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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.
Coat Drive
The Gilkey School Community Center is having a Coat Drive now until end of September to help 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.
Blood Drives
Fri., Aug. 15, 1pm-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Department; 186 S. Church St., Forest City. To schedule appt visit www.redcrossblood.org, Sponsor Code: FCFD. Sat., Aug. 16, 7:30am-1pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge, Old Main S.t, Cliffside. To schedule appt call Wayne at 828-429-0212.
Carolina Faithriders 6th Annual Bike Day
Sat. Aug. 23, 10am at the old Kmart parking lot; 1493 US 74A Bypass, Spindale (next to Denny’s Restaurant). Fan voted bike show, bike games & cornhole tourney. Music by Direct Message. Free food, drinks, & door prizes. 828-289-1944.
Meet and Greet
Rutherford County GOP Candidates, Sat. Aug. 23, 1-3pm. Ice cream social. 202 North Main Street, Rutherfordton.
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.
Free Spay and Neuter
PAWS of Rutherford County and The Community Partnership for Pets (CPPI) in Henderson County have joined forces to offer free spay and neuter to any Pit Bull dog or Pit Bull mix dog in Rutherford County. We will spay or neuter every Pit Bull or Pit Bull mix for free. That includes a rabies shot, too. There is no income limit. There is no time limit on this offer. It is our desire to curb the rate of euthanasia for Pit Bull and Pit Bull mixes in Rutherford County.
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.
Country Breakfast
Sat., Aug. 23, 7am-10am at Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mils. Adults $5, kids 6-12 $2.50, under age 6 free.
8th Annual Race to the Rock
Sun, Aug. 17, 7:30am bike, 8am run. A challenging 5k run or 25-mile bike race that climbs 900 feet in the last 3 miles (a 7-9% grade) to finish at the base of Chimney Rock. The rewarding 75-mile views from the finish line overlooking Lake Lure are enough to take your breath away. This is the ONLY TIME ever you can run or bike up to Chimney Rock. Info 828-625-9611.
Chopped Sirloin Supper
Sat., Aug. 23, 4-8pm at Hopewell– Hollis Community Clubhouse. Adults $9, kids 6-12 $5, under 6 free. Sponsored by Hopewell Ruritan Club.
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: 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 have peace of mind. Provides knowledge that someone cares and will check on them. No cost for this program. Contact Lt. Godlock 828-287-6395, Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.
Advance Care Planning: Sessions consist of a private consult to understand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attorney. Free. Call Joey 828-245-0095.
