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Voter ID Presentation
"Preparing for Voter ID in 2016" by Tim Fitzgerald of NC State Board of Elections on Thurs. Sept. 24, 6pm at Democratic Party Headquarters at 142 W. Main St. in downtown Forest City.
Fall Book Sale
Sept. 24-26 at Rutherford County Library Thursday and Friday will be 9am-5pm and Saturday 10am-12pm. A great selection will be available. Info, 828-287-6115.
3rd Annual Caroleen-Henrietta-Avondale Day
Car & Truck Show, Sat. Sept. 26, 10am-2pm at the Legion Hut; Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Entry fee, $5. Music, food, games, ice cream & more! Trophies. Info, Ted Rollins, 828-980-2348. Sponsored by Wells Jenkins Wells.
One-day Childbirth Class
Sat. Sept. 26, 8:30am-4:30pm at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Registration required. For info or to register, 828-286-5065 or Kristan.Holbert@rutherfordregional.com
Hendersonville, NC
Henderson County Curb Market Old Timey Day, Sept. 26, 8am-2pm (sausage & ham biscuits cooked on a wood stove, music, antique display, demonstrations & more). 828-692-8012.
Camp G.O.L.D. Rush
Sat. Sept. 26, 10am-4pm at Foothills Family Campground in Harris; free Day Camp for kids who have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. Call 828-286-5062 or 828-286-5501 to register.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
Sponsoring a Mobile Food Pantry in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank Wed. Sept. 30. Food distributed on first come first serve basis at South Mountain Christian Camp; 1129 South Mtn Rd, Bostic. 828-245-5603.
Bill's Creek VFD
Community Auxilary Yard & Bake Sale Fundraiser, Sat. Oct. 3, 7am. Sausage Biscuit Breakfast & Hamburger, Hot Dog Lunch. Furniture & Household items. 1118 Bill's Creek Rd., Lake Lure. 828-625-5517.
1st Annual Renee Ledford Memorial Ride
To benefit projects for Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Association, Sat. Sept. 26. Registration 11am-12pm at Rutherford Co Moose Lodge, Forest City. $15 single rider, $20/couple, meal included. Leaves at 12pm to Rose Hill in Fallston, returns to the Moose Lodge. Sponsored by Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Association and CCIB.
Super Science Saturday
Rutherford County Library Sat. Sept. 26, 11am. Sponsored by KidSenses. Rainforest Wonders. FREE program. All ages welcome.
Autumn in the Foothills Gospel Singing
Fri. Sept. 25, 6pm. Featuring: Foothills Choir, Golden Valley Crusaders, Chestang Family, King James 1611 Boys. Sat. Sept. 26, 1pm. Featuring: Foothills Choir, Golden Valley Crusaders, Spencer Mountain Quintet, Little Roy and Lizzy Show. Tickets: Becky's Store, B Sharp Music or any member of Golden Valley Crusaders. Otis Cook Memorial Gospel Park; 115 Gospel Music Dr. Casar.
Gilkey School Community Center
Annual All Class Reunion and Community Event, Sat. Sept. 26, 3pm until at old Gilkey School. Music/food available. Raffle drawing, 6pm. 828-286-1172.
Union Mills Community House
Community Yard Sale, Sat. Sept. 26, 7am-12pm. Tables, $5 each. Set up tables Friday, 5-6pm. Everyone invited. For table call, 828-287-5842.
Country Breakfast Buffet
Sat. Sept. 26, 7-10am at Whitehouse Community Ctr; 5408 Painters Gap Rd, Union Mills. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free.
Fundraiser
Hundreds of children and youth need financial assistance to attend South Mountain Christian Camp. Eat at Zaxby's Forest City Mon. Sept. 28, 5-8pm. 10% of all sales made will be donated to SMCC. If you can't make it to this event, but would like to make a donation, mail to SMCC, PO Box 9, Bostic NC 28018.
