Community News 2-12-15

Isothermal Amateur Radio Club

Monthly meeting every 3^rd Tuesday at 7pm at the Tanner Training Center on Rock Rd., Rutherfordton. Info, Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.

South Mountain Christian Camp: is in need of Weed Trimmers and a gas powered leaf blower. If you would like to donate, please call us at 828-245-3322.  Thank you for your support of SMCC!

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. 

HOPE Support Group: Four week support group for any adult who has lost a loved one, Feb. 12, 19 and 26 at 10:30am at First Presbyterian Church in Marion. Also, March 3, 10, 17 and 24, 6pm at the Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living in Forest City. Call Hospice at 828-245-0095 to register.

Free Community Fellowship Dinner

Hosted by Union Mills Presbyterian Church; 6130 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills. Thurs. Feb. 12, 6pm. Homemade Soups with Cornbread and all the fixings, including drinks and desserts. Gospel Bluegrass Music following the meal. Everyone welcome. 828-287-9141.

Valentine’s Dance

Fri. Feb. 13, 6-9pm. Cost $5 person. Dance the night away with someone special to the musical stylings of the Rusty and Chiquita Collins Band! Light refreshments will be served. Rutherford County Senior Center; 193 Callahan Koon Rd., Spindale. 828-287-6409.

Hospice of Rutherford County 

Volunteer Training, March 16-19, 6-9pm at Carolina Event & Conference Center, 374 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 828-245-0095 to register for either of these classes. Volunteer Opportunities Include: Patient/Family, Administrative, Resale Shops, Faith in Action, Veteran to Veteran, Special Events, Pet Therapy, Grounds/Maintenance, Dining Assistance, Cosmetology, Greeters, Hospice House Laundry Assistance and many more! 

GRACE Support Group: For anyone caring for a loved one. Thurs. Feb. 12, 4pm at Rutherford Lifecare a&Tues. March 24, 11am at First Presbyterian Church in Marion.

Buffet Breakfast

Saturday, February 14, 7am-10am at the Gilkey School Community Center. Adults: $6, Kids 6-12 $3, 5 & under Free! ALL YOU CAN EAT! Proceeds help rebuild the old School.

Fundraiser

Country Ham & Chicken Pie Supper, Sat. Feb. 14, 4:30pm-6:30pm at Mt. Vernon Clubhouse, Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Adults $8, kids 6-12 $5, 5 and under free. Sponsored by Mt. Vernon Community Club.

Free Concert

Sat. Feb. 14. 7pm. Featuring: Prince with the Motown Review at Top Dog Fast Foods; 351 Oakland Rd., Spindale. Coming Attractions: Blue Grass with Rutherford County Line, Sat. Feb. 21. 828-287-8668.

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

Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck 

Tues. Feb. 17, 10am at Henrietta First Baptist Church; 2736 Harris-Henrietta Rd., Henrietta. Come early! 1st come, 1st serve. Info: 828-247-0096.

Grace of God Rescue Mission needed items: Sectional plates, bowls, plastic forks & spoons, cups, napkins, paper towels, gallon canned foods, coffee, sugar & cleaning items. 828-245-9141. 

Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: to check on senior citizens. Provides knowledge that someone cares & will check on them daily. No cost for program. Contact Lt. Godlock, 828-287-6395. Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.

Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County: Program to obtain info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. You do not have to reveal your name. Info could get a cash reward. Crime Stoppers, 828-286-8477.

Coat Give Away

Gilkey School Community Center taking Coats & giving to those in need. Now taking Blankets, Gloves & Toboggans. Contact: Gail at 828-287-4830 or 828-289-5208 or Hilda at 828-287-5673 to arrange a time to get one.

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

American Legion Post 74

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.

Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop

Hours for winter, open Fri. & Sat., 10am-4pm for 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.

Celebrate Recovery 

Is a recovery program based on principles from the 8 Beatitudes in Christ’s Sermon on the Mount. It is where people can safely work together in helping those dealing with all types of hurts, hang-ups, or habits. Celebrate Recovery meets every Monday at 6pm, Mountain Creek Baptist Church, 710 Mountain Creek Rd, Rutherfordton. 828-287-7159.