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Unity, Service, Recovery
Do you have a desire to stop drinking? Looking to find a local AA meeting? On Vacation and need to get to a meeting? You are NOT alone. The Lake Lure Group will be meeting at Fairfield Mountains Chapel; 1384 Buffalo Creek Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746. (In the fellowship Hall left side). Monday at 6:30pm & Friday at 5:30pm. Hope to see you there!
American Legion Post 74
Meeting on the 4th Tuesday of each month in the Legion Cabin; 2501 US 64/74A, Rutherfordton. Dinner at 6pm, meeting to follow. Chuck Brooks, Commander, 828-287-1294.
Teen Thursdays
New Programming at Haynes Branch Library! Miss Nicole will be on hand for any 6th-12th grader who wants to come in and play video games, regular games, have a snack, etc. No sign ups are necessary; just come on in. Info, 828-287-6116.
Chase Corner Ministries
Throughout the month of December all Books, Magazines, Stuffed animals, and VHS tapes are free! 1604 Chase High Rd, Forest City. 828-247-0097.
Paws of Rutherford County
Fundraiser at Sweet Frogs in Forest City on Thursday 12-17. Sweet Frogs will donate 20% of all proceeds to Paws from 5pm-9pm. Please stop by and help Paws continue to help the pets of RC with Low Cost spay and neuter, helping to rehome pets, Dog Houses and shavings and Food Pantry. Info, 888-422-7303.
Fundraiser
Hundreds of children and youth need financial assistance to attend South Mountain Christian Camp each year, and this is an easy way to help raise funds to meet that need. Eat at Zaxby's in Forest City on Dec. 22, 5-8pm. 10% of all sales made during this time will be donated to SMCC. If you would like to donate, you can do so by mail to SMCC, PO Box 9, Bostic NC 28018.
Haynes Branch Library
The Chase Middle School Chorus will be performing their Christmas Concert / Christmas Carols on Thurs. Dec. 17, 9:30am in the new Community Room. Concert is open to all. Please come support these young people as they entertain you and showcase their incredible talent. 828-288-4039.
Blood Drive
Thurs. Dec. 31, 10am-2:30pm at Lowe's; 184 Lowes Boulevard, Forest City. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Pam Irby at 828-231-3055.
Beginner Honey Bee School
Sponsored by Rutherford County Beekeepers. All you need to know about getting started keeping bees. Five week course, Saturdays 8am-12pm, begins Jan. 16th. $35 per person or $60 per couple. Limited class size. Call 828-980-1823 or email: jacksoncorbin71@yahoo.com.
Rutherford County Library
Showing 3 movies each day. Come watch one movie...come watch all three movies...come watch part of a movie...just hang out! This event is FREE. See our website (www.rutherfordcountylibrary.org) or Facebook page (www.facebook.com/RutherfordCountyLibrary) for movie listings and showtimes. Info, 828-287-6115.
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex, 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 have peace of mind. Provides a knowledge that someone will check on them daily. No cost. Contact Lt. Godlock, 828-287-6395. Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.
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!
Education/Support Group
Female Teen Domestic Violence Ed/Support Group will meet w/Dr. Johnnie Martin, every Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30pm. Come learn the warning signs of possibly abusive relationships and controlling behaviors. 828-245-1390 Ext. 104 (Sally) for location and details. Funded by The Rutherford County Endowment Fund.
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. Info: www.al-anon.alateen.org
Mastectomy Fittings: By appointment; Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; fittings provided by Smith's Drugs of Forest City; for an appointment, call 828-245-4596.
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 appt or for more info.
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.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Wed.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Holiday items ½ price beg. 12/16. Gift certificates available! Benefits Rutherford County Humane Society. Accepting donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs/cats awaiting adoption. Donations are tax deductible. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
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.
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.
Stroke Support Group: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5pm in the Crawford Building (Auxiliary Room) at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Info, 828-286-5509.
Pink Ladies Support Group: First Monday of each month from 5 to 6:30pm at Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; for women who have been diagnosed with cancer. Info, 828-245-4596.
Domestic Violence Education/Support Group
Women who are victims of any kind of domestic abuse, or who never want to be, are invited the 1st Tuesday of each month 6-8pm. Contact Dr. Johnnie Martin @ 828-286-9590 or Sally Claroni @ 828-245-1390 ext. 104 for more info.
GWRRA NC CHAPTER NC P-2
Meets monthly 2nd Tuesday at Forest City Café, 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.
Sons of Confederate Veterans
The Polk Volunteers Camp # 919 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans invites you to meet on the first Tuesday of each month, and we love to have visitors. Membership is open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces. For more info or questions e-mail James McGuin at: commander@polkncscv.org
