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Thursday thru Saturday, December 5- 7
What: Store-wide Half Price Sale
When: Dec. 5-7, 10am-5pm
Where: Yokefellow Thrift Store, 132 Blanton Street, Spindale.
More Info: Proceeds go to Rutherford County residents in need of a helping hand
Friday, December 6
What: Great Food and Music
When: Dec. 6, meal at 5:30pm, music at 6:30pm
Where: Union Mills Learning Center, 6495 Hudlow Road, Union Mills
More Info: Featured singers; The Harrill's and The Jackson's. Ham or Turkey plates, $8.
Saturday, December 7
What: Blake Luckadoo Memorial Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation Hunting Heritage Banquet
When: Dec. 7, 5pm
Where: Rutherfordton Club House, 241 Clubhouse Drive, Rutherfordton
More Info: Doors open at 5pm. Dinner at 6pm. Auction at 7pm. Fundraising for conservation. For tickets contact Billy, 828-429-3263.
What: Santa Claus
When: Dec. 7, 12:30-2:30pm
Where: Gilkey School Community Center
More Info: Kids can make a Christmas Ornament & have a picture taken with Santa (one5x7Free). Refreshments served
Saturday, December 14
What: Buffet Breakfast
When: Dec. 14, 7am-10am
Where: Gilkey School Community Center
More Info: Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, kids 5 and under free. Proceeds go to help support the center
ONGOING EVENTS
American Legion Post 74: Meetings on 4th Tuesday every month. Dinner at 6pm, meeting to follow. Kevin Young, Commander. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. 828-287-1294.
HOPE Grief Support Group: Free for any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered at the Hospice Charles and Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, 374 Hudlow Road, Forest City. 828-245-0095.
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting: Is food a problem? There is a solution. Every Saturday at 2:30pm at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 408 North Main St., Rutherfordton. 828-229-3066.
NAMI South Mountains NC (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Weekly Family Support Group every Tuesday at 5:30pm. NAMI P.E.A.C.E. Community Center, located at 124 S. Powell St., Suite D, Forest City. This group is for those who have family members who are dealing with mental illness.
Grahamtown Community Center: Provides free food on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month to the community from 4pm-5pm. 129 First Street, Forest City. 828-229-3380.
New AA Meeting: Sundays, 11:30am. Rectory of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Bat Cave.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Weekly Open Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays, 7pm. 1st Presbyterian Church, 438 W. Main St., Forest City.
Al-A-Non Family Groups: Patience AFG: Mondays, 7-8pm at Perry Moore House in Rutherfordton, 828-288-2767. Lake Lure AFG; Tuesdays, 7:30pm at Mountains Branch Library, 828-748-8583.
Memory Makers Alzheimer/Dementia Community Resource/Support Group: For family, caregivers, friends, or anyone in the community who needs the support. Meetings held the last Thursday of each month, 4pm. Rutherford Town Hall, 129 N. Main St, Rutherfordton. 828-980-4362 or 828-980-1034.
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products dish detergent, Lysol spray, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex tissue, and toilet tissue. 828-245-0095.
Grace of God Rescue Mission Needed Items: Plates, bowls, plastic forks & spoons, cups, napkins, paper towels, gallon canned foods, personal hygiene items, coffee, sugar & cleaning items. 828-245-9141.
Chase Corner Ministries Needs: Volunteers, canned meat, vegetables & fruits, pasta, sauce, soups, crackers, rice, dried beans, kid friendly, mac-n-cheese, peanut butter & jelly, meals in a can, and toiletry. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City. 828-247-0096.
Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County: Program established for the purpose of obtaining info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? You don't have to reveal your name. Your info could get you a cash reward. 828-286-8477.
Support Group: Parents as Leaders (PALS) a parent & family support group of pre-school aged kids, meets weekly to discuss issues, concerns & the joys of raising young kids. 828-286-3901.
