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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.
To All Veterans
American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Meeting 1st Monday of each month. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. Membership drive, $25 per year. We also welcome all transfers from other Legion Post. Info: 828-657-6145.
Music at the Mills
Fri. Sept. 6, 7pm. Supper 6pm. Featuring: Homegrown Music. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
Blood Drives
•Mon. Sept. 9, 11:30am-4pm National Guard Armory; 890 Withrow Rd., Forest City. To schedule an appt call 1-800-733-2767. Sat. Sept. 14, 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. •Mon. Sept. 16, 3pm-7pm at Spindale United Methodist Church; East Main & Methodist Dr., Spindale. For more info or to schedule an appt please call David McKee at 828-286-2281.
Pregnancy Resource Center
“Walk for Life” Sat. Sept. 7, 9:30am-11:30am at Bethel Baptist Church; 606 S. DeKalb St. Shelby. This event allows individuals, families and churches within the community to participate in the life saving work of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Cleveland County. Funds raised help the Center provide alternatives to abortion for moms, dads and families facing crisis pregnancies in Cleveland County. Call to sponsor a walker or become a participant. Info: 704-487-4357.
Free Mental Illness Education
6 week Family-to-Family classes structured to help families understand & support individuals with serious mental illness while maintaining their own well being. No cost to participate in Program. Register Now; starts Sun. Sept. 8, 1-4:30pm weekly. United Way of Rutherford County, 668 Withrow Rd., Forest City. Call: Betty Frye at 704-434-5166 or 704-583-0845.
The Bostic Lincoln Center
3rd Annual fund raising sale Sat. Sept. 7, at Bostic Park Picnic Shelter in Bostic. Large selection of household items and clothing. Rain or shine. To donate items to the sale or for pick up, call 828-245-9800.
Rutherford Quilt Guild
Meeting on Mon. Sept. 9, 7pm. Held at First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton on Main Street. Guest speaker: Judy Weber fro Concord. Info: 828-287-3030.
Chase FFA Alumni Meeting
Mon. Sept. 9, 7pm. Ag. Department, Chase High School chaseffaalumni@gmail.com
HOPE Grief Support Group
Sept. 10, 10am at Hospice of Rutherford County. This is a free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Please call 828-245-0095 to register or for more information.
Memorial Motorcycle Ride
A motorcycle ride is planned from Columbus NC to Hendersonville NC to honor the memory of 4 Americans who lost their lives in Benghazi, Libya on Sept 11, 2012. There will be short programs at Veteran’s Park in Columbus NC starting at 10:30AM and at One Historic Courthouse Square in Hendersonville NC starting at 12:30PM. Info: 352-638-2981.
GRACE Support Group
Meeting Sept. 12, 6pm at Race Path Baptist Church. Meetings are for free for anyone in the community caring for a loved one with a long term illness. Call Hospice of Rutherford County at 828-245-0095 for more information.
Extension Successful Gardener
“Made For The Shade” Sept. 13, 9-11am. Guest speaker, John Vining, County Extension Director-Polk County, will share the many plant materials that can be used for landscapes with limited sunlight. Rutherford County Extension Center; 193 Callahan-Koon Rd Spindale. Program is free, but you are asked to contact the Center at 828-287-6011 to register.
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: Designed to check on senior citizens & help them 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.
Golf Tournament to fight MD
The Smith’s Drug/Tommy Hicks Golf Tournament to Fight MD will be held September 21, 1:30pm at the Forest City Muncipal Golf Course. Captain’s Choice Format – North State Gas $1 million dollar hole in one shot on #7. Sisk Family Ford new 2013 Automobile hole in one front nine attempts on #2. Cash, gifts, prizes, food and beverages. See pro Terry Osteen at the golf course for entry form or call Tommy Hicks at 828-245-7853.
NAMI Meeting
Tues. Sept. 17, 6:30-8pm at new location; Church of the Redeemer, 502 W. Sumter St., Shelby. Support group meetings will be on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. This group is for those who have family members with mental illness. For more info, call President Betty Frye at 704-434-5166.
Fundraiser
Join Communities In Schools of Rutherford County as they host “Short Stacks for Big Change” Pancake Breakfast on Sat. Sept. 7, 8am-10am at Fatz Café in Forest City! Profits benefit local educational programs offered by CIS of Rutherford County. Cost is $7 per person and tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 828-288-0228 or at the door.
Colfax Free Fair
Ellenboro School Carnival Sept. 17-21. Rides, games, food, live music Friday and Saturday nights, 7-8pm. Bring exhibits to the gym on Mon. Sept. 16, 9am-7pm. Info: 828-453-8336 or 828-453-7768.
Rutherford County Farmers Market
The NC Cooperative Extension will be hosting three Consumer Focus Groups in preparation for the relocation into a permanent setting and the possible expansion of additional services to the community. We invite the public to attend one of the meetings. (1) Wed. Sept. 11, 2pm at the Main Street Meetings Building; 108 E. Main St. Forest City. (2) Wed. Sept. 18, 10am at the Extension Center: 193 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale. (3) Thurs. Sept. 26, 6pm at Rutherford Town Hall; 129 N. Main St. 828-287-6011.
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.
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.
