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Relay for Life Book Sale
We just added some brand new books and refreshed our used book section. We also have DVD’s and some books on tape. Hardbacks are $2 and paperbacks are $1. All proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Relay for Life. The sale will continue throughout the summer or until the books are sold. Held at Rutherford EMC; 186 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm.
Rutherfordton 225th Anniversary Celebration
Rutherford County’s county seat, the education subcommittee is looking for pictures and/ or info regarding any schools that have existed in Rutherford County, particularly the earliest schools. If you have info or pictures, please contact Phillip White at 828-657-6139 or Robin Salicki at: rsalicki@rcsnc.org or 828-305-8666.
Heirloom Tomato Tasting
At Tri-City Tailgate Market next to the Retro Cinema every Saturday 8am-12pm, now to November. Visit us online: www.tricitytailgatemarket.com
Union Mills Learning Center
Music at the Mills, Music at 7pm, Supper at 6pm on Fri. July 27th Homegrown Open mike. 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
Whitlock Benefit & Ride
Sat. July 28, 9:30am. Benefit & ride for Keegan Whitlock. He is a father of 6 children and is 44 years old. He has cancer and needs both prayer & financial support. Ride will start at old K-mart parking lot and end at Cool Springs Rental; 956 West Main St., Forest City. Food, music and other events after the ride @ 11am. *Rain date August 4th* Info: 828-980-3546 or 828-980-4051. All Donations will be appreciated!
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.
Casar Fire Dept.
Hot Dog & Bake Sale to assist Robert Brackett on Sat. July 28, 9:30am until. All donations are accepted & appreciated.
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.
Stop Smoking Now
Free stop smoking classes are offered at Rutherford Regional Cancer Resource Center on Monday evenings from 4-5pm. For more info or to register; 828-245-4596.
Gilkey Chain Gang
Meets Saturdays from 2-3:30pm at Gilkey School Community Center (this is the old Gilkey Elementary School) If you love to crochet or knit, or you want to learn. All ages are welcome. Free. Bring a crochet hook or knitting needles and yarn. Info 828-289-2563.
RS Youth Football & Cheerleading Sign-Ups:
Registration at Spindale House, Sat. July 28, 11am-1pm. Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate, open to boys & girls for youth football & cheerleading from 5-12 years old. 828-286-7686.
ICC Classes In August
•Introduction to Quickbooks •ICD-10-CM Implementation and Coding •Traditional Usui Reiki-Third Degree •ServSafe Food Safety Training •Computer Fundamentals II •Vehicle Safety Inspection Certification •Auto Dealer Continuing Education •Advanced Concealed Carry Handgun •Fundraising for Non-profits •Vehicle OBD II Inspection •The Healing Bath •T’ai Chi Chih •Disk Golf. To register or for more info, please contact the Continuing Education Department at our new phone number 828-395-1405, or visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff
Stainless Ministries
Food Distribution every Monday from 9am-1pm at the Old Dunbar Community Center.
The 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.
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.
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.
Bingo at the VFW
Every Thursday night at 6PM. Refreshments & food are available for purchase. The top prize for the last game is $500. Proceeds from bingo benefit veterans in the surrounding communities. Located on Withrow Road. Forest City.
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.
Farmers Market-Columbus, NC.
Now Open! 8am-12pm at the Courthouse Square. Veggies, Breads, Meat & Eggs, Crafts. Keep It Local!
Substance Abuse Meeting
Every Wednesday 12:30-1:30pm at the Empowerment Center, located on First St. Forest City.
