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American Red Cross Events & Class Schedule
•Adult/Child & Infant CPR Sat. Nov. 13, 8:30am-Until. •Adult CPR Mon. Nov. 15, 6pm-Until. •Child & Infant CPR Tues. Nov. 16, 6pm-Until. •First Aid Sat. Nov. 20, 8:30pm-Until. Preventing Disease Transmission. All classes must be paid in advance. Info: 828-287-5916. 838 Oakland Rd. Forest City.
Free Chair Massage to Veterans
Thera-ssage will be giving free chair massage to veterans (no appt. necessary) Thurs. Nov. 11, 9am-6pm. Any Veteran who would like to book a full hour appointment will get it for half-price (must have appt.) Any Vet returning from a war zone in the past 12 months is entitled to one free hour of massage (does not have to be Nov. 11, just call us anytime). 431 S. Main St. Rutherfordton. 828-288-3727.
Free Haircuts
For Veterans & Military personnel at Spindale Barber; 111 W. Main St. Forest City on Thurs. Nov. 11, 8am-6pm. Info: 828-286-4585.
Benefit Country Ham & Chicken Pie Supper
Fundraiser for Patrick Morris to help defray medical cost. Sponsored by friends. Sat. Nov. 13, 4pm until at Mt. Vernon Clubhouse.
Bennett Classics Auto Museum
Will be FREE to all Veterans from Nov. 11-13. Hours of operation are Mon-Sat. 10am - 5pm. Info: 828-247-1767.
Toys for Tots
Bennett Classics Auto Museum is collecting Toys for Tots. Drop off your new unwrapped toy for a child in need. Receive $2 off Admission into the museum. For more info: 828-247-1767 or email at bennettclassics@bellsouth.net
19th Annual Fiddlers & Bluegrass Convention
Sat. Nov. 20, 6:30pm @ Ellenboro School Gym; 813 Piney Mountain Ch. Rd. BBQ supper 4pm until. Proceeds to benefit Colfax Free Fair Exhibits. Info: 828-453-7457.
Union Mills Learning Center
Each Friday in November, join us for a night of mostly Bluegrass by local musicians. There is also a jam session. Door admission is $5, children under 12 free. Music starts at 7PM. Food concessions available at 6PM. 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
Professional Women’s Association’s
Meeting Tues. Nov. 16, 12pm at M Squared restaurant in Spindale. The program will be presented by Carolina Chiropractic Plus. Info: Margi Miller, 828-287-5928.
Blood Drives
•Thurs. Nov. 18, 10am-2:30pm at Isothermal Community College (Hwy. 74 West; Spindale). Info; Ruth Colnot at 828-286-3636 ext. 489. •Mon. Nov. 22, 2-6:30pm at American Red Cross Rutherford Chapter (838 Oakland Rd. Forest City. Info: 828-287-5916.
Holiday Craft Workshop
Learn to make a holiday stocking or keepsake pillow from fabrics with a personal history. Textile artist Laura Harris will teach stencil and stitching techniques for creating a unique heirloom. At the Rutherford County Visual Arts Center on Saturday, November 13th, 9:30am-1pm. Class size is limited, register at 160 N. Main St., Rutherfordton or call 828-288-5009 or download form at www.rcvag.com
Little Detroit Car Club; Forest City
Annual yard sale / fundraiser Saturday, November 20th, 7am. Held at Bennett Classics Auto Museum; 241 Vance St. Forest City. Proceeds go to benefit the little Detroit/AACA Chapter of Rutherford Co. Bring an unwrapped new toy for Toys for Tots & receive $2 off admission into the museum until Christmas. 828-247-1767.
Turkey Supper
Bill’s Creek Community Center in Lake Lure on Sat. Nov. 20, 4pm. Adults $9, kids ages 4-12, $5. Take-out available. Annual raffle to benefit: Bill’s Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. Tickets, $1 each, 1st prize $500. Info: 828-625-5517.
2nd Annual Toy Drive & Cruz-In
Hosted by: The Rutherford County Ford Club. Please bring a new unwrapped toy to Rollins Cafeteria Sat. Nov. 13, 11am-2pm. Santa will be here himself to collect the toys. Help us make some really special children have a great Christmas this year. We thank you for your support! Visit our website www.ourbloodrunsblue.com
Lights of Love
Memory or Honor luminaries will be placed around the lake at ICC and lit at sundown on Saturday, November 13th, by the Pilot Club of Rutherford County. Lights of Love help support Pilot Club, whose service focus in promoting awareness and/or prevention of brain-related disorders (autism), diseases (stroke, Alzheimer’s), injuries (sports injuries, shaken baby syndrome) and helping those affected through volunteer activities, education and financial support. Lights of Love may be purchased for $2.00 from any Pilot Club member or from Donna McCann at Northland Communications or phone Donna Ohmstead 828-245-8867.
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. For more information, please call 828-245-0095.
Grace of God Needed Items
Sectional plates, bowls, plastic forks and spoons, cups, napkins, paper towels, gallon canned foods, personal hygiene items, coffee, sugar and cleaning items. For more information, please call 828-245-9141.
Substance Abuse Meeting
Christian 12 step Open Arms support meeting every Wednesday 12:30-1:30pm @ Community Empowerment Building; 129 First St. Forest City. 828-305-1280.
