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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.
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.
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
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. For more information, please call 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.
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
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.
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. For more information, please call Pat Evans; 828-980-2654.
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.
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.
Blood Drives
•Mon. Nov. 19, American Red Cross Rutherford held at Fathers Vineyard (724 Oakland Road; Forest City), 1pm-5pm. Please go to: www.redcrossblood.org enter keyword RUTHERFORD to schedule your apt. •Tues. Nov. 27, Duke Energy Spindale **In honor of Lucas Nieman (Gail Smith’s Grandson) (330 Oakland Road; Forest City), 1pm-5:30pm. Please call 828-288-5358 to schedule your appt. •Thurs. Nov. 29, Isothermal Community College held in the Gym (Hwy 74 West; Spindale), 10:30am-6:30pm. Please go to: www.redcrossblood.org keyword is ISOTHERMAL CC to schedule your appt. Info: 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
Fundraiser
An AVON products community fundraiser is being held during the month of November. 50% of proceeds will be donated to Holland House Drop-In Center for people with mental illness. Contact: Rosemary Weaver 828-748-5206.
Yokefellow Service Center, Inc., Spindale
Pre-Christmas Sale on Thurs. Nov. 15, 6pm-8pm. Everything in the store is half-price with a focus on Christmas toys and decorations. Proceeds from the sale will be used to help families in crisis in Rutherford County.
Senior Dinner Club
Meeting at Ryans, Forest City. Nov. 16, 6-8pm (3rd Friday of each month). Have dinner and meet new friends. Info: Susan 828-453-0404.
21st Annual Fiddlers & Bluegrass Convention
Sat. Nov. 17, 6:30pm at Ellenboro School Gym; 813 Piney Mtn. Church Rd. Ellenboro. BBQ supper 4pm until. Proceeds to benefit Colfax Free Fair Exhibits. Info: 828-453-7457.
Bill’s Creek Community Center
Turkey Supper, Sat. Nov. 17, 4pm. Carry-out available. Annual raffle to benefit: Bill’s Creek VPD. Info: 828-657-5517.
Local Event
•Low Cost Spay/Neuter for your Pets: Wed. Nov. 21, call 828-287-7738 for an appointment, Community Pet Center. Proceeds goes to spay/neuter programs for CPC.
Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Thurs. Nov. 22, 9am-11am at Cool Springs Gym; 400 West Main St., Forest City. Free Meals, Canned Goods, Clothes. Also, 200 boxes of Household Paper Products, baby diapers and more to the first 200 families. Sponsored by Word of Deliverance, R.O.T.W. Reaching Outside The Walls Ministry in Chesnee, SC. Info: 864-461-7178.
Ambassador Baptist College
Annual presentations of George Freidrich Handel’s Messiah. Fri. Nov. 23, & Sat. Nov. 24, 7pm. Both concerts will be held in the R.A. Torrey Auditorium and are free of charge. A love offering will be received. 101 Stockton St., Lattimore. Info: 704-434-0303 or visit online at www.ambassadors.edu
