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Walk-A-Thon
Sat. Aug. 6, 8am-12pm. Celebration of Clean Living. All proceeds go to: Foothills Harvest Transitional Services, INC. Lydia’s Place, Isaiah’s. Info: 828-202-5560.

Relay For Life of Rutherford County Events
•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

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. Aug. 27, 7pm-9pm. Spindale House Lawn; 100 Tanner St. Spindale (At the corner of Main Street & Tanner.)

Boston Butt Sale for Relay for Life 2011
Food Prepared By: Aaron Brown & Mike Brown. Cost $30.00 (all orders need to be prepaid) Price includes: 1 Boston Butt, Slaw & Sauce. Pick-Up Date: Aug. 27, 2pm at Old K-Mart Parking Lot; 1495 US Hwy 74-A Bypass, Spindale. Info: Contact Suzanne McGuire, 828-657-9088.

The Ultimate Big Pot Fun Run
Sat. Aug. 13. $3000 total purse!!! 1st place $1500, 2nd place $1000, 3rd place $500. All proceeds donated to the South Mountain Christian Camp, Bostic, NC. Cost of ride is $20 single & double up $30. Register at Blue Ridge Harley Davidson in Hickory at 10am with last bike out at 12 noon and last bike in 4pm. Anyone can participate: bikes, cruisers, hot rods, cars & trucks. Info: Randy Carswell 828-202-6138 or Robert 828-437-3355.

Annual Yard Sale & Breakfast
Rollins Cafeteria Sat. Aug. 6, 6am-11am. Proceeds to Benefit Relay For Life of Rutherford County. Ages 11 to Adult $7, Ages 3 to 10 $3.50, ages 2 and under Free. New This Year! ZUMBA with Patty Rivera, 9am-10am, 5 per person. Co-Sponsored by Rollins Cafeteria & Eaton Community Involvement Team.

Book Sale
Front lobby at the Rutherford Electric Membership General Office; 186 Hudlow Rd. Paperbacks, .50¢,  Hardbacks, $1. Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm during August. If anyone has any books they would like to donate for the sale call 828-245-1621, ext. 412 if you need someone to pick them up or bring them by the office.

Relay’s Got Talent program!
It’s time to begin the registration process for the competition and this year we are again looking for a more overall talent competition. Event sponsored by the Rutherford County Employee team. Registration Deadline: Wed. Aug. 10. Info; Debbie 828-287-6031 or Rhonda 828-287-6070.

Blood Drives
•Tues. Aug. 9, 1pm-5:30pm @ Chili’s of Forest City (128 Sparks Crossing) Call 828-286-0008 for appt.
•Mon. Aug. 15, 4pm-8:30pm @ Race Path Baptist Church (1171 Race Path Ch. Rd. Ellenboro) Call Terrie Smith at 828-453-8769 for appt. •Mon. Aug. 15, 1pm-5pm @ American Red Cross Rutherford Chapter (838 Oakland Rd. Forest City) Call Larry at 828-287-5916 for appt. •Wed. Aug. 17, 12pm-5pm @ Rutherford Regional Health Systems (28 South Ridgecrest Ave. Rutherfordton) Call 828-286-5338 for appt.

Union Mills Learning Center
Music at the Mills, Fri. Aug. 5, 7pm. Featuring: Golden Valley Crusaders, Dixie Grass, & New Five Sense. Join us for a hotdog supper at 6pm. 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.

Fundraiser For Deondra Scott
Sat. Aug. 6, 6pm at 269 Aqua Dr. Forest City. Food, live entertainment, plenty of fun. Deondra was seriously injured in a boating accident, she suffered major injuries which included amputation of her right arm & breast, and she suffered several other injuries. $5 a plate & Wristbands sold in honor of Deondra.

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.

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.

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. For more information, please call 828-245-9141.

Substance Abuse Meeting
Christian 12 step Open Arms support meeting every Wednesday 12:30-1:30pm @ Community Empowerment Building located at 129 First Street Forest City. For more information, 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. There is no cost for this program. Please contact Lt. Godlock 828-287-6395, Rutherford County 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.

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