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Burns High School Spanish Club 5K R.A.C.E.
Respecting All Cultures & Ethnicities: Sat. Nov. 19, 8-11am. Burns High Stadium, Lawndale. Registration: $20/students (elementary middle & high), $25/adults. Checks payable to Burns High School. Race day registration begins at 6:30am. Race begins at 8am. Registration form: http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org/schools/bhs/images/BHS/PDF/race.pdf Come run to support the Burns High Spanish Club and raise cultural awareness!
1st Annual Fall Festival Fri., Nov. 4 • 5-8pm
Hot Dogs/Hamburgers, cake walk, bingo, all games 25¢ Gilkey School Community Center, Gilkey School Rd.
Diabetes Health Fair Thurs., Nov. 10 • 6-8pm
Adaville Baptist Church Family Life Ctr. Screenings/Exhibits 6-7pm, Program 7pm. East High School Sign Language Team, Light Refreshments, Door prizes. Info: 828-286-5501 or 828-286-5062.
Spindale Elementary School PTO Yard Sale
In front of the school Sat., Nov. 5, 8am. Proceeds will benefit the 5th grade field trip to Atlanta.
AARP Driver Safety CarFit Sat., Nov. 19 • 9am-1pm
The Bennett Classic Antique Car Museum will host. Participants call 828-286-4642. Free. Open to public.
Stop Smoking Now Mondays • 4-5pm
Free stop smoking classes are offered at Rutherford Regional’s Cancer Resource Center. Info: 828-245-4596.
Turkey Supper Fundraiser Sat., Nov. 19 • 4pm
Bill’s Creek Community Ctr, Lake Lure. Take-out avail. Raffle benefits: Volunteer Fire Dept., tickets $1 ea. or 6/$5. Info: 828-625-5517.
Yokefellow Service Center, Spindale
Storewide 1/2 price sale Nov. 1-7. Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Proceeds provide necessities (housing, utilities, & medicine) for low income families in crisis in Rutherford County.
Blood Drives
Thurs. Nov. 17, 10am-6:30pm. ICC (Spindale) Call Ruth Colnot 828-286-3636 ext. 489 for appt. Mon. Nov. 21, 1pm-5pm. American Red Cross Rutherford Chapter (Forest City) 828-287-5916 for appt.
FREE Disc Golf Clinic Sat., Nov. 19 • 11am
Hosted by South Mountain Christian Camp. Led by Dale Sollars, course designer & professional player. For those who want to be serious players: teens & adults. Bring lunch. Info: 828-245-3322.
KidSenses Events
Fri. Nov. 4, 5:30pm: KidSenses Kaleidoscopes, explore the world of symmetry & color as you make your very own kaleidoscope! Sat. Nov. 5: Dinosaur Discovery Day, explore the world of dinosaurs with Jane Yolen & Mark Teague’s “How do Dinosaurs” series while making your own prehistoric pets at 11am & 2pm. Experience the overwhelming height of dinosaurs using balloons at 12:30 & 3:30. Info: 828-286-2120.
Fiddlers & Bluegrass Convention Sat., Nov. 19 • 6:30pm
Ellenboro School Gym, 813 Piney Mtn. Chuch Rd. BBQ supper 4pm. Concessions, CDs & trophies awarded. Info: 828-453-7457 or 828-453-0342.
Substance Abuse Meeting
Christian 12 step Open Arms support meeting Wednesdays 12:30-1:30pm @ Community Empowerment Bldg; 129 First St., Forest City. 828-305-1280.
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program
To check on senior citizens & help them have peace of mind. Provides a knowledge that someone cares and will check on them daily. No cost. Contact Lt. Godlock 828-287-6395, Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.
Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County
Is a program established for the purpose of obtaining information about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? You do not have to reveal your name. Your information could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477.
Bingo at the VFW Thursdays • 6pm
Refreshments & food are available for purchase. The top prize for the last game is $500. Proceeds from bingo benefit veterans in the surrounding communities. Located on Withrow Road. Forest City.
ICC Courses in November
•Computer Fundamentals II •MacIntosh Computers- The Grand Tour •Let’s Get Organized- Computers •Holiday Crafts w/Natural Paper •Swim Classes •ServSafe Food Safety •Electrical Contractor CEU Review •NC Concealed Carry Handgun •Getting Paid to Talk-Voice Over •Vermicomposting Nov. 10, 6pm- 7:45pm, pre-registration is required $20. Info: 828-286-3636 ext 346 or www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff
Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Inside Habitat ReStore
New items donated by Lowe’s Distribution Ctr. Tues.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 9am-3pm. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Rutherford County & Rutherford Housing Partnership. 828-245-1698.
