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Al-Anon Family Support Groups
Patience Al-Anon Family Group; Mondays 7pm at Rutherfordton UMC. 828-288-2767. Lake Lure Al-Anon Family Group; Tuesdays 7:30pm at Mountains Branch Library. 828-748-8583.
Music at the Mills
Fri. Dec. 13, 7pm. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
Buffet Breakfast
Sat. Dec 14, 7am-10am at Gilkey School Community Center. All you can eat. Adults $5, Kids 6-12 $3, 6 and under Free. 172 Gilkey School Rd. Rutherfordton.
Blood Drives
•Fri. Dec. 13, 1pm-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Department;
186 S Church St., Forest City. For appt call 828-245-2111.
•Sat. Dec. 14, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Old
Main St., Cliffside. For appt call Wayne Millis 828-429-0212.
•Wed. Dec. 18, 10am-2pm at Hickory Nut Gorge Community
at Mountains Branch Library; 150 Bill’s Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
For appt call Dale Gray at 828-625-0767.
GRACE Support Group
Thurs. Dec. 12, 6pm at Race Path Baptist Church. Meetings are for free for anyone in the community caring for a loved one with a long term illness. Info: Hospice of Rutherford County at 828-245-0095.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Open daily, starting Thurs., Dec.12, 9am-4pm except for Sundays. Lots of Christmas decorations and gift ideas, beautiful furniture, appliances, bedding, light fixtures, books and winter clothing. We accept donations of dog and cat food and bedding supplies for animals waiting to be adopted. Info; 828-625-1042 or 828-447-3280. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd. Lake Lure, across from the Apple Valley Golf Course.
Chase Corner Ministries
•Christmas Sale Dec. 9-31, Christmas items will be 50% off! •Sat. Dec. 14: Thrift Store will be open 8:30am-2:30pm and the Crisis Center will be open 9am-2pm. •Tues. Dec. 17, 10am: Mobile Food Pantry at Mountain Creek Baptist Church; 710 Mountain Creek Rd., Rutherfordton.
South Mountain Christian Camp fundraiser
Hundreds of children and youth need financial assistance to attend SMCC each year, and this is an easy way to help raise funds to meet that need. Eat at Zaxby’s in Forest City on Tues. Dec. 17, 5-8pm. At the end of the event, 10% of all sales made during this time will be donated to SMCC. Funds received will be used to sponsor kids to come to Camp during the summer. If you can’t make it to this event, but would like to make a donation, you can do so by mail to PO Box 9, Bostic NC.
Free Christmas Concert
Sinfonietta Evensong Christmas Concert Sun. Dec. 15, 3pm at Cliffside Baptist Church. Free and open to the public. This full orchestra ensemble is comprised the Strings of Evensong and of players and from several local counties. Many ages and levels of playing are involved, including both students and adults. Sharon Lawrence; director. 828-245-3282.
PWA
The Professional Women of Rutherford County will hold their end of the year celebration Tues. Dec. 17, 12pm. The pot luck lunch will take place in the Fellowship Hall of Crestview Baptist, 630 S Church St., Forest City. RSVP to Amy 828-375-0046.
Alzheimer’s Association
Support group meeting Dec. 17, 6pm at Crestview Baptist Church, 630 S Church St., Forest City. Anyone affected by Alzheimer’s/Dementia & especially their caregivers are welcome! Call 828-375-0046 for more info and to register.
Short Stacks for Big Change
Breakfast with Santa on Sat. Dec. 21, 8am-10am at Fatz; 118 Hilltop Way, Forest City. Cost $7 per person. All profits benefit Communities in Schools of Rutherford County. 828-286-8996.
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 2nd Thursday of each month, 6pm. Crawford Building; Rutherford Regional. Info: 2-1-1, ask A/B Group.
