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Relay For Life of Rutherford County Events
•Thurs. July 14th- Silvers Lake Fishing Tournament, 4pm-11pm. Contact Eddie or Larry Burgess at 828-287-0702 for more info. •Sat. Aug. 6th - Annual Yard Sale & Breakfast Buffet at Rollins Cafeteria. To reserve a spot for the yard sale or more info, contact Wavolyn at wavolyntnorville@eaton.com
Community Celebration
Mighty Dollar is hosting a community celebration Sat. July 2nd, 9am in their parking lot. Music and entertainment, Owls Mascots: Hoot and Annie, Free US Flags, Craft Sale, Fair Rides & much more.
American Legion Post 74, FC
Will be selling raffle tickets for the Rutherford County historical edition rifle at the Big Day in Ellenboro on July 4th. It will be the last day to buy tickets, the drawing will be held on the 4th in Ellenboro. Info; contact Chuck Brooks; 828-287-1294.
Legion Riders Group
American Legion Post 74 has formed a Legion Riders Group. Any Veteran motorcycle owner/riders who are interested in joining a veterans rider group can meet us at the Big Day in Ellenboro or call Walter Cain; 704-891-7397 or Chuck Brooks; 828-287-1294.
Union Mills Learning Center
AppalachiaSong and Andy Sykes & the Miracle Singers will perform Sat. July 8, 7pm for “Music at the Mills.” 495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
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.
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.
Summer Drums and Water Fun!
Free Community Event! Relax and listen as the music evolves. It starts with the beat of one drum and one rhythm. As others join in, the sound develops depth and character. Sat. July 30 & Sat. Aug. 27, 7pm-9pm. Spindale House Lawn; 100 Tanner St. Spindale (At the corner of Main Street & Tanner.)
Start-Over Household Shower
For tornado victims, Ken & Tisha Boyd Farris, and their kids. Sun. July 10, 2-4pm at Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Rd, Union Mills. Family lost EVERYTHING in the tornado in Joplin, Missouri, on May 22. The family is originally from the Whitehouse community. (Tisha is the daughter of Ray (deceased) and Betty Boyd of Whitehouse). The family will be relocating to Spartanburg, where Ken will have a job with the company he worked for in Joplin. Sponsored by the Whitehouse Community Club, will provide a “Money Well” for donations, or donations may be sent to the family at 4482 Bills Creek Rd., Union Mills, NC 28167. Info: 828 625-4502 or 828 288-2723.
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Rutherford Rifles Camp 2044, HQ 4720 US Hwy. 64/74A W. Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Meetings 2nd Thursday, 6pm. For more infrmation, please call 828-429-6580.
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program
Designed to check on senior citizens and 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. Please contact Lt. Godlock 828-287-6395, Rutherford County Sheriff Office.
Blood Drives
•Thursday, July 7, 2pm-6:30pm. Tonia Head Blood Stock held at Temple Baptist Church (W. Main Street; Forest City) Info: Tonia Head at 704-418-2059. •Saturday, July 16, 7:30 am-12pm. Cliffside Masonic Lodge (Old Main St. Cliffside) Info: Wayne & Betty Mills at 828-245-7606. •Monday, July 18, 1pm-5pm. American Red Cross Rutherford Chapter (838 Oakland Road; Forest City) For more information, please call Larry at 828-287-5916.
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.
Bingo at the VFW
Every Thursday night at 6:00PM. 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 4:00-5:00pm. For more information or to register for the class, please call 828-245-4596.
Big Day in Ellenboro
July 4th, food, craft, and other vendors wanted. Also, entries for parade needed. For more information, please call 828-453-7414.
