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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. 
 
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.  
 
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. Aug. 2, 7pm. Supper 6pm. Featuring: Homegrown Music. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.

Blood Drives
•Thurs. Aug. 1, 3pm-7pm at Gilkey School Community Center; 217 Gilkey School, Rutherfordton. For more info or to schedule an appointment please call Diane at 828-287-4120. •Sun. Aug. 4, 12pm-4:30pm at Floyd’s Creek Baptist Church; 2004 Chase High Rd., Forest City. For more info or to schedule an appointment please call Fay Spicer at 828-245-5329. •Tues. Aug. 6, 1pm-5:30pm at Chili’s; 128 Sparks Crossing, Forest City. For more info or to schedule an appointment please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).     
 
Benefit Cooking
Ribs, Ribs, Ribs! Sat. Aug. 3, 11am-1pm. For Michael Ward & Dennis Hoyle. Price $20 per rack. Contact Shannon Bradley at 828-429-4236 or Carolyn Earley at 828-453-9060. Pick up at Sammy’s Supermarket in Bostic. Proceeds help with medical expense due to cancer treatments. Donations accepted. 
 
Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser
Multi-Family Yard Sale & Bake Sale Sat. Aug. 3, 7am-11am at Rutherford Family Practice Parking Lot; 444 NC 108 Hwy. Rutherfordton (next to Rutherford OB/GYN). Proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation.
 
Ashley Williams Benefit Concert 
Sat. Aug. 17, 5pm-9pm at Ellenboro School. Costs is $5 at the door and donations will also be taken. All proceeds are to help with medical expenses. Hosted by Stacey and Tyler Dodson. 828-447-3589.
 
Washburn Community Outreach Center
50% off sale Sat. Aug. 3rd, 9am-2pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Road in Bostic. 828-245-5603.
 
Nurturing Parenting Skills Class
Attention Parents of Teens! If you would like to learn more about communicating with your teen; using family values to guide, setting appropriate expectations; and simply understanding what your teen is thinking/feeling, please come to a free class and bring your teen each Thursday for 12 weeks, beginning Aug. 15, 6-8pm, Apt. H-6, 130 Amity Dr., Forest City. Facilitators:  Dr. Johnnie Martin and Sam Etheridge.  828-286-9590 for info.
 
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.

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