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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 appt 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.
To All Veterans: American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Meeting 1st Monday of each month. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. Membership drive, $25 per year. We also welcome all transfers from other Legion Post. Info: 828-657-6145.
Al-Anon 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
Rutherford County Chess Club
Meets each Wednesday night at 5:30pm. 175 N. Main St., Rutherfordton (Law office of Marvin Sparrow and John Byrd, across from Kid Senses). Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, from 5 to 105, beginners to masters. 64 Squares.
Norris Library Art Show Features Nikki Hicks
A show of the oil, acrylic and scratchboard works of Artist Nikki J. Hicks, a member of the Rutherford County Visual Artist Guild, are on display from January through March at 132 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. Mon.-Fri., 9am-5:30pm and Sat., 10am-12pm. 828-288-5009.
Blood Drives
•Thurs. Feb. 20, 3pm-7pm at Pinnacle Elementary School; 1204 Painters Gap Rd., Rutherfordton. For more info call 1-800-733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: Pinnacle. •Sat. Feb. 22, 10am-2pm at Hickory Nut Gorge Community Center; 2948 Memorial Hwy. Lake Lure. Info, Dale Gray at 828-625-0767.
Mobile Food Pantry
Chase Corner Ministries will be co-sponsoring a Mobile Food Pantry with Providence United Methodist Church on Tues. Feb. 25, 10am. 161 Providence Church Rd., Forest City.
Chase Corner Ministries
Bedding & Curtain Sale Feb. 3-28. Bedding items & window coverings will be 50% off. 1604 Chase High Road, Forest City. 828-247-0096.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
New Winter Hours: Jan. thru March, Wed.-Sat., 10am-4pm. We accept donations of dog and cat food and bedding supplies for animals waiting to be adopted. Proceeds from Thrift Shop go toward spay/neuter and medical expenses for cats and dogs in need. Non-profit 501(C)(3) organization. Info; 828-625-1042 or 828-447-3280. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd. Lake Lure.
Ham and Chicken Pie Supper
Sat. March 1, 4:30pm-7pm. Mt. Vernon Community Club House. Adults $8, kids ages 6-12 $5, Free – kids 5 and under. ALL YOU CAN EAT!
HOPE Group (Rutherford)
A series of 4 consecutive Tuesday sessions: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 6PM at Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, Forest City. Facilitator: Terry Honeycutt and Hattie Williams.
Grace Group (Rutherford)
March. 13, 4pm. 2nd Thursday of each month at Rutherford Lifecare. Facilitator: Cy Miller.
