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Country Breakfast
Sat. June 28, 7am-10am at Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Adults $5, kids 12 & under $2.50, under 6 free.
 
Jackie Walker Benefit
Hot Dogs, Hot Rides & Hot Music, Sat. June 28. Cruise-In, Car/Bike Show & Supper, 4-6:30pm (free registration for show 2-3:45pm). Singing at 6:30pm featuring: Cosmo Pannell & Blood Bought. Ellenboro Elementary School; 813 Piney Mtn. Church Rd. Ellenboro. Donations welcome. 828-429-2796. 
 
Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser
Multi-Family Yard & Bake Sale, Sat. June 28, 7am-11am at Forest City Family Medicine; 281 East Main St., Forest City. Proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
 
HOPE Support Group
A series of four consecutive Tuesdays every other month; next series begins July 1, 6pm at Hospice of Rutherford County’s Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living. Facilitated by Terry Honeycutt, meetings are free for any adult who has lost a loved one. 
 
Hospice Resale Shop 
Half-Price Sale: July 2-5 (closed July 4), 9:30am-5pm. Hospice of Rutherford County’s Resale Shop in Forest City is operated entirely as the result of gift-in-kind donations from patients and families and other generous donors committed to patient care. Proceeds ensure that anyone can access the 18-bed Hospice House regardless of ability to pay. Info, 828-248-9305.
 
Casar’s July 4th Celebration
Fri., July 4th, 10am-10pm at Casar Park. Fireworks, live music, games, food, door prizes, Blood Bought in concert and more. Info, 704-473-5739. Check us out on Facebook @ Casar, NC.

Bat Cave Fire & Rescue 
Annual 4th of July BBQ, Sat. July 5th, 5pm-7:30pm at the firehouse. Come out and enjoy some good BBQ and delicious homemade desserts. The department recently was awarded an $8,000 matching grant from the state which helps small departments acquire necessary equipment. All proceeds from the BBQ will go to matching this grant money. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
 
Blood Drives
•Sat. July 5, 10am-2:30pm at Hickory Nut Gorge Community Town Hall; 2948 Memorial Hwy. Lake Lure. To schedule an appt please call Dale Gray at 828-625-0767. •Fri. July 18, 8am-12pm at Lifestyle Wellness and Spa; 247 Oak Street, Forest City. To schedule an appt please sign up at Lifestyle Wellness and Spa or call 1-800-733-2767. •Wed. July 23, 3pm-7:30pm at Concord Baptist Church; 720 Old Hwy. 74, Bostic. To schedule an appt please call Lydia at 828-447-5124. 
 
Mobile Pantry
Chase Corner Ministries will be co-sponsoring a Mobile Food Pantry, Tues. July 8, 10am at Bostic First Baptist Church; 188 E. Church Street. 828-247-0096.
 
Grace Support Group 
Thurs. July 10, 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. Info, 828-245-0095.
 
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
 
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.
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.  
 
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. Information: 828-657-6145.
 
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.
 
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. 

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 501C(3) organization. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure. 828-625-1042.

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