Community News 11/7/13-11/13/13

Blood Drive
•Mon. Nov. 25, 3pm7pm at Gilkey School Community Center; 217 Gilkey School, Rutherfordton. For appt call 828-287-4120.
 
Chase Corner Ministries
November 1-21: Quarter Sale on knickknacks, doodads, & whatnots (books, toys, candleholders, vases, jewelry, baskets, pictures, kitchenware, etc). 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City.
 
Beach Bingo 
Is back at a new location. Thurs. Nov. 7, 6-8pm. Lane’s Hog Heaven’s BBQ. (formerly Ole Blue’s location). Cards will be fifty cents per card/ per game. Great prizes. All proceeds will go to the Community Pet Center’s spay/neuter programs. 
 
Music at the Mills
Fri. Nov. 8, 7pm. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
 
Kiwanis Club, Forest City
Spaghetti Dinner Fri. Nov. 8, 4:30-8pm at East High School Cafeteria. Adults $6, kids under 12 $4. 
 
CountryHam and Chicken Pie Supper 
Sat. Nov.  9, 4:30pm-7pm. Mt Vernon Community Club House. Adults $8, kids 6-12 $5, under 5 free.
 
Jewelry Appraisal Fair
Sat. Nov. 9, 10am-3pm at the Extravaganza Center, 3697 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville in Mountain Home. To benefit: the American Cancer Society. Info: 828-281-8110.
 
Buffet Breakfast 
Sat. Nov. 9, 7am-10am at the Gilkey School Community Center. Adults $5, Kids 6-12 $3, 6 and under free. All you can eat. Proceeds to help the Community Center.

Cornerstone Baptist Church
Veterans Day Service Sun. Nov. 10, 11AM. Special speaker NC State Rep: Tim Moore. US74 & North Academy St., Mooresboro. Info: 704-434-4949 or visit church website www.cbc-web.org. 
 
Chase FFA Alumni Meeting
Mon. Nov. 11, 7pm. Ag. Department, Chase High School. Contact: chaseffaalumni@gmail.com
 
Benefit Ride & Auction
For Karla Bradley Oliver on Sat. Nov. 16, 11am until at Rutherford County Moose Lodge; 548 E. US 74B, Bostic. Proceeds help Karla in her fight against Lymphedema. Cost $10/single rider or $15/double rider, includes meal.  Info: 828-429-8481 or 828-289-1944.
 
Benefit Poor Man’s Supper 
For Nancy Jones Cancer Patient on Sat. Nov. 16, 4pm until at the Gilkey School Community Center. 
 
Mobile Food Pantry
Tues. Nov. 19, 10am at Providence United Methodist Church; 161 Providence Church Rd., Forest City. 
 
Bill’s Creek Community Center
Turkey Supper Fundraiser, Sat. Nov. 23, 4pm. Adults $10, kids 4-12 $5. Carry-out available. Annual raffle to benefit Bill’s Creek Volunteer Fire Dept., tickets $1 or 6 for $5. Info: 828-625-5517.
 
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 & 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.
 
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 appointment 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 2^nd Thursday of each month, 6pm. Crawford Building; Rutherford Regional. Info: 2-1-1, ask A/B Group.
 
To All Veterans
American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Meeting 1^st Monday of each month. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. Membership drive, $25 per year. We also welcome all transfers from other Legion Post. Info: 828-657-6145.