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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.
Blood Drives
•Fri. Nov. 30, 10am-2:30pm at Oak Grove Health Care, call Jamy at 828-287-7655 to make your appt. •Sat. Dec. 8, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge (Old Main Street), please call Wayne or Betty at 828-429-0212 for appt. •Mon. Dec. 10, 4pm-8:30pm at Oak Grove United Methodist Church (1507 Oak Grove Ch. Rd; Ellenboro), please call 828-453-8270 for appt. •Mon. Dec. 10, 1:30pm-6pm at Harris Elementary School (3330 US Hwy. 221 S.; Forest City), please call 828-248-2354 for appt.
Local Benefit
CWS will be holding a benefit event at the National Guard on Fri. Nov. 30th, all proceeds will go to the local Christmas cheer to help families in need. Robbie E. from TNA will be at the event to show his support to our kids in the community.
Hayrides
Fri. Nov. 30 & Sat. Dec. 1, 6-9pm. Load across from the fountain. Children or adults. See the holiday lights from a hay wagon pulled by an antique tractor.
Beach Bingo
Tues. Dec. 4th, 6pm-8pm at Forest City Diner. Christmas themed. Cards .50¢ per card/ per game. ALL proceeds go to the Community Pet Center’ spay/neuter program. We are also collecting aluminum cans & old shoes. Info: 828-287-7738.
Winter Landscape & Nursery Training
The Rutherford & Polk County Extension Centers will be offering a training on Fri. Dec. 7, 8:30am-12pm at the Rutherford County Annex; 289 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. Info: 828-287-6011.
Lost Playwrights of Western NC
Meeting Sat. Dec. 1, 2-4pm at the official residence of Princess Diana Lensaka, 450 West Main Street, Forest City (yellow brick house next to the First Presbyterian Church. Parking is in the rear. All persons interested in any aspect of theatre or creative writing are encouraged to attend.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 Road, Mooresville, NC 28115, 704-664-7766 or write Bailey Gillespie; POB 365 Spindale, NC 28160.
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.
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. For more information, please call 828-286-5198.
Mental Illness Family Support Group: Always on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month. For more information, please call Betty Frye at 704-434-5166 or 704-583-0845.
