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Disc Golf Tournament
The Dale Sollars Autumn Classic disc golf tournament at South Mountain Christian Camp will mark the official opening of the 18-hole South Mountain Disc Golf Course. Oct. 27-28. Tournament concludes with a final round on Sunday. Info: www.SouthMountainChristianCamp.org/DiscGolf
 
Local Events
Beach Bingo Halloween Themed: Fri., Oct. 26, 6-8 pm @ Forest City Dinner, 146 E. Main St. •Low Cost Spay/Neuter for your Pets:  Wed. Nov. 7 & Nov 21, call 828-287-7738 for an appointment, Community Pet Center. Proceeds goes to spay/neuter programs for CPC. 
 
Benefit Motorcycle Ride & BBQ Lunch
Sat. Oct. 27 at Mill Spring Fire Dept., Old Rutherfordton Rd. Registration for ride 9am-10:30am. Ride 11am. BBQ 11am until.  For Dennis McAbee fighting lung/adrenal cancer. Sponsored by: Star Touring & Riding Chapter #468 Rutherfordton. Info: 828-894-3834.
 
ICC Classes in November
•Beginning Guitar II •Disc Golf •Expressive Water Colors •Vehicle OBD II Inspection •Design Your Own Christmas Card •Technology Tutoring •Electrical Contractor CEU • Indian Medicine Wheel •Computer Fundamentals II •Notary Public •NC Concealed Carry Handgun •Accounting & Budgeting for Non-Profits •Mindset & Moves (self-defense). To register/info, 828-286-3636, option 2, then option 1.
 
KidSenses Children’s Museum
8th Annual Gala, Sat. Nov. 10th, 7pm. The event will feature 80’s music, a live and silent auction, 80’s themed laser show, libations from Sons of Liberty Tavern and an array of heavy hors d’oeuvres from regional restaurants. Prizes will be awarded for the best 80’s attire. Call 828-286-2120 to purchase tickets and sponsorships. Info: Jessica Moss, at 828-286-2120 or jessica@kidsenses.com
 
Pastor/Pastor & Spouse Fashion Show
The Community Empowerment Project will hold its 1st Annual Fashion Show on Sat. Nov. 10, 6pm at the Old Dunbar Community Center; 421 Hardin Rd. Forest City. Proceeds benefit the Community Center and The Paul L. Dunbar Education Museum. Info or to have your church dance team or gospel choir participate please call Stanley 828-247-4142 ext. 7.
 
All you can eat Spaghetti 
Sat. Nov. 3, 4:30pm-7pm at Mt. Vernon Clubhouse. Support Mt. Vernon Community Club.
 
Substance Abuse Meeting  
Every Monday from 7pm until. 131 Second St. Forest City. For more info: 828-305-1280.
 
Stroke Support Group: Third Tuesday of each month from 3:30pm-5pm in the Crawford Building (Auxiliary Room) at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Info: 828-286-5198.

Trick or Treat in historic downtown Rutherfordton! 
Bring your children dressed for Halloween and Trick or Treat with our participating Merchants!  Safe & fun for everyone! Come join us on Wed. Oct. 31st,  4pm-5:30pm.  
 
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. For more information, please call 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.
 
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.
 
The American Legion Post 423
Now have a charter for “Sons of American Legion”! Meets 1st Monday of every month at the Legion Building on Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. Info: Johnny 828-657-6145. 
 
Empty Shoe Boxes Needed
The Food Pantry in Forest City is collecting “EMPTY” but in good condition shoe boxes that will be used for the back pack program for Christmas. Also, any slightly used coats for all ages is greatly appreciated. Please drop off your shoe boxes and coats at the Food Panty located at the back of Tri-City Mall in the old Transit Damaged Freight building. Info: Pat Evans; 828-980-2654.
 
Free Parenting Skills Classes
Nurturing Parents class for parents, grandparents, stepparents, and care givers of children birth to 12 meets every Thurs. Sept. 6-Nov. 29, 10:30-12:30; Nurturing Parents class for parents and their teens together meets every Thurs. evening 5:30-7:30, Sept. 6-Nov. 29. All classes meet in Forest City Housing, Apt. H-6, Amity Drive, Forest City. Info: Dr. Johnnie Martin 828-286-9590 or Sally Claroni @ 828-245-1390, ext. 104. 

The Military Order of Purple Heart 
Is starting a chapter in the Forest City, NC area and is seeking all veterans of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard who has been combat wounded in America’s wars and have received the Purple Heart medal. For info or to join, write or call Peter Meletis; 1007 Briarcliff Rd., Mooresville, NC 28115, 704-664-7766 or write Bailey Gillespie; POB 365 Spindale, NC 28160.
 
Substance Abuse Meeting
Every Wednesday 12:30-1:30pm at the Empowerment Center, located on First St. Forest City.
 
Mental Illness Support Group
Holland House is a not-for-profit consumer-run Drop-In Center for adults with mental illnesses. It is a place for adults to meet and talk with their peers, obtain community resource information, to hang-out when other services are not open and to be among people who share similar experiences. Every Sunday at 2pm. 475 West Main St., Forest City. 
 
Annual Turkey Shoot 
Every Saturday, now thru Dec. 8th (except holidays), 10am-1pm. 3788 E. Hwy. 108. VFW Post 10349 Mill Spring, NC.
 
Blood Drive
•Mon. Oct. 29 at Spindale United Methodist Church (E. Main and Methodist Drive; Spindale) 3pm-7pm, call David McKee at 704-286-2281 for appt. 
 
Freedom from Smoking Class: Every Monday, 4pm-5pm at Rutherford Regional’s Cancer Resource Center. Info: 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com
 
Pink Ladies Support Group: First Monday of every month from 5pm-6:30pm at the Cancer Resource Center; for women who have been diagnosed with cancer. Info: 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com

Look Good, Feel Better: 2nd Monday of each month, 2pm at the Cancer Resource Center; specially-trained cosmetologists teach women techniques to cope with skin changes & hair loss as they undergo treatment for cancer; to pre-register 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com
 
Survivin’ Cancer Support Group: Third Monday of each month from 5pm-6pm at the Cancer Resource Center; for anyone who has heard the words “you have cancer” for more info, call 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com
 
Gilkey Chain Gang 
Meets Saturdays from 2-3:30pm at Gilkey School Community Center (this is the old Gilkey Elementary School) If you love to crochet or knit, or you want to learn. All ages are welcome. Free. Bring a crochet hook or knitting needles and yarn. Info 828-289-2563.

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