Community News 10-1-15

Pink Ladies Support Group: First Monday monthly from 5 to 6:30pm at Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; for women who have been diagnosed with cancer. Info, 828-245-4596 or jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com

Domestic Violence Education/Support Group

Women who are victims of any kind of domestic abuse, or who never want to be, are invited the 1^st Tuesday of each month 6-8pm. Contact Dr. Johnnie Martin @ 828-286-9590 or Sally Claroni @ 828-245-1390 ext. 104 for more info.

Rutherford Family Support Group: Meets on the 2^nd Thursday of each month, 6pm. Crawford Building; Rutherford Regional. Info: 2-1-1, ask A/B Group.

Paws of RC

Bring your spare change and stop by TD Bank, 340 Charlotte Rd Store Fri. Oct. 2 to help us raise donations for Pets Are Worth Saving (Paws of RC) and participate in their pet adoption event. On top of your donation, we'll match up to $2000 of coins counted that day at our Penny Arcade to help this organization give all animals the love they deserve. 888-422-7303.

Bill's Creek VFD

Community Auxilary Yard & Bake Sale Fundraiser, Sat. Oct. 3, 7am. Sausage Biscuit Breakfast, & Hamburger, Hot Dog Lunch. Furniture & Household items. 1118 Bill's Creek Rd., Lake Lure. 828-625-5517.

Benefit Fundraiser & Live Auction

For Colby Max Whiteside, Sun. Oct. 4, 11am at Green Hill Community Center; 2501 US 64/74A, Rutherfordton. Spaghetti Lunch, 12pm (donations only). Auction, 3pm. Auction items include: Yeti Cooler, Coca Cola 600 tickets, weekend at Ocean Lakes, etc. Colby is 5 years old and lives in Rutherfordton. He was recently diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and is at Mission Children's Hospital in Asheville. Please come out to help us support Colby!

Concert

Join Riders In The Sky on a thrilling ride to yesteryear as they salute iconic western movie, music and TV star Roy Rogers, the undisputed "King of the Cowboys" a multi-media romp featuring audience-friendly favorites from Roy's long career including "Pecos Bill," "Happy Trails" and more. Mon. Oct. 5 at The Foundation. Info, 828-286-9977.

Cook Smart Eat Smart Class

Thursdays, Oct. 8, 15 & 22. $25 per person for 3 classes. Choose: 10am-1pm or 5pm-8pm. Register by Oct 1. 193 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale.

Polk County Blood Drives •Thurs. Oct. 8, 2-6:30pm at Polk County American Red Cross Chapter; 231 Ward St, Columbus. To schedule an appt call Pam Irby 828-231-3055. •Mon. Oct. 19 at Holy Cross Episcopal Church; 150 Melrose Ave, Tryon. To schedule an appt call 1-800-733-2767.

Rutherford County Blood Drives

•Fri. Oct. 9, 1pm-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Dept., 186 S Church St., Forest City. To schedule an appt call Mark McCurry 828-245-2111. •Fri. Oct. 16, 8am-12:30pm Lifestyle Wellness and Spa; 247 Oak St., Forest City. To schedule an appt call Sherry Rawlinson 828-248-2947.

Foothills Quilt Guild of Shelby

Bi-yearly Quilt Fest at the Leona Neal Senior Center, 100 TR Harris Dr., Shelby. Oct. 9, 9am-5pm and Oct. 10, 9am-4pm. Many great vendors and beautiful quilts.

Country Ham & Chicken Pie Supper

Sat. Oct. 10, 4:30-6:30pm at Mt. Vernon Clubhouse, Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Adults $9, kids 6-12 $5, under 5 free. Sponsored by Mt. Vernon Community Club.

Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex tissue, toilet tissue, etc. Info: 828-245-0095.

Celebrate Central!

Mon., Oct. 12, 4:30-6:30pm. Come out and Celebrate Central! Join the learning community of R-S Central High School for a celebration of all the good things going on in our school. Enjoy a hotdog supper, meet teachers, and visit displays from RSCHS programs, ICC, and other community organizations and businesses. 4:30-5:30 Open House & Meet-the-Teacher, 5:30-6:30 Hotdog Supper, 4:30-6:30 School & Community Displays.

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.

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.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Holds weekly meetings: Sunday 6PM, Monday 7PM, Thursday 8PM. 1^st Presbyterian Church, 438 West Main St., Forest City. Providing support for recovery for 80 years!

Celebrate Recovery

It is where people can safely work together in helping those dealing with all types of hurts, hang-ups, or habits. Meets every Monday 6pm, Mountain Creek Baptist Church, 710 Mountain Creek Rd, Rutherfordton. 828-287-7159.

Freedom from Smoking Class: Every Monday, 4 to 5pm at Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center. Info, 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com

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

Mastectomy Fittings: By appointment; Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; fittings provided by Smith's Drugs of Forest City; for an appointment, call 828-245-4596.

Advance Care Planning: Sessions consist of a private consult to understand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attorney. Sessions are free. Call Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County at 828-245-0095 to schedule an appt or for more info.

Low Cost Spay and Neuters

You can afford to have your pet spayed or neutered with our low cost program. Community Pet Center, 828-287-7738.

Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop

Open Wed. thru Sat., 10am-4pm. 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. All donations are tax deductible. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.

B-I-N-G-O

Held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Rutherford County Library. Join us for these FREE games and enjoy a little friendly competition. Only 8 seats are available. Call 828-287-6115 to reserve your spot.