Community News 3/13/13-3/19/14



Community News 3/13/13-3/19/14
Poor Man’s Supper
American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen on Thurs. March 13, 5pm-7pm. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Take-out available.
 
Food Sale
Fish Fry & Hot Dog Sale on Sat. March 15, 11am-3pm at Hardin Road Park, Forest City. NAACP Freedom Fund Committee. Plates, $7. Info: 828-286-3469.
 
Family Fun Fundraiser
Chicken Rescue and Sanctuary on Sun. March 16, 3-6pm at the Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Great food, live music, raffle, silent auction, for sale items. Admission: $10, RSVP required. 828-287-4549.
 
Community Empowerment Awareness Event
Sat. March 22, 11am-2pm at Edward C. Steward Park; 500 Highland Ave. Spartanburg, SC. FREE FOOD and 300 FREE BOXES of household products/paper towels, toilet tissue, personal hygiene, etc. First come first serve basis. FREE baby diapers for all sizes. Sponsored By: Word of Deliverance R.O.T.W. Reaching Outside The Walls Ministries, Chesnee, SC. 864-461-7178.
 
Beach Bingo
Thurs. March 20, 6-8pm at Lane’s Hog Heaven BBQ; 107 Main St., Forest City. Cost .50¢ per card, per game. All proceeds go to Community Pet Center.
 
Blood Drive
•Mon. March 31, 3pm-7pm at Gilkey School Community Center; 217 Gilkey School, Rutherfordton. For more info or to schedule an appt, please call 828-287-4120.
 
Toy Train Museum Opening
The Right Track To A Cure For Pancreatic Cancer, an interactive toy train museum in Lake Lure; 2414 Memorial Highway (Rts 64/74A) will open for the season on Fri. April 4, 1pm. For more info, go to The Right Track Toy Train Museum on Facebook or call 828-289-4429.
 
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.
 
To All Veterans: 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. American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Info: 828-657-6145.
 
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. 
 
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
New Hours: Jan. thru March, Wed.-Sat., 10am-4pm. We accept donations of dog and cat food and bedding supplies for animals waiting to be adopted. Proceeds from Thrift Shop go toward spay/neuter and medical expenses for cats and dogs in need. Non-profit 501(C)(3) organization. Info; 828-625-1042 or 828-447-3280. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd. Lake Lure.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 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