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Annual Diaper Dash for “Hands of Hope for Life”
Sat. Aug. 14, 8:30am (Registration) Motorcycle/Classic Cars ride at 9am. BBQ & fixins’ served 12-4pm. Gospel Singing 2pm-5pm. Event held at Rutherfordton Second Baptist Church (Family Life Center) on Green Street. Proceeds go toward “Hands of Hope for Life”, the local Pregnancy Care Ministry.
Benefit Bluegrass Concert Series
Every Friday night through August 27, 7PM at the Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills. Adults $5, kids 12 & under free. Food available. Proceeds go toward helping keep the Center open and functioning to serve the community. Info: 828-287-2191 or visit www.unionmillslearningcenter.org
Relay for Life of Rutherford County’s Got Talent Competition
Sat. Aug. 21 at RS Central Auditorium. Sponsored by Rutherford County Employees & DreamWeavers Relay for Life Teams. Info: 828-287-6031.
Yard & Bake Sale
Sat. Aug. 14, 6am-12pm at Union Mills Community House, Hudlow Rd. Table rentals, $5. Proceeds from the table rental go to Union Mills Development Club. Info: Pat 828-289-7247.
Isothermal Continuing Education Summer Classes
Starting soon: Fitness Swim/Lap Swim; Tai Chi Chih; Intermediate Digital Photography; Defensive Shotgun Skills. Real Estate Broker Pre-Licensing Course Sat., 9am-5:30pm $175 & Books. Visit: www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff or call 828-286-3636 ext. 223.
Pearidge Ruritan
Yard sale for anyone Sat. Aug. 21, 7am-1pm. Bring your items & call to get your spot. Corner of Pearidge Rd. & Freeman Rd. Breakfast biscuits, hot dogs & hamburgers for lunch. Info: 828-289-0109.
Hot Nights & Cool Rides
19th Annual Car Show Sat. Aug. 21, 12pm-10pm, over 500 car entries are expected to line the streets of Forest City. If you want to join us for a “jump start” of Saturday’s big event, come in on Friday Aug. 20, 6pm to experience a Hot Night with music and dancing at Bennett Classics Car Museum. Downtown Forest City; 108 E Main St. Forest City, NC 28043. Info: 828-248-5200.
Chimney Rock Events
•Combo Mountain & Hammered Dulcimer Workshops Sat. Aug. 14, 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm. •Mountain Dulcimer Workshop Sat. Aug. 14; 10am-12pm. Learn to play the “only American instrument” using traditional strumming & flat-picking techniques. •Hammered Dulcimer Workshop Sat. Aug.14, 1-3pm. John Mason, acclaimed hammered dulcimer artist and the Park’s featured musician.
Relay For Life Ride For A Cure
Sat. Aug. 28. Several rides are available for different riding abilities. 12 mile ride, 32 mile ride & 49 mile ride. Pre-registration required. Info: Scott @ 828-657-6044.
Chopped Sirloin Supper
Sat. Aug. 21, 4-8pm. Adults $8, kids 6-12 $5, under 6 free. Hopewell-Hollis Community Clubhouse. Info; 704-519-7640.
Colfax Free Fair
Ellenboro School Carnival “American Mixture” September 21st through 25th at the old Ellenboro School grounds. Fan individual, group or business would like a booth, please call 828-453-7457 or 828-453-7414.
Relay For Life Event
Silent Auctions sponsored by the Rutherford County Employees Relay for Life Team. Auctions held weekly through Relay (September 10th) Photos/Details of Item will be posted to our website each Monday. Bids end each Friday at Noon. Email Debra Conner for information or to place your bid at debra.conner@rutherfordcountync.gov. See current item: http://www.rutherfordcountync.gov/dept/hr/Silent_Auction_Bids.php
Professions Woman’s Association
This month’s meeting is August 17th, 12pm at Big Daves Seafood in Forest City. Our speaker is Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rick Austin. For more information, please call Nikki at 828-286-7062 or Margi at 828-287-5928.
Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild
Invites regional artists to participate in the 2010 Celebration of the Arts Show and Sale at the Foundation Performing Arts Center on the campus of Isothermal Community College in Spindale from September 15th through 19th. Deadline for applications: September 8th. Info and applications may be picked up at the Visual Arts Center, 160 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton, or downloaded from the Guild website www.rcvag.com.
Whitehouse Community Center
Breakfast & Yard Sale Saturday, August 14th, 7:00am-11:00am. 5408 Painters Gap Road in Union Mills. Adults $5, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free.
2nd Annual Rutherford County Firefighter Challenge
Saturday, September 18th, 10:00am-6:00pm. While only fire department members can participate in the actual challenge there are plenty of activities for everyone. Music, food, vendors, children activities & much more. If you are interested in making this years event a success by sponsoring, volunteering, or participating in one of the many activities please visit our website at www.rutherfordcountyfirefighterchallenge.com or call Chrissy Samuel at 828-305-2191.
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.
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.
