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Pumpkin Patch at South Mountain Christian Camp
Pumpkins available during the month of October. There will be suggested prices but all pumpkins will be for sale by donations only with the proceeds going to the camp scholarship fund. Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm, donation drop box will be available at all times.
Rutherford County Animal Assistance Programs
For information on re-homing your pet, free pet food pantries, free or low cost spay and neuter, volunteering, fostering, adopting and more, please call 828-202-9112.
Political Candidate Forum
Thurs. Oct. 2, 6pm at Rutherford County Extension Office; 193 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale. Be informed, visit: www.rcforum.weebly.com
Casar Halloween Costume Drive
For underprivileged children in our area. Please help us by donating used or new costumes to a collection box at Casar School, The Bob Shop, or at the Moses’ Yellow house at 5744 Casar Rd (Hwy 10) across from M & H Towing or we can pick up. Costume pick-up days: Fri. Oct. 3 & 10, 6-8pm Casar Park. Info, Sharon 704-473-5739. Check us out on Facebook @ Casar, NC.
Children’s Gift Book Sale
Oct. 3-4, 10am-5pm at Yokefellow. Gift quality children’s picture books at a fraction of their retail prices. Sale includes 145 original and revised Nancy Drew mysteries from 1940-1980. THINK CHRISTMAS! 132 Blanton Ave. Spindale.
Poker Run to Benefit Hospice
GWRRA NC-P2 and AL Post 74 Bikers are jointly sponsoring a Poker Run to benefit Hospice, Sat. Oct. 4, 9am, rain or shine. Event will start and stop at the Post 74 lodge on Rt. 64/74A Rutherfordton. Contact Charles Cook, 828-248-2754 or Chuck Brooks, 828-287-1294.
Bill’s Creek VFD
Community Auxiliary Yard & Bake Sale, Sat. Oct. 4, 7am. Sausage biscuit & Pancake breakfast. Furniture & household items. Info, 828-625-5517. 1118 Bill’s Creek Road., Lake Lure.
Bostic Lincoln Center
Firehouse Fund Raising Sale, Sat. Oct. 4, 7:30am. 112 Depot St., Bostic. Many great items, household & clothing.
Lake Lure Lions Club
2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner, Sat. Oct. 4, 4pm-7pm at Bill’s Creek Community Center. Adults $10, kids 6-10 $5, kids 5 & under Free.
Mt. Vernon Community Clubhouse
Multi-Family Yard Sale, Sat. Oct. 4, 7am. Rain or Shine. 120 Cemetery Rd., off Hudlow Rd.
Old Dunbar Community Center
Fundraiser, Sat. Oct. 4, 9pm until. 421 Hardin Rd., Forest City. Proceeds benefit the Dunbar Center. Info, Stanley at 828-247-4142.
Beach Bingo
Thurs. Oct. 9, 6-8pm @ Hickory Log in Spindale. 828-287-7738.
Run Against Addiction
Field of Dreams Family Community Event, Sat. Oct. 11, 1pm-4pm at Forest City Housing Authority, 147 East Spruce St., Forest City. Free shopping spree, fill a bag with gently used clothes. Free food, games. Free haircuts for children in school by Plaza Barber Shop. Visit us on Facebook.
Ham & Chicken Pie Supper Fund Raiser
Sat. Oct. 11, 4:30pm-7pm at Mt. Vernon Community Club House. Adults $8, 6-12 $5, 5 and under free. All you can eat.
Ryan’s Restaurant Benefit Night
Supporting the Community Pet Center. Dine Wed. Oct. 8, 5pm-8pm & Ryan’s will donate 15% of all food proceeds to CPC. On the evening of the event, make sure to give your receipt and the event flyer to the CPC representative to receive credit. 115 Ryan Drive, Forest City.
American Legion Post 74
Formerly Green Hill Elem. Spaghetti Dinner, $6. Thurs. Oct. 16, 4-7pm. Bingo, 7-10pm. Purchase of dinner, get $5 off. 828-287-1294. Proceeds benefit Veterans Memorial Park & Veterans of Rutherford Co.
Spirit of America Rally
Sat. Oct. 18, 11am. Music 2-8pm. Sponsored by Jim Owens @ Top Dog Fast Foods; 351 Oakland Rd., Spindale. Show is free, donations going to The American Cancer Society– The Rutherford County Chapter. Donations of canned food or a winter coat for the needy accepted. Info: 828-287-8668.
Yard Sale Benefit
Donate items for the yard sale benefit held Sat. Oct. 18 at Tractor Supply, Forest City. Proceeds go toward our programs like the Building Fund. Community Pet Center, 828-287-7738.
Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity
Playhouse/Garden Shed to be raffled off with proceeds going toward the purchase of building materials for 2015 build season. Tickets $5 for 1, $10 for 3, & $20 for 6, can be purchased at Habitat ReStore; 686 West Main St., Forest City. Tickets sold at the Hilltop Fall Festival in Rutherfordton Oct. 4. Drawing for winner held at the close of the festival.
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.
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 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.
To All Veterans: Meeting 1st Monday of each month. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. We also welcome all transfers from other Legion Post. American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Info: 828-657-6145.
American Legion Post 74
Meets every month on the 2nd Tuesday at the Legion Hut; 947 US 221 S. Rutherfordton. Dinner at 6pm, meeting to follow. Chuck Brooks, Commander. 828-287-1294 or cwb1492@aol.com
Al-Anon 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. Info: www.al-anon.alateen.org
South Mountain Christian Camp
Is in need of basketballs, soccer balls, volley balls, ping pong paddles and balls, zip lock bags in sandwich, quart and gallon sizes, an automobile battery charger and outdoor benches. If you would like to donate new or gently used items in this list, please contact us at 828-245-3322, or bring them by the camp office anytime, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Free Spay and Neuter
PAWS of Rutherford County and The Community Partnership for Pets (CPPI) in Henderson County have joined forces to offer free spay and neuter to any Pit Bull dog or Pit Bull mix dog in Rutherford County. We will spay or neuter every Pit Bull or Pit Bull mix for free. That includes a rabies shot, too. There is no income limit. There is no time limit on this offer. Learn more at www.pawsrc.com or call 888-422-7303.
GWRRA NC Chapter NC-P-2
Meets monthly 2nd Tuesday at Ryan’s Steakhouse, Forest City. Eat at 6:30pm, Meet at 7:30pm. Anyone interested in motorcycles is welcome, no matter the brand. Jim Brabb, 828-447-7739.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Decorating for the holidays? Halloween items are featured. Open weekly Wed.-Sat., 10am-4pm. We accept donations of food & bedding supplies for dogs/cats waiting to be adopted. Proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill non-profit 501(C)(3) animal rescue organization. Donations are tax deductible. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
