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Union Mills Learning Center
Music at the Mills, Fri. March 28, 7pm. Featuring: New 5 Cents & Homegrown Music. Admission free. Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser, $5 per plate. 6495 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills.
Free Community Health Fair
Sat. March 29, 10am-2pm at Cool Springs Gym; 121 Memorial Dr., Forest City.
Pet Event Fundraiser
5th Annual Fundraiser for the Community Pet Center and Rutherford County Humane Society on Sat. March 29, 9am-12pm. Pets will be available for adoption, there will be a rabies clinic, pet contests, bake sale, cake walk, raffle, half-and-half drawing, face painting, and other activities. Event held at the TJCA, 2527 US Hwy. 221-A, Caroleen/Henrietta. 828-657-9998, ext. 7.
Blood Drives
•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. •Tues. April 1, 10:30am-3pm at TJCA; 2527 Hwy. 221A, Mooresboro. For more info or to schedule an appt, please call Jennifer Powell at 828-657-9998 Ext. 7. •Fri. April 4, 2:30pm-7pm at Big Spring Baptist Church; 534 Big Springs Baptist Church Road, Ellenboro. For more info or to schedule an appt, please call Anne at 828-245-5061.
Walk for Life
“Hands of Hope for Life” will have their 21st Annual “Walk for Life” on Sat. April 12th, 9am. Registration will be at 8am. There will be 3 walk sites to choose from: 1) Corinth Baptist Church in Ellenboro, 2) Crestview Park in Rutherfordton, and 3) Lake Lure Marina @ the Gazebo. Please join us as we walk for those who have no voice! Help us end the atrocity of ABORTION! Our motto is “Making A Difference One Life At A Time”!!
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.
Annual Shrimp & Grits Fundraiser
Event for Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach on Fri. April 4, 5-8pm at Camp Lurecrest; 207 Charlotte Dr., Lake Lure, NC 28746. Adults $15, kids under 12, $5. Local entertainment and a dessert auction. Tickets are for sale now. Info: www.hickorynutgorgeoutreach.org or call, 828-625-4683.
Grace Group (Rutherford)
April. 10, 4pm. 2nd Thursday of each month at Rutherford Lifecare. Facilitator: Cy Miller.
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.
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.
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 weekly on Tuesdays. Contact Dr. Johnnie Martin @828-286-9590 or Sally Claroni @ 828-245-1390, Ext. 104.
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.
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.
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
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Spring hours: Wed.-Sat., 9am-4pm. Loaded with many new items! We also accept donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs and cats waiting to be adopted. Non-profit 501(C)(3) organization. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.