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WNC Vegans and Vegetarians
Group will meet once a month. Call for more info. Annamaria, 828-287-4549.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Holds weekly meetings: Sunday 6PM, Monday 7PM, Thursday 8PM. 1st Presbyterian Church, 438 West Main St., Forest City. Providing support for recovery for 80 years!
GWRRA NC Chapter NC-P-2
Meets monthly 2nd Tuesday at Ryan's Steakhouse, Forest City. Eat at 6:30pm, Meet at 7:30pm. Anyone interested in motorcycles is welcome, no matter the brand. Jim Brabb, 828-447-7739.
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.
Freedom from Smoking Class: Every Monday, 4 to 5pm at Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center. Info, 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com
Run Against Addiction
Moving Forward Community Prayer meetings held monthly. Thurs. May 7, 6pm at Frank West Park in Caroleen, which is located 1/2 mile from US 221A.
Women Democrats of Rutherford County
The regular monthly meeting will be held, Thurs. May 7, 7pm at Democratic Headquarters; 142 W. Main St., Forest City. Dessert will be served.
Bill's Creek VFD
Community Auxiliary, Spring Fundraiser, Sat. May 9, 7am-2pm. Breakfast & lunch, bake sale, plant sale, silent auction, etc. Proceeds benefit the VFD. 828-625-5517.
Finding the Calm Mom's Time Out: Fri. May 8, 10:30am-12pm Mountains Branch Library. Jessica Shepherd will talk about changes in you and your children's life to decrease stress and anxiety and find the calm. Childcare provided; refreshments will be served.
Buffet Breakfast
Sat. May 9, 7am-10am at Gilkey School Community Center. Adults: $6, kids 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Full breakfast & trimmings. Proceeds goes to help rebuild the old School.
Chase Corner Ministries
$2 Bag Sale on clothes/shoes thru Sat. May 9, 8:30am- 2:30pm. Proceeds go back into the ministry of serving this community. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City (across from Chase High School).
Mother's Day Women Build
Sponsored by Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity, Sat. May 9, 8am-4pm. T-shirt and lunch provided for volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, donate or sponsor the build, please contact Sheila Cain at 828-245-0716 or Kim Freeman at 828-248-3178.
Computer Classes
Rutherford County Library will offer the following computer classes in May. Free and open to any Rutherford County resident; limited to six seats per class. Reservations may be made by calling the Library at 828-287-6115. Protecting Your Privacy Online - May 12, 3pm & May 14, 10am. Internet Basics - May 19, 3pm & May 21, 10am. Facebook Basics - May 26, 3pm & May 28, 10am.
Mobile Food Pantry
The Washburn Community Outreach Center will sponsor a Mobile Food Pantry through Second Harvest Wed. May 13, 10am @ South Mountain Christian Camp; Bostic. First come first serve basis. 828-245-5603.
Workshop
Introduction to Food Preservation (Canning, Dehydrating & Freezing) Thurs. May 14, 1-4pm or 5:30pm-8:30pm. $5 includes all class materials. Rutherford County Cooperative Extension; 828-287-6010.
Historical, Memorial
The Lt. William Corbitt Camp 525 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans will be holding a Confederate Memorial Day Ceremony at the Confederate Memorial Monument in Rutherfordton, May 9th, 3pm. Ceremony to include reading of the names of Rutherford Counties Confederate Veterans and the ringing of the bell. We invite all who are proud of their ancestors and heritage to attend. Camp 525 existed in the early 1920's and is being revived by local Confederate Veteran Descendants.
Union Mills Learning Center
Bluegrass & Arts Festival, May 15 & 16, 5pm. Music at 6pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the gate. Children 12 and under get in free. To purchase tickets or for more info, visit our website at www.unionmillslearningcenter.org or call 828-748-7956. Proceeds will go towards the educational programs offered at the UMLC.
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. Free. 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.
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.
