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Pink Ladies Support Group: First Monday of each month from 5 to 6:30pm at Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; for women who have been diagnosed with cancer. Info, 828-245-4596 or e-mail: jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com
GWRRA NC CHAPTER NC P-2
Meets monthly 2nd Tuesday at Forest City Café, Forest City, eat at 6:30pm, meet at 7:30pm. Anyone interested in motorcycles is welcome, no matter the brand. Contact Jim Brabb 828-447-7739.
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.
FUNC or Fridays Unplugged on Central
1st Friday of each month, 7pm. Sponsored by Rutherford Town Revitalization, the Town of Rutherfordton, Small Town Coffee and others! Families and music lovers alike are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and fill Central Street to support our local music scene.
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.
69th Hendersonville Apple Festival
Downtown, September 4-7, (street fair, arts & crafts, entertainment, children's activities, parade, food & more). Street Fair, Fri.-Sun., 10am-8pm & Mon., 10am-5pm, no pets allowed. King Apple Parade on Labor Day, 2:30pm. Kidde Carnival, rides & entertainment geared for younger children, Fri.-Sun., 10am-9pm, Mon., 10am-4pm, Wells Fargo parking lot, Tickets $1-$3. Call 828-697-4557 or visit www.historichendersonville.org
Baby & Me Club
Sat. Sept. 5, 10-11am at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 828-286-5065 or email Kristan.Holbert@rutherfordregional.com
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
Presentation on "Fracking"
Thurs. Sept. 3, 7pm by Phyllis Washburn, a retired science teacher. Learn everything you ever wanted to know on this controversial practice of extracting oil from the earth. This event will be held at the Rutherford County Democratic Headquarters at 142 W. Main St. in downtown Forest City.
Hendersonville Events
Kiwanis Club Apple Festival Pancake Breakfast, Fri. Sept. 4, 8am-10am at First Baptist Church, Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville, $7 per person. Call 828-233-3071 or visit www.historichendersonville.org
Fundraiser
Selling Ice Cream, Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 5 & 6, 2-4pm at Rutherford County Moose Lodge, Bostic. All proceeds go to the Needy Children's Christmas Party.
BASICS Thrift Store
HUGE Bag Sale, Sat. Sept. 5, 10am-2pm. We invite you to come and fill a grocery bag for ONLY $3!! We have all sizes, from infant to adult. Proceeds go to support the food pantry/clothing closet of BASICS Christian Ministries. 219 Main Street, Cliffside. 828-289-7996.
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.
Run Against Addiction
Community Prayer: Sept. 10, 6pm. Rutherford County Courthouse; 229 N. Main St., Rutherfordton.
Book Event
Thurs. Sept. 10, 6-7:30pm @ ICC's Library Auditorium, James A Hamilton & the Fairie Foundation presents No Harm Dunn, a fictional story. Proceeds to scholarship fund. Those unable to attend can make a donation to: The Fairie Foundation, PO Box 1227, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.
FREE Health Screening
Wed. Sept. 9, 3-5pm at BASICS Christian Ministries; 219 Main St, Cliffside. Blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks, & MORE! TWO doctors onsite that you can talk with about health questions or concerns. 828-289-7996.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Wed. Sept. 9, 12-6pm in the Norris-Biggs Conference Room @ Rutherford Regional Medical Center, near the Outpatient Dept. For appointment call Pam Irby at 828-231-3055. Walk-ins welcome. An American Red Cross t-shirt, as well as a light meal will be provided to all participants.
Open House/Baby Fair at The Birth Place
Sat. Sept. 12, 9am-noon. Free gift! Learn about lactation and breastfeeding, birthing positions, childbirth classes, couplet care, gestational diabetes, epidurals & 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!
Camp Erin™ of the Carolinas is a camp for kids & teens, ages 6-17, who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Camp Erin is free. This year's Camp will be held from Fri.-Sun., Nov. 13-15 at South Mountain Christian Camp Bostic. Space is limited, register now! Info, Cy Miller at 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.
