Thursday, January 15, 2015 8:04 am

Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop

New hours for Winter, open Fri. & Sat. for Jan. and Feb. only. 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. Donations are tax deductible. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.

On-going Book Sale 

Hardbacks $1, Paperbacks 50¢, Harlequin Romance, 5/$1. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm at Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation, 186 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Proceeds help several needy causes. 

Upcoming Musical Events

Rutherford County Line playing Blue Grass, Country & Gospel at Top Dog Fast Foods; 351 Oakland Rd., Spindale. Sat. Jan. 17, 7pm-9:30pm. Free Admission. Coming, Sat. Jan. 24, Prince and The Motown Review. Info, 828-287-8668.

Coat Give Away

Gilkey School Community Center is still taking Coats and giving them to those in need. Now taking Blankets, Gloves, & Toboggans. Contacts: Gail at 828-287-4830 or 828-289-5208 or Hilda at 828-287-5673e.

Realtors/Folks Cleaners Coat Drive: Real estate offices around the county are drop-off points. Coats cleaned & distributed thru Yokefellow. Info: Jim 828-429-1023.

Beginner Honey Bee School

Sponsored by Rutherford County Beekeepers. Cover a wide range of material to help you get started keeping bees. 5 week course, Sat 8am-12pm, begins Jan. 17. Cost, $35 person or $60 couple. Limited class. Call 828-980-1823 or email: jacksoncorbin71@yahoo.com

Blood Drives

•Thurs. Jan. 15, 3pm-7:30pm at Crestview Baptist Church; 630 South Church Street, Forest City. For appt please call Sam Edwards at 828-245-1969. •Fri. Jan. 16, 10am-2pm at Lifestyle Wellness and Spa; 247 Oak Street, Forest City. For appt please call Sherry Rawlinson at 828-248-2947. •Fri. Jan. 16, 1pm-5:30pm at Harris Elementary; 3330 US Hwy. 221 South, Forest City. For appt please call Connie Sears at 828-248-2354. •Fri. Jan. 16, 11am-3pm at Florence Baptist Church; 201 South Broadway Street, Forest City. For appt please call Laura White at 828-245-5411.

Naturalist Niche: Winter Birding

Sat. Jan. 17, 10:30am-12pm.
 Not all of our feathered friends fly south for the winter! Colder months are an excellent time for birding; leafless trees and open view sheds provide ample opportunity to observe birds that don’t mind chilly temperatures. Grab your binoculars and a field guide and join a Park naturalist to see which birds have stuck close to Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park for the winter season.

Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry 

Tues, Jan. 20, 10am at Providence UMC, 161 Providence Church Rd, Forest City First come, first served. 828-247-0096.

Country Breakfast

Sat. Jan. 24, 7am-10am at Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Road, Union Mills. Adults: $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free.

Public Meeting 

WOVE 104.1 FM Community Radio Station will host a public meeting, Sat. Jan. 24, 5pm in the Old Dunbar Community Center; 421 Hardin Road, Forest City. Info: Stanley, 828-247-4142.

Low Cost Spay and Neuters

Wed. Jan. 28, you can afford to have your Pet Spayed or Neutered with our Low Cost Spay/Neuter program, find out more. Community Pet Center 828-287-7738.

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.

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. 

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.

American Legion Post 74

Inaugural Bingo Night, every Thursday, 7pm at the former Green Hill School; 2501 US Hwy. 64/74A, Rutherfordton.

Domestic Violence Education/Support Group

Women who are victims of any kind of domestic abuse, or who never want to be, are invited the first Tuesday of each month 6-8pm. Contact Dr. Johnnie Martin @ 828-286-9590 or Sally Claroni @ 828-245-1390 ext. 104 for more place and more info.