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Calling All Volunteers
RHP is growing! Growth is good! We are in need of volunteers to answer phones in our office a couple of hours a week. Can you help? Give us a call. 828-248-3431.
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.
GWRRA NC CHAPTER NC P-2
Meets monthly 2nd Tuesday at Forest City Café, Forest City, eat at 6:30pm, meet at 7:30pm. Anyone interested in motorcycles is welcome, no matter the brand. Contact Jim Brabb 828-447-7739.
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!
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
FUNC or Fridays Unplugged on Central
1st Friday of each month, 7pm. Sponsored by Rutherford Town Revitalization, the Town of Rutherfordton, Small Town Coffee and others! Families and music lovers alike are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and fill Central Street to support our local music scene.
Domestic Violence Education/Support Group
Women who are victims of any kind of domestic abuse, or who never want to be, are invited the 1st Tuesday of each month 6-8pm. Contact Dr. Johnnie Martin @ 828-286-9590 or Sally Claroni @ 828-245-1390 ext. 104 for more place and more info.
Stroke Support Group: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5pm in the Crawford Building (Auxiliary Room) at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Info, 828-286-5509.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
Thrift Store will be having a sale on Kids clothing, June 4-6, 9am-2pm. All kids clothing will be buy 2 get 1 free! Come and stock up on summer clothing for your kids! All proceeds go towards our food pantry ministry! 2934 Piney Mountain Church Road in Bostic.
American Legion Post 423
Collecting needed items for Veterans during the month of June and will take to the VA Hospital in Asheville in July. Bring items to our post at 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen or call 828-657-6145 for pickup. Patient needs: Shave cream, disposable razors, tooth paste & brushes, denture cleaner, bath soap, paper back books, puzzle books, white socks and stick deodorant. Your donations will be greatly appreciated by these veterans. Info, 828-657-9205.
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.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Open Wed. thru Sat., 10am-4pm. New items arriving weekly! Proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit 501(C)(3) animal rescue organization. We accept donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs/cats waiting to be adopted. All donations are tax deductible. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
Benefit Car Show/Fish Fry
For Dialysis patient Brandi Logan, will be held at Green Hill Volunteer Fire Dept., Sat. June 6. Car Show, 9am-2pm. Fish Fry, 10am until. Info, Brittany or Annie 828-625-4507.
Blood Drives
•Sat. June 6, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Old Main Street, Cliffside. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Wayne Millis at 828-429-0212. •Thurs. June 11, 2pm-6:30pm Polk County American Red Cross Chapter; 231 Ward St., Columbus. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Pam Irby at 828-231-3055.
Breastfeeding Class
Tues. June 9, 6:30-8:30pm at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Registration required. For more info, 828-286-5065 or email Kristan.Holbert@rutherfordregional.com
Education/Support Group
A new Teen Domestic Violence Ed/Support Group will begin meeting w/Dr. Johnnie Martin, June 16 and then every Tues. of each month from 6-7:30pm. Females only! Come learn the warning signs of possibly abusive relationships and controlling behaviors. What he calls "love" may actually be abuse. 828-245-1390 Ext. 104 (Sally) for location and details. Funded by The Rutherford County Endowment Fund.
Hospice of Rutherford County
Volunteer Training: June 10 & 12, 10am-4pm at Lake Lure Town Hall; 2948 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure. Free. You will learn valuable information about how you can make a difference in your life. To register, call 828-245-0095.
Benefit Ride
To send Jacob Brown to Hydro Camp, Sat. June 13, registration 10am, kick stands up 11am. Solo riders, $15. Double riders, $20. Each rider receives a hotdog plate after the ride! Non riders, $5. Jacob suffers from Hydrocephalus. Proceeds to help his family with travel expenses. Info, 828-447-2454.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Mon. June 15, 5:30-6:30pm at the Cancer Resource Center. This new, physician-led support group offers community-based group education, discussion, and support to men with prostate cancer. For more info, 828-245-4596.
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex & 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
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.
