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ICC Courses in March
•Beginning Spanish I •Computer Fundamentals II •Llama 101 •Yoga •Instant Piano •NC 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 •Intro to Microsoft Word. Visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff or 828-286-3636  ext. 346.

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
Have information about a crime? Report is anonymously. Do not have to reveal your name. Information could get you a reward. 828-286-8477 (Tips)

Look Good…Feel Better Program  
Mon. March 7, 10am at the Cancer Resource Center (inside OneSource Healthcare). Volunteer Cosmetologists teach techniques to women cancer patients in active treatment including coping with skin changes & hair loss using cosmetics & skin care products. FREE; registration required. 828-245-4596 to register or for more info.

GAL Program (Guardian ad Litem)
Advocates for abused & neglected kids in court. We need more volunteers to be a voice for the children 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 Sain, District Administrator @ 828-652-4632, 828-659-2641 or Charity Robinson, Program Supervisor @ 828-287-3929, 828-289-9134 or www.ncgal.org

Hospice Spring Volunteer Training
•April 4-7, 6-9pm at Carolina Event & Conference Ctr; Hudlow Rd., Forest City. •April 4-6, 10am-3pm at Hickory Nut Gorge Hospice Office; Suite 203 of the Arcade Bldg, Lake Lure. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 828-245-0095 for more info. Cost of class: $15 (refunded if you become an active volunteer).

March is Red Cross Month
The Rutherford County Chapter of the American Red Cross will host CPR Sat. March 12, 9am-1pm at the ICC Gym. Call 828-287-5916 to pre-register.

Spring Garden School
Sat., March 12, 8-12pm at Rutherford County Extension Ctr; 193 Callahan-Koon Rd. Spindale. Registration deadline: Mon., March 7. $5 registration fee (includes information packet & refreshments). Info: 828-287-6011.

Union Mills Learning Center
Rutherford County Native Randy Flack in concert Fri. March 4, 7PM. Admission: $5. Randy has played many times at the famous Bluebird Cafe, played for Chet Adkins, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings & more. 6495 Hudlow Road Union Mills.

Credit Union 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. To volunteer, schedule a presentation, or to get info about our non-profit, member-owned Credit Union, call 828-288-0785.

Yokefellow Service Center, Inc.
Storewide half price sale thru Tuesday, March 8th, 10AM-5PM. Located at: 132 Blanton Street, Spindale.

Forest City Lions Club BBQ
Sat. March 19, 4-7pm at First Baptist Church; West Main St., Forest City. Adults $9, kids $4, under 6 free. Catered by: Just Friends BBQ.

Pilot Club
Yard Sale Saturday, March 5, 7am-12pm. Variety of items, shop early for bargains. Rutherford Life Services building, next to Farmers Market in Spindale. Inside sale, rain or shine.

Poor Man Supper & Singing
Sat. March 5, 4pm-7pm for house fire victim Shirley Wood at Piney Mtn. Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Ellenboro. Benefit singing Sun. March 6, 6pm at Fellowship Holiness Church in Spindale. Featuring: Lake Lure singers, Rash Family, Blood Bought Trio & Royal Blood.

Country Ham Supper
Sat. March 5, 4pm-8pm. Sponsored by the Cane Creek Community Club (Hwy 64). Proceeds for the Cane Creek Community Club Building Fund and the Cane Creek Baptist Church. Adults $9, kids 6-12 $6, under 6 free.

Hospice In Need of Items
Trash bags, detergent, cleaning products dish detergent, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex, 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.

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.

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.

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