Save the Date
Transit's 25th Anniversary Luncheon, Tues. Sept. 29, 12:30pm-2pm. 294 Fairgrounds Road, Spindale.
2nd Harvest Mobile Food truck
Tues. Sept. 29, 10am at First Baptist Spindale, 105 E. Wilson St., Spindale. First come, first serve. Info: 828-247-0096.
Benefit Fundraiser & Live Auction
For Colby Max Whiteside, Sun. Oct. 4, 11am Green Hill Community Ctr; Rutherfordton. Spaghetti Lunch, 12pm (donations). Auction, 3pm. Items include: Yeti Cooler, Coca Cola 600 tickets, weekend at Ocean Lakes. Colby is 5 years old and lives in Rutherfordton & was recently diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and is at Mission Children's Hospital in Asheville.
Concert
Join Riders In The Sky on a thrilling ride to yesteryear as they salute iconic western movie, music & TV star Roy Rogers, the undisputed "King of the Cowboys" a multi-media romp featuring audience-friendly favorites from Roy's long career including "Pecos Bill," "Happy Trails" and more. Mon. Oct. 5 The Foundation. Info, 828-286-9977.
Cook Smart Eat Smart Class
Thursdays, Oct. 8, 15 & 22. $25/person, 3 classes. Choose times: 10am-1pm or 5-8pm. Register by Oct. 1st. 193 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale.
Camp Erin™ of the Carolinas is a camp for kids ages 6-17, who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Camp is offered free of charge. This year's Camp will be held Fri.- Sun., Nov. 13-15 at South Mountain Christian Camp in Bostic. Space limited, register now! Info, Cy Miller 828-245-0095 or cymiller@hospiceofrutherford.org
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: Designed to check on senior citizens. Someone will check on them daily. No cost. Contact Lt. Godlock.
Hospice In Need of: Trash bags, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex tissue, toilet tissue, etc. Info: 828-245-0095.
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Holds weekly meetings: Sunday 6PM, Monday 7PM, Thursday 8PM. 1st Presbyterian Church, 438 West Main St., Forest City. Providing support for recovery for 80 years!
Celebrate Recovery
Is a recovery program based on principles from the 8 Beatitudes in Christ's Sermon on the Mount. It is where people can safely work together in helping those dealing with all types of hurts, hang-ups, or habits. Celebrate Recovery meets every Monday at 6pm, Mountain Creek Baptist Church, 710 Mountain Creek Rd, Rutherfordton. 828-287-7159.
Freedom from Smoking Class: Every Monday, 4 to 5pm at Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center. Info, 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com
Education/Support Group
Female Teen Domestic Violence Ed/Support Group will meet w/Dr. Johnnie Martin, every Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30pm. Come learn the warning signs of possibly abusive relationships and controlling behaviors. What he calls "love" may actually be abuse. 828-245-1390 Ext. 104 (Sally) for location and details. Funded by The Rutherford County Endowment Fund.
Al-A-Non Family Groups
Patience AFG: Mondays, 7pm at Rutherford UMC. 828-288-2767. Lake Lure AFG; Tuesdays, 7:30pm at Mountains Branch Library. 828-748-8583. Info: www.al-anon.alateen.org
Mastectomy Fittings: By appointment; Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; fittings provided by Smith's Drugs of Forest City; for an appointment, call 828-245-4596.
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 appt or for more info.
Low Cost Spay and Neuters
You can afford to have your pet spayed or neutered with our low cost program. Community Pet Center, 828-287-7738.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Open Wed. thru Sat., 10am-4pm. New items arriving weekly! Proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit 501(C)(3) animal rescue organization. We accept donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs/cats waiting to be adopted. All donations are tax deductible. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
B-I-N-G-O
Held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Rutherford County Library. Join us for these FREE games and enjoy a little friendly competition. Only 8 seats are available. Call 828-287-6115 to reserve your spot.) at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Info, 828-286-5509.
