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Meets monthly 2nd Tuesday at Forest City Café, Forest City, eat at 6:30pm, meet at 7:30pm. Anyone interested in motorcycles is welcome, no matter the brand. Contact Jim Brabb 828-447-7739.
Rutherford County Senior Center
"Pink" Week Oct. 5-9 in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Week; the Tailgate Yard Sale Fri. Oct 9; & Health Fair and Flu Shot Clinic on Thurs. Oct 29. 193 Callahan Koon Rd., Suite 132, Spindale. 828-287-6410.
Chase Corner Thrift Store
Declining Bag Sale, Thurs. Oct. 8. Bring Your Own Bag - $1 Bag. All proceeds go back into the ministry to help others! 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City.
Haunted House
Haunted Halls of Union Mills Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 8pm-11pm. Kids under 14 must be accompanied by adult. Saturdays will include scare free hayrides for kids. 828-748-7956.
Rutherford County Blood Drives
•Fri. Oct. 9, 1pm-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Dept., 186 S Church St., Forest City. To schedule an appointment call Mark McCurry 828-245-2111. •Fri. Oct. 16, 8am-12:30pm at Lifestyle Wellness & Spa; 247 Oak St., Forest City. To schedule an appt call Sherry Rawlinson 828-248-2947. •Mon. Oct. 19, 3-7:30pm at Corinth Baptist Church; 767 Pinehurst Rd, Ellenboro. To schedule an appt call Linda McCurry 828-453-1775. •Sat. Oct. 31, 7:30am- 12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Old Main St, Cliffside. To schedule an appt call Wayne Millis 828-429-0212.
Foothills Quilt Guild of Shelby
Presenting their Bi-yearly Quilt Fest at the Leona Neal Senior Center, 100 TR Harris Dr., Shelby. Oct. 9, 9am-5pm and Oct. 10, 9am-4pm. Many great vendors and beautiful quilts.
Country Ham & Chicken Pie Supper
Sat. Oct. 10, 4:30-6:30pm at Mt. Vernon Clubhouse, Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Adults $9, kids 6-12 $5, under 5 free. Sponsored by Mt. Vernon Community Club.
Arts and Crafts Festival
Sat. & Sun., Oct. 17-18, 9am-7pm. Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach Presents the Lake Lure Arts and Crafts Festival held in downtown Lake Lure, NC across from the beach in the Arcade Plaza. This festival celebrates the rich tradition of hand-made, Appalachian arts and crafts and feature over 100 artists and crafters who personally exhibit and sell their hand-made works to the public at this event.
1920s Exhibit
Sat. Oct. 10, 11am-1pm at Rutherford County Library. Come experience a little of life in the 1920s and the Prohibition Era at our exhibit. We will have authentic 1920s memorabilia, music, and fact sheets...and maybe even a little trivia. We will also have a confiscated Still (modern day) on display. 255 Callahan Koon Rd., Spindale.
Celebrate Central!
Mon., Oct. 12, 4:30-6:30pm. Come out and Celebrate Central! Join the learning community of R-S Central High School for a celebration of all the good things going on in our school. Enjoy a hotdog supper, meet teachers, and visit displays from RSCHS programs, ICC, and other community organizations and businesses. 4:30-5:30 Open House & Meet-the-Teacher, 5:30-6:30 Hotdog Supper, 4:30-6:30 School & Community Displays.
Drama
Mon. Oct. 12 at the Foundation. More than a play, Defamation is a unique opportunity for our community to engage in civil discourse about the most pressing social issues of our day. Defamation is a riveting courtroom drama that explores the highly charged issues of race, religion, gender and class in the law with a twist: you, the audience, are the jury.
Paws of RC
Come out and support our fundraisers at Sweet Frogs on the third Thursday of every month. Thurs. Oct. 15, 5-9pm. 20% of all sales will go to help the pets of RC. The proceeds will go towards our food bank, foster dogs and our Low Cost Spay and Neuter program.
Casar Halloween Bash
Trunk-or-Treat, Sat. Oct. 17, 5-8pm at Casar Park; 137 Deviney St., Casar. Haunted house, pumpkin patch, costume contest, games, prizes and more. Volunteers needed. For more info call Sharon at 704-312-9029.
Buffet Breakfast
Sat. Oct. 10, 7am-10am at The Gilkey School Community Center. Adults $6, Kids 6-12 $6, 5 and under free. All you can eat! Proceeds goes to help rebuild the old School.
Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity
Attention Golfers: Holes for Houses Charity Golf Tournament, Fri. Oct. 23 at Meadow Golf Club. Deadline for Entry: Tues. Oct. 20, 5pm. For additional info call Sheila, 828-245-0716. Proceeds go toward building in 2016!
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 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!
Celebrate Recovery
Is a recovery program based on principles from the 8 Beatitudes in Christ's Sermon on the Mount. It is where people can safely work together in helping those dealing with all types of hurts, hang-ups, or habits. Celebrate Recovery meets every Monday at 6pm, Mountain Creek Baptist Church, 710 Mountain Creek Rd, Rutherfordton. 828-287-7159.
Freedom from Smoking Class: Every Monday, 4 to 5pm at Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center. Info, 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com
Education/Support Group
Female Teen Domestic Violence Ed/Support Group will meet w/Dr. Johnnie Martin, every Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30pm. Come learn the warning signs of possibly abusive relationships and controlling behaviors. 828-245-1390 Ext. 104 (Sally) for location and details. Funded by The Rutherford County Endowment Fund.
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. Info: www.al-anon.alateen.org
Mastectomy Fittings: By appointment; Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; fittings provided by Smith's Drugs of Forest City; for an appointment, call 828-245-4596.
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.
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.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Open Wed. thru Sat., 10am-4pm. New items arriving weekly! 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. All donations are tax deductible. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
B-I-N-G-O
Held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Rutherford County Library, 11am-12pm. Join us for a little friendly competition. We only have room for 10 players, so call 828-287-6115 to reserve your spot early.
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.
Isothermal Amateur Radio Club
Monthly meeting every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm at the County Annex Building on Main St., Rutherfordton. Across the road from churches. Info, Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.
