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To All Veterans
American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Meeting 1st Monday monthly. Supper 6pm, meeting 7pm. Membership drive, $25 year. We also welcome all transfers from other Legion Post. Info: 828-657-6145.
Music at the Mills
Fri. Oct. 11, featuring: Homegrown Music. Music 7pm. Supper 6pm. Union Mills Learning Ctr; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
Poor Man’s Supper
Thurs. Oct. 10, 5-7pm at American Legion Post 423; Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Adults $6, kids 6-12 43, under 6 free. Take-out available.
Harris School Octoberfest
Thurs. Oct. 10, 4-8pm. Games, concession, bingo, cake walk, face painting, inflatable & more. Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, BBQ w/trimmings. Take-out available. Harris Elementary School; 3330 US Hwy. 221 South, Forest City.
Blood Drives
•Fri. Oct. 11, 1pm-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Dept., 186 South Church St., Forest City. For appt call 828-245-2111. •Sat. Oct. 12, 10am-2:30pm at the Lake Lure Community Hall; 2948 Memorial Highway For appt, call Dale 828-625-0767. •Mon. Oct. 14, 4pm-8:30pm at Corinth Baptist Church; 767 Pinehurst Rd., Ellenboro. For appt, call Linda 828-453-1775 or 828-429-6179. •Tues. Oct. 15, 2pm-6pm at Green Hill Fire Dept.; 2711 US 64/74A Hwy, Rutherfordton. For appt, call Rhonda 828-447-6261. •Fri. Oct. 18, 4pm-9:30pm at Word of Faith; 207 Old Flynn Rd., Spindale. For appt, call 828-287-9100. •Fri. Oct. 25, 12pm-4:30pm at Rutherford County Schools; 382 WMain St, Forest City. For appt, call Peggy 828-288-2331.
Rutherford County Library Book Sale
Fri. Oct. 11, 9am-5pm and Sat. Oct. 12, 8am-12pm. 255 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale. 828-287-6115.
Foothills Quilt Fest 2013
A quilt show presented by the Foothills Quilt Guild, Shelby at LeGrand Convention Center @ Cleveland Community College. Fri. Oct. 11, 10am-6pm & Sat. Oct. 12, 10am-5pm. Admission is $5.00 per person.
Hospice of Rutherford County
Volunteer Training: Oct. 21-23, 10am-3pm at the Carolina Event & Conference Center. Info: Mary 828-245-0095.
Extension Successful Gardener
Featuring: Chrysanthemums, a fall favorite. Fri. Oct. 11, 9am-11pm at the center; 193 Callahan Koon Rd., Spindale. Program is free. Contact Extension Ctr at 828-287-6011 to register.
Saving Homes & Stabilizing Communities
Fri. Oct. 11, 10am-2pm (lunch provided) at Carolina Event & Conference Ctr; 374 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. We want to help YOU assist members of the community by sharing info and resources that can make a difference in their lives. Info: 919-827-4494 or 828-247-4142 ext. 7.
Buffet Breakfast
All you can eat Sat. Oct. 11, 7am-10am at Gilkey School Community Center. Adults $5, kids $3, under 6 free. Proceeds go to upkeep old school.
Chase FFA Alumni Meeting
Mon. Oct. 14, 7pm. Agriculture Department, Chase High School. Contact: chaseffaalumni@gmail.com
Hospice of Rutherford County
Hosting a Veterans Presentation at the Carolina Event & Conference Center Oct. 17, 8:30am-12pm. “Improving Care for Veterans Facing Illness and Death” a DVD presentation conducted by Hospice Foundation of America to help enhance understanding of veterans and provide professionals with new interventions to better serve dying veterans. Continuing education hours available through the Hospice Foundation of America for a wide range of professions. Info: hospiceofrutherford.org
GRACE Support Group
Oct. 17, 6pm at Race Path Baptist Church. Meetings are for free for anyone in the community caring for a loved one with a long term illness. Call Hospice of Rutherford County at 828-245-0095 for more info.
Casar Fire Department
Hot Dog Sale Sat. Oct. 19. Info: 704-538-9911 or 704-473-2461. Proceeds benefit Casar Basketball Booster Club.
Week of Caring
Groups, civic groups, Scouts, churches, or just families get out and help those who need help around Rutherford County. This year’s week begins Sat., Oct. 19, with Youth Missions Day, where local church youth groups band together to build ramps and roof a house and ends on National Make a Difference Day, Sat., Oct. 26. Info: 828-248-3431.
Domestic Violence Education/Support Group
Women who are victims of domestic abuse, or who never want to become victims, are invited to a free Domestic Violence Education/Support Group which meets 2 hours each week on Tuesdays. Contact Dr. Johnnie Martin @828-286-9590 or Sally Claroni @ 828-245-1390, Ext. 104 for times and location. Great information, interesting activities, and a caring, supportive environment.
Cooperative Extension Workshop
Dollars $ Sense Oct. 17-Nov. 21, 2-4pm or 5:30pm-7:30pm. Pre-registration required. Dream of owning your own home one day? Worry about mortgage? Anxious about loans and credit? Wishing you could save more? Frustrated? There is a way to get control of your money. Dollars $ Sense focuses on reducing debt, increasing savings, understanding credit costs, and making smart financial decisions. Classes each Thursday for 6 weeks, $5 class fee. Call 828-287-6010 before Oct 15th to register.
2nd Annual “Friends of the Parks” Golf Tournament
Royster Memorial Golf Course Sat. Oct. 12. Shotgun Start at 8:15am & 1pm. Captain’s Choice. Entry fee: $40 with lunch between flights. Sponsors & players receive lunch. Info: Richard 704 484-6823 or www.cityofshelby.com/parks
Ham and Chicken Pie Supper
Hosted by Mt. Vernon Community Club Sat. Oct. 12, 4:30-7pm at the Club House. Adults $8, kids 6-12 $5, under 5 Free.
Advance Care Planning: Sessions consist of a private consult to understand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attorney. Sessions are free. Call Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County at 828-245-0095 to schedule an appointment or for more info.
Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County: Established to obtain info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? Report anonymously. Info could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477.
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products dish detergent, Lyso, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex, toilet tissue, etc. Info: 828-245-0095.
Grace of God Rescue Mission 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.
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.
