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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 per year. We also welcome all transfers from other Legion Post. Info: 828-657-6145.
 
Music at the Mills
Fri. Sept. 20, 7pm. Supper 6pm. Featuring: Mountain Oaks. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
 
Blood Drives
•Mon. Sept. 23, 1pm-5:30pm at Smith’s Drugs; 139 East Main Street, Forest City. For appt call Alex Moore at 828-245-4591. •Thurs. Sept. 26, 10am-3pm at Isothermal Community College; Hwy 74 West, Spindale. For appt call 1-800-733-2767. •Fri. Sept. 27, 2:30pm-7pm at Big Spring Baptist Church; 534 Big Springs Baptist Church Rd., Ellenboro. For appt call Anne Self at 828-245-5061. •Mon. Sept. 30, 3pm-7pm at Gilkey School Community Center; 217 Gilkey School, Rutherfordton. For appt call 828-287-4120.
  
Colfax Free Fair
Ellenboro School Carnival Sept. 17-21. Live music Friday and Saturday nights, 7-8pm. Info: 828-453-8336 or 828-453-7768.
 
Golf Tournament to fight MD
The Smith’s Drug/Tommy Hicks Golf Tournament to Fight MD will be held Sept. 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 golf course for entry form or call Tommy at 828-245-7853.
 
Chase Corner Ministries 
Is co-sponsoring a Mobile Food Pantry on Tues., Sept. 24, 10am at Calvary Baptist Church; 1509 Ferry Road in Mooresboro. Info: 828-247-0096.
 
HOPE Grief Support Group 
Sept. 24 at 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.
 
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. 
Union Mills Community 
Yard Sale, Sat. Sept. 21, 7am-11am at the UM Development Clubhouse; 6079 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills. Tables available.
 
Pesticide Disposal Day
Thurs. Sept. 26, 10am-2pm at the 4-H Center located at 135 Locust Street in Columbus. Info: 828-894-8218.
 
Rutherford County Farmers Market
The NC Cooperative Extension is hosting Consumer Focus Groups in preparation for the relocation into a permanent setting and the possible expansion of additional services to the community. Public invited. Thurs. Sept. 26, 6pm at Rutherford Town Hall; 129 N. Main St. 828-287-6011.
 
Caroleen, Henrietta, Avondale Day
Sat. Sept. 28, 10am-4pm. Cruise in-Car Show, Scout Pond Hayride, Memorabilia, Food, Games, Crafts, Free Fishing, Music. This is a family event, no alcohol beverages allowed. Vendors needed, call 828-447-5029.  Caroleen American Legion Post; Boss Moore Rd. 
 
Chase Corner Ministries 
Store Wide Half-Price Sale Sept. 23-27: Quarter Sale – Most items in the store will be sold for .25¢ Sept. 30-Oct. 3: Declining Bag Sale – Pay one low price for everything you can fit in our bag (Mon. $5 a bag, Tues. $4 a bag, Wed. $3 a bag, and Thurs. $1 for any size bag!) October 4 we will be closed in order to put out fall and winter items. Some exclusions and limitations do apply.
 
Stress and Time Management
Tues. Sept, 24, 2-4pm or 5:30-7:30pm at Cooperative Extension, 193 Callahan Koon Rd,. Spindale. Wish you had more time and less stress?  Learn techniques for managing both!  Take control of your stress, be a master of your time, and find joy in each and every day. The workshop is free; pre-registration is requested. 828-287-6020.
 
LFS Carolinas in Need of Foster Parents
1000s of children in NC need safe and loving homes. Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas (LFS Carolinas) is looking for compassionate families to provide stable, structured and loving homes for adolescents. Qualified parents receive respite care, 24-hr support, training, monthly support groups, appreciation events and reimbursement. Classes begin on Tues, Sept. 24, 6PM at Ascension Lutheran Ch, 300 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28150. For info call 704-922-4250 or 1-800-HELPING.

Girl Scouts of Gilkey, Greenhill & Union Mills
Tough Cookie 8K Run Sept. 28, 8:30am. Your support will enable the troop to attend events, financially support girls to attend camp and travel to educational locations. Donations accepted. 217 Gilkey School Rd. Rutherfordton. 704-434-2426.
 
Country Breakfast
All-You-Can-Eat Country Breakfast on Sept. 28, 7am-10am at Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Adults $5; kids 6-12 $2.50; under 6 free.
 
Hospice Memorial Service 
Oct. 10, 6pm at the Carolina Event and Conference Center. The service will remember Hospice patients who passed between March and August and honor those special family and friends who cared for them. For more info, please call Terry Honeycutt at 828-245-0095.
 
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products dish detergent, Lysol spray, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex, toilet tissue. Info: 828-245-0095.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.  

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