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Fri. Aug. 16, 7pm. Supper 6pm. Featuring: Homegrown Music. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
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. 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.
Stuff the Bus
Communities In Schools of Rutherford County kicked off their annual month-long school supply drive at Walmart, Shoppers can drop off donations of schools supplies that will be given to in Rutherford County. Donation hours: Friday & Saturday, 9am-7pm and Sunday, 12pm-6pm. As you shop for your school supplies, please consider purchasing a little extra for children who can’t afford to buy them. A list of supplies can be found in the school supply area. 828-288-0228 or email cisrcinfo@gmail.com
Chase Corner Ministries
Back-2-School Sale. Clothes and shoes will be half-price August 1-30. Some restrictions do apply. 1509 Chase High Rd. Forest City.
Washburn Community Outreach Center Thrift Store
Annual summer clothing bag sale Aug. 15-17, 9am-2pm. All the summer clothing items that you can fit in a bag for $2.00! 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603. All proceeds from Thrift store sales goes towards our food pantry ministry.
Blood Drives
•Fri. Aug. 16, 1pm-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Dept.; 186 South Church Street, Forest City .For more info or to schedule an appt. call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). •Tues. Aug. 20, 10am-2:30pm at Lowe’s; 184 Lowe’s Boulevard, Forest City. For more info or to schedule appt. please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). •Thurs. Aug. 22, 3pm-7:30pm at Concord Baptist Church; 720 Old Hwy 74, Bostic. For more info or to schedule an appt. please call Kim Jones at 828-245-6130. For more info or to schedule appt. call Rhonda at 828-447-6261.
Ashley Williams Benefit Concert
Sat. Aug. 17, 5pm-9pm at Ellenboro School. Costs is $5 at the door and donations will also be taken. All proceeds are to help with medical expenses. Hosted by Stacey and Tyler Dodson. 828-447-3589.
Rutherford/Polk County Girl Scouts
Invites all girls in grades K-12 to come to a FREE Swimming Event on Sat. Aug. 17, 6-8pm at the Callison Recreation Center: 217 Clay St. Forest City. Light snack provided. Every girl must have a parent present to sign a permission slip before they can participate.
Rutherford County Democratic headquarters
Hotdog Lunch, Bake Sale and Silent Auction Sat. Aug. 17, 10am-5pm. 142 W. Main Street, Forest City.Several children’s bikes, auto, and racing items up for auction. Face painting for the kids.
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.
Whitehouse Country Breakfast
Sat. Aug. 24, 7am-10am. Adults: $5; kids 6-12: $2.50; Under 6: Free. Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Road Union Mills.
Carolina Faith Riders 5th Annual Bike Day
Sat. Aug. 24, 10am at the old Kmart parking lot; 1493 US 74A Bypass, Spindale (next to Denny’s Rest.) Family friendly bike games, cornhole tourney, music by 3:16 band, free food, drinks & door prizes. 828-289-1944.
Chopped Sirloin Supper
Sat. Aug. 24, 4-8pm at Hopewell-Hollis Community Clubhouse. Adults $8, kids 6-12 $5, under 6 free.
Race to the Rock
Sun. Aug. 25; registration at 6:30am, cyclists at 7:30am, runners at 8am. Distance: 5K run or 25-mile bike. Take the challenge! The Park’s winding entrance road climbs uphill an average of 7-9%, but the breathtaking 75-mile views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge at the finish line are well worth the effort. This is the ONLY TIME ever you can run or bike up to Chimney Rock.
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.
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.
