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Mastectomy Fittings: By appointment; Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; fittings provided by Smith's Drugs of Forest City; for an appointment, call 828-245-4596.
WNC Vegans and Vegetarians
Group will meet once a month. Call for more info. Annamaria, 828-287-4549.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Holds weekly meetings: Sunday 6PM, Monday 7PM, Thursday 8PM. 1st Presbyterian Church, 438 West Main St., Forest City. Providing support for recovery for 80 years!
Baked Ham Dinner
The Gilkey School Community Center will have Baked Ham Supper, Sat. May 23, 4pm. Adults $8, kids 6-12 $4, 5 and under Free. 172 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton.
Community Wellness Day: Sat. May 23, 10am-2pm in Walmart Parking Lot. Presented by Rutherford County EMS during EMS Appreciation Week. Wellness checks include blood pressure, blood glucose, pulse, O2 saturation and learning hands-only CPR. Information will be provided on 9-1-1 texting, water, gun and general home safety, diabetes, Alzheimers, hospice, elder abuse, obesity, nutrition and men and women health. Info, 828-287-6075 or visit rutherfordcountync.gov/emergencyservices
Union Mills Community House
Yard Sale, Sat. May 23, 7am-11am. 6097 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills. Tables of 25¢, 50¢ and $1 items will be for sale. Also a bake sale will be held.
4th Annual March for a GMO Free Planet
Sat. May 23rd, Pack Square in Asheville, 11am-5pm, march at noon then enjoy an after event sponsored by French Broad Co-op. Lots of organic food vendors, drinks, live music, plus Bee Friendly Pollinator costume contest for adults and kids. Winners receive a $500 valued gift basket, so put on your coolest, wildest, be-a-bee-friend costume and join the fun! Event is free and open to the public, email gaialove365@gmail.com for more info.
RIMA's 5th Annual Pavement Pounder
Sat. June 30, 8am. Rain or Shine! All proceeds benefit Relay for Life. Early registration thru May 27th. Register online at: www.rutherfordoutdoor.org
Freedom from Smoking Class: Every Monday, 4 to 5pm at Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center. Info, 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com
Pancake Breakfast
Sun. May 24, 8am-12pm at Fairfield Mountains Volunteer Fire House (Buffalo Creek Rd). Donations go to the Fire Dept. Sponsored by the FMVFD and Women's Auxiliary. Join us for a delicious breakfast!
2nd Harvest Mobile Food Truck
Tues. May 26, 10am. Come early. First come, first serve! Mountain Creek Baptist; 710 Mountain Creek Rd, Rutherfordton. Call 828-247-0096 with questions.
SMCC Fundraiser
Hundreds of children/youth need financial assistance to attend South Mountain Christian Camp each year, and this is an easy way to help meet that need. Eat at Zaxby's in Forest City on Tues. May 26, 5-8pm. Bring your friends and family with you, 10% of all sales made will be donated. Funds received will be used to sponsor kids to come to Camp during the summer. If you can't make it to this event, but would like to make a donation, you can by mail to SMCC, PO Box 9, Bostic NC 28018.
Computer Classes
Rutherford County Library will offer the following computer classes in May. Free and open to any Rutherford County resident; limited to six seats per class. Reservations may be made by calling the Library at 828-287-6115. Facebook Basics - May 26, 3pm & May 28, 10am.
Super Science Saturdays: Presented Rutherford County Library and KidSenses, held the last Saturday of the month. Sat. May 30, 11am at the Rutherford County Library on Callahan-Koon Rd. Human Dynamo (K-5). Info, Jeannie, 828-287-6116.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Forum: Sat. May 30, registration @8:30am. Sessions 9am-noon at First United Methodist Church, Forest City. Pre-registration required due to limited space; limited child care provided. Sessions include legal matters as well as child well being. Call Michelle Templin at 828-351-2370. Hosted by Family Caregiver Support Program.
Community Awareness Event
Sat. May 30, 10am-1pm at Edward C. Stewart Park, 500 Highland Ave. Spartanburg, SC. Music, dance, songs, bouncy house, face painting & more. FREE FOOD & 250 FREE BOXES of household products/paper towels, toilet tissue, personal hygiene, etc. 1st come 1st served! FREE baby diapers. Sponsored by: Word of Deliverance Assemblies, Inc. 3324 Chesnee Hwy, Chesnee, S.C. 864-461-717.
Pool Circuit: New series begins June 1, 11am at OneSource Rehabilitation (next to Belk). Registration deadline May 29. Registration required. Call 828-247-1588 for more info.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Beginning June 1, open Wed.-Sat., 10am-4pm. New items arriving weekly. Proceeds to Rutherford County Humane Society. We accept donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs/cats waiting to be adopted. Donations tax deductible. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, 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.
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.
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.
