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Will hold it’s May gathering as part of the Hill Billy Hoe-Down lll. Event being held at Catawba Meadows Park in Morganton, Sat., May 31. All proceeds go to The J Iverson Riddle Development Center. Call Jim Brabb for details, 828-447-7739.
Stainless Ministries Walk-A-Thon
Raising funds to help feed the hungry, Sat. May 31, 9am at Dunbar Park Track; Forest City. Registration begins at 8:15am. All funds raised will be used to re-stock the food pantry. To participate or make a donation call, 828-289-8588.
You Can Help Fight Hunger!
Along with Stainless Ministries in Spindale. Food Drive, Sat. May, 31, 9am at Dunbar Park, Forest City. Bring canned food to get a chance to win a prize basket filled with gift certificates and prizes donated by local businesses. 5 cans=1 ticket, 10 cans=2 tickets, 12 cans=3 tickets.
Casting for a Cure
Sat. May 31, 4pm until dark at Bunt and Karen Black’s pond, South Glenn Street, Ellenboro. Fellowship, food & fishing. Bring a chair. Come fish, play, corn hole and eat hot dogs. Invite a friend. Donation for Relay for Life will be appreciated. Sponsored by Oak Grove UMC Relay for Life Team.
Benefit Spaghetti Supper
Sat., May 31, 4-7pm at the Gilkey School Community Center for Nancy Jones to help with Medical Bill’s. Donations only. 172 Gilkey School Rd. Rutherfordton.
Beach Bingo
Thurs. June 5, 6-8pm at Lane’s Hog Heaven BBQ. Cards .50¢ per card/ per game. Proceeds to Community Pet Center.
Blood Drives
•Mon. June 9, 3pm-7:30pm at Bethel Baptist Church; 479 Main St., Ellenboro. Call 1-800-733-2767 for appt. •Thurs. June 19, 11:30am-6:30pm at Forest City Fire Dept; 186 S Church St., Forest City. Call 1-800-733-2767 for appt.
Chase Corner Ministries
$1 Bag Sale starting Mon. June 9 thru Sat. June 14. Exclusions include Happy Home Flavoring and Rada Cutlery. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City.
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.
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.
Music At The Mills
Friday, May 30- Live Bluegrass Music featuring Rocky Creek at the Union Mills Learning Center- 6495 Hudlow Road Union Mills. Doors open at 5pm, food is available at 6pm, and music starts at 7pm. For more information, call 828-748-7956.
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 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 7pm. 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
We accept donations of food & bedding supplies for dogs and cats waiting to be adopted. Open Wed-Sat., 10am-4pm. Non-profit 501(C)(3) organization. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
South Mountain Christian Camp
Is in need of basketballs, soccer balls, volley balls, ping pong paddles and balls, zip lock bags in sandwich, quart and gallon sizes, an automobile battery charger and outdoor benches. If you would like to donate new or gently used items in this list, please contact us at 828-245-3322, or bring them by the camp office anytime, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Thank you!
