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Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: meets on every 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at the Perry Moore house on Main St., Rutherfordton. Free and open to all caregivers. 828-287-5475.
Stroke Support Group: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5pm in the Crawford Building (Auxiliary Room) at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. 828-286-5509.
Isothermal Amateur Radio Club
Monthly meeting every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm at the County Annex Building on Main St., Rutherfordton. Across the road from churches. Info, Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
Need donations of canned goods, including: Fruit, Pinto Beans, Black Eyed Peas, Tuna Fish, Elbow Macaroni, Spaghetti Sauce and Spaghetti, Beans & Weenies, Potatoes, Pork & Beans, Kidney Beans, Peanut Butter & Jelly, and Cereal. Keep in mind our food pantry will be available for Rutherford County residents. Open Thur.-Sat., Dec. 15-17, 9am-2pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.
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.
Food Giveaway & Christmas Dinner
Thurs. Dec. 15, food giveaway at 4pm and dinner at 6pm. The community is invited to join us as we celebrate the holidays and 10 years of community work in the neighborhood. Grahamtown Community Center, 129 First Street, Forest City.
Blood Drives
•Thurs. 12/15, 3-7:30pm at Spindale United Methodist Church, E. Main & Methodist Drive. •Fri. 12/16, 12-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Dept., 186 S. Church St., Forest City. •Fri. 12/16, 8am-12:30pm at Lifestyle Wellness and Spa, 247 Oak St., Forest City. •Wed. 12/21, 4-8pm at Oak Grove UMC, 1507 Oak Grove Church Rd., Ellenboro. •Tues. 12/27, 10am-2:30pm at Lowe's, 184 Lowes Blvd., Forest City. •Tues. Dec. 27, 2-6pm at Gilkey School Community Center, 217 Gilkey School, Rutherfordton.
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.
Honoring deceased Veterans
To honor our deceased Veterans all community, school and church groups, scout groups; veterans associations, law enforcement are welcome to attend the First Wreaths Across America event at Rutherford County Cemetery, Sat. Dec. 17, 11am for wreath laying and 12pm for the ceremony. Sponsored by the Griffith Rutherford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. 828-657-6488.
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.
Rutherford County Library
School Break Activities: ages 8 and up •Dec. 19, Puzzles all day •Dec. 20, Foam Stick Ornament 10am-12pm •Dec. 21, Art Kits out all day (all materials supplied) •Dec. 22, LEGO EV3 Robotics 5-7pm •Dec. 28, Children and Adult Coloring all day (all materials supplied) •Dec. 29, Coding/Programming (Arduino 3pm and Ozobots 5pm) •Dec. 30, Board Games out all day; Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator Computer Game. 255 Callahan Koon Rd., Spindale.
Chase Corner Ministries Thrift Store
½ Price Sale, Dec. 27-30. Also, $2 Bag Store Wide Sale, Jan. 3-5. Proceeds go to help others in your local community! 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City. 828-247-0096.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue
A new pet adoption center & Thrift Store. All donations and purchases support the animals we rescue in Rutherford County. Brother Wolf would like to help Rutherford County become a No Kill community. 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. 828-287-7338.
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
