Community News 1-22-15

Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop

New hours for Winter, open Fri. & Sat., 10am-4pm for Jan. Feb., and March. 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. 

CPC in Need: blankets, towels, sheets, canned cat food, paper towels, wipes and gas cards and volunteers.  Community Pet Center 828-287-7738.

Blood Drives

•Thurs. Jan. 22, 2:30pm-7pm at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church; 406 Toney Rd., Bostic. For appt please call Lola Freeman at 828-245-9114. •Thurs. Jan. 29, 10am-2:30pm at Isothermal Community College; Highway 74 West, Spindale. For appt please call Cindy Martin at 828-286-3636.

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.

Italian Night

Sat. Jan. 24, 4-8pm at Hopewell Hollis Community Clubhouse. Adults $8, kids 6-12 $5.

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.

Free Concert

Sat. Jan. 24, 7pm. Featuring: Prince with the Motown Review at Top Dog Fast Foods; 351 Oakland Rd., Spindale. Coming attractions: Sat. Jan. 31, The West Family Playing Blue Grass. Info, 828-287-8668.

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.

Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County: Program established for the purpose of obtaining info about criminal activity & 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.

Benefit: Poor Man’s Supper Benefit and Singing for a bereaved family will be held at First Broad Baptist Church, Golden Valley Sat. Jan. 31, food available for a donation starting at 4:30pm. Singing at 6:30pm.

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. 

10^th Annual Grady’s Groundhog Day: Mon. Feb. 2, 10:30am-12pm. Will he be right again this year? Join our furry Park mascot to find out! Make it a day of fun for the whole family by rounding it all out with a hike to the top of Chimney Rock.

Coat Give Away: Gilkey School Community Center taking Coats and giving them to those in need. Also taking Blankets, Gloves, & Toboggans. Contacts: Gail 828-287-4830 or 828-289-5208 or Hilda 828-287-5673 to arrange a time to get one.

Realtors/Folks Cleaners Coat Drive: Real estate offices around the county have established drop-off points. Coats will be cleaned & distributed thru Yokefellow. Contact: Jim, 828-429-1023.

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, first Tuesday monthly 6-8pm. Contact Dr. Martin 828-286-9590 or Sally 828-245-1390 ext. 104 for info.