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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 Humane Society Thrift Shop
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. Open, Wed.-Sat., 10am-4pm. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
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.
Need Foster Families for rescued dogs and cats: It’s a short-term safe haven to learn some new skills, and to prepare for a new home and a critical component to “Saving Lives”. Community Pet Center, 828-287-7738.
Fall Leaf Peeping at Chimney Rock
Now thru Nov. 7th. Witness Western NC’s legendary fall colors from high atop Chimney Rock with up to 75-mile panoramic views overlooking Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills. Some of the region’s most stunning autumn foliage appears here from late-October to early-Nov. Get weekly fall color updates at http://chimneyrockpark.com/visit/fallcolor.php
Country Breakfast
Sat. October 25, 7am-10am at Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Adults $5, kids 6-12 $2.50, under age 6 free.
Community Pep Rally
RS Central, Wed. Oct. 29, food, fun and entertainment at 5pm. Rally at 7pm.
Benefit Motorcycle Ride
For Frances Radford (battling a rare cancer called Sarcoma), Sat. Oct. 25, 9:30am at Forest City Foursquare Church; 121 Mitchell St., Forest City. $10 per rider, $15 double, $5 per plate. Proceeds go to medical bills. Depart at 10am, lunch at 12pm. Info: 828-447-8986.
Come Build A Team
The Community Empowerment Project & 104.1FM Community Radio Station will host a town hall meeting Sat. Oct. 25, 6pm in the Old Dunbar Community Center; 421 Hardin Rd, Forest City. Meeting is to identify local resources and talents, encourage aspiring deejays, producers and engineers, announcers, fundraisers, graphic artist and all persons interested in the success of the station to get involved. Info, Stanley 828-247-4142.
Winter Clothing Give Away
Sat. Oct. 25, 9am the Washburn Community Outreach Center; 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. Donations of food and clothing are always accepted and appreciated. 828-245-5603.
Poor Man’s Supper
Sat. Oct. 25, 4pm until. All you can eat. Adults $7, kids 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Gilkey School Community Center; 172 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton.
Coat Drive
Anyone that is in need for a Coat, the Gilkey School Community Center will be giving them away, Sat. Oct. 25, 9am-12pm. The one that is receiving the coat must be present to make sure that it fits. 172 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton. 828-286-1172.
Mobile Food Pantry
2nd Harvest Mobile Food Pantry, Tues. Oct. 28, 10am. Race Path Baptist Church; 1171 Race Path Church Rd, Ellenboro. Come early. First come, first serve.
Low Cost Spay and Neuters
Oct. 29, You can afford to have your pet spayed or neutered with our low cost program. Community Pet Center, 828-287-7738.
CPC in Need: blankets, towels, sheets, canned cat food, paper towels, wipes, gas cards and volunteers. Community Pet Center, 828-287-7738
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 6pm, meeting 7pm. We also welcome all transfers from other Legion Post. American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. 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
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.
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
