Community News 12-26-2019



Community News 12-26-2019

Saturday, January 4

What: Rutherford County Winter Farmers Market

When: Jan. 4, 8am-12pm

Where: 211 N. Main St, Rutherfordton

More Info: 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month

Tuesday, January 7

What: New Book Club, Rutherford Readers

When: Jan. 7, 5:30pm

Where: Norris Library, Rutherfordton

More Info: Meets 1st Tuesday monthly. Everyone Welcome.

ONGOING EVENTS

Annual Coat Drive: By Gilkey School Community Center. Also taking Blankets, Gloves, and Toboggans. For Deliver or Pickup call Gail Parton 828-287-4830, Hilda Roper 828-287-5673, Kay Deyton 828-286-1172.

Isothermal Amateur Radio Club: Monthly meeting every 3rd Tuesday, 7pm at the County Annex Building on Main St., Rutherfordton. Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.

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.

Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: Every 3rd Tuesday monthly, 6:30pm. Perry Moore House; Main St., Rutherfordton. 828-305-2278.

Grief Share Support Group: The group will meet once a month on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10:30am at Florence Baptist Church, Forest City. Anyone experiencing grief is encouraged to attend.

Advanced Care Planning: Private consult to understand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attorney. Free Sessions. Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County 828-245-0095.

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.

Ever been a victim of Domestic Violence? Never want to be? You are invited to the Domestic Violence Education/Support Meetings on 1st Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm, facilitated by Dr. Johnnie Martin. Women only, no charge. Call Sally Claroni for location and more info. 828-245-1390 ext. 104

Bingo in Green Hill: American Legion Post 74, 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. 828-395-2223.

Chase Corner Ministries: FREE USDA Food every Wednesday 9am-2pm. Families who receive this food may only get it every other month. Must be a Rutherford County resident & meet income requirements to qualify. 828-247-0096.

Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: Designed to check on senior citizens and help them and 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.

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. For those who have family members dealing with mental illness.

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.

Veterans Meal: 3rd Tuesday every month, 5pm. Willow Ridge Rehab; 237 Tryon Rd., Rutherfordton. 828-286-7200.

Veterans Meal: 3rd Tuesday every month, 5pm. Willow Ridge Rehab; 237 Tryon Rd., Rutherfordton. 828-286-7200.