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Music at the Mills
Fri. Nov. 22, 7pm. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
Bill’s Creek Community Center
Turkey Supper Fundraiser, Sat. Nov. 23, 4pm. Adults $10, kids 4-12 $5. Carry-out available. Annual raffle to benefit Bill’s Creek Volunteer Fire Dept., tickets $1 or 6 for $5. Info: 828-625-5517.
22nd Annual Fiddlers’ & Bluegrass Convention
Sat. Nov. 23, 6:30pm at Ellenboro School Gym; 813 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Ellenboro. BBQ Supper 4pm until. Proceeds to benefit Colfax Free Fair Exhibits. 828-453-7457 or 828-453-0342.
14th Annual Toy Run
Sun. Nov. 24, 1pm. Benefiting children deserving a special Christmas. Rain date 12/01/13. Grab your ride and a soft toy or clothes and join us for this special event. Meet at old K-Mart on 74 Bypass, next to Dennys. Depart at 1:45pm for ride to Rutherford County Moose Lodge and deliver toys. Food served for all participants. If you can’t join us, but want to help, drop a toy off at House of Payne Cycle Works and we’ll find them a ride. Any questions, contact David Payne at 828-286-8055, 10am-6pm. Sponsored by The Rutherford County Moose Lodge and CCIB.
HOPE Grief Support Group
Tues. Nov. 26, 6pm at Hospice of Rutherford County. This is a free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Please call 828-245-0095 to register or for more info.
Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner Event
Thurs. Nov. 28, 9am-11am at Cool Springs Gym; 400 West Main St., Forest City. Free Meals, Coats, Blankets. Also, 200 boxes of Household Paper Products, baby diapers and 200 bags of canned goods and non-perishable items, etc. to the first 200 families. Info: 864-461-7178. Sponsored by: Word of Deliverance Church, R.O.T.W. Reaching Outside The Walls Ministries, Chesnee SC.
A Christmas Prelude
Public is invited to kick off the Christmas season with Ambassador Baptist College’s annual presentations of “A Christmas Prelude featuring Handel’s Messiah.” On Fri. Nov. 29, & Sat. Nov. 30, 7pm. A love offering will be received for the student scholarship fund. 101 Stockton St., Lattimore. Info, 704-434-0303 or visit online at www.ambassadors.edu.
Hospice of Rutherford County
Festival of Trees celebration will take place Thurs. Dec. 5, 4:30pm until 6:30pm at the Carolina Event and Conference Center. Please visit www.hospiceofrutherford.org or call 828-245-0095 for more info.
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? Report is anonymously. You do not have to reveal your name. Your info could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477.
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 appointment or for more info.
Rutherford Family Support Group: Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 6pm. Crawford Building; Rutherford Regional. Info: 2-1-1, ask A/B Group.
Domestic Violence Education/Support Group: Women who are victims of domestic abuse, or who never want to become victims, are invited to a free Domestic Violence Education/Support Group which meets 2 hours each week on Tuesdays. Contact Dr. Johnnie Martin @828-286-9590 or Sally Claroni @ 828-245-1390, Ext. 104 for times and location.
Al-Anon Family Support Groups
Patience Al-Anon Family Group; Mondays 7pm at Rutherfordton UMC. 828-288-2767. Lake Lure Al-Anon Family Group; Tuesdays 7:30pm at Mountains Branch Library. 828-748-8583.
To All Veterans: American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Meeting 1st Monday of each month. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. Membership drive, $25 per year. We also welcome all transfers from other Legion Post. Info: 828-657-6145.
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.
Blood Drives
Mon. Nov. 25, 3pm-7pm at Gilkey School Community Center; 217 Gilkey School, Rutherfordton. For appt call 828-287-4120. •Tues. Dec. 3, 1pm-5pm at Harris Elementary School; 3330 US Hwy 221 South, Forest City. For appt call 828-248-2354. •Tues. Dec. 3, 10am-2:30pm at Isothermal Community College; Hwy 74 West, Spindale. For appt call 1-800-733-2767. •Mon. Dec. 9, 4pm-8pm at Oak Grove United Methodist Church; 1507 Oak Grove Church Rd., Ellenboro. For appt please call Dawn 828-899-1259 or 828-453-8270.