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American Legion Post 74
Meeting on the 4th Tuesday of each month in the Legion Cabin; 2501 US 64/74A Hwy., Rutherfordton. Dinner at 6pm, meeting to follow. Chuck Brooks, Commander, 828-287-1294.
Blood Drives
•Fri. Oct. 21, 12pm-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Dept., 186 S. Church St., Forest City. •Sat. Oct. 22, 11am-2pm at Community Bloodmobile; 531 Soco Gap Rd., Ellenboro, 828-395-5248. •Mon. Oct. 24, 3-7:30pm at Corinth Baptist Church, 767 Pinehurst Rd., Ellenboro.
Rutherford County Branch NAACP #5444
Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, Theme: "It's our time...it's our vote!" Sat. Oct. 22, 5pm at New Bethel AME Zion Church; 263 Forest St., Forest City. Guest speaker: Rev. Melvin Clark, President of the Cleveland County Branch, Shelby. 828-748-4680.
Country Breakfast Buffet
Sat. Oct. 22, 7-10am at Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Thank you for your support!
Indoor Free Movie Night
Sat. Oct. 22, 7pm at Whitehouse Community Club; 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Come join us for Secondhand Lions on a huge INDOOR screen inside the clubhouse. We will have A/C or heat depending on the weather for the indoor movies this fall and winter. Free Admission & Free Popcorn - You may bring your own drinks. Everyone is welcome. Primarily adult themed, but OK for kids.
CCIB Bingo Run
In Memory of Miss Donna, Sat. Oct. 22. First bike out at 10am, last bike out at 11am, last bike in 4pm. Corn Hole Competition at 6pm. Band starts at 7:30pm. Admission for ride and or party $10 per person. BYOB. Proceeds to benefit area Hospice. Info, 704-466-8544.
Fall Fest
A Showcase of Local Creative Talent, Sat. Oct. 22, 11am-4pm at Old Dunbar Comm. Gym; 421 Hardin Rd., Forest City. Creations by local residents will include painting, drawing, photography, needle work, upholstery, furniture, wood-carving, jewelry, dolls, ornaments, and more. Some items for sale. Free and open to the public.
Posture Class
Is your posture important to you? If you are interested in improving your posture, join us for a FREE Posture Class at Carolina Chiropractic Plus, Forest City office on Mon. Oct. 24, 5:15pm.
Flowering Bridge Events
•Tues. Oct. 25, 10am: Composting, including composting with worms. • Thurs. Nov. 10, Creating fairy gardens. 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.
Fundraiser
Hundreds of children and youth need financial assistance to attend South Mountain Christian Camp each year, and this is an easy way to help raise sponsorship funds. Eat at Chuck's in Forest City on Tues. Oct. 25, 4-9 pm. Bring your friends and family with you. Let the cashier know that you are supporting SMCC for your meal to count. 10% will go towards the scholarship program. If you can't make it to this event, but would like to make a donation, you can do so by mail to SMCC, PO Box 9, Bostic NC 28018.
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.
Paws of RC is having a low cost spay & neuter transport, Tues. Oct. 25. Cats $25. Dogs $35. If your pet does NOT have a current rabies vaccination there will be an additional $10 charge. Call 888-422-7303 & leave message. Also collecting tax deductible donations to be able to offer free spay & neuters to those who cannot afford it. Our PayPal address is: Pawsofrc@gmail.com a& our mailing address is: Paws of RC PO Box 399 Lake Lure, NC 28746-0399.
Rutherford County Senior Center
Annual Health & Wellness Fair and Flu Shot Clinic, Thurs. Oct 27, 8:30-11:30am. There are numerous booths and screenings available so be sure and take advantage of this event! 193 Callahan Koon Rd., Spindale. 828-287-6409.
Support Group
Parents as Leaders (PALS) a parent and family support group of pre-school aged children, meets weekly to discuss issues, concerns and the joys of raising young children. Fri., Oct. 28 at Forest City Dunbar School, 8:30. 828-286-3901.
Harris School Octoberfest
Fri. Oct. 28, 4-8pm. Games, Concession Stands, Bingo, Cake Walk, Face Painting, Inflateables, and much more. Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and BB. 3330 US Hwy. 221 South, Forest City. 828-248-2354.
Helping to Conquer Breast Cancer
Please join The Royal Warriors of Gospel at the Forest City Housing Authority Playground, Sat. Oct. 29, 12-5pm. Free Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Snowcones & Drinks. Donations accepted. Drawings held every 30 minutes. Info, 828-305-2381.
Autistic Benefit
Benefit to raise money for Service Dogs for Autistic kids, Sat. Oct. 29, 1-4pm at Off Broadway Pet Boarding. Info, 828-245-7002. 152 Frontage Rd., Forest City.
Trick or Treat
Mon. Oct. 31, 4-6pm on Main Street in Forest City.
HOPE Grief Support Group
Free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered at the Hospice Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, 374 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Every other month on Tuesdays, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 at 6pm. 828-245-0095.
Teen Talking Circle
A process and support group for girls 12 and up. Topics: developing self-confidence, understanding relationship boundaries, dealing with conflict and self-care for teenagers. Benefits: improved social skills, learn new ways to cope, find out you aren't alone, gain a broader perspective of your issues, understand what makes your problems worse. Meeting on Saturdays, Oct. 29, Nov. 5 & 19, Dec. 10 at the YMCA in Shelby from 9:30am-11:00am. Fee of charge, membership in the YMCA is not required. Call Shelby Wellness & Therapy Center at 704-284-0554.
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol spray, 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.
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.
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: Designed to check on senior citizens & help them & their family have peace of mind. Someone 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.
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.
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue
Rutherford County Chapter's New Adoption Center and Thrift Store; 1366 US 221 N. Rutherfordton. The Adoption Center will focus on providing a public location for residents of Rutherford County to adopt family pets. Open Mon.-Sat., 9am-7pm. A No-Kill and 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. Come get a sneak peek at the new Adoption Center and Thrift Store and shop, volunteer, donate or adopt! Info, Karen Parker at 828-287-7338 or Karen.parker@bwar.org
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Open Wed. thru Sat., 10am-4pm. 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. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure. 828-625-1042.
Low Cost Spay and Neuters
You can afford to have your pet spayed or neutered with our low cost program. Community Pet Center, 828-287-7738.
PAWS of RC
Bringing No-Kill to Rutherford County. Low Cost Spay/Neuter, Pet Re-Homing, Pet Food Pantry. Help us save lives by becoming a foster. (PAWS) Pets Are Worth Saving! Toll free 1-888-422-7303. Email: pawsofrc@gmail.com. Donate at: www.pawsrc.org
