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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.
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.
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.
Blood Drives
•Fri. Feb. 7, 1pm-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Dept., 186 South Church St. For more info or to schedule an appt call 1-800-733-2767. •Sat. Feb. 15, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Old Main Street, Cliffside. For more info or to schedule an appt call Wayne Millis at 828-429-0212.
Buffet Breakfast
Gilkey School Community Center on Sat. Feb. 8, 7am-10:30am. Adults $5, kids 6-12 $3, 6 and under Free. All you can eat!!
Hopewell-Hollis Community Clubhouse
Italian Night (Spaghetti & Lasagna) Sat. Feb. 8, 4-8pm. Adults $7.50, kids (6-12) $5.
RTR Fundraiser
The 2nd Annual Casino Night a fundraiser for Rutherford Town Revitalization is for Sat. Feb. 15, 7pm-11pm at the former Doncaster-Tanner Outlet/Water Oak Restaurant facility; 581 Rock Rd., Rutherfordton. For info or tickets call 828-287-2071 or check out Rutherford Town Revitalization on Facebook.
Rutherford Quilt Guild
Meeting held Mon. Feb. 10, 7pm at the First Baptist Church in Rutherfordton. Educator: Susan Perham and friends. Info; 828-288-3030.
Nature Photo Club
Meeting on Mon. Feb.10, 6:30pm. 108 E. Main St., Forest City. Visit: http://cnpa.org/ or call 828-289-5637.
Shelby City Park
6th Grade Girls’ Sports Day Feb. 11 & 12. 6th Grade Girl’s from Burns Middle School, Crest Middle School and Shelby Intermediate School will converge at the Shelby City Park for a clinic on all sports offered to girls. 850 West Sumter St., Shelby. 704-484-6811.
Grace Group (Rutherford)
Feb. 13, 4pm. 2nd Thursday of each month at Rutherford Lifecare. Facilitator: Cy Miller.
Valentine’s Lunch at the Carrousel
Feb. 14th, 11:30am-1:30pm. Catered by Dressing on the Side and music will be provided by Eddie Cook. $11 per person. Make your reservations now. 704-484-6476. Shelby City Park; 850 W. Sumter St., Shelby.
South Mountain Christian Camp Fundraiser
Hundreds of kids need financial assistance to attend SMCC each year, and this is an easy way to help raise funds to meet that need. Eat at Zaxby’s in Forest City on Tues. Feb. 18, 5-8pm. At the end of the event, 10% of all sales made during this time will be donated to SMCC. If you don’t have time to stop in for a meal, you can use the drive-thru. ALL sales during this time count toward the fundraiser. If you can’t make it to this event, but would like to make a donation, you can do so here: http://www.southmountainchristiancamp.org/Insiders/PayPal.aspor by mail to SMCC, PO Box 9, Bostic NC 28018.
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.
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. 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 info about a crime? Report anonymously. 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.
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
