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Rutherford County Library
We are working to expand our Lego collection and could use your help. If you have extra Legos laying around, we would love to have them. They will be used in our Children's programs as well as our Maker Space. Please call 828-287-6115 if you have any questions.
Fine Free February
All Libraries in Rutherford County - Return overdue items and all late fees associated with that item will be waived. Pay one-half of outstanding late fees, & the other half will be waived (not associated with lost or damaged items). Items must be returned to owning Library in order for fees to be waived. Please call your library for more information.
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.
Isothermal Amateur Radio Club
Monthly meeting every 3rd Tuesday 7pm at the County Annex Building, Main St., Rutherfordton. Info, Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.
Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver
Support Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 6:30pm at The Perry Moore House, Main St., Rutherfordton, between the First United Methodist Church of Rutherfordton and the Sanger Cardiology Clinic. Open meeting for those caring for a loved one affected with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Call Amy Hamilton 828-305-2278 for info or to register.
The Friends of Agriculture Breakfasts
Sponsored by the Polk County Farm Bureau, held at the 4-H Center in Columbus on Locust St. every 3rd Wednesday monthly, 7-8am. Each breakfast features a speaker on areas of interest to our community of farmers and food enthusiasts.
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
Country Ham and Chicken Pie Supper
Sat. Feb. 13, 4:30pm until at Mt. Vernon Community Clubhouse; 120 Cemetery Rd. Forest City. Adults $9, kids 6-12 $5, free for kids 5 and under. Sponsored by Mt Vernon Community Club.
Buffet Breakfast
Sun. Feb. 13, 7am-10am at the Gilkey School Community Center. Proceeds goes to help rebuild the Old School. Gilkey School Rd. Rutherfordton.
Community Event
Come on down to the Mill Spring Ag Center, Sat. Feb. 13, 9am-1pm for local food & craft vendors, pollinator-themed activities, and a local honey tasting. Sure to be a day of fun for the whole family, don't miss out! Info: ansley@polkcountyfarms.org
Washburn Community Outreach Center
Thrift Store is having a $2 bag sale on Winter clothes, Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 11, 12 & 13.
Rutherford County Library
Adult Coloring Session will be held Feb. 17, 4pm. Coloring sheets, markers, crayons, and colored pencils will be provided. Coloring is a GREAT stress relief and so much fun! Call 828-287-6115 for more info.
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.
Casar's Friends of the Park
Pancake Supper Fundraiser to purchase Christmas Lights for the Town. Sat. Feb 20 4-7pm at Casar's Fire Dept. Dine in or Take out. Adults $8, Kids 5-12 $5, 4 & under Free. Info, Sharon Moses 704-312-9029.
Blood Drives
•Tues. Feb. 16, 10am-3pm at Isothermal Community College; Hwy 74 W, Spindale. To schedule appt call Cindy Martin at 828-286-3636. •Sat. Feb. 20, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Old Main Street, Cliffside. To schedule appt please call Wayne Millis at 828-429-0212.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Open Wed.-Sat., 10am-4pm. ½ price sale on Valentine items & luggage. Proceeds benefit Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit 501(C)(3) animal rescue organization. We accept donations of food & bedding supplies for dogs/cats waiting to be adopted. Donations are tax deductible. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
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 have peace of mind. 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. 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!
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.
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.
Unity, Service, Recovery
Do you have a desire to stop drinking? Looking to find a local AA meeting? The Lake Lure Group meets at Fairfield Mountains Chapel in the fellowship hall; 1384 Buffalo Creek Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746. Monday at 6:30pm & Friday at 5:30pm.
