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Summer Camp
South Mountain Christian Camp has room for ages 9-15 in our last week of camp August 3-8! Camper applications: SouthMountainChristianCamp.org. Complete yours and get it to our office via mail and/or fax at 828-245-1659 asap for your child’s spot at camp! Financial Assistance is available for those in need of assistance. Call the office at 828-245-3322 for more info.
Fund Raiser Yard Sale
Sat., Aug. 2, 7:30am until in the firehouse adjoining the Bostic Lincoln Center Museum. Many good antique, new & used household items and clothing. Rain or shine. Call 828-245-9800 if you wish to donate to the sale. Proceeds will be used for updating the firehouse for museum use.
Family Fun Nature Programs
Every day in August, 2pm. Join us at Chimney Rock State Park for a variety of family programs about wildlife, plants, trees, ancient rocks and more! Program topics vary and may offer a chance to meet a few of the critters or birds up close that roam the forests of Western N.C. Afterward, see more of Grady the Groundhog and his woodland friends at Grady’s Animal Discovery Den on the Meadows. See chimneyrockpark.com for program details.
Dunbar Community Center Raffle
Win one rental of 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
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
Blood Drives
•Tues., Aug. 5, 1pm-5:30pm at Chili’s Grill & Bar; 128 Sparks Crossing, Forest City. For more info or to schedule an appt please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org, Sponsor Code: Chilis. •Sun., Aug. 10, 12pm-4:30pm at Floyd’s Creek Baptist Church; 2004 Chase High Rd., Forest City. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Fay Spicer at 828-245-5329.
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 County Humane Society Thrift Shop
½ price sale on all pictures,frames & lighting fixtures. New items arrive daily. Indoor and outdoor furniture, golf clubs, household items, large assortment of stuffed animals. The organization is a no-kill non-profit 50C3 animal rescue organization. Donations are tax deductible. Lillian Rossow, 828-625-1042 or 828-447-3280.
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex & toilet tissue. 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.
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.
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.
Coat Drive
The Gilkey School Community Center is having a Coat Drive now until end of September to help out the needy. Contact Gail Parton 828-287-4830 or 828-289-5208 or Hilda Roper 828-287-5673 or you can take a coat to the Tanner Store downtown Rutherford and get a 10% discount in store purchase.
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.
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.
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
