Wednesday, March 5, 2014 3:24 pm
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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.
Rutherford County Chess Club
Meets each Wednesday night at 5:30pm. 175 N. Main St., Rutherfordton (Law office of Marvin Sparrow and John Byrd, across from Kid Senses). Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, from 5 to 105, beginners to masters. 64 Squares.
HOPE Group (Rutherford)
A series of 4 consecutive Tuesday sessions: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 6pm at Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, Forest City. Facilitator: Terry Honeycutt and Hattie Williams.
Buffet Breakfast
Sat. March 8, 7am-10:30am at Gilkey School Comm. Center. Adults: $5, Kids 6-12 $3, 6 and under free. 217 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton.
Grace Group (Rutherford)
March. 13, 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.
Rutherford Quilt Guild
Meeting on March 10, 7pm at the First Baptist Church in Rutherfordton. Speaker: Suzanne DiCarlo. Also, Quilt Show held April 18 & 19 at the ICC Gym. For info about our Guild, Raffle tickets or for our simply beautiful quilt, contact Susan at 828-288-3030.
Family Fun Fundraiser
Celebrate Spring 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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