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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, First St. Forest City.
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
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
Washburn Community Outreach
Is growing, starting on Wed. Aug. 1st we will be open 4 days a week. Our new days and times are Wed.-Sat., 9am-2pm. Thank you for helping us GROW.
Fundraiser
Sat. Aug. 4th at Cleveland County Independent Bikers; 1032 Washburn Switch Rd., below PPG, Shelby. All proceeds going to needy family. Yard & Bake Sale 7am-2pm, Bike/Car Wash 10am-2pm, Pinto Plate lunch 12pm until. Info: 704-434-4988 or 704-477-1649.
Blood Drives
•Sun. Aug. 5 at Floyd’s Creek Baptist Church (2004 Chase High Road; Forest City) 12pm-4:30pm, call Faye Spicer at 828-245-5329 for appt. •Tues. Aug. 7 at Chili’s of Forest City (128 Sparks Crossing; Forest City) 1pm-5:30pm, call 828-286-0008 for appt. •Mon. Aug. 13 at Race Path Baptist Church (1171 Race Path Church Rd. Ellenboro) 4pm-8:30pm, call Terrie Smith at 828-453-8769 for appt. •Wed. Aug. 15 at Rutherford Regional Health Systems (288 South Ridgecrest Ave.; Rutherfordton) 12pm-5pm, call 828-286-5338 for appt. •Wed. Aug. 22 at Concord Baptist Church (720 Old Highway 74; Bostic) 3pm-7:30pm, call Kim Jones at 828-447-5124 for appt. •Sat. Aug. 25 Hickory Nut Gorge Community to be held at the Community Bldg. (2948 Memorial Hwy; Lake Lure) 11am-4pm, call Lindsey at 828-669-6575 for appt.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, Cherryville
Thurs. Aug. 9, 6:30pm at First Presbyterian Church, 107 West Academy St. PD patients/caregivers welcome. Meetings will be held monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Info: 704-297-0865.
Mental Illness Support Group
Holland House is a not-for-profit consumer-run Drop-In Center for adults with mental illnesses. It is a place for adults to meet and talk with their peers, obtain community resource information, to hang-out when other services are not open and to be among people who share similar experiences. Every Sunday at 2pm. 475 West Main St., Forest City.
Chase Corner Ministries
Back-2-School Sale. Clothes and shoes will be half-price on August 1-31, 2012. Some restrictions do apply. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City.
Big Fundraising Yard Sale
Sponsored by the Bostic Lincoln Center will be held at the Picnic Area of the Bostic Park, Sat. Aug 4, 7:30am until. Lots of great items. If you wish to donate to the sale, call 828-245-9800 for pickup. All donations are tax deductible.
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 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
Program established for the purpose of obtaining information about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? Report anonymously. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Stainless Ministries
Food Distribution every Monday from 9am-1pm at the Old Dunbar Community Center.
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.
