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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 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.
 
Free Spay and Neuter
PAWS of Rutherford County & 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. Learn more at www.pawsrc.com or call 888-422-7303.
 
NAMI Rutherford/Cleveland
Meeting on Thurs., Aug. 28, 7pm. Held in the Crawford Building at Rutherford Regional Hospital. Nicholle Karim, a public policy specialist and lobbyist with NAMI-NC, will be speaking to us about mental health advocacy. Refreshments will follow. The public is welcome.
Meet and Greet
Rutherford County GOP Candidates, Sat. Aug. 23, 1-3pm. Ice cream social. 202 North Main Street, Rutherfordton. 
 
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.
 
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.
 
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. 
 
Washburn Community Outreach Center
Annual Back to School Clothing Give Away!! Sat. Aug. 23, 9am-2pm. All clothing and household items will be free!! Plus all the children that come will be given a bag of school supplies to start the new school year off right!  2934 Piney Mountain Church Road in Bostic. 828-245-5603.
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.
American Cancer Society Fundraiser
Gospel singing program “A Tribute to Cancer Survivors”, Sun. Aug. 24, 6pm at Ulysses D. Miller Funeral Home (Poors Ford Rd.) Sponsored by the TLC Relay for Life Team.
 
Relay For Life Needs Teams
Rutherford County Relay For Life Committee is recruiting new teams to participate in its 18th Annual Relay Event Fri. Sept. 5, 2014. Info, Myra King 828-248-5220 or visit: RelayForLife.org/RutherfordNC or login to Facebook Relay For Life of Rutherford County NC.
 American Cancer Society Relay For Life Of Rutherford County, NC/Relay For Life Of Rutherford County, NC.
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: 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. 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.
 
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 828-245-0095 to schedule appt.
 
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
 
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Open weekly Wed.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Selling loads of wonderful items for your home. We also accept donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs and cats waiting to be adopted. All proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill non-profit 501 (C) (3) animal rescue organization. All donations are tax deductible. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure, across from the Apple Valley Golf Course. Interested in volunteering? Call Cathe at 828-625-9946.

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. Thank you!   
 
 

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