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Golf Tournament to fight MD
The Smith’s Drug/Tommy Hicks Golf Tournament to Fight MD September 21, 1:30pm at Forest City Muncipal Golf Course. Captain’s Choice Format– North State Gas $1 million dollar hole in 1 shot on #7. Sisk Family Ford new 2013 Automobile hole in 1 front nine attempts on #2. Cash, gifts, prizes, food & drinks. See pro Terry Osteen at golf course for entry form or call Tommy 828-245-7853. 
 
Music at the Mills
Fri. Sept. 13, 7pm. Supper 6pm. Featuring: Dixie Grass & Homegrown Music. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
 
Blood Drives
Sat. Sept. 14, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Old Main Street, Cliffside. For appt call Wayne 828-429-0212. •Mon. Sept. 16, 3pm-7pm at Spindale United Methodist Church; East Main & Methodist Dr., Spindale. For appt call David 828-286-2281. •Mon. Sept. 23, 1pm-5:30pm at Smith’s Drugs; 139 E Main St, Forest City. For appt call Alex 828-245-4591. •Thurs. Sept. 26, 10am-3pm at Isothermal Community College; Hwy 74 West, Spindale. For appt call 1-800-733-2767. •Fri. Sept. 27, 2:30pm-7pm at Big Spring Baptist Church; 534 Big Springs Baptist Church Rd., Ellenboro. For appt call Anne 828-245-5061. •Mon. Sept. 30, 3pm-7pm at Gilkey School Community Center; 217 Gilkey School, Rutherfordton. For appt call 828-287-4120.
  
Extension Successful Gardener
“Made For The Shade” on Sept. 13, 9-11am. Guest speaker, John Vining, County Extension Director-Polk County, will share the many plant materials that can be used for landscapes with limited sunlight. Rutherford County Extension Center; 193 Callahan-Koon Road in Spindale. Free. Contact the Center 828-287-6011 to register.
 
Chase Corner Ministries 
End of Season Sale Sept. 9-20: Store Wide Half-Price Sale Sept. 23-27: Quarter Sale – Most items in the store will be sold for .25¢ Sept. 30-Oct. 3: Declining Bag Sale – Pay one low price for everything you can fit in our bag (Mon. $5 a bag, Tues. $4 a bag, Wed. $3 a bag, and Thurs. $1 for any size bag!) October 4 we will be closed in order to put out fall and winter items. Some exclusions and limitations do apply.
 
Professional Women’s Assn. of Rutherford County 
Meeting Tues. Sept. 17, 12pm at Ryan’s in Forest City. Dutch treat. Dr. Mary Shafer of Carolina Chiropractic will talk on ergonomics for the work place. Nadine Moore and Beverly Allen are our hosts for the September Meeting. Info: Amy Hamilton 828-305-2278. 
 
NAMI Meeting 
Tues. Sept. 17, 6:30-8pm at our new location; Church of the Redeemer, 502 W. Sumter St., Shelby. Support group meetings third Tuesday monthly. For those who have family members with mental illness. Info: Betty Frye 704-434-5166.
 
Colfax Free Fair
Ellenboro School Carnival Sept. 17-21. Rides, games, food, live music Friday and Saturday nights, 7-8pm. Bring exhibits to the gym on Mon. Sept. 16, 9am-7pm. Info: 828-453-8336 or 828-453-7768.
 
Rutherford County Farmers Market
The NC Cooperative Extension will be hosting three Consumer Focus Groups in preparation for the relocation into a permanent setting and the possible expansion of additional services to the community. We invite the public to attend one of the meetings. (1) Wed. Sept. 18, 10am at the Extension Center: 193 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale. (2) Thurs. Sept. 26, 6pm at Rutherford Town Hall; 129 N. Main St. 828-287-6011
 
Gilkey School Community Center
All you can eat Buffet Breakfast Sat. Sept. 14, 7am-10:30am. Adults $5, kids 6-12 $3, 6 and under free. Annual Reunion & Community Event Sat. Sept. 21, 4pm until. Raffle drawing, music & BBQ. Everyone is welcome. 
 
Stan Morrison Memorial Benefit
Sat. Sept. 14, 5pm-8:30pm at Union Mills Learning Center. Live music, family fun, silent auction, cake walk, raffle, food. Donations accepted at door. Proceeds to funeral expenses.
 
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: Designed to check on senior citizens & help them 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.

Chase Corner Ministries 
Is co-sponsoring a Mobile Food Pantry Tues., Sept. 24, 10AM at Calvary Baptist Church; 1509 Ferry Rd., Mooresboro. Info: 828-247-0096.
 
Pesticide Disposal Day
Thurs. Sept. 26, 10am-2pm at the 4-H Center located at 135 Locust Street in Columbus. Info: 828-894-8218.
 
Caroleen, Henrietta, Avondale Day
Sat. Sept. 28, 10am-4pm. Cruise in-Car Show, Scout Pond Hayride, Memorabilia, Food, Games, Crafts, Free Fishing, Music. This is a family event, no alcohol beverages allowed. Vendors needed, call 828-447-5029.  Caroleen American Legion Post; Boss Moore Rd. 
 
Union Mills Community 
Yard Sale, Sat. Sept. 21, 7am-11am at the UM Development Clubhouse; 6079 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills. Tables available.
 
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex, 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. 
 
Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County: Program established to obtain info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? Report anonymously. Info could get 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. Free. Call Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County 828-245-0095 for info.
 
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. Meets 2 hours weekly on Tuesdays. Info: Dr. Johnnie Martin 828-286-9590 or Sally Claroni 828-245-1390, Ext. 104. 
Great information, interesting activities, and a caring, supportive environment.  
 
To All Veterans
American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Meeting 1st Monday of each month. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. Membership drive, $25 per year. We also welcome all transfers from other Legion Post. Info: 828-657-6145.

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