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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.
Gilkey 4th of July Celebration
Fri., July 4th, 4pm until. Celebration includes Ice cream, Car show, Cake walk, Bingo, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers & Fire Works! Come on out and enjoy yourself. Old Gilkey School, Rutherfordton. 828-286-1172.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
All 4th of July week we will offer a beautiful collection of 40 + framed works of art. Many new arrivals. We will discontinue clothing after this week. 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 or 828-447-3280.
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.
Fireworks Over Lake Lure
Sat. July 5th. Bring chairs and blankets to Morse Park. The beach will open at 8pm for viewing (no swimming) free of charge and the green space in front of and beside the 1927 Arcade Building will be open for viewing and picnics. Concessions will be available. Restaurants and many shops also will be open. The fireworks usually set off around 9-9:30pm.
Rutherfordton 4th of July Festival
Rutherford Town Revitalization, in coordination with the Town of Rutherfordton and various sponsors and volunteers, will hold the town’s Fourth of July Festival and 3rd Annual “Race for the Gold” Adult Soapbox Derby on Fri. July 4th, 10am-3pm on Main St.
Blood Drives
•Sat. July 5, 10am-2:30pm at Hickory Nut Gorge Community Town Hall; 2948 Memorial Hwy. Lake Lure. To schedule an appt call Dale 828-625-0767. •Fri. July 18, 8am-12pm at Lifestyle Wellness and Spa; 247 Oak St, Forest City. To schedule an appt 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 call Lydia 828-447-5124.
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.
Hospice of Rutherford County
Summer Volunteer Training: July 14-16, 10am-3pm at Carolina Event & Conference Center. Volunteer opportunities include administrative and clerical, grounds and maintenance, dining companion, patients and families and more. To register, call the volunteer department at 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.
Dunbar Community Center Raffle
Win one rental of the Old Dunbar Gym, tickets $5 each with 3 chances to win. Drawing held Aug. 15th. Proceeds to benefit the center and the community radio station project. Info, 828-247-4142 or email: smcentire@ceponline.org
Rutherford County Home Builders Association
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. Drawing: Oct. 4, 14. Info: Douglas Bailey, 828-696-5424.
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.
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. 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.
