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Hendersonville Event
Sept. 17-20; Open Studio Tour of Henderson County, a free self-guided tour featuring fine art & craft studios in Henderson County, Original works in paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, fiber arts, metal arts, woodworking, and glass are offered by artists from the county; Preview Party at Rhythm & Brews Sept. 17, 5-9pm, Sept. 19 & 20 10am-5pm. Info, 828-698-8775.
Save the Date
Transit's 25th Anniversary Luncheon, Tues. Sept. 29, 12:30pm-2pm. 294 Fairgrounds Road, Spindale.
Paws of Rutherford County
Fundraiser, Thurs. Sept. 17, 5-9pm at Sweet Frogs Forest City. 20% of sales donated to Paws. Sat. Sept. 19, 10am-2pm at Tractor Supply Spindale we will have adoptable dogs there, baked goods & info on pet care & Low Cost Spay and Neuter. 888-422-7303.
WOVE 104.1 FM Community Radio Station: Hosting a series of free trainings & workshops for persons interested in being a volunteer at the station. The training will be in the Old Dunbar Community Ctr; 421 Hardin Rd., Forest City, begins Thurs. Sept. 17, 6pm & continues each Thursday until Nov. 19. It is recommended that you make the introductory workshop on Sept 17 to register. For addition info contact Stanley McEntire 828-247-4142 or seajuanta@gmail.com
Rutherford County Library- (next to Health Dept.) Makerspace Grand Opening, Sat. Sept. 19, 1-3pm. Come tour our BRAND NEW Makerspace & see what it's all about. Electronics, art supplies, 3D printer, looms for knitting and weaving,& much more available for public use.
FREE Movie Night
Sat. Sept. 19, 8:30pm Whitehouse Community Club Union Mills. Rain date 26th. Join us for Hocus Pocus on a huge outdoor screen on the baseball field. FREE ADMISSION & FREE UNLIMITED POPCORN! Bring chairs, blankets, coolers, water, soft drinks & snacks. No alcohol allowed on property. Children must be accompanied. 828-625-4502.
Whitehouse Veggie Club
Monthly Potluck: Sat. Sept. 19, 1pm at the Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Road, Union Mills. Bring vegetarian/vegan food to share. Admission, $1. Info, 828-287-4549.
Annual Strut Your Mutt Dog Show
Sat. Sept. 19, 11am-4pm at Geneva Riverside Motel Lake Lure. Dog competitions, kid's games, raffle, T-shirts, rabies vaccine clinic, $10/vaccine, starting at 2pm. Proceeds benefit Rutherford County Humane Society.
2nd Harvest Mobile Food truck
Tues. Sept. 29, 10am at First Baptist Spindale, 105 E. Wilson St., Spindale. First come, first serve...come early. 828-247-0096.
Broad River Clean-Up
Sat. Sept. 19th, 11am. The number of sections we clean will be determined by the number of volunteers that we get. Trash bags & gloves provided. Need people with canoes as well as kayaks to join us. We may have a few extra kayaks or canoes if people want to help but do not have a boat. Contact Dana Bradley at trails@rutherfordoutdoor.org or 828-625-9983 ext. 505.
Voter ID Presentation
There will be a presentation on "Preparing for Voter ID in 2016" by Tim Fitzgerald of NC State Board of Elections Thurs. Sept. 24, 6pm at Democratic Party Headquarters at 142 W. Main St. Forest City.
Fall Book Sale
Sept. 24-26 at Rutherford County Library- (next to Health Dept.) Thurs. & Fri. 9am-5pm & Sat. 10am-12pm. Great selection. Info 828-287-6115.
Lymphedema Education Class
Thurs. Sept. 24, 6pm at the Cancer Resource Center (next to Belk at the Tri-City Mall). 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. 828-245-4596.
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
Hendersonville, NC
Henderson County Curb Market Old Timey Day, Sept. 26, 8am-2pm (sausage & ham biscuits cooked on a wood stove, music, antique display, demonstrations & more). 828-692-8012.
3rd Annual Caroleen-Henrietta-Avondale Day
Car & Truck Show, Sat. Sept. 26, 10am-2pm at Legion Hut; Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Entry fee, $5. Music, food, games, ice cream & more! Trophies! Info, Ted Rollins, 828-980-2348. Sponsored by Wells Jenkins Wells.
Camp G.O.L.D. Rush
Sat. Sept. 26, 10am-4pm at Foothills Family Campground in Harris; a free Day Camp for kids & teens who have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. Call 828-286-5062 or 828-286-5501 for more info.
1st Annual Renee Ledford Memorial Ride
To benefit projects for the Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Association, Sat. Sept. 26. Registration 11am-12pm Rutherford Co Moose Lodge, Forest City. Cost; $15/single, $20/couples, meal included. Leaves at 12pm to Rose Hill in Fallston & returns to Moose Lodge. Sponsored by Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Association and CCIB.
Super Science Saturday
Rutherford County Library- Sat. Sept. 26, 11am. Sponsored by KidSenses. This week we will be amazed in Rainforest Wonders. FREE program. All ages welcome.
Fundraiser
Hundreds of kids & youth need financial assistance to attend South Mountain Christian Camp, this is an easy way to help raise funds. Eat at Zaxby's in Forest City Mon. Sept. 28, 5-8pm. 10% of all sales made during this time will be donated to SMCC. Funds received will be used to sponsor kids to come to Camp. If you can't make it to this event, but would like to make a donation, you can by mail to SMCC, PO Box 9, Bostic NC 28018.
Cook Smart Eat Smart Class
Thurs, Oct. 8, 15 & 22. $25/person for 3 classes. Choose times: 10am-1pm or 5-8pm. Register by October 1st. 193 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale.
Camp Erin™ of the Carolinas a camp for kids & teens, ages 6-17, who have experienced the death of someone. Offered free of charge. This year's Camp will be held from Fri.-Sun., Nov. 13-15 at South Mountain Christian Camp Bostic. Space limited! Info, Cy 828-245-0095 or cymiller@hospiceofrutherford.org
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 & 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.
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.
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.
B-I-N-G-O
Held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Rutherford County Library. Join us for these FREE games and enjoy a little friendly competition. Only 8 seats are available. Call 828-287-6115 to reserve your spot.
