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Pink Ladies Support Group: 1st Monday of each month from 5 to 6:30pm at Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; for women who have been diagnosed with cancer. 828-245-4596.
GWRRA NC CHAPTER NC P-2
Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at The Shak in Forest City, eat at 6:30pm, meet at 7:30pm. Anyone interested in motorcycles is welcome, no matter the brand. Contact Charlie Cook 828-248-2754.
Genealogy Club
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 3pm in Mountains Branch Library Community Room. Anyone interested in tracing his or her roots or learning about local history is invited to attend.
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.
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.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
Well stocked with Fall and Winter clothing, all children's clothing up to size 18 will be .50¢ each. We also have a great selection of household items, and various Christmas items. Keep in mind our food pantry will be available for Rutherford County residents. Come by and check out our selection at 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. Open Thur., Fri., & Sat., Nov. 3-5, 9am-2pm. 828-245-5603.
Rutherford County Library's DBU Makerspace
•Thurs. Nov. 10, 6-7:30pm: make our Ozobots dance, spin, & light-up as they move along "race tracks" you draw with special markers. Ages 8 to adult, registration required. •Thurs. Nov. 17, 6-7:30pm: come try your hand on our tabletop loom. You can schedule time to use our loom to make your own textile masterpiece! Ages 8 to adult, Drop-Ins welcome. 255 Callahan Koon Rd., Spindale. 828-287-6327.
Union Mills Learning Center
Music at the Mills, Fri. Nov. 4, 7pm. Supper 6pm. We are collecting non-perishable and paper products for the needy. 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills. 828-429-2432.
Teen Talking Circle
A process & support group for girls 12 & up. Topics: developing self-confidence, understanding relationship boundaries, dealing w/conflict & self-care for teenagers. Benefits: improved social skills, learn ways to cope, find out you aren't alone, gain a broader perspective of issues & understand what makes your problems worse. Meeting Saturdays, Nov. 5 & 19, Dec. 10 at the YMCA Shelby 9:30am-11am. Free, membership in YMCA not required. Info, 704-284-0554.
1st Annual Arts & Craft Show
Sat. & Sun., Nov. 5 & 6 at 5523 Hwy. 64/74A (5 miles past Greenhill). Live music, Food, Ice Cream. Info, 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.
Blood Drive
•Nov. 11, 2:30pm-7pm at Big Spring Baptist Church; 534 Big Springs Baptist Church Road, Ellenboro.
The New Hope Community MLK Committee
Invites all who want to join the MLK Choir for the upcoming 2017 MLK program. Choir rehearsal is scheduled for Nov. 11 & 18, 6-7:30pm at St. John AME Zion Church, 109 North Ridgecrest Ave. Rutherfordton. All are invited to join the choir.
Upper Cleveland Rescue
Offering Community Appreciation Meal, Sat. Nov. 12, 11am-5pm. 1032 W. Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale NC 28090. Come show your support! Info, 704-473-8462.
Yokefellow Client Service
In order to better serve our clients, Yokefellow Service Center will be closing Nov. 7-18, to allow for the transition from paper to digital files. We apologize for the inconvenience but are happy to assure you that this will allow us to serve the clients of Rutherford County in a more efficient manner going forward. Dial 211 for a list of other agencies in the county, their hours and types of assistance. During this time, Yokefellow Thrift Store will remain open for shopping and donations. Thank you for your support.
Fiddlers' & Bluegrass Convention
25th Annual, Sat. Nov. 19, 6:30pm at Ellenboro School Gym; 813 Piney Mountain Ch. Rd., Ellenboro. Admission $10, kids under 10 free. Proceeds benefit Ellenboro Elementary School. Info, 828-453-7457.
Fund Raiser
Turkey Supper, Sat. Nov. 19, 4pm at Bill's Creek Community Center, Lake Lure. Adults $10, kids 4-12 $5. Carry out available. Annual raffle to benefit Bill's Creek VFD, tickets $1 or 6/$5. 1st prize $500 cash and other drawings for prizes. 828-625-5517.
Rutherford County Toy Run
Sun. Nov. 20, meet at old K-Mart next to Denny's at 12:30pm, depart at 1:30pm. Ride will end at the National Guard Armory. Food served for All Participants. 50/50 drawing will be held at the Armory and door prizes to be given away! Hosted By: Prior Moose Lodge Members & Cleveland County Independent Bikers.
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.
Lighthouse Haven Men's Homeless Shelter
Needed: 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. 828-395-0705. 514 East Main St., Spindale.
Chase Corner Ministries
Needs: Canned meat, fruit, and veggies, spaghetti & sauce, soup & crackers, rice and dried beans, and toiletry needs such as: toothpaste, soap, shampoo, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and laundry detergent.
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
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. 828-286-3901.
