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Stainless Ministries
Food Distribution every Monday from 9am-1pm at the Old Dunbar Community Center.

I Love Rutherford Co. Clean
Jesus Ministry of Rutherford County invites you to its Grand Opening Campaign Sat. May 26, 8am. We will be cleaning different streets in the areas of Forest City, Rutherfordton & Spindale. 1370 W. Main St. Forest City. Info: 828-289-3760.

Farmers Market-Columbus, NC
Now Open! 8am-12pm at the Courthouse Square. Veggies, Breads, Meat & Eggs, Crafts. Keep It Local!

Substance Abuse Meeting
Every Wednesday 12:30-1:30pm at the Empowerment Center, located on First St. Forest City.

Rutherford County Chapter of the NAACP
Meets every 3rd Thursday of each month. All are invited to attend

Relay for Life Book Sale
Held at Rutherford EMC; 186 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm. Hardbacks are $2 and paperbacks are $1. All proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Relay for Life. The sale will continue throughout the summer or until the books are sold.

Rutherfordton 225th Anniversary Celebration
Rutherford County’s county seat, the education subcommittee is looking for pictures and/ or info regarding any schools that have existed in Rutherford County, particularly the earliest schools. If you have info or pictures, please contact Phillip White at 828-657-6139 or Robin Salicki at: rsalicki@rcsnc.org or 828-305-8666.

Talent Show
S.D.O Volunteer Fire Dept. is hosting its very first talent show. Held at Bethany Baptist Church on Aug. 18. For sign up and more info, please call Heather Green @ 828-447-0537. Open to everyone.

ICC Classes In May
•Introduction to Quickbooks •Notary Public •NC Concealed Carry Handgun Certification •Yoga. To register, or for more info: 828-286-3636 ext. 346, or visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff

Blood Drives
Sat. May 26, 7:30am-12pm @ Cliffside Masonic Lodge (Old Main St. Cliffside) Call Wayne 828-429-0212 for appt. •Fri. June 8, 1pm-5:30pm @ Forest City Fire Dept. (186 S. Church Street) Call 828-245-2111 for appt. •Mon. June 11, 3pm-7:30pm @ Bethel Baptist Church (Main Street; Ellenboro) Call Betty  828-453-8959 for appt.

Golden Nights
Street music, shops open and other activities in downtown Rutherfordton on the third Friday of the month, 6-9pm. Sponsored by RTR.

Mooneyham Public Library
Book Sale May 24th & 25th, 9am-3pm. Held in the basement of the Library with parking and entrance in the back. 240 E. Main St., 
Forest City.

Big Day Festival, Ellenboro
Vendor space available. Call 828-453-7414.

Book Signing
“Debrief Them” by John Ivan Scott on Sat. May 26, 2-4pm. Family Christian Store; 184 Allendale Dr., Forest City.

Yokefellow Service Center
Silent Auction through Sat. May 26. To bid, obtain a bidding number from the cashier. Winners will be notified following the close of the auction. 132 Blanton St., Spindale.

Memorial Day Service
Sun. May 27, 2:30pm, public is invited. Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery; 1743 Chase High Rd.

The Community Empowerment Resource Center
Ever dreamed of running your own business? Find out more by attending an Information Session on Mon. June 4, 1pm-2pm. 129 First St. Forest City. Info: 828-247-4142.

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.

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 at Rutherford Regional Cancer Resource Center Mondays 4-5pm. Info; 828-245-4596.

The American Legion Post 423
Now have a charter for “Sons of American Legion”! Meets 1st Monday of every month at the Legion Building on Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. Info: Johnny 828-657-6145.

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.

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. For more information, please call  828-289-2563.

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.

The Military Order of Purple Heart
Is starting a chapter in the Forest City 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. 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.

Annual Free Haircut Day
For Veterans & Active Military Personnel. Memorial Day: Mon. May 28, 8am-4pm at Plaza Barber Shop; 108 W. Main St. Forest City. 828-245-7553.

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. For more information, please call 828-245-0095.

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.

Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis
Great Strides 2012 - Sat. May 26th at Isothermal Community College. Check in 9am, walk starts at 10am. Form a team and walk to support and honor the children and young adults who have lost their battle and those who continue to fight cystic fibrosis. Info: www.cff.org/great_strides

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