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2014 High School Scholarship Raffle, drawing for a Taurus TCP 380, $200 cash, $100 cash, $75 cash. Do not have to be present to win. For more information, call Douglas Bailey, 828-696-5424.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Celebrating our 1st Anniversary the entire month of June! Loads of new items arriving daily. We will have surprises each day, some may be alive. We also accept donations of food & bedding supplies for dogs and cats waiting to be adopted. Non-profit 501C(3) organization. Open Wed.,-Sat., 10am-4pm. Info, Lil 828-625-1042 or 828-447-3280.
Grace Support Group
Thurs. June 12, 4pm at Rutherford Lifecare. Facilitated by Cy Miller, meetings are free for anyone caring for a friend or loved one with a long term illness. For more info, call 828-245-0095.
Beach Bingo
Thurs. June 19, 6-8pm at Lane’s Hog Heaven BBQ. Cards, 50¢ per card/per game. Proceeds goes to Community Pet Center.
Buffet Breakfast
Sat. June 14, 7am-10am at Gilkey School Community Center; 172 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton. Adults $5, kids 6-12 $3, kids 5 and under free. All you can eat!
Chase Corner Ministries
$1 Bag Sale now thru Sat. June 14. Exclusions include Happy Home Flavoring and Rada Cutlery. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City.
Pancake Breakfast
Rutherford County Humane Society and Fatz of Forest City is holding a Pancake Breakfast, Sat. June 14, 8am-10am, to benefit the animals of Rutherford County. Please call 828-980-4000 or email yorkiespace@gmail.com to volunteer or purchase tickets in advance. Tickets available at Autumn Lanes Bowling Alley, Forest City.
Blood Drive
•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.
Camper Scholarship Day Fundraiser
Thurs., June 19, 11am-9pm at SWEET FROG in Forest City for South Mountain Christian Camp. Just mention that you are supporting SMCC and 25% of your purchase will go towards the scholarship fund to help kids come to camp this summer! Come between 7-9pm if you’d like to meet this year’s Cabin Directors.
Grassroots Rutherford
Change of Date Notice: Potluck dinner-meeting June 20, 6:30pm at the Annex. Please share your thoughts with us in person or email if you can’t make dinner. 828-245-3106 or jampadg@gmail.com
Bluegrass Festival
Sat., June 21. A family event to support the Green Creek Family Life Center community services. An evening of free bluegrass music, with donations encouraged. Food plates available. Crafters are wanted. Email pastorjessefbc@yahoo.com for more info.
Rutherford County NAACP
Sponsoring a Membership Drive Program, Sat. June 21, 3pm at the Gold Hill Assembly Building, Academy St., Spindale. Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Anthony Spearman, Pastor of Clinton Tabernacle, AME Zion Church, Hickory, NC. Public invited.
Fairfield Mountains VFD
Open House, Sat. June 21, 1-4pm. Tours of Tanker, Pumper, Brush truck, Medical truck and our new Rescue ATV. Info and applications for membership. Light refreshments provided.
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. For more information, call 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.
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
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.
