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American Legion Post 74
Meeting on the 4th Tuesday of each month in the Legion Cabin; 2501 US 64/74A Hwy., Rutherfordton. Dinner at 6pm, meeting to follow. Chuck Brooks, Commander, 828-287-1294.
American Legion Bingo
Every Thursday, doors open at 6pm. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy., Green Hill. Food concession available.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
Big Sale on Thurs. Fri. & Sat., June 23-25, 9am-2pm. ½ off all Scrubs, ladies tops and sandals. We have a food pantry as well. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.
RS Central High School
Multiple Grammy Award Winning Recording Artist, David Phelps to be featured on Sat. June 25, 6pm. Call 828-980-5749 or visit: www.itickets.com
Country Breakfast Buffet
Sat. June 25, 7-10am. Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Adults: $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free.
6th Annual PolkFresh Farm Tour
Sat. June 25, 9am-2pm and the wineries are open, 1-6pm. Tickets $25 per car, $10 per motorcycle. Your ticket will also get you in to the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project's Farm Tour on June 25 & June 26, 12-5pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.growrural.org, or in person at the Mill Spring Farm Store. 704-361-4827.
Willow Ridge Rehab & Living Center
3rd Annual Car Show, "Cars for the Cure" Sat. June 25, 12pm-3pm at Rocky's Bar & Grill; behind Denny's on US 74. Registration 9am-12. Entry fee, $20 includes free meal. Proceeds go to Relay For Life. 828-289-4631 or 828-429-1181.
Healthy Eating Club
Will meet for a Potluck Breakfast, Sat. June 25, 9am in Rutherfordton. For details & directions call Annamaria at 828-287-4549.
Blood Drive
•Mon. June 27, 2:30pm-7pm at Ellenboro Community at the Bethel Baptist Church; 479 Main St., Ellenboro. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Betty Gilbert at 828-453-8959.
2nd Harvest Mobile Food truck
Tues. June 28, 10am at Caroleen United Methodist Church; 137 Mills Ave., Caroleen. First come, first serve. Chase Corner Ministries, 828-247-0096.
Rutherford County Library
Tues., June 28, 6pm. Skip Watts with College Foundation will be here to work with ADULTS on how to apply to college for the first time or to finish up what you started earlier in life. He will also discuss different types of Financial Aid. 828-287-6118.
Free Workshop, Lake Lure Flowering Bridge: Stenciled Garden Markers, Tues. June 28, 11am, at the west (Chimney Rock) end of the bridge. Create one or more weather-resistant herb or garden markers by stenciling with acrylic paint on wood. Materials will be provided. Workshop leader and bridge volunteer Eleanor Bails is an experienced stenciling teacher. In case of rain, the workshop will be held at Lake Lure Town Hall. 828-625-2540.
Half-Price Sale
Storewide Half-Price Sale will begin July 1 - July 9, 10am-5pm. (Closed Mon. July 4th). Yokefellow Service Center; 132 Blanton St., Spindale. 828-287-0776.
Summer Reading Program
Wednesdays: June 29, July 6, 13, 20 & 27, 9am-12pm. 6945 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills. Info, 828-748-7956.
Gun Show
Hosted by American Legion Post #74, July 23 & 24, 9am-5pm at Old Green Hill School; 2501 US 64/74A Hwy., Rutherfordton. Handicapped parking/assistance available. If you need a "Firearm Purchase Permit" visit the Sheriff's Office in the county of your residence. It can take over a week, so apply early! Admission; $5, kids under 12 free. Info, 828-395-2223 or email: americanlegion74@att.net
Alcoholics Anonymous
Weekly meetings: Monday 7pm Women's meeting, Thursday 7pm open meeting. 1st Presbyterian Church; 438 W Main St., Forest City.
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. 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
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.
Unity, Service, Recovery
Do you have a desire to stop drinking? Looking to find a local AA meeting? The Lake Lure Group meets at Fairfield Mountains Chapel in the fellowship hall; 1384 Buffalo Creek Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746. Monday at 6:30pm & Friday at 5:30pm.
Hospice
In Need of: Trash bags, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex, toilet tissue. Info: 828-245-0095.
Grace of God Rescue Mission
In Need of: 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
In Need of: 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, someone to cut & weedeat grass, handyman. Info; 828-395-0705 or 828-447-0011. 514 East Main St., Spindale.
Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County:
Program established for the purpose of obtaining info about criminal activity and 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.
