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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 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.
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 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.
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Rutherford Rifles Camp 2044, HQ 4720 US Hwy. 64/74A W. Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Meetings 2nd Thursday, 6pm. Info; 828-429-6580.
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.
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
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.
Start-Over Household Shower
For tornado victims, Ken and Tisha Boyd Farris, and their children. Sun. July 10, 2-4pm at Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Road, Union Mills. This family lost EVERYTHING in the tornado in Joplin, Missouri. The family is originally from the Whitehouse community. (Tisha is the daughter of Ray (deceased) and Betty Boyd of Whitehouse). This shower, 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 Road, Union Mills, NC 28167. Info: 828 625-4502 or 828 288-2723.
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.)
Blood Drives
•Sat. July 16, 7:30 am-12pm. Cliffside Masonic Lodge (Old Main St. Cliffside)
Info: Wayne & Betty Mills at 828-245-7606.
•Mon. July 18, 1pm-5pm. American Red Cross Rutherford Chapter (838 Oakland Road; Forest City) Info: Larry at 828-287-5916.
ICC Courses in July
•Ceramics •Yoga •Small Engine Repair •Puppetry for Dummies •Chassis Fabrication •Beginning Sign Language •Computer Fundamentals II •Mac Computer- The Grand Tour II •Notary Public •Handgun Concealed Carry •Grant Writing •Melt & Pour Soap Making •The Art of Interviewing for Family History •Intro to Genealogy Research •Intro to Floral Arranging •Teen Belly Dancing •Beginner Belly Dance •Family Swim
Visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff or call 286-3636 ext. 346
Washburn Community Outreach Center
Near Washburn Store, Bostic. Hours: Thurs.- Sat., 9am-2pm. Warehouse Sale beginning this week.
KidSenses Museum Events
•Fri. July 8th: We all scream for ice cream beginning at 5:30pm. •Sat. July 9th: Meet Flat Stanley! •Don’t forget...2:00 ROCKS! Join the museum staff every day for a wild and wacky activity. Located: 172 N. Main Street in downtown Rutherfordton. Info; 828-286-2120. Visit our website at www.kidsenses.com.
Fishing For A Cure
Silver’s Lake Thurs. July 14, 4pm-11:15pm. Entry fees: $35. Prizes: $25 every 30 minutes for biggest fish. Drawing for spots 5:30pm. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life.
