Community News 7/25/13-7/31/13

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 and paperbacks are $1. Hours: Mon- Fri., 8am-5pm. Info: Karen Black, 828-245-1621, ext. 412. 
 
The Rutherford County Democratic Party 
Meeting of the general membership Thurs. July 25 at Democratic headquarters, 142 W. Main Street Forest City.  Guest speaker: Jeanne Milliken Bonds. Pot luck dinner 6pm. Precedes program portion of the meeting. All are welcome!
 
Music at the Mills
Fri. July 26, 7pm. Supper 6pm. Featuring: Homegrown Music. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
 
Whitehouse Community Center
Whitehouse Country Breakfast, Yard Sale & Bake Sale Sat. July 27, 7am-10am. Adults: $5; Children 6-12: $2.50, under 6: Free. 5408 Painters Gap Rd Union Mills.
 
Chimney Rock State Park Event
“Off the Beaten Path:” Wild Mushrooms Walk Sat. July 27; 9:30am-noon. Cost: $25 for Adults, $10 for Annual Passholders (includes Park admission). Advance registration required. Join Dr. Coleman McCleneghan, renowned mycologist for the Asheville Mushroom Club and professor of Biology at Appalachian State University, in learning about and searching for a variety of fungi. Limited to 20 people.
 
Organic Grain Field Day
Tues. July 30, 10am-2pm at the Cherry Research Farm in Goldsboro, NC. Registration fee of $10 (includes lunch) is required prior to July 26. Info: Molly Hamilton 828-272-1041.

Blood Drives
•Thurs. Aug. 1, 3pm-7pm at Gilkey School Community Center; 217 Gilkey School, Rutherfordton. For more info or to schedule appointment call Diane at 828-287-4120. •Sun. Aug. 4, 12pm-4:30pm at Floyd’s Creek Baptist Church; 2004 Chase High Rd., Forest City. For more info or to schedule appointment call Fay Spicer at 828-245-5329. •Tues. Aug. 6, 1pm-5:30pm at Chili’s; 128 Sparks Crossing, Forest City. For more info or to schedule appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).     
 
Benefit Cooking
Ribs, Ribs, Ribs! Sat. Aug. 3, 11am-1pm. For Michael Ward & Dennis Hoyle. Price $20 per rack. Contact Shannon Bradley at 828-429-4236 or Carolyn Earley at 828-453-9060. Pick up at Sammy’s Supermarket in Bostic. Proceeds help with medical expense due to cancer treatments. Donations accepted. 
 
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.
 
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.

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.
 
Whitehouse Community Center
Country Breakfast, Yard Sale & Bake Sale Sat. July 27, 7am-10am. Adults $5; kids 6-12 $2; under 6 free. 5408 Painters Gap Road Union Mills.
 
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.
 
Support Group - 3^rd 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. 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 St., 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.