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Monday, July 8
What: Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck
When: July 8, arrive by 8am, distribution at 10am. First come, first serve.
Where: Bostic First Baptist Church, 188 E. Church St, Bostic
More Info: Sponsored by Chase Corner Ministries. 828-247-0096
Thursday, July 11
What: A new spiritual community is forming in Rutherford County. All Souls Community, Unitarian Universalist, will hold its first service.
When: July 11, 7pm
Where: Mooneyham Public Library, Forest City.
More Info: A potluck of finger food is planned. 843-708-1033
What: Health and Public Service open house
When: July 11, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Isothermal Community College.
More Info: Light refreshments and a few small door prizes. Contact Brenda McFarland 828-395-1668 or bmcfarland@isothermal.edu with questions.
Saturday, July 13
What: Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
When: July 13, 5-7pm
Where: Whitehouse Community Center, 5408 Painter's Gap Rd, Union Mills
More Info: Adults $8, kids 6-12 $4, 5 & under free. Proceeds go toward picnic pavilion. 828-288-6271
Saturday, July 20
What: Operation Christmas Child Project Event
When: July 20, 10am-12pm
Where: Second Baptist Church, 123 Green St., Rutherfordton
More Info: Come meet the Mountain Gateway Team, get info on being a year round volunteer, tips on packing shoe boxes and learn small easy crafts for them. 828-606-3636, 828-755-8356
ONGOING EVENTS
Grahamtown Community Center: Provides free food on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month to the community from 4pm-5pm. 129 First Street, Forest City. 828-229-3380.
New AA Meeting: Sundays, 11:30am. Rectory of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Bat Cave.
ONGOING EVENTS
Annual Coat Drive: The Gilkey School Community Center is starting its annual coat drive. Also taking Blankets, Gloves, Toboggans. For Deliver or Pick up Call Gail Parton 828-287-4830, Hilda Roper 828-287-5673, Kay Deyton 828-286-1172.
Veterans Clothing Center and Meet & Greet Coffee: Free! 1st Monday of the month, 10am-1pm. Snacks provided. NOT accepting clothing at this time. American Legion Post 74, 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Weekly Open Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays, 7pm. 1st Presbyterian Church, 438 W. Main St., Forest City.
Al-A-Non Family Groups: Patience AFG: Mondays, 7-8pm at Perry Moore House in Rutherfordton, 828-288-2767. Lake Lure AFG; Tuesdays, 7:30pm at Mountains Branch Library, 828-748-8583.
Grace of God Rescue Mission Needed Items: Plates, bowls, plastic forks & spoons, cups, napkins, paper towels, gallon canned foods, personal hygiene items, coffee, sugar & cleaning items. 828-245-9141.
Chase Corner Ministries Needs: Canned meat, vegetables, fruits, pasta & sauce, soups, crackers, rice, dried beans, kid friendly, mac-n-cheese, toiletry, Volunteers. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City. 828-247-0096.
ONGOING EVENTS
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.
Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: Every 3rd Tuesday monthly, 6:30pm. Perry Moore House; Main St., Rutherfordton. 828-287-5475.
NAMI South Mountains NC (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Weekly Family Support Group every Tuesday at 5:30pm. NAMI P.E.A.C.E. Community Center, located at 124 S. Powell St., Suite D, Forest City. This group is for those who have family members who are dealing with mental illness.
Ever been a victim of Domestic Violence? Never want to be? You are invited to the Domestic Violence Education/Support Meetings on 1st Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm, facilitated by Dr. Johnnie Martin. Women only, no charge. Call Sally Claroni, 828-245-1390 ext. 104 for location and more info.
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.
