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Music at the Mills
Fri. June 14, 7pm. Supper 6pm. Featuring: Herman Coffey & Bluegrass Tradition & Homegrown Music. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
Upcoming Blood Drives
•Mon. June 17, 3pm-7:30pm at Bethel Baptist Church; Main St., Ellenboro, please call Betty Gilbert at 828-447-6611 for appt. •Fri. June 21, 1pm-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Dept.,186 South Church St., please call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) for appt.
Extension Successful Gardener Program
Featuring: “Hot Perennials.” Held June 14, 9am-11am at the Rutherford County Extension Center; 193 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale. The program is free, but you are asked to contact the center at 828-287-6011 to register.
Country Breakfast
Sat. June 22, 7-10am at Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills, Adults $5; kids 6-12 $2.50; under 6 free. Info: 828-625-4502.
Mobile Food Pantry
Chase Corner Ministries is co-sponsoring a Mobile Food Pantry on Tues. June 25, 10am at Providence United Methodist Church; 161 Providence Church Rd. Forest City. 828-247-0096.
Big Day in Ellenboro
Fri. July 4th, parade at 9am. Arts & Crafts, music, tractors, games, food and more. Free rides on the Little Blue Choo. Would you like to be in the parade, or be a vendor? For more info, 828-453-7414 or 828-453-8932.
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.
Book Sale
Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation is having a book sale in the lobby of their office at 186 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Proceeds will benefit the ACS Relay for Life. Hardbacks are $2.00 and paperbacks are only $1.00 Hours: Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm. For more information, please call Karen Black, 828-245-1621, ext. 412.
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. Please call 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 information about criminal activity and fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? Report is anonymously. You do not have to reveal your name. Your information could get you a cash reward. Please call Crime Stoppers at 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 appointment or for more info.
Support Group - 3rd Tuesday of Every Month
If you are caring for a loved one with a debilitating disease we offer resources, education, and support on your journey. Come spend an hour and relax, learn, and make friends with caregivers in the same situation. Please call 828-375-0046 for more info or if you need a caregiver to sit with your loved one during the group meeting. Crestview Baptist Church; 630 South Church Street, Forest City.
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. Great information, interesting activities, and a caring, supportive environment.
Rutherford County Farmers Market
Now Open: Tues., 7am-12pm, Thurs., 1-6pm & Sat., 8am-12pm. Variety of spring produce, crafts, baked goods, herbs and assorted plants. 1630 US 74A Byp. Hwy. Across from White Oaks Plaza.
