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Poor Man’s Supper
Sat. Feb. 25, 5pm-7pm @ Sunny View Elementary School; 86 Sunny View School Rd., Mill Spring. Donations only. Proceeds go to help fund mission trip to Russia.
Friends of NRA Banquet
Thurs. March 1st, 6pm. Camp Bud Sheile, 668 Boy Scout Camp Rd. Union Mills. Info: Contact Dale Ramsey at 828-429-0392.
Union Mills Learning Center
Far City Boys (Dove Nominees) performing Fri. Feb. 24, 7pm. Adults $5, 12 & under free.
Customer Appreciation Day
Friday March 16, 10am-4pm @ the Habitat ReStore; 686 West Main Street, Forest City. Come by and enjoy punch and cupcakes.
Country Ham Supper
March 3, 4pm-8pm. Sponsored by Cane Creek Communtiy Club (Hwy. 64). Proceeds for Cane Creek Community Club building fund and Cane Creek Baptist Church.
Spring Garden School
Sat. March 10, 8:25am-12:30pm at the Rutherford County Extension Center. Registration deadline is Fri. March 2, $5 registration fee. Pre-registration is required to attend. Sponsored by the Rutherford County Extension Center and the Rutherford County Master Gardener Volunteers. 193 Callahan-Koon Road in Spindale. 828-287-6011.
Rutherford Regional Cancer Resource Center
Indoor Yard Sale Sat. Mar. 3, 7:30am, next to Belk. Join the Pink Ladies Cancer Support group for an indoor yard sale. Toys, household items, electronics, cloths, you name it, we’ll have it. Proceeds to buy mammograms for women in Rutherford County. No early birds. Call 828-245-4596 for more info.
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.
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 Street, Forest City. Please call 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.
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 Cancer Resource Center on Monday evenings from 4-5pm. For more info or to register; 828-245-4596.
The American Legion Post 423
We now have a charter for “Sons of American Legion”! Meets 1st Monday of every month at the Legion Building located on Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. Info: Johnny Lowery 828-657-6145.
Poor Man’s Supper
Sat. Feb. 25, 4pm until. Gilkey School Community Center (old Gilkey School) Adults $5, kids $2.50. Come on out to support the community and have a great time!
The Military Order of Purple Heart
Is starting a chapter in the Forest City, NC area and is seeking all veterans of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard who has been combat wounded in America’s wars and have received the Purple Heart medal. The Purple Heart is America’s oldest decoration presented by the U.S. Government which was started by General George Washington on August 7, 1782. It is awarded to members of the armed forces who are wounded at the hands of the enemy and posthumously to the next of kin in the name of those who are killed in action or died or wounds received in action. For info or to join, write or call Peter Meletis; 1007 Briarcliff Rd., Mooresville, NC 28115, 704-664-7766 or write Bailey Gillespie; POB 365 Spindale, NC 28160.
Blood Drives
•Fri. Mar. 9, 10am-2:30pm @ Lowe’s (184 Lowe’s Blvd.; Forest City) Please call Ashley Loaces @ 828-351-1023 for appt. •Mon. Mar, 16, 2pm-7:30pm @ RS Middle School (405 Charlotte Road; Rutherfordton) Please call 828-286-4461 for appt. •Mon. Mar. 19, 1pm-5:30pm @ American Red Cross Chapter (838 Oakland Rd; Forest City) Please call Eric Kehres at 828-989-3126 for appt. •Sat. Mar. 24, 7:30am-12pm @ Cliffside Masonic Lodge (Old Main St; Cliffside) Please call 828-245-7606 for appt.
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, or love to knit, or you want to learn. All ages are welcome. Free. Bring a crochet hook or knitting needles and yarn. Info 828-289-2563.
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? Report is anonymously. You do not have to reveal your name. Your information could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Helping those in need of food in Rutherford County. Call for schedule of give away 828-287-2207. Operated through prayer, volunteers & donations. 225 West Main St. Spindale, NC.
ICC Classes in March
•Real Estate Broker Pre-Licensing •Floral Arranging for Spring Holidays •Beach Bound Shagging Class •Digital Photography for Beginners •Fitness Swim/Swim Exercise •Introduction to Rock Guitar •Composting & Vermicomposting •Getting Paid to Talk- Voice Over class •Resistance Training to Enhance Metabolism •Pathways to Courage •Cake Decorating- Beginner •Program & Service Evaluation for Non-Profits •Millifoire Art for Spring •Aging Gracefully-Exercise •NC Concealed Carry Handgun Class •Forensics: Real Science VS Hollywood •T’ai Chi Chih •Zumba •Beginning Spanish II •Technology Tutoring •Yoga •Getting Creative w/Natural Paper. To register or for more info contact 828-286-3636 ext. 346 or visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff
