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Page 6 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, May 18-May 24, 2017 DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS: MONDAYS AT 10AM DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS: MONDAYS AT 10AM Email: events@rutherfordweekly.com •Mail: 369 Butler Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 •Fax: 828-245-7013 C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S R U T H E R F O R D WE E K L Y American Legion Post 74: Meeting on the 4 th Tuesday of each month in the Legion Cabin; 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. Dinner at 6pm, meeting to follow. Chuck Brooks, Commander, 828-287-1294. Grahamtown Community Center: The GTeam will be serving bags of food to those in need, every 2 nd & 4 th Thursday beginning at 4pm. First come, first serve. 129 First Street, Forest City. 828-229-3380. Annual Coat Drive: Bring coats to the Gilkey School Community Center. Also taking Tobaggans, Gloves, Blankets, Sheets. For deliver or pickup, call Gail 828-287- 4830, Hilda 828-287-5673 or Kay 828-286-1172. 217 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton. Rutherford County Library: Breakout Room session for the entire month of May. M&M Mastermind is up and ready to go. We have slots for 10 players during each scheduled time (every Thursday at 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm). Suitable for all ages, but children 10 and under will need adult super- vision with them at all times. Call Kenneth at 828-287-6327 to schedule your session. This is GREAT for friends, youth groups, families, work team members...really anybody! Washburn Community Outreach Center Thrift Store: Well stocked with Spring/Summer clothing. All women's shoes only $1, and all housewares ½ price. Thurs.-Sat., May 18-20, 9am-2pm. Our food pantry is available for Rutherford County residents, 9:30am-1:30pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Bostic. 828-245-5603. Spaghetti Supper: Thurs. May 18, 5:30-6:45pm, R-S Central cafeteria. Suggested donation: $7. All proceeds benefit Rutherford Housing Partnership and its mission to provide urgently needed repairs to the homes of qualified low-income homeowners. Prior to Southern Gospel perfor- mance by The Hoppers. Monthly SCV Meeting Are you interested in the Civil War or Confederate History? Would you like to assist in preserving our Southern Heritage? Would you like to help ensure the final resting places of our 1,900+ Confederate Veterans are maintained? Would you like to learn more about your ancestor's role in one of the most pivotal moments in US History? If so, the Lt. William Corbitt Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp #525 invites you to attend our monthly meeting , Fri. May 19 at the Rutherford County Annex. Come at 6:30PM for fellowship- ping and a meal. Come at 7PM for our Meeting. Bring the whole family, all are invited. Hopewell Community Cemetery: Memorial Day, Sun. May 21. Family & Friends will meet and enjoy fellowship at the cemetery. Then meet at Hopewell-Hollis Community Clubhouse at 1pm for lunch. Bring a covered dish. Info, 828- 453-8105. Rutherford Guardian ad Litem is looking for individuals who have a heart for children and want to be a voice for abused and neglected children in foster care. New training classes begin May 22. Please call for a volunteer application and to schedule an interview at our office before training classes begin. For more info contact Charity Robinson at 828-287-3929 or apply online at www.volunteerforgal.org Veterans Free Dinner: Tues. May 23, 6:30pm at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation & Living Center; 237 Tryon Rd., Rutherfordton. Please RSVP by Mon. May 22 to 828-286- 7200. This is our way of saying Thank You to those who have served and a chance to mingle with fellow soldiers. PAWS of Rutherford County: Low Cost Spay and Neuter, Tues. May 23. $25 for cats and $35 for dogs. If your pet does not have a current rabies vaccination there will be an additional $10 charge. Please call anytime for an appt. If you have or know of a pet in need of food or a dog house please call 888-422-7303, leave message. You can leave a message anonymously if you see a dog in need. If you would like to donate to help RC pets in need our PayPal address is: PawsofRC@gmail.com or mail to Paws of RC PO Box 399, Lake Lure, NC 28746. Thank you for your continued support. Flowering Bridge Events: •Tues. May 23, often-asked questions about plants on the bridge – answered! •Sat. & Sun. May 27 & 28, 10am-6pm & Mon. May 29, 10am-4pm: Lake Lure Arts & Crafts fair; flowering bridge booth is #66. 828-625-2540. First Responders & Family: American Legion Post 74 Salutes Rutherford County, Sat. May 27, 3-8pm; 2501 64/74A Hwy., Rutherfordton. Fairfield Mountains VFD: Pancake Breakfast, Sun. May 28, 8am-12pm. Cooked & served by our firemen. Vandele Farms Sausage Patties, Juice, Coffee. Donations only. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary. 1415 Buffalo Creek Road, Lake Lure. 13 th Annual Renee Ledford Memorial Party and Poker Run: Fri. & Sat. June 2 & 3 at 212 Independent Way, Ellenboro. Proceeds benefit the Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Association. Friday only, $10 includes bike games and live music featuring Shotgun Sunday. Weekend, $20 includes primitive camping, one hand for the poker run, tattoo contest, bike show, live music featuring Bad Romeo. Poker Run on Saturday, first bike out at 10am, last bike in at 2pm. Info, Jukebox 704-466-8544 or Iceman 828-447-2454. Grahamtown Community Center: The Grahamtown Team is seeking volunteers to assist with our summer program and to help monitor our computer lab. Priority is for volunteers for the summer program scheduled for June 12-16 with a kick-off/registration event on Sat. June 3, 3pm. 129 First Street in Forest City. 828-229-3380. A.B.B.A. Anorexics, Bulimics, and Bingers Anonymous: Meetings will begin the 1 st Saturday in June at the fellowship hall at Tanners Grove UMC and will be held each month on the 1 st and 3 rd Saturdays from 1-4pm and will include light and healthy refreshments. For more info, call Sharon at 828- 245-1983 or email: srkennedy@liberty.edu 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. Lighthouse Haven Menʼs Homeless Shelter Needed Items: Cups, toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, sugar, creamer, coffee, cleaning items, personal hygiene items, canned food. 199 W. Main St., Spindale. 828-755-5986. Sisters In Christ Ministry In Need of: volunteers, latex gloves, hand sanitizer, donations, meats, paper products, personal hygiene, baby items, laundry detergents, cleaning supplies, clothes, socks, linens, pillows, firewood, handy- man. 828-395-0705. 514 East Main St., Spindale. ©Community First Media Community First Media Dancin' Stars Studio 589 S. Main Street • Rutherfordton, NC 589 S. Main Street • Rutherfordton, NC 828-287-4449 828-287-4449 www.dancinstarsstudio.com www.dancinstarsstudio.com Find us on Facebook! Now Registering for Summer Clinics! Now Registering for Summer Clinics! June 5-9 Clogging Week June 12-16 Tumbling Week June 19-23 Hip Hop Week June 26-30 Jazz Week July 17-21 Ballet Week July 24-28 Hip Hop Week 2 August 14-18 Tap Week August 21-25 Tap/ Jazz Week Call for more information and class schedules! $50 per week! Buy 2 weeks, Buy 2 weeks, get 1 FREE! get 1 FREE! 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