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To All Veterans
American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Meeting 1st Monday of each month. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. Membership drive, $25 per year. We also welcome all transfers from other Legion Post. Info: 828-657-6145.
Music at the Mills
Fri. Oct. 25, featuring: Homegrown Music. Music 7pm & Supper 6pm. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
Blood Drives
•Fri. Oct. 25, 12pm-4:30pm at Rutherford County Schools; 382 West Main Street, Forest City. For appt call Peggy Gregg at 828-288-2331. •Sun. Nov. 3, 12pm-4pm at Mount Vernon Baptist; 2676 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. For appt call 828-286-9294. •Mon. Nov. 25, 3pm7pm at Gilkey School Community Center; 217 Gilkey School, Rutherfordton. For appt call 828-287-4120.
Mobile Food Pantry
Chase Corner Ministries is co-sponsoring a Mobile Food Pantry on Tues. Oct. 29, 10am at Providence United Methodist Church; 161 Providence Church Road in Forest City. Info; 828-247-0096.
Talking Pumpkin and Spooky Train
Oct. 24-26, 1pm-6pm & Oct. 31, 3pm-6pm. Returns to the Carrousel and Rotary for 4 nights of fun and thrills. Shelby Parks & Recreation Dept., 850 West Sumter St., Shelby. Info: 704-484-6811.
Country Breakfast
Sat. 10/26, 7am-10am. Whitehouse Community Center; Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Adults-$5; kids 6-12-$2.50; under 6-Free. 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills.
Kiwanis Club, Forest City
Spaghetti Dinner Fri. Nov. 8, 4:30-8pm at East High School Cafeteria. Adults $6, kids under 12 $4.
Car Show
Sat. Oct. 26 at Rutherford County Moose Lodge; 548 US Hwy. 74 Business, Forest City. Free t-shirt with $20 entry fee. Food available. Proceeds go to Children’s Christmas Fund. 828-245-4233.
Clothing Giveaway
Sat. Oct. 26, 10am-2pm at Washburn Community Outreach Center. A free hot dog lunch will be served beginning at Noon. The thrift store will be closed on this date. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Road in Bostic. For more information, please call 828-245-5603.
Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association’s “Greatest Treat Festival”
Fun, Food, Candy and Games highlight this event Sun. Oct. 27, 3pm-6pm. Also the “Greatest Treat” will be shared with all who attend. There is no admission to this event held at the Shelby City Park; 850 West Sumter St., Shelby. Info: 704-484-6811.
RS Central HS Pep Rally
We invite the community to join us Mon. Oct. 28, 7pm at the Rutherfordton Court House Lawn. RS Central Alumni are encouraged to come and participate. Vendors (games & food) 5:30pm.
Lost Playwrights
Meeting on Sat. Nov. 2, 2-4pm at Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC in room 160 in the Tucker Student Center. All persons interested in any aspect of theatre or professional writing are encouraged to attend. The meeting is open and free of charge.
Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County: Program established for the purpose of obtaining info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? Report is anonymously. You do not have to reveal your name. Your info could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477.
Fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Sun. Nov. 3, 10am-3pm. 108 E. Main St., Forest City. Selling Thirty One - all kinds of bags, scarfs, gifts, etc. Refreshments served. Info: www.mythirtyone/EllenMoyer or 828-289-4429.
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 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.
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.
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.
