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Featuring: Rabon Creek & the West Family on Fri. Dec. 2, supper at 6pm, music at 7pm. Union Mills Learning Center, 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
Rutherford Weekly Holiday Toy Drive
Bring in an unwrapped toy on or by 12/20/11 to our office & receive: 1 free personal classified ad (20 word limit) or $10 off any display ad. Help make a child’s Christmas Merry! All proceeds go to local children! 369 Butler Rd. Forest City.
Bostic Traditional Christmas Event
Thurs., Dec. 1, 2pm-7pm. Businesses open with prizes and refreshments. Food and craft vendors, Petting zoo. Child and pet pictures with Santa, at Bostic Florist. Bostic Lincoln Center Open House wtih Lincoln/Civil War Exhibit. Bostic Town Hall Exhibits by the National Railroad Historical Society and Ellenboro Depot Museum. Musical program with Simple Faith Trio, Four Anointed with Audrey Weaver and the First Church of Bostic Choirs. Santa arrives. Info: 828-245-9800.
2012 American Cancer Society Relay for Life Fundraiser
Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation is selling Christmas Bows as a fundraiser for the 2012 American Cancer Society Relay for Life. They are on display at the REMC office, 186 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Prices start at $5 and go no higher than $10. We have a variety of colors & sizes for your holiday decorating.
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.
Toys for Tots
Bennett Classics Auto Museum is a Designated Toys for Tots Drop off. Bring in your new unwrapped toy and receive $2 off admission into the museum. 241 Vance St. Forest City. Info; 828-247-1767.
Blood Drives
•Wed. Dec. 7, 10:30am-3:30pm at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy (2527 Hwy. 221A; Mooresboro) call Jennifer Powell at 828-657-9998 ext. 7 for info. •Friday, December 9, 1:30pm-5:30pm at Harris Elementary School (3330 US Hwy 221 South; Forest City) call 828-248-2354 info.
Movie Night @ Spindale House
Spindale Parks and Recreation and the Spindale Library will host a free screening of “It’s a Wonderful Life” Fri. Dec. 9, 7pm at the Spindale House. Free admission, free popcorn & lemonade, bring a comfy pillow, sleeping bag, or blanket. Business sponsors: City Computer and B-Sharp Music.
Gilkey Chain Gang
Meets Saturdays from 2-3:30pm at Gilkey School Community Center (this is the old Gilkey Elementary School) If you love to crochet, knit, or you want to learn. All ages are welcome. Free. Bring a crochet hook (suggest H, I or J) or knitting needles (suggest size 13) and yarn (suggest worsted weight 4). Come make an ornament for our community tree and one to take home Sat. Dec. 3, 11am. Info: 828-289-2563.
Grace of God 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.
Substance Abuse Meeting
Christian 12 step Open Arms support meeting every Wednesday 12:30-1:30pm @ Community Empowerment Building; 129 First St. Forest City. 828-305-1280.
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.
Medicaid Educational Forum
An educational forum to discuss the up-coming changes to Medicaid behavioral health services in 2012 and how they will affect Medicaid recipients. Thurs. Dec. 1, 6-8pm at Cool Springs Auditorium; 382 W. Main St. Forest City. Info: Rosemary Weaver: kittycat308@aol.com or 800-671-6560.
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
Every Thursday night at 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.
Stop Smoking Now
Free stop smoking classes are offered at Rutherford Regional’s Cancer Resource Center Monday evenings from 4-5pm. For more information or to register for the class, please call 828-245-4596.
Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe
Inside Habitat ReStore. New items donated by Lowe’s Distribution Center. Tues.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 9am-3pm. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Rutherford County and Rutherford Housing Partnership. 828-245-1698.
The American Legion Post 423
We now have a charter for “Sons of American Legion”! Any man who has a father, grandfather, brother or uncle who served in the military can join with the same benefits as a member of the American Legion. Meets 1st Monday monthlt at the Legion Building located on Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Supper: 6pm; meeting: 7pm. Info: Johnny Lowery 828-657-6145 Mon.-Sat., 9am-4pm.
