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Saturday, August 24
What: Country Breakfast Buffet
When: Aug. 24, 7-10am
Where: Whitehouse Community Center, 5408 Painter's Gap Road, Union Mills
More Info: Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Proceeds to upkeep of building & outdoor recreation area.
What: Chopped Sirloin Dinner
When: Aug. 24, 4-8pm
Where: Hopewell-Hollis Club House, 2500 Hollis Road, Ellenboro
More Info: Adults $10, kids 6-12 $5, under 6 free. Take out available. Proceeds to community. By Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Club.
What: PAWS 3rd Annual Pet Festival
When: August 24
Where: Morse Park, 2948 Memorial Hwy. Lake Lure
More Info: Adoptions. Raffle. Rutherford County Sheriff's Dept K9 Unit 11am. Live music 10am-2pm. Facebook page: "Building PAWS RC."
Saturday, August 31
What: Buffet Breakfast
When: Aug. 31, 7-10am
Where: Gilkey School Comm. Center, Rutherfordton
More Info: Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, 5 & under free. Proceeds support center. 828-429-9075
What: The Spindale Community Connections 3rd Annual Event
When: Aug. 31, 11am-5pm.
Where: Deviney Park, Greer St., Spindale.
More Info: Free hotdogs & drinks from 11:30am-12:30pm. Music, games, drawings & more. No alcohol allowed. Teresa Hardy, 828-289-3357.
Tuesday, September 3
What: Domestic Violence Support/Education Group Meeting
When: Sept. 3
Where: To learn more about the meeting place and other details, call Sally at 828-245-1390, ext. 104
More Info: Meet 1st Tuesday monthly
Friday, September 6
What: Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck
When: Sept. 6, arrive 8am, distribution 10am. 1st come, 1st serve.
Where: Concord Baptist, 720 Old US Hwy 74, Bostic
More Info: Sponsored by Chase Corner Ministries. 828-247-0096.
Tuesday, September 10
What: Dr. Walter Ziffer, Holocaust Survivor, will share his very personal story of WWII
When: Sept. 10, 3pm
Where: Mountains Branch Library, 150 Bill's Creek Road, Lake Lure
More Info: Program is Free and open to everyone. 828-287-6392.
ONGOING EVENTS
All Souls Community: a congregation affirming Unitarian Universalist values, meet Thursdays at 7pm at The Grahamtown Community Center, 129 First Street, Forest City. All faiths, or the lack thereof, all races, all kinds of people are welcome. 843-708-1033.
Chase Corner Ministries: FREE USDA Food every Wednesday from 9am-2pm. Families who receive this food may only get it every other month. You must be a Rutherford County resident and meet income requirements to qualify. 828-247-0096.
Gilkey Neighbors Food Pantry: Volunteers needed. 828-286-0404 or 217 Gilkey School Rd. Rutherfordton.
Coffee and Conversation: Coffee Social for Veterans every 3rd Thursday in the month, 9am-10:30am. Rutherford County Veteran Service Office, 303 Fairground Road, Spindale. 828-287-6185.
Sons of Confederate Veterans: Lt. William Corbitt Camp #525 invites you to visit with us every 3rd Friday at the County Annex Building; 289 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. Meet at 6:30pm for refreshments and 7pm meeting. 828-305-8654 or 828-287-3412.
American Legion Post 74: Meetings on 4th Tuesday every month. Dinner at 6pm, meeting to follow. Kevin Young, Commander. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. 828-287-1294.
HOPE Grief Support Group: Free for any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered at the Hospice Charles and Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, 374 Hudlow Road, Forest City. 828-245-0095.
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: Designed to check on senior citizens & help them have peace of mind. Provides a knowledge that someone cares & will check on them. No cost. Lt. Godlock, 828-287-6395. Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.
Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: 3rd Tuesday monthly 6:30pm. Perry Moore House; Main St., Rutherfordton. 828-287-5475.
Bingo in Green Hill at the American Legion Post 74. Doors open 6pm, Bingo 7pm. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. 828-395-2223.
NAMI South Mountains NC (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Weekly Family Support Group Tuesdays 5:30pm. NAMI P.E.A.C.E. Community Center, 124 S. Powell St., Suite D, Forest City. Group for those who have family members who are dealing with mental illness.
Ever been a victim of Domestic Violence? Never want to be? Domestic Violence Education/Support Meetings 1st Tuesday monthly 6-8pm, facilitated by Dr. Johnnie Martin. Women only, no charge. Call Sally for location & info. 828-245-1390 ext. 104
Support Group: Parents as Leaders (PALS) a parent & family support group of pre-school aged kids, meets weekly to discuss issues, concerns & joys of raising kids. 828-286-3901.
Advanced Care Planning: Private consult to understand the purpose & use of living wills & health care powers of attorney. Free. Joey, Hospice of Rutherford County 828-245-0095.
Book Club: Meets 2nd Monday monthly 10-11am Mountains Branch Library, 150 Bill's Creek Rd, Lake Lure. 828-287-6392.
DAV, Chapter #25 Rutherford County: Meeting 2nd Monday monthly. Dinner 6pm, meeting follows. National Guard Armory, Withrow Rd, Forest City. Need new members to help us help veterans needing assistance. Info: Commander Rickey Barber SR, 828-460-8281.
