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Relay For Life Event
Silent Auctions sponsored by Rutherford County Employees Relay for Life Team. Auctions weekly through Sept. 10 Photos/Details posted Mon. Bids end Friday @ 12. Email Debra for info or to place your bid at debra.conner@rutherfordcountync.gov. See item: www.rutherfordcountync.gov/dept/hr/Silent_Auction_Bids.php
2nd Annual Rutherford County Firefighter Challenge
Sat. Sept 18, 10am-4pm in the old K-Mart parking lot; 1495 US Hwy. 74A Bypass. Music, games, food, car show, vendors, kids activities & more. Info: Chrissy at 828-305-2191 or www.rutherfordcountyfirefighterchallenge.com
Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild
Invites regional artists to participate in the 2010 Celebration of the Arts Show & Sale at the Foundation Performing Arts Center at ICC-Spindale. Sept. 15-19. Deadline: Sept. 8. Applications at Center, 160 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, or www.rcvag.com.
Chesnee American Legion
Sale Sept. 2-6 except Sunday, 7am until. Proceeds go to American Legion Post 48- Chesnee. Excepting donations. 221 South, below McDonalds.
Washburn Community Outreach Ctr
Offering a GED class this fall in conjunction with ICC. Call 828-245-5603 or come by during store hours for details. Thurs-Fri 12-6pm, Sat. 9am-2pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Ch. Rd. Bostic.
Mental Illness Family Education Class
Thurs. Sept. 16, 6:30-9pm at United Way of Rutherford Co. Free. Service Center; 668 Withrow Rd. Forest City. Info: Betty at 704-583-0845 or 704-434-5177.
29th Historic Morganton Festival
Fri. Sept. 10, 3pm-11pm & Sat. Sept. 11, 9am-10pm. Location: Downtown Morganton, NC.
Back Street BBQ
Bring your lawn chair & join us Thurs. Sept. 9, 4-7pm at Rutherford County Visual Arts Center; 160 N. Main St. Rutherfordton. Tickets can be purchased at the center. Music by South Mt. Connection. Info; 828-288-5009.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Class
Sept. 25 & 26 at Grand View Campground on Hwy 226. Space limited, so call now to reserve spot. Food & Camping available. 704-538-3901. Non-Profit Organization. Proceeds to Wildlife Rehabilitators of NC.
Memorial Cookout
In Memory of Christopher Scott Smith Sat. Sept. 18, 12PM until at Cliffside Park. Everyone welcome. Info: Karen 828-980-4004.
Relay For Life Event
Join the Countdown Party @ Tuscany Italian Grille & Rutherford County Employees Relay Team Thurs. Sept. 2, 11am-9pm. 10% of total sales donated to The Relay For Life of Rutherford County American Cancer Society. 619 Oakland Rd. Spindale. Info: 828-288-3883.
Celebrate Purple Tuesday Sept. 7th
Wear your purple & join us Tues. Sept. 7 at Courtside Steaks. 10% of proceeds donated to Relay For Life of Rutherford County. Info: www.cancer.org or www.relayforlife.org/rutherfordnc or call 1-800-227-2345.
Graham Town Reunion & After Party
Reunion Sat. Sept. 4, 1pm-10pm at Hardin Park, Forest City. After party at old Dunbar School; 10pm. Donations go to Graham Town Reunion. Pull out your best 70 or 80s outfit, the best dresser will win a prize. T-shirts for sale. Info: 828-287-3974.
Colfax Free Fair
Ellenboro School Carnival “American Mixture” Sept. 21-25 at the old Ellenboro School grounds. Fan individual, group or business would like a booth, call 828-453-7457 or 828-453-7414.
FREE Community Prostate Screening
The Cancer Resource Center Wed. Sept. 8. Includes a prostate exam by a physician & PSA (blood test). To register call 828-245-4596. Recommended that men 50 years of age & older have an annual prostate screening. However, for those with a family history of prostate cancer & men of African American heritage screening should between 40-45.
Hopsice Resale Shop
Storewide Half Price Sale Thur-Sat. Sept. 2-4, 9:30-5pm. Save 1/2 on entire stock including clothing, collectibles, house wares, books, furniture & more. Also includes selected clothing- already priced at 25¢. 631 Oak St. Forest City.
American Legion Post 423 Fundraiser
Hamburger/Hot Dog sale Sat. Sept. 11, 4:30-7pm. $5/plate. Boss Moore Rd. Caroleen.
Rutherford County Animal Control Facility
Will close Fri. Sept. 3, 2PM for repairs and re-open Mon. Sept. 13, 12PM. Officers will be available for law enforcement issues only. No animals will be taken into the Facility during this time. The Community Pet Center Office will also be closed.
2nd Annual Golf Tournament
Rotary Club of Rutherford County will host their annual golf tournament Fri. Sept. 10, at Meadowbrook Golf Course. Lunch provided at 11:30am by Big Dave’s Family Seafood. Tournament starts at 1pm. Anyone interested in playing or sponsoring the event contact Sheila at 828-289-8038 or Jesse at 828-245-9794. Proceeds benefit various projects hosted by Rotary Club of Rutherford County.
Chimney Rock Events
•Fall Homeschool Day Wed. Sept. 8, 10am-1:30pm. •Annual Passholder Sunrise Breakfast Sat. Sept. 18, 7am. •Naturalist Series: Birding Sat. Sept. 25. •Flock to the Rock Sat. & Sun. Sept. 25 & 26.
Prime of Life Festival
A Senior Lifestyle Event Thurs. Sept. 9, 9am-12pm at Carolina Event & Conference Ctr; Hudlow Rd. Forest City. Festival designed to help provide resources & information that will foster healthy & productive lifestyles for adults 50+ & families. Interactive exhibits, health screenings, prize drawings, ice cream social, giveaways, & entertainment. Info: 704-214-9799.
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.
Benefit Bluegrass Concert Series
Fri. Sept. 3, 7pm at the Union Mills Learning Center. Adults $5, kids under 12; free. Proceeds benefit UMLC and its continuing programs for the community. Anyone interested in auditioning to sing the National Anthem prior to a future performance call 828-287-2191. Elementary school kids welcome to audition to lead Pledge of Allegiance.
Grace of God Needed Items
Sectional plates, bowls, plastic forks & spoons, cups, napkins, paper towels, 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.
ICC Continuing Education Classes
Starting soon: Basic Electrical Skills for the Homeowner; NC Handgun Concealed Carry Permit Course; History and Techniques of Byzantine Iconography; Attachment Disorder in Children; Pet First Aid. Visit: www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff or call 828-286-3636 ext. 223.
