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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.

Washburn Community Outreach Center

All Christmas decorations will be 50% off. Thrift store is well stocked with clothes & household items. Keep in mind our food pantry will be available for Rutherford County residents. Open Thur., Fri., & Sat., Dec. 8-10, 9am-2pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.

Winter Book Sale

Thurs. Dec. 8, 11:30am-7:30pm. Fri. Dec. 9, 9:30am-5pm, and Sat. Dec. 10, 10am-2:30pm. Paperback Books .25¢, Hardback Books .50¢, and DVDs $1. Rutherford County Library; 255 Callahan Koon Rd., Spindale. 828-287-6115.

Blood Drives

•Sat. Dec. 10, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge, Old Main Street. •Thurs. Dec. 15, 3-7:30pm at Spindale United Methodist Church, E. Main & Methodist Drive.

Santa on the Chimney

Chimney Rock State Park on Sat. Dec. 10. Take joy in meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus, listen to live holiday music, sip on hot cocoa with cookies and have fun with kids' activities.

Buffet Breakfast

Sat. Dec. 10, 7am-10am at The Gilkey School Community Center. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Proceeds goes to help Support the Community Center.

Christmas at Casar Park

Sat. Dec 10, 6-8pm. Take free pictures with Santa (bring your camera), Free Horse & Buggy Rides, Tree lightning, Crafts, Hot Chocolate, snacks, & Music! It's all free! Everyone is welcome!

Casar Christmas Parade

Sun. Dec 11, 3pm. Starts at Casar Elementary and goes to Post Office. DJ & public bathrooms at Fire Department. If you would like to enter the Parade please contact Eddie Walker 704-538-3366 or Sharon Moses 704-312-9029. Entry Fee is a new unwrapped toy for Angel Tree.

Ellenboro Woman's Club

Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale, Sun. Dec 11, 2-5pm. The cakes, candy, cookies and pies will be homemade by the club members. Bazaar items will include gift selections for everyone on your Christmas list. Free "Wrap Your Own Gift Table" will be available. Located at the stoplight intersection of Glenn St. and Hwy 74 in Ellenboro. 828-453-7768.

Chase Corner Ministries Thrift Store

$2 Bag Sale on clothes/shoes, Mon.-Wed., Dec. 12-14. 1604 Chase High Rd, Forest City (across from Chase High School). 828-247-0097.

Friends of Agriculture Breakfasts

Wed. Dec. 14 at the 4-H Building; 135 Locust St., Columbus. Each breakfast features a speaker on areas of interest to our community of farmers, gardeners, and food enthusiasts.

Coffee and Conversation

Coffee Social and Christmas Celebration for Veterans, Thurs. Dec. 15, 9am-12pm. Donuts and coffee provided. Held at the Rutherford County Veteran Service Office: 303 Fairground Rd., Spindale. 828-287-6185.

Rutherford County Library Events

•Make your own T-Shirt Tote Bag, Thurs. Dec. 15, 6-7pm. Bring your own T-Shirt, no sewing required. Ages 16 and up. 255 Callahan Koon Rd., Spindale. 828-287-6115.

Breakfast with Santa

Sat. Dec. 17, 8am-10am at FATZ Café. Adults $7 (kids under 6 eat free with paying adult). Proceeds benefit local Girl Scout Troop 1891 trip to Girl Scout world centers summer 2017. 118 Hilltop Way, Forest City.

Brookdale Forest City

Invites you to Christmas Coffee & Conversation and to tour our Festival of Trees (light breakfast included), Mon. Dec. 19, 8am-9:30am. Please RSVP to Melaie Scruggs, 828-288-1171. 493 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City.

Beginner Beekeeping Course

Begins Jan. 21 thru Feb 18, (5 Saturdays), 8am-12pm. Cost $40 per person or $70 couple. Sponsored by the Rutherford County Beekeepers Association. The course covers the basics of what you need to know to get started in the world of beekeeping. To pre-register email: jacksoncorbin71@yahoo.com or call 828-980-1823.

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 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. 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. Rutherfordton. Food concession available.

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.

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.

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. 828-245-0095.

Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop

Open Wed. thru Sat., 10am-4pm. 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 or Donate at: www.pawsrc.org

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