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Western NC Vegan and Vegetarians
Potluck, Sat. June 20, 1pm. Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Admission, $1. Info, Annamaria, 828-287-4549.
Isothermal Amateur Radio Club
Monthly meeting every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm at the Tanner Training Center on Rock Rd., Rutherfordton. Info, Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.
Stroke Support Group: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5pm in the Crawford Building (Auxiliary Room) at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Info, 828-286-5509.
Calling All Volunteers
RHP is growing! Growth is good! We are in need of volunteers to answer phones in our office a couple of hours a week. Can you help? Give us a call. 828-248-3431.
Mastectomy Fittings: By appointment; Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; fittings provided by Smith's Drugs of Forest City; for an appointment, call 828-245-4596.
American Legion Post 423
Collecting needed items for Veterans during the month of June and will take to the VA Hospital in Asheville in July. Bring items to our post at 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen or call 828-657-6145 for pickup. Patient needs: Shave cream, disposable razors, tooth paste & brushes, denture cleaner, bath soap, paper back books, puzzle books, white socks and stick deodorant. Your donations will be greatly appreciated by these veterans. Info, 828-657-9205.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Open Wed. thru Sat., 10am-4pm. New items arriving weekly! Proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit 501(C)(3) animal rescue organization. We accept donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs/cats waiting to be adopted. All donations are tax deductible. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
Benefit Ride
To send Jacob Brown to Hydro Camp, Sat. June 13, registration 10am, kick stands up 11am. Solo riders, $15. Double riders, $20. Each rider receives a hotdog plate after the ride! Non riders, $5. Jacob suffers from Hydrocephalus. Proceeds to help his family with travel expenses. Info, 828-447-2454.
Poor Man's Supper
Thurs. June 11, 4-7pm. American Legion Post 423; Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Take out is available.
Buffet Breakfast
Sat. June 13, 7am-10am at the Gilkey School Community Center. Adults: $6, kids 6-12 $3, 5 and under Free. ALL YOU CAN EAT. Proceeds goes to help rebuild the old School.
Bostic Lincoln Center
Building Renovation Fundraising Sale, Sat. June 13, 7:30am. 112 Depot St., Bostic. Household items, furniture, including tall wine cooler, desk, clothing. To donate items for this sale, call 828-245-9800.
PAWS Fundraiser
Sat. June 13, parking lot of Ornametals and Finer Welding, Inc., 340 U.S. Hwy. 74-A Rutherfordton. Low cost spay/neuter, pet food pantry, and transport to rescues are just a few of the things that PAWS does to help the pets in our county. We CAN make this a No Kill community. Raffle tickets available; $5 ea or 3/$10. Proceeds to PAWS of Rutherford Co.
Summer Feeding Program
Sponsored by the School System and the C. Ray & Cynthia Kennedy foundation. We are in need of volunteers to help serve, monitor, and be a presence with the children. We are holding a training session at 799 Academy Street Spindale, Sat. June 13, 10am. All are invited. Also if your church is having some form of a summer program your children can eat this free meal. Info, 704-345-4895.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Mon. June 15, 5:30-6:30pm at the Cancer Resource Center. This new, physician-led support group offers community-based group education, discussion, and support to men with prostate cancer. 828-245-4596.
Free Movie Night
The Whitehouse Community Club invites you, Sat. June 20th, starts at dark, rain date: June 27. Come join us for "Big Hero 6" on a huge outdoor screen on the baseball field. FREE ADMISSION & FREE POPCORN! Everyone is welcome. This is a Disney PG movie. Bring your chairs, blankets, coolers, soft drinks** and snacks. Plenty of free parking. Restrooms will be open at the clubhouse. **No alcohol allowed on Clubhouse property. 5408 Painters Gap Rd., ½ mile from Cove Corner store.
Education/Support Group
Female Teen Domestic Violence Ed/Support Group will meet w/Dr. Johnnie Martin, Tues. June 16 and then every Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30pm. Come learn the warning signs of possibly abusive relationships and controlling behaviors. What he calls "love" may actually be abuse. 828-245-1390 Ext. 104 (Sally) for location and details. Funded by The Rutherford County Endowment Fund.
Diabetes Awareness
Tues. June 16, the Cleveland County Family YMCA and the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program will be partnering with the Forest City Owls to sponsor their "Diabetes Awareness Night." Those in attendance will receive educational opportunities and resources for improving their lifestyle and wellbeing. 704-669-3678.
Mobile Food Pantry
Wed. June 17, 10am the Washburn Community Outreach Center will be sponsoring a mobile food pantry through Second Harvest at South Mountain Christian Camp. First come first serve basis and is available to Rutherford County resident. South Mountain Christian Camp is located at 1129 South Mountain Road in Bostic. Info, 828-245-5603.
Bluegrass
Fri. June 12, 7pm Music at the Mills presents bluegrass with New 5 Cents. Admission free. Donations accepted at the door. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills. 828-748-7959.
Blood Drives
•Thurs. June 18, 11am-pm at Cool Springs Gym; 121 Memorial Dr. Forest City. For more info or to schedule an appointment please visit redcrossblood.org, Sponsor Code: OBD2015 or call 1-800-733-2767. •Mon. June 29, 2pm-6pm at Gilkey School Community Center; 217 Gilkey School, Rutherfordton. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Hilda Roper at 828-289-6975.
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.
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.
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!
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
