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Coat Drive
The Gilkey School Community Center is having a Coat Drive thru 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.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Decorating for the holidays? Halloween items are featured. Open Wed.-Sat., 10am-4pm. We accept donations of food & bedding supplies for dogs/cats waiting to be adopted. Proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill animal rescue organization. Donations tax deductible. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
Rutherford County Animal Assistance Programs
For information on re-homing your pet, free pet food pantries, free or low cost spay and neuter, volunteering, fostering, adopting and more, please call 828-202-9112.
2014: The Game-Changer
A public event for Rutherford County, the Community, and Business & Tourism Industries. Featuring: Mark Bellissimo, founder of Tryon International Equestrian Center & Chris Cavanaugh, founder of Magellan Strategy Group. Thurs. Sept. 25, 4-5pm. Speaker Meet & Greet, 5-5:30pm. Foundation Performing Arts Center, Spindale.
Rockin’ Naturalist Guided Hikes
Sat., Sept. 27; 11am-12pm. Explore Chimney Rock’s trails with a Park naturalist or State Park Ranger to learn about plants, wildlife, geology and more along the way. Or, we’ll head “off the beaten path” to discover less-traveled areas of the park. More details at chimneyrockpark.com
Rock On!
Sat. Sept. 27; 9:30am-11:30am. Ancient towering rock formations in Chimney Rock & Hickory Nut Gorge capture the imagination of visitors from around the world. Get a brief introduction to the area’s geological history, explore some incredible rock outcroppings on a guided hike.Limited to 20; registration required. More details at chimneyrockpark.com
Drive for the Cure
4th Annual Drive for the Cure Golf Tournament, Sat. Sept. 27, 12pm. Benefits the Melanoma Research Foundation in memory of Brett Lamb at Apple Valley Golf Club, 112 Mountain Blvd., Lake Lure. Info: Tim 828-289-3933.
Caroleen - American Legion Post
2nd Annual Caroleen Henrietta Avondale Day, Sat. Sept. 27, 10am-5pm. Car show (no entry fee), free scout pond hayride, memorabilia, food, free fishing, crafts, games and music. Bring lawn chairs. Info: 828-447-5029.
Community Event
Sat. Sept. 27, 3pm until at Gilkey School Community Center (old Gilkey School). Events, raffle drawing 5pm, music, food. Come and see what all has been done to your old school. Everyone Welcome!
Country Breakfast
Sat. Sept. 27, 7am-10am at Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Road, Union Mills. Adults $5, kids 6-12 $2.50, under 6 free.
Candidate Forum
The Demand Animal Shelter Reform Group hosting a forum for Sheriff & County Commissioner Candidates, Mon. Sept. 29, 6-8pm ICC Library Auditorium. Find us on Facebook.
Chase Corner Ministries
Sept. 29-Oct. 2 Declining Bag Sale. Mon. stuff bag for $4; Tues. stuff bag for $3; Wed. stuff bag for $2; Thurs.- Bring bag & stuff for $1. Chase High Rd., Forest City.
Rabies Clinic
Wed. Oct. 1st at Animal Control, offers a one-year Rabies Vaccine for $10 and on the first Wednesday of each month, the cost is $7. 278 Laurel Hill Rd., Rutherfordton, NC. Info; 828-287-6025.
Political Candidate Forum
Thurs. Oct. 2, 6pm at Rutherford County Extension Office; 193 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale. Be informed, visit: www.rcforum.weebly.com
Casar Halloween Costume Drive
For underprivileged kids. Help us by donating used or new costumes to a collection box at Casar School, The Bob Shop, or at Moses’ house at 5744 Casar Rd (Hwy 10) across from M&H Towing. Costume pick-up days: Fri. Oct. 3 & 10, 6-8pm Casar Park. Info, Sharon 704-473-5739.
Children’s Gift Book Sale
Oct. 3-4, 10am-5pm at Yokefellow. Gift quality children’s picture books at a fraction of their retail prices. Sale includes 145 original and revised Nancy Drew mysteries from 1940-1980. THINK CHRISTMAS! 132 Blanton Ave. Spindale.
GWRRA NC-P2 and AL POST 74 Bikers
Are jointly sponsoring a Poker Run to benefit Hospice on Sat. Oct. 4, 9am. Rain or Shine, Event will start and stop at the Post 74 Lodge on Rt. 64/74A Rutherfordton. Contact Charles Cook at 828-248-2754 or Chuck Brooks 828-287-1294.
Bill’s Creek VFD
Community Auxiliary Yard & Bake Sale, Sat. Oct. 4, 7am. Sausage biscuit & Pancake breakfast. Furniture & household items. Info, 828-625-5517. 1118 Bill’s Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
Lake Lure Lions Club
2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner, Sat. Oct. 4, 4pm-7pm at Bill’s Creek Community Center. Adults $10, kids 6-10 $5, kids 5 & under Free.
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
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!
Free Spay and Neuter
PAWS of Rutherford County and 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. Learn more at www.pawsrc.com or call 888-422-7303.
GWRRA NC Chapter NC-P-2
Meets monthly 2nd Tuesday at Ryan’s Steakhouse, Forest City. Meet at 6:30pm and eat at 7:30pm. Anyone interested in motorcycles is welcome, no matter the brand. Jim Brabb, at 828-447-7739.
