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Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Open Wed. thru Sat., 10am-4pm. New items arriving weekly! ½ price lighting. 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. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
Low Cost Spay and Neuters
You can afford to have your pet spayed or neutered with our low cost Spay/Neuter program. Community Pet Center, 828-287-7738
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.
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.
Buffet Breakfast
All you can eat! Sat. Aug 8th at the Gilkey School Community Center. Adults: $6, kids 6-12 $3, 5 and under Free. Proceeds goes to help with the Old School. 217 Gilkey School Rd, Rutherfordton.
Free Family Movie Night
Sat. Aug. 8, 8:45pm (rain date: 8/15) Join us for "HOME" on a huge outdoor screen on the baseball field. FREE ADMISSION & FREE POPCORN. Everyone is welcome. This is a PG movie. No one under the age of 18 allowed unless accompanied by adult. Bring your chairs, blankets, coolers, water, soft drinks and snacks. NO alcohol allowed. Whitehouse Community Club, 5408 Painters Gap Road, Union Mills.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
Bring in a donation of school supplies and receive 50% off your in store purchase that day! We will be collecting school supplies until Aug. 20th and will be distributed to children at our Annual Back to School Clothing Give Away on Sat. Aug. 22. Open, Thurs.-Sat., 9am-2pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.
Run Against Addiction
Community Prayer: Mon. Aug. 10, 6pm. Stainless Ministries Parking Lot; 225 W. Main St., Spindale.
Breastfeeding Class: Tues. Aug. 11, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 828-286-5065 or email Kristan.Holbert@rutherfordregional.com
Forest City Police Department: Presenting "Place of Worship Safety and Security Seminar" on Thurs. Aug. 13, 7pm. It will be hosted by Florence Baptist Church; 201 S. Broadway St., Forest City. RSVP to Capt. Chris Lovelace or Lacey Euten at 828-245-5555.
Hot Nights & Cool Rides
Car Show, Sat. Aug. 15, 9am-8pm. Registration fee is $25. Pre-register Aug. 14, 2-8pm at 108 E. Main St., Forest City. Cutoff is Aug. 15, 4pm. Info, 828-247-4430.
Pool Circuit: New series begins Aug. 17, 11am at OneSource Rehabilitation (next to Belk). Registration deadline is Aug. 14. Cost $50 for the entire series (twice a week for 6 weeks). Registration is required. Call 828-247-1588 for specific schedule, more information and to register.
Al-A-Non Family Groups
Patience AFG: Mondays, 7pm at Rutherford UMC. 828-288-2767. Lake Lure AFG; Tuesdays, 7:30pm at Mountains Branch Library. 828-748-8583. Info: www.al-anon.alateen.org
Mastectomy Fittings: By appointment; Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; fittings provided by Smith's Drugs of Forest City. Call 828-245-4596.
Freedom from Smoking Class: Every Monday, 4 to 5pm at Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center. Info, 828-245-4596 or jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com
Carolina Faithriders
7th Annual Bike Day on Mill Street in Downtown Forest City, Sat. Aug. 22, 10am. Fan voted bike show, bike games, corn hole tourney, cash awards for the winner! Music by Three 16 Band. Special speaker: Freon Lang. Food, drinks & door prizes. Activities for kids too! 828-289-1944.
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!
Celebrate Recovery
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.
Education/Support Group
Female Teen Domestic Violence Ed/Support Group will meet w/Dr. Johnnie Martin, every Tuesday monthly from 6-7:30pm. Come learn the warning signs of possibly abusive relationships and controlling behaviors. 828-245-1390 Ext. 104 (Sally) for location and details. Funded by The Rutherford County Endowment Fund.
Advance Care Planning: Private consult to understand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attorney. Free. Call Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County at 828-245-0095 to schedule an appt.
