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Mobile Food Pantry
Washburn Community Outreach Center is sponsoring a mobile food pantry through Second Harvest at South Mountain Christian Camp, Thurs. Aug. 20, 10am. First come, first serve. 1129 South Mountain Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
Will be having a $2 bag sale, Aug. 20-21, 9am-2pm. All the clothing that you can stuff in a bag! 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic.
Back to School Jamboree
The Mary B. Mullen Bible Camp will be sponsoring their 3rd Annual Back To School Activity, Fri. Aug. 21, 5pm. There will be a motivational speaker, a hayride (tentatively), issuing of school supplies, hotdog cookout, games, music, Smores and prizes! All are invited to attend this fun-filled affair! 1900 Freemantown Rd., Lake Lure.
Annual Back to School Clothing Give Away
Sat. Aug. 22, 9am-1pm. Entire stock of summer clothing will be given away as well as School supplies! Come early to stock up to get your children's school year off to the right start! (Children must be present) Washburn Community Outreach Center; 2934 Piney Mountain Church Road in Bostic. 828-245-5603.
Super Science Saturday: Aug. 22, 11am at Rutherford County Library on Callahan-Koon Rd. Blast Off Into Physics (K-12). Info, Jeannie, 828-287-6116.
Country Breakfast
Saturday, Aug. 22, 7-10am at Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Road Union Mills. Adults: $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. We are asking anyone who would care to, bring a can of food with them to add to our donation of canned food for "New Beginnings" soup kitchen--donations greatly appreciated! Canned veggies--corn, beans, etc.
Carolina Faithriders
7th Annual Bike Day on Mill Street in Downtown Forest City, Sat. Aug. 22, 10am. Fan voted bike show, bike games, corn hole tourney, cash awards for the winner! Music by Three 16 Band. Special speaker: Freon Lang. Food, drinks & door prizes. Activities for kids too! 828-289-1944.
Mystic Waters Ski & Skeet Pro-Am
Aug. 22, 10am-6pm. Located behind Ingles Market in Lake Lure, NC off of Highway 9. For more information, visit: www.mysticwaterslakelure.com
Back 2 School Kickoff Event
Sat. Aug. 22, 10am-1pm at Edward C. Stewart Park, 500 Highland Ave. Spartanburg, SC. 300 Backpacks will be given away on a first come first serve basis. This entire event is free for all cultures! Sponsored by: Word of Deliverance Assemblies, Inc. Apostle Tommy Twitty, Senior Pastor R.O.T.W. Reaching Outside The Walls Ministries, 3324 Chesnee Hwy. Chesnee, SC. 864-461-7178.
Benefit for Boy Scouts Troop 131
Talent Show/Festival, Sat. Aug. 22, 5pm-10pm. 154 Mayse Rd., Forest City. For more info, 828-289-5029.
Chopped Sirloin Supper
Sat. Aug. 22, 4pm-8pm at Hopewell Hollis Community Clubhouse. Adults $9, kids $6, all trimmings available.
Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck
Tues. Aug. 25, 10am. First come, first serve! Providence UMC; 161 Providence Church Rd, Forest City. Call 828-247-0096 with any questions.
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.
FREE Movie night
Sat. Aug. 29, 8:45pm (rain date: Sept 5th) Whitehouse Community Club, 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Join us for "101 Dalmatians" on a huge outdoor screen. FREE admission & unlimited popcorn for everyone! Everyone is welcome. Bring your chairs, blankets, coolers, water, soft drinks & snacks. No alcohol allowed. Children must be accompanied. Everyone Welcome!
Camp Fundraiser
Hundreds of children and youth need financial assistance to attend South Mountain Christian Camp each year, this is an easy way to help raise funds to meet that need. Eat at Zaxby's in Forest City, Mon. Aug. 31, 5pm-8pm and 10% of all sales made during this time will be donated to sponsor kids to come to camp during the summer. If you can't make it to this event, but would like to make a donation, you can do so by mail: SMCC, POB 9, Bostic NC 28018.
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.
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Holds weekly meetings: Sunday 6PM, Monday 7PM, Thursday 8PM. 1st Presbyterian Church, 438 West Main St., Forest City. Providing support for recovery for 80 years!
Celebrate Recovery
Is a recovery program based on principles from the 8 Beatitudes in Christ's Sermon on the Mount. It is where people can safely work together in helping those dealing with all types of hurts, hang-ups, or habits. Celebrate Recovery meets every Monday at 6pm, Mountain Creek Baptist Church, 710 Mountain Creek Rd, Rutherfordton. 828-287-7159.
Freedom from Smoking Class: Every Monday, 4 to 5pm at Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center. Info, 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com
Education/Support Group
Female Teen Domestic Violence Ed/Support Group will meet w/Dr. Johnnie Martin, every Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30pm. Come learn the warning signs of possibly abusive relationships and controlling behaviors. What he calls "love" may actually be abuse. 828-245-1390 Ext. 104 (Sally) for location and details. Funded by The Rutherford County Endowment Fund.
Al-A-Non 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
Mastectomy Fittings: By appointment; Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; fittings provided by Smith's Drugs of Forest City; for an appointment, call 828-245-4596.
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 County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Open Wed. thru Sat., 10am-4pm. New items arriving weekly! ½ price lighting. Proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit 501(C)(3) animal rescue organization. We accept donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs/cats waiting to be adopted. All donations are tax deductible. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
Low Cost Spay and Neuters
You can afford to have your pet spayed or neutered with our low cost program. Community Pet Center, 828-287-7738.
