 5-7pm. Locations are: First Baptist Church Forest City, Annex Building on Main Street Rutherfordton, and Ellenboro Fire Department. Please choose a location that is convenient for you and join us, as we say THANK YOU for all you do!
Paws of RC is having two low cost spay and neuter transports, Oct. 11 & 25. Cats are $25 and any size dogs are $35. If your pet does NOT have a current rabies vaccination there will be an additional $10 charge for one. Please call 888-422-7303 and leave a message. Paws is also collecting tax deductible donations to be able to offer free spay and neuters to those who cannot afford the low cost. Our PayPal address is: Pawsofrc@gmail.com and our mailing address is: Paws of RC PO Box 399 Lake Lure, NC 28746-0399. Thank you for your continued support.
Flowering Bridge Events
•Tues. Oct. 11, 10am: Preparing your garden for winter. •Tues. Oct. 18, 10am: Return of the pumpkin people! Bring 1-3 pumpkins to make Halloween creations for the bridge or your home. •Tues. Oct. 25, 10am: Composting, including composting with worms. All classes and workshops are held in the bridge's outdoor classroom or, in case of rain, at Town Hall, back entrance. 828-625-2540.
Job Hunters Boot Camp
Free event and open to the public, Thurs. Oct. 13, 12-2pm at Shiloh Baptist Church; 1850 Poors Ford Rd., Rutherfordton. Learn how to market yourself, resume review/tips, personal appearance, interview tips, resources, etc. 828-287-0390.
Rutherford County Library
•Oct. 13: How to Make Soup. Learn the secrets to great tasting homemade soup! Tracy Davis will be here from the Cooperative Extension. Call Maria at 828-287-6118 for info. •Oct. 20: Maker Space Highlight. Come visit with Kenneth and find out what all you can do with a Dremel Tool. Call Kenneth at 828-287-6327 for info.
Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival
Sat. Oct. 15, 10am-6pm & Sun. Oct. 16, 10am-4pm. Arcade Plaza, Lake Lure (across from the beach). Food and refreshment vendors. All day live entertainment, plus dancing! 828-625-4683.
Car Show
Sat. Oct. 15, 9am-2pm at Tri-City Mall. Fun, Food, Best in Show, Cars, Trucks and Bikes. Register with Bo at Music City Records 828-245-1701 or Danny Mayse 828-429-2121 or Lemmie Jimmerson 828-289-4088. Pre-registration, $15. Day of Show, $20. Sponsored by Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Proceeds benefit the church.
Fiddlers' & Bluegrass Convention
25th Annual, Sat. Nov. 19, 6:30pm at Ellenboro School Gym; 813 Piney Mountain Ch. Rd., Ellenboro. Admission $10, kids under 10 free. Proceeds benefit Ellenboro Elementary School. Info, 828-453-7457.
Lighthouse Haven Men's Homeless Shelter
Needed Items: Cups, toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, sugar, creamer, coffee, cleaning items, personal hygiene items, canned food. 199 W. Main St., Spindale. 828-755-5986.
Sisters In Christ Ministry
In Need of: volunteers, latex gloves, hand sanitizer, donations, meats, paper products, personal hygiene, baby items, laundry detergents, cleaning supplies, clothes, socks, linens, pillows, firewood, handyman. Info; 828-395-0705 or 828-447-0011. 514 East Main St., Spindale.
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!
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. www.al-anon.alateen.org
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 Sessions. Call Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County 828-245-0095 to schedule an appt.
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.
American Legion Bingo
Every Thursday, doors open at 6pm. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy., Green Hill. Food concession available.
Family Story time
Join Miss Nicole for story time, music & crafts every Tuesday at 10:30am at Haynes Branch Library and every Thursday at 10:30am at Mountains Branch Library. All ages are welcome. 828-287-6116.
Domestic Violence Education/Support Group meets every Tues evening, 6-8pm. If you have ever been abused physically or mentally, or you never want to be abused, please come meet with us! We learn together using a great curriculum and fun activities, and have informative guest speakers. Call Dr. Johnnie Martin, 828-286-9590, for more info and place of meetings.
