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Union Mills Learning Center
Music at the Mills, Fri. April 11, 7pm. Featuring: Destination Bluegrass Band. 6495 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills.
Blood Drives
•Fri. April 11, 1-5:30pm Forest City Fire Dept., 186 S Church St., Forest City. For appt: www.redcrossblood.org (Sponsor Code: FCFD). •Mon. April 14, 4-8:30pm Ellenboro Fire Dept; 175 Depot St., Ellenboro. For appt: 828-453-7444. •Sat. April 19, 7:30am-12pm Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Old Main St, Cliffside. For appt: Wayne 828-429-0212. •Wed., April 23, 10am-2:30pm Mountain Branch Library; 150 Bills Creek Rd, Lake Lure. For appt: Dale 828-625-0767.
Walk for Life
“Hands of Hope for Life” 21st Annual “Walk for Life” Sat. April 12th, 9am. Registration 8am. 3 walk sites to choose from: 1) Corinth Baptist Church Ellenboro, 2) Crestview Park Rutherfordton, 3) Lake Lure Marina @ Gazebo. Please walk for those who have no voice! Help us end ABORTION! “Making A Difference One Life At A Time”
Shelby City Park Easter Egg Hunt
Sat. April 12, 9:30am-12pm. Kids ages 2-10, bring your Easter basket and join the Easter bunny to hunt for over 6000 eggs. 850 W Sumter St., Shelby. 704-484-6811.
RIMA’s 4th Annual Pavement Pounder
5K Run/Walk, Sat. April 12, 8am. Rain or Shine! Registrations accepted from 6:30am-7:30am. Info, Janine Clapp, 980-487-2477. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life.
Bostic Lincoln Spring Festival
Sat. April 12, 10am. All day FREE entertainment. Open house, 10am-2pm. Food & craft vendors, Student Art Show, Lincoln Hill Tour, Antique Cars, Heritage Hill & more. For complete entertainment & tour schedule, call 828-245-9800 or visit: www.bosticlincolncenter.com
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.
Buffet Breakfast
Sat. April 12, 7am-10:30am. Adults $5, Kids 6-12 $3, 6 & under free. ALL YOU CAN EAT! Also are starting a Coat Drive so bring a clean usable coat & get a breakfast free. Gilkey School Community Ctr; 172 Gilkey School Rd.
Alzheimer’s Association
Support Group meeting Tues. April 15th, 6pm Crestview Baptist Church. Resources, education & support available to those dealing with Alzheimers/Dementia. Info: 828-305-2278.
Sundae Fund Raiser
Fairfield Mtn. Volunteer Fire Department’s Women’s Auxiliary holding a “SUNDAE ON SATURDAY” Fund raiser for the Fire Department April 19, 1-4pm at Fairfield Mtn. Fire House on Buffalo Creek Rd. First Sundae is $5 w/toppings-2nd 1 free. Proceeds defray costs at fire house.
Flag Disposal
Held by American Legion Post 74 Sat. April 19, 12pm at Legion Hut; 947 US 221 S. Rutherfordton. Anyone who has a flag they need to dispose of can drop it off at the flag drop box at Wal-Mart or take it by the Legion Hut. If you’re unable to drop off, contact me & I’ll make arrangements to pick up. Chuck Brooks, 828-287-1294.
Rutherford Quilt Guild
Meeting, Mon. April 14, at First Baptist Church Main St., Rutherfordton. Also, Quilt Show held April 18 & 19 at the ICC Gym; 286 ICC Loop Rd. Spindale. For info contact Susan at 828-288-3030.
Beach Bingo
Thur. April 17th, 6-8pm at Lane’s Hog Heaven BBQ, downtown Forest City. 50¢ per card/per game. Proceeds to Community Pet Center LOW-COST spay/neuter program.
Mobile Food Pantry
Chase Corner Ministries co-sponsoring Mobile Food Pantry Tues. April 22, 10am. Race Path Baptist Ch; 1171 Race Path Ch. Rd., Ellenboro.
Shooting For A Cure - Relay for Life
Sat. April 19, 9am-1pm at Old Hickory Rifle & Pistol Club; Gun Club Rd., Bostic. Beginners welcome, bring own shotgun, pistol & ammo. Sponsored by the Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office, Butler’s Jewelry & Loan & The Old Hickory Rifle & Pistol Club. Proceeds benefit Relay For Life.
Hopewell Hollis Community Clubhouse
19th Annual BBQ Supper, Sat. April 26, 4-8pm. Adults $9, kids 6-12 $5.
Whitehouse Country Breakfast
Sat., April 26, 7-10am. Adults $5, kids 6-12 $2.50, under 6 free. 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills.
2nd Annual Chase FFA Alumni Farm Day
Sat. April 26, 10am-6pm. Rain or shine, admission free. Antique farm equipment, live music, silent auction, tractors & trucks, barnyard animals, master trades, beekeeping & good food. Chase High School; Chase High Rd., Forest City. 828-289-5722.
Playwrights Group to meet
Lost Playwrights of Western North Carolina will meet Sat. April 26, 2-4pm at The Village Coffee Shop; Oak St., Forest City (behind Tri-City Mall). All interested in theatre or creative writing encouraged to attend.
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 & will check on them. No cost. Contact Lt. Godlock 828-287-6395, Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.
Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County: established to obtain info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information 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.
To All Veterans: Meeting 1st Monday of each month. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. We also welcome all transfers from other Legion Post. American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Info: 828-657-6145.
American Legion Post 74
Meets every month on the 2nd Tuesday at the Legion Hut; 947 US 221 S. Rutherfordton. Dinner at 6pm, meeting to follow. Chuck Brooks, Commander. 828-287-1294 or cwb1492@aol.com
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 Humane Society Thrift Shop
Spring hours: Wed.-Sat., 9am-4pm. Loaded with many new items! We accept donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs and cats waiting to be adopted. Non-profit 501(C)(3) organization. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
