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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.  Great information, interesting activities, and a caring, supportive environment.  
 
Rutherford County Farmers Market 
Now Open: Tues., 7am-12pm, Thurs., 1-6pm & Sat., 8am-12pm. Variety of spring produce, crafts, baked goods, herbs and assorted plants. 1630 US 74A Byp. Hwy. Across from White Oaks Plaza.
 
Book Sale 
Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation is having a book sale in the lobby of their office at 186 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Proceeds will benefit the ACS Relay for Life. Hardbacks are $2 and paperbacks are $1. Hours: Mon- Fri., 8am-5pm. Info: Karen Black, 828-245-1621, ext. 412. 
 
Music at the Mills
Fri. June 7, 7pm. Supper 6pm. Featuring: New 5 Cents & Homegrown Music. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
 
Upcoming Blood Drives
•Sat. June 8, 10am-2:30pm at Lake Lure Community Hall; 2948 Memorial Hwy., please call Dale Gray at 828-625-0767 for appt. •Mon. June 17, 3pm-7:30pm at Bethel Baptist Church; Main St., Ellenboro, please call Betty Gilbert at 828-447-6611 for appt. •Fri. June 21, 1pm-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Dept.,186 South Church St., please call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) for appt. 
 
Car Wash and Yard Sale
Sat. June 8, 9am-2pm at Oats & Lane; 489 US 64 Hwy., Rutherfordton. Also, Retro Cinema in Forest City on Sat. June 8, 9am-1pm. Enjoy some refreshments, get your car washed or look at yard sale items. Hosted by: Chase Band Officers & Chase Band. All proceeds will help students attend Band Camp at Western Carolina this summer.
 
Relay for Life Fundraiser 2013
Boston Butt Fundraiser Sat. June 8, at Long Branch Road Baptist Church. Orders include; Boston Butt, Slaw & Sauce. Cost is $30 and ALL proceeds go to support this event. Please contact us to place an order. Phone or e-mail orders are accepted. 828-429-0609 or grayghost88@att.net
 
BBQ & Hoedown Youth Fundraiser 
White Pine Ranch; Sat. June 8, 4-9pm. Adults $10, Seniors $8 and kids eat free. Music by: Windy Gap Trio; Four Wheel Cab Company & Cat Gut Revival. 1356 Rock Rd., Rutherfordton (rain or shine).
 
Multi-Family Yard Sale/Bake Sale 
Sat. June 8, 7am-11am at Forest City Family Medicine Parking Lot; 281 East Main St., Forest City. Proceeds Benefit Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation. 
 
Half-Price Sale
Chase Corner United Methodist Ministries is having a half-price sale on all clothing between now and Sat. June 8. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City.
 
Buffet Breakfast
Sat. June 8, 7am-10am at Gilkey School Community Center. Adults $5, kids 6-12 $3, 6 and under free. Proceeds to help Center.
 
Rutherford Quilt Guild
Anniversary Pot Luck Dinner held June 10, 6pm at the First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton on Main St. All members are being asked to bring a pot luck dish & something for show & tell. 828-288-3030.
 
Chase FFA Alumni Meeting 
Mon. June 10, 7pm. Ag. Department, Chase High. Contact: chaseffaalumni@gmail.com or 828-447-3134.
 
Extension Successful Gardener Program
Featuring: “Hot Perennials.” Held June 14, 9am-11am at the Rutherford County Extension Center; 193 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale. The program is free, but you are asked to contact the center at 828-287-6011 to register.
 
Mobile Food Pantry
Chase Corner Ministries is co-sponsoring a Mobile Food Pantry on Tues. June 25, 10am at Providence United Methodist Church; 161 Providence Church Rd. Forest City. 828-247-0096.
 
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.
 
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 appointment or for more info.
 
Support Group - 3rd Tuesday of Every Month
If you are caring for a loved one with a debilitating disease we offer resources, education, and support on your journey. Come spend an hour and relax, learn, and make friends with caregivers in the same situation. Call 828-375-0046 for more info or if you need a caregiver to sit with your loved one during the group meeting. Crestview Baptist Church; 630 South Church St., Forest City. 
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