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Sons of Confederate Veterans
The Polk Volunteers Camp # 919 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans invites you to meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month, and we love to have visitors. Membership is open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces. For more info or questions e-mail James McGuin: commander@polkncscv.org
Washburn Community Outreach Center
All Fall & Winter clothing 50% off with the exception of winter jackets. Also, all shoes sold for ½ price. We also have a great selection of household items, and a Food Pantry for Rutherford County residents. Come by and check out our selection. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. Open Thur., Fri. & Sat., Oct. 27-29, 9am-2pm. 828-245-5603.
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.
Halloween Family Fun
Fri. Oct. 28, 6-7:30pm at Haynes Branch Library; 2669 US Hwy. 221A, Mooresboro. Snacks & games. 828-288-4039.
Harris School Octoberfest
Fri. Oct. 28, 4-8pm. Games, Concession Stands, Bingo, Cake Walk, Face Painting, Inflatables, and much more. Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and BBQ. 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 food, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Snowcones & Drinks. Donations will be accepted. Drawings will be held every 30 minutes. Come enjoy fun, food and fellowship. Info, 828-305-2381.
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.
Cruise-Inn
Sat. Oct. 29, 10am-2pm at McCurry Deck Motors Forest City. Food and Drinks available, No registration fees, No judging. We will be giving away Door Prizes and having a 50/50 drawing. Hoot the Owls Mascot will be here and there will be Trick or Treating for the kids. Proceeds go to help The Pet Center.
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.
The Friends of the Mountains Branch Library will host their 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off, Sat. Oct. 29, 12pm-2pm, at the Temple of Jesus Fellowship Hall; 6750 US 64 74A, Lake Lure. Prizes awarded for the top three entries, 50/50 Raffle and Halloween treats for all kids in costume. Entry fee is $5 for chili chefs. $5 to sample all chili entries. $5 for full-size chili bowls. 828-287-6392.
Benefit Ride
For Joe Cunningham on Sat. Oct. 29. Joe is under going treatment for cancer, we are meeting at Gregory's in Rutherfordton at 1pm. Ride starts at 2pm. Bikes and Hot Rods welcome. Any donations are gladly accepted to help cover his medical expense.
Kids Halloween Party
Come join us for a "FUN" Halloween Party on Sat., Oct. 29, 4-5:30pm at Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Games and goodies for everybody!
Trick or Treat
Mon. Oct. 31, 4-6pm on Main Street in Forest City.
Halloween Party
Mon. Oct. 31, 5-7pm at the Gilkey School Community Center. Food, Games and treat bags for kids. 217 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton.
Blood Drives
•Nov. 1, 2pm-6pm at Gilkey School Community Center; 217 Gilkey School, Rutherfordton. •Nov. 11, 2:30pm-7pm at Big Spring Baptist Church; 534 Big Springs Baptist Church Road, Ellenboro.
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.
1st Annual Arts & Craft Show
Sat. & Sun., Nov. 5 & 6 5523 Hwy. 64 (5 miles past Greenhill). To sign up call, 682-551-1889.
Flowering Bridge Events
•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.
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products dish detergent, Lysol, 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.
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.
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
A new pet adoption center & Thrift Store. All donations and purchases support the animals we rescue in Rutherford County. Supplies needed: dry kitten food, canned dog & cat food, cat litter, paper towels, toilet tissue, laundry & dish detergent, med size dog harnesses, dog & cat toys.
Brother Wolf would like to help Rutherford County become a No Kill community. In order to do so, we need temporary foster homes and volunteers. Can you help save a life by providing a safe, loving, temporary home to a pet in need? All supplies provided. 1366 US. 221 Hwy. North, Rutherfordton NC. 828-287-7338.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Open Wed. thru Sat., 10am-4pm. ½ price sale on everything throughout November! 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
