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Isothermal Amateur Radio Club
Monthly meeting every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm at the County Annex Building on Main St., Rutherfordton. Across the road from churches. Info, Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.
Stroke Support Group: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5pm in the Crawford Building (Auxiliary Room) at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Info, 828-286-5509.
Run Against Addiction
Community Prayer: Sept. 10, 6pm. Rutherford County Courthouse; 229 N. Main St., Rutherfordton.
Concert
International, award-winning pianist Alina Kiryayeva is performing her captivating "Moving Pictures" Cartoon Piano Program at The Foundation Performing Arts & Conference Center in Spindale, Sept. 15, 7:30pm. Kiryayeva's stunning talent is described as a "virtuosic fireworks of nearly unplayable piano transcriptions" and promises to astound any spectator.
Book Event
Thurs. Sept. 10, 6-7:30pm at ICC's Library Auditorium, James A Hamilton and the Fairie Foundation presents No Harm Dunn, a fictional story. Proceeds supports the scholarship fund. Those unable to attend can make a donation to: The Fairie Foundation, PO Box 1227, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.
Fair Field Mountains Volunteer Fire Dept.
4th Annual Fish Fry Fund Raiser, Sat. Sept. 12, 4-7pm. At the Rumbling Bald Resort Beach Pavilion. Rain or Shine! Adults: $10, kids 10 & under $5. Proceeds to benefit Fire Dept.
2nd Harvest Mobile Food Truck
Tues. Sept. 15, 10am at Henrietta First Baptist; 2736 Harris-Henrietta Rd., Henrietta. First come, first serve, come early. Info, 828-247-0096.
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.
Open House/Baby Fair at The Birth Place
Sat. Sept. 12, 9am-noon. Learn about lactation and breastfeeding, birthing positions, childbirth classes, couplet care, gestational diabetes, epidurals and anesthesia, pregnancy massage therapy, newborn photography and much more! Tour The Birth Place, see labor and delivery suites, view our post-partum rooms and nursery, see state-of-the-art equipment, enjoy refreshments, participate in raffles, get family resources, and meet our physicians, nurses and staff!
Buffet Breakfast
Sat. Sept. 12, 7am-10am at The Gilkey School Community Center. Adults: $6, Kids 6-12 $3, 5 and under Free. ALL YOU CAN EAT!! Proceeds goes to help rebuild the old School.
Rutherford County Library
Fall Book Sale, Sept. 24-26. The hours on Thursday and Friday will be 9am-5pm and Saturday 10am-12pm. A great selection will be available for very low cost. Info, 828-287-6115.
3rd Annual Caroleen-Henrietta-Avondale Day
Car & Truck Show, Sat. Sept. 26, 10am-2pm at the Legion Hut; Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Entry fee, $5. Music, food, games, ice cream and more! Trophies awarded at 2:15pm. Info, Ted Rollins, 828-980-2348. Sponsored by Wells Jenkins Wells.
One-day Childbirth Class
Sat. Sept. 26, 8:30am-4:30pm at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Registration is required. For more info or to register, call 828-286-5065 or email Kristan.Holbert@rutherfordregional.com
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: Designed to check on senior citizens & give them 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.
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!
Camp G.O.L.D. Rush
Sat. Sept. 26, 10am-4pm at Foothills Family Campground in Harris, NC; a free Day Camp for children and teens who have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. Call the Diabetes Education Department at 828-286-5062 or 828-286-5501 to register or for more info.
FREE Movie Night
Sat. Sept. 19th 8:30pm at Whitehouse Community Club; 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Rain date: 26th. Come join us for Hocus Pocus on a huge outdoor screen on the baseball field. FREE ADMISSION & FREE UNLIMITED POPCORN for everyone! Bring your chairs, blankets, coolers, water, soft drinks & snacks. No alcohol allowed on Clubhouse property. Children must be accompanied. 828-625-4502.
Lymphedema Education Class
Thurs. Sept. 24, 6pm at the Cancer Resource Center (next to Belk at the Tri-City Mall). This class is for those who have had cancer treatments that involved radiation, the removal of lymph nodes, venous failure, injury or trauma. Taught by our Certified Lymphedema Therapists; learn if you are at risk and how to manage symptoms. Info, 828-245-4596.
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? You do not have to reveal your name. Your info could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers, 828-286-8477.
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.
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.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Open Wed. thru Sat., 10am-4pm. New items arriving weekly! 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.
