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To All Veterans
American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Meeting 1st Monday of each month. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. Membership drive, $25/year. We also welcome all transfers from other Legion Post. Info: 828-657-6145.
 
Chase Corner Ministries 
Back-2-School Sale. Clothes and shoes half-price thru August 30. Some restrictions apply. 1509 Chase High Rd. Forest City.
 
Music at the Mills
Fri. Aug. 30, 7pm. Supper 6pm. Featuring: Homegrown Music. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
 
8th Annual Grahamtown Reunion
Sat. Aug. 31, 1pm-10pm at Hardin Rd. Park. 1st come & 1st serve. Bring your own food & grills. Come together in celebration of the 100 year old neighborhood. Pre-party Fri. Aug. 30, 6-12am. Info: 828-305-2181 or 828-286-3758.
 
HOPE Grief Support Group 
Tues. Sept. 3, 10am at Hospice of Rutherford County. This is a free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Please call 828-245-0095 to register or for more info.
 
Blood Drives
•Thurs. Sept. 5, 3pm-7:30pm at Crestview Baptist Church; 630 South Church St., Forest City. To schedule  appt call Sam at 828-429-3827. •Mon. Sept. 9, 11:30am-4pm at National Guard Armory; 890 Withrow Rd., Forest City. To schedule appt call 1-800-733-2767. Sat. Sept. 14, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Old Main Street, Cliffside. To schedule appt call Wayne at 828-429-0212. •Mon. Sept. 16, 3pm-7pm at Spindale United Methodist Church; East Main & Methodist Dr., Spindale. To schedule an appt call David at 828-286-2281.  
 
Pregnancy Resource Center 
Annual “Walk for Life” Sat. Sept. 7, 9:30am-11:30am at Bethel Baptist Church; 606 S. DeKalb St. Shelby. This event allows individuals, families and churches within the community to participate in the life saving work of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Cleveland County. Funds raised help the Center provide alternatives to abortion for moms, dads and families facing crisis pregnancies in Cleveland County. Call to sponsor a walker or become a participant. Info: 704-487-4357.    

Cook Smart, Eat Smart Cooking School
Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2-5pm or 5:30-8:30pm. Cost $25 per person. Each session features a variety of cooking techniques, nutritional information, money-saving tips, and recipes. Call Cooperative Extension to register:  828-287-6010. 193 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale.
 
Rutherford Quilt Guild
Meeting on Mon. Sept. 9, 7pm. Held at First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton on Main Street. Guest speaker: Judy Weber fro Concord. Info: 828-287-3030.
 
Golf Tournament to fight MD
The Smith’s Drug/Tommy Hicks Golf Tournament to Fight MD will be held September 21, 1:30pm at the Forest City Muncipal Golf Course. Captain’s Choice Format – North State Gas $1 million dollar hole in one shot on #7. Sisk Family Ford new 2013 Automobile hole in one front nine attempts on #2. Cash, gifts, prizes, food and beverages. See pro Terry Osteen at the golf course for entry form or call Tommy Hicks at 828-245-7853. 
 
The Bostic Lincoln Center 
3rd Annual fund raising sale Sat. Sept. 7, at the Bostic Park Picnic Shelter in Bostic, NC. Large selection of household items and clothing will be available.  Rain or shine.  To donate items to the sale or for pick up, call 828-245-9800.
 
Fundraiser
Join Communities In Schools of Rutherford County as they host “Short Stacks for Big Change” Pancake Breakfast on Sat. Sept. 7, 8am-10am at Fatz Café in Forest City! All Profits benefiting local educational programs offered by CIS of Rutherford County in the public school system. Cost is $7 per person and tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 828-288-0228 or at the door.
 
Free Mental Illness Education 
Six-week Family-to-Family classes are structured to help families understand and support individuals with serious mental illness while maintaining their own well being. There is no cost to participate in Program. Register Now; starts Sun. Sept. 8, 1-4:30pm weekly. United Way of Rutherford County, 668 Withrow Rd., Forest City. Call: Betty Frye at 704-434-5166 or 704-583-0845.

NAMI Meeting 
Tues. Sept. 17, 6:30-8pm at our new location; Church of the Redeemer, 502 W. Sumter St., Shelby. Support group meetings will be on the third Tuesday of each month. This group is for those who have family members with mental illness. For more info, call President Betty Frye at 704-434-5166.
 
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.  
 
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  have peace of mind. Provides knowledge that someone cares and will check on them daily. No cost for 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.
 
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.

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