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BelkGives on the Go Mobile Mammography Center to visit Tri City Mall in Forest City on Sat. Feb. 18, 9am-5:30pm to offer free, convenient mammogram screenings. Women age 40 and over with no breast concerns, who have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months and have a primary care physician are eligible by calling 855-655-2662 to schedule an appt. After receiving their mammograms, women also can receive complimentary bra fittings.
Pink Ladies Support Group: 1st Monday of each month from 5pm to 6:30pm at Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; for women who have been diagnosed with cancer. 828-245-4596.
Sons of Confederate Veterans
The Polk Volunteers Camp # 919 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans invites you to meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month, and we love to have visitors. Membership is open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces. For more info or questions e-mail James McGuin: commander@polkncscv.org
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.
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue
Pet Adoption Center & Thrift Store Weekly Specials, all coats $1. In need of volunteers & foster homes, we would like to help Rutherford County become a NO KILL Community. 1366 US 221 Hwy. North, Rutherfordton (1 mile past RS Central High School). Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 828-287-7338.
Grahamtown Community Center
Blessed are those who serve. The GTeam will be serving bags of food to those in need, every 2nd & 4th Thursday beginning at 4pm. First come, First serve. 129 First Street, Forest City. 828-229-3380.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
Is having a $1 "Kids" clothing bag sale this week. Our Thrift Store will be open Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Feb. 2-4, 9am-2pm. Our food pantry is available for Rutherford County residents from 9:30am-1:30pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.
Bluegrass Gospel
Music at the Mills, featuring: Heart Cry. Fri. Feb. 3, 7pm at Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Tradition new year's supper 6pm.
Bazaar
Pilot Club of Rutherford County Bazaar, Sat. Feb 4, 7am-1pm at First Baptist Church; 211 W. Main, Forest City. Lots of Household Items, Clothes, Knick Knacks, and much, much more! Pilots will be selling Pecans, Soap, Homemade Soup and Baked Goods!
Rutherford County Library Events
•Genealogy: research your family history on Wed. Feb. 8, 2pm. No registration required. •African American History: Chivous Bradley, a Rutherford County Historian, who will present "From Servitude to Emancipation" and "From Emancipation to Integration." Thurs. Feb. 9, 6pm. Call Maria at 828-287-6118 for more info.
Blood Drive
Thurs. Feb. 9, 11am-4pm at Brookdale Forest City; 493 Piney Ridge Rd. For appointments call Melanie at 828-288-1171. Free Sweatshirt and name entered to win prize! TBC Points for all Blood Donors! Photo ID is required.
Buffet Breakfast
The Gilkey School Community Center will have Buffet Breakfast on Sat. Feb. 11, 7am-10am. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, 5 and under FREE. Proceeds goes to help support the community center. 217 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton.
Chase Corner Ministries Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck
Tues. Feb. 14, 10am at Providence United Methodist Church; 161 Providence Church Rd, Forest City, near Chase Middle School. First come-first served. Rutherford County residents only. 828-247-0096.
Paws of Rutherford County
Is having two low cost spay and neuter transports on Feb. 14 & Feb. 28. Cats are $25 and Dog are only $35 if they are up to date on their rabies Vaccinations. If they are not there will be a $10 charge added to the price. Please call 888-422-7303 and a volunteer will return your call. We will be announcing a FREE RABIES clinic for Dogs of Rutherford County residents on 2-19-17. More details are coming soon. If you would like to donate to help these and our other programs our PayPal address is PawsofRC@gmail.com and our website is: Pawsrc.org
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, 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.
Lighthouse Haven Men's Homeless Shelter
Needed: Cups, toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, sugar, creamer, coffee, cleaning items, personal hygiene items, canned food. 199 W. Main St., Spindale. 828-755-5986.
Sisters In Christ Ministry
In Need of: volunteers, latex gloves, hand sanitizer, donations, meats, paper products, personal hygiene, baby items, laundry detergents, cleaning supplies, clothes, socks, linens, pillows, firewood, handyman. 828-395-0705. 514 East Main St., Spindale.
Chase Corner Ministries
Needs: Canned meat, fruit, and veggies, spaghetti & sauce, soup & crackers, rice and dried beans, and toiletry needs such as: toothpaste, soap, shampoo, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and laundry detergent.
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? You do not have to reveal your name. Your info could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers, 828-286-8477.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Weekly meetings: Monday 7pm women's meeting, Thursday 7pm open meeting. 1st Presbyterian Church; 438 West Main St., Forest City. Providing support for recovery for 80 years!
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. www.al-anon.alateen.org
Advance Care Planning: Sessions consist of a private consult to understand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attorney. Free Sessions. Call Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County 828-245-0095 to schedule an appt.
American Legion Bingo
Every Thursday, doors open at 6pm. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. Food concession available.
Domestic Violence Education/Support Group meets every Tues evening, 6-8pm. If you have ever been abused physically or mentally, or you never want to be abused, please come meet with us! We learn together using a great curriculum and fun activities, and have informative guest speakers. Call Dr. Johnnie Martin for more info & meeting place, 828-286-9590.
Support Group
Parents as Leaders (PALS) a parent and family support group of pre-school aged children, meets weekly to discuss issues, concerns and the joys of raising young children. 828-286-3901.
HOPE Grief Support Group
Free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered at the Hospice Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, 374 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. 828-245-0095.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Open Wed. thru Sat., 10am-4pm. 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. Donations are tax deductible. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure. 828-625-1042.
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.