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An educational event, Thurs., May 22, 6-7pm at Carolina House of Forest City; 493 Piney Ridge Rd. For anyone that has aging parents or loved ones. Space is limited, so RSVP to reserve your spot. Contact, Kristina McNeil, 828-288-1171 or 828-200-9242 or email; kmcneil@brookdaleliving.com
Music at the Mills
Fri. May 23, 7pm. 6495 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills.
Washburn Community Outreach Center Thrift Store
.75¢ sale on all children’s clothing and shoes, May 22-24, 9am-2pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.
Lake Lure Arts and Crafts Spring Festival
May 24-26, Memorial Day Weekend – Sat. & Sun., 10am-6pm & Mon., 10am-4pm in the Arcade building across from the beach. Entertainment, music, clogging, food, kid’s zone, 100+ vendors, homemade crafts, Free to get in. Info: 828-625-4683.
Pancake Breakfast
Sun., May 25, 8am-1pm at Fairfield Mountain Volunteer Fire Dept., Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure (across from the Chapel). Donation Only – Proceeds to benefit Fairfield Mountains Volunteer F.D. Sponsored by the F.M.V.F.D. Women’s Auxiliary.
Mobile Food Pantry
Chase Corner Ministries is co-sponsoring a Mobile Food Pantry at Providence United Methodist Church on Tues. May 27, 10am. 161 Providence Church Road, Forest City.
Stainless Ministries Walk-A-Thon
Raising funds to help feed the hungry, Sat. May 31, 9am at Dunbar Park Track; Forest City. Registration begins at 8:15am. All funds raised will be used to re-stock the food pantry. Info: 828-289-8588.
Blood Drives
•Tues. May 27, 2:30pm-7pm at Gilkey School Community Center; 217 Gilkey School, Rutherfordton. Call 828-287-5673 for appt.
GWRRA NC chapter NC- P-2
Will hold it’s May gathering as part of the Hill Billy Hoe-Down lll. Event being held at Catawba Meadows Park in Morganton, Sat., May 31. All proceeds go to The J Iverson Riddle Development Center. Info: Jim 828-447-7739.
You Can Help Fight Hunger!
Along with Stainless Ministries in Spindale. Food Drive, Sat. May, 31, 9am at Dunbar Park, Forest City. Bring canned food to get a chance to win a prize basket filled with gift certificates and prizes donated by local businesses. 5 cans=1 ticket, 10 cans=2 tickets, 12 cans=3 tickets
Gift Certificate Special
Bennett Classics Antique Auto Museum Fathers Day Special now through June 14th. Pick up your Father’s Day Gift Certificate and Get $2 off. 241 Vance St. Forest City. 828-247-1767.
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.
To All Veterans: Meeting 1st Monday of each month. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. We also welcome all transfers from other Legion Post. American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Info: 828-657-6145.
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: Designed to check on senior citizens & help them 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
Established to obtain info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? Report anonymously. Do not have to reveal your name. 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 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.