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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. 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.

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.

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.

ECA Scholarship

Rutherford County Extension & Community Association (ECA) announces its 2016 scholarships. High school seniors, full-time college students, and adults wanting to attend college are eligible. North Carolina residents planning to attend a NC accredited college, community college or technical institute in the fall of 2016 may apply. Applications are available at all high schools and at Cooperative Extension. The North Carolina ECA Scholarship deadline is February 1, 2016 and the Rutherford County ECA Scholarship deadline is April 1, 2016. For more information, call Cooperative Extension at 828-287-6020

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

Celebrate Recovery

Is a recovery program based on principles from the 8 Beatitudes in Christ's Sermon on the Mount. It is where people can safely work together in helping those dealing with all types of hurts, hang-ups, or habits. Celebrate Recovery meets every Monday at 6pm, Mountain Creek Baptist Church, 710 Mountain Creek Rd, Rutherfordton. 828-287-7159.

Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County: 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!

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. 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.

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. Gift certificates available! Proceeds benefit Rutherford County Humane Society. We accept donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs/cats waiting to be adopted. All 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.

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.

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.

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