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Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County
Established for the purpose of obtaining information about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Report anonymously. Don’t have to reveal your name. Info could get a cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477 (Tips)
Forest City Lions Club
BBQ Sat. March 19, 4-7pm at First Baptist Church; W. Main St. Forest City. Adults $9, kids $4, under 6 free. Catered by: Just Friends BBQ.
Hospice Spring Volunteer Training
•April 4-7, 6-9pm at the Carolina Event & Conference Ctr; Forest City. •April 4-6, 10am-3pm at the Hickory Nut Gorge Hospice Office; Ste 203 of the Arcade Bldg, Lake Lure. Contact Volunteer Coordinator 828-245-0095 for info. $15, (refunded if you become active volunteer).
March is Red Cross Month
Rutherford Co. Chapter of the American Red Cross hosting CPR Sat. March 12, 9am-1pm ICC Gym. Call 828-287-5916 to pre-register.
Poor Man’s Supper
Green Hill School Community Ctr; 2501 US 64-74A Hwy. Sat. March 12, 4pm. Donation. Proceeds go to sending youth of Pleasant Grove Baptist Ch., Rutherfordton to Missions Camp.
Spring Garden School
Sat. March 12, 8-12pm at the Rutherford County Extension Ctr; Callahan-Koon Rd. Spindale. Registration deadline: March 7. $5 registration fee (includes information packet & refreshments). Info: 828-287-6011.
Red Cross Chapter House Classes
•Free Adult CPR Sat. March 12, 9am @ ICC Gym. •Adult CPR Mon. March 14, 6pm until. •Child & Infant CPR Tues. March 15, 6pm until. •First Aid Sat. March 19, 8:30am until. Classes must be paid in advance. Call 828-287-5916 for info.
ICC Courses in March
•Beginning Spanish I •Computer Fundamentals II •Llama 101: Is the Llama Lifestyle Right for Me? •Yoga •Instant Piano •Handgun Concealed Carry •Home Invasion Defense •Cake Decorating-Advanced •Belly Dancing- Beginner •Basic Electrical Skills for the Homeowner •Notary Public •T’ai Chi Chih •Joan Medlicott’s Southern Matron’s Literature Study •Line Dancing •Water Exercise •Developing the Warrior Courage for Everyday Life •Computer Fundamentals I •Metal Clay Jewelry Creation & more. www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff or 828-286-3636 ext. 346.
GAL Program (Guardian ad Litem)
Advocates for abused & neglected kids in court. Need volunteers to be a voice for the kids who find themselves the subject of court cases. We provide training. Being a volunteer GAL will give you the opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a child. Info: James R. Sain, District Administrator @ 828-652-4632, 828-659-2641 or Charity Robinson, Program Supervisor @ 828-287-3929, 828-289-9134. Website: www.ncgal.org
Substance Abuse Meeting
Christian 12 step Open Arms support meeting every Wednesday 12:30-1:30pm @ Community Empowerment Building; 129 First St. Forest City. 828-305-1280.
National Guard Armory, Forest City
Local Youth Empowerment Boxing class presents 1st intramural boxing showcase Sat. March 19, 5pm. Admission, $3. All participants are from the new local youth Empowerment Boxing Program. Also, S.W.A. Wrestling “Rhymer Cup” show will follow at 8pm w/$3 admission.
Country Ham & Chicken Pie Supper
Saturday, March 26th, 4:30-7pm. All you can eat, $8 adults, $5 age 6-12, age 5 and under free. Mt. Vernon Community Club House. Fundraiser to restore the Community Club House. For more info: 828-429-5228.
Volunteers Wanted
With a grassroots effort underway to open a Community Development Credit Union to serve Rutherford County, we are looking for volunteers to help with presentations to business, church, and civic groups, as well as collecting pledges from prospective members. Please call 828-288-0785.
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program
Designed to check on seniors & help them & their family have peace of mind. Program provides a knowledge that someone cares and will check on them. No cost. Contact Lt. Godlock 828-287-6395, Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.
