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Book Sale
Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation is having a book sale 186 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Proceeds benefit the ACS Relay for Life. Hardbacks $2, paperbacks $1. Mon- Fri., 8am-5pm. Info: Karen Black, 828-245-1621, ext. 412.
Music at the Mills
Fri. May 31, 7pm. Supper 6pm. Featuring: Rocky Creek & Homegrown Music. Free Admission. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
CWS Benefit Wrestling Show
Benefit Wrestling Show for the local Devita Dialysis Center-Rutherford County to help with funding. Fri. May 31, doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm at Forest City National Guard Armory. Ticket price is $3 each. CWS is a nonprofit organization. Trying to make a difference.
Upcoming Blood Drives
•Thurs. May 30, 3pm-7pm at Gilkey School Community Center, please call 828-287-4120 for appt. •Thurs. June 6, 2pm-6:30pm at Green Hill Fire Department; 2711 US 74A Hwy, Rutherfordton, please call Rhonda Ruff at 828-447-6261 for appt. •Sat. June 8, 10am-2:30pm at Lake Lure Community Hall; 2948 Memorial Hwy., please call Dale Gray at 828-625-0767 for appt. •Mon. June 17, 3pm-7:30pm at Bethel Baptist Church; Main St., Ellenboro, please call Betty Gilbert at 828-447-6611 for appt. •Fri. June 21, 1pm-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Dept.,186 South Church St., please call 1-800-733-2767 for appt.
Community Empowerment Awareness Event
Sat. June 1, 11am-2pm @ Forest City Housing Authority; 147 E Spruce St. Forest City. Event is FREE! FREE FOOD & 300 FREE BOXES of household products/paper towels, toilet tissue, personal hygiene, etc. First come first served. FREE baby diapers & pull-ups for all sizes. SPONSORED BY: Word of Deliverance R.O.T.W. Reaching Outside The Walls Ministries, 3324 Chesnee Hwy, Chesnee, S.C.
Fundraiser
Sat. June 1, 12pm until @ Moose Lodge, Forest City for Jimmy Smith who has cancer. Proceeds help family with medical bills, they have no insurance. Food, music & a raffle. Jimmy’s grandson Daniel Foster will start off with a tribute to Elvis. If they are any musicians out there who know Jimmy, come out and jam with us. Free admission, donations only.
All You Can Eat Country Breakfast
Sat. June 1, 7am-10am, $6 - kids under 6 free. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
Relay for Life Fundraiser 2013
Boston Butt Fundraiser Sat. June 8, at Long Branch Road Baptist Church. Orders include; Boston Butt, Slaw & Sauce. Cost is $30 and ALL proceeds go to support this event. Please contact us to place an order. Phone or e-mail orders are accepted. 828-429-0609 or grayghost88@att.net
BBQ & Hoedown Youth Fundraiser
White Pine Ranch; Sat. June 8, 4-9pm. Adults $10, Seniors $8 and kids eat free. Music by: Windy Gap Trio; Four Wheel Cab Company & Cat Gut Revival. Fun for the whole family. 1356 Rock Rd., Rutherfordton (rain or shine).
Multi-Family Yard Sale/Bake Sale
Sat. June 8, 7am-11am at Forest City Family Medicine Parking Lot; 281 East Main St., Forest City. Proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation. Lots of items.
1st Annual Touch A Fire Truck Day, Bostic
Cherry Mountain Fire Dept., 5841 Bostic Sunshine Hwy., Sat. June 1, 10a-2pm. Yard Sale, hot dogs, Hawaiian ice and baked goods.
Beach Bingo
Tues. June 4th @ Hickory Log Family Restaurant 6-7:30pm. All proceeds go to the Community Pet Center’s spay/neuter programs. Yard Sale @ Flowers By Terry on South Broadway, Fri. & Sat. June 7 & 8, 7:30am-until.
Democratic Women of Rutherford County
Meeting Thurs. June 6, 6pm at Democratic headquarters, 142 W. Main Street Forest City. A light supper will be provided. Interested women welcome.
Jamming in the Kitchen
It’s berry time, let’s make jam! Making and preserving your own jam or jellies is easy. The Polk County Cooperative Extension will be offering a class on June 6th. Enjoy learning the art of making good jams and jellies. The latest in preserving food and food safety will be covered. Two Class opportunities, 2pm or 6pm. Cost is $15. For more info and to register call 828-894-8218.
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 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 and help them and their family have peace of mind. Program provides a knowledge that someone cares and will check on them daily. No cost for this program. Please contact Lt. Godlock 828-287-6395, Rutherford County Sheriff Office.
Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County: Program established for the purpose of obtaining info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? Report is anonymously. You do not have to reveal your name. Your info could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477.
Advance Care Planning: Sessions consist of a private consult to understand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attorney. Sessions are free. Call Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County at 828-245-0095 to schedule an appointment or for more info.
Support Group - 3rd Tuesday of Every Month
If you are caring for a loved one with a debilitating disease we offer resources, education, and support on your journey. Come spend an hour and relax, learn, and make friends with caregivers in the same situation. Call 828-375-0046 for more info or if you need a caregiver to sit with your loved one during the group meeting. Crestview Baptist Church; 630 South Church St., Forest City.
Domestic Violence Education/Support Group
Women who are victims of domestic abuse, or who never want to become victims, are invited to a free Domestic Violence Education/Support Group which meets 2 hours each week on Tuesdays. Contact Dr. Johnnie Martin @828-286-9590 or Sally Claroni @ 828-245-1390, Ext. 104 for times and location. Great information, interesting activities, and a caring, supportive environment.
Rutherford County Farmers Market
Now Open: Tues., 7am-12pm, Thurs., 1-6pm & Sat., 8am-12pm. Variety of spring produce, crafts, baked goods, herbs and assorted plants. 1630 US 74A Byp. Hwy. Across from White Oaks Plaza.
