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813 Piney Mtn. Chuch Rd. Sat. Nov. 19, 6:30pm. BBQ supper 4pm. Concessions, CDs & trophies. Info: 828-453-7457 or 828-453-0342.
Blood Drive
•Mon. Nov. 21, 1pm-5pm. American Red Cross Rutherford Chapter (Forest City) Call 828-287-5916 for appt.
AARP Driver Safety CarFit Event
The Bennett Classic Antique Car Museum will host Sat. Nov. 19, 9am-1pm. Participants call 828-286-4642. Open to public at no cost.
Turkey Supper Fundraiser
Bill’s Creek Community Center, Lake Lure. Sat. Nov. 19, 4pm. Take-out available. Annual raffle to benefit: Volunteer Fire Dept., tickets $1 each or 6 for $5. Info: 828-625-5517.
Disc Golf Clinic Hosted by South Mtn Christian Camp
Led by Dale Sollars, course designer and professional player. For those who want to be serious players: teens & adults. Sat. Nov. 19, 11am. Bring your own lunch. Info: 828-245-3322.
Charity Event for Muscular Dystrophy
UWE Wrestling Fri. Nov. 25, 8pm @ 313 Island Ford Rd., Forest City. Admission $3, concessions, cake raffles, door prizes. Come out & support Charlie Keevers Senior Project.
The American Legion Post 423
We have a charter for “Sons of American Legion”! Any man who has a father, grandfather, brother or uncle who served in the military can join. Same benefits as a member of the American Legion. Meets 1st Monday monthly at Legion Building on Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Supper 6pm, meeting 7pm. Info: Johnny L 828-657-6145 Mon.-Sat., 9am-4pm.
VFW Post 10349 • Hwy. 108, Mill Spring
Turkey Shoot every Sat., 10am. VFW Bingo, every Thursday, 7-9pm.
Burns High School Spanish Club 5K R.A.C.E.
Respecting All Cultures & Ethnicities: Sat. Nov. 19, 8-11am. Burns High Stadium, Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale. $20/students (elementary middle & high, $25/adults. Checks to Burns High School. Race day registration begins 6:30am. Race begins 8am. Come run to support the Burns High Spanish Club and raise cultural awareness!
Bostic Traditional Christmas • Thurs., Dec. 1, 2-7pm
Businesses open with prizes and refreshments. Food and craft vendors, petting zoo. Child and pet pictures with Santa, at Bostic Florist. Bostic Lincoln Center Open House w/Lincoln/Civil War Exhibit. Bostic Town Hall Exhibits by the National Railroad Historical Society and Ellenboro Depot Museum. Musical with Simple Faith Trio, Four Anointed with Audrey Weaver and the First Church of Bostic Choirs. Santa arrives. Info: 828-245-9800.
Rutherford Weekly Holiday Toy Drive
Bring in an unwrapped toy on or by 12/20/11 to our office & receive: 1 free personal classified ad (20 word limit) or $10 off any display ad. Help make a child’s Christmas merry! Proceeds go to local children! 369 Butler Rd. Forest City.
Youth Basketball Sign-ups • Spindale House
Fri. Nov. 18. Resident $25, non-resident $35, $5 late fee after Nov. 18. Info; 828-286-3716.
12th Annual Toy Run
Sponsored by Rutherford County Moose Lodge & Cleveland County Independent Bikers. Sun Nov. 20, meet at Denny’s parking lot 1pm, depart 1:45pm. Traveling thru Rutherfordton, Spindale & Forest City to Rutherford Co. Moose Lodge. Proceeds helping local kids.
Washburn Community Outreach, Bostic
2nd Anniversary special: all items are buy 2 get 1 free on Nov. 17, 18 & 19. Thank you to churches, civic groups, volunteers, and private donations who have contributed to this ministry. Info: 828-245-5603.
Community Youth Rally Sat. Nov.19th, 6pm
Restoration Church of Forest City. Ministry, drama, dance, music, prizes & FREE pizza. Guest speakers: Steve Collins from South Mountain Christian Camp and Russell Sellars from Father’s Vineyard. Eli Hall is coordinating the Rally as his Senior Project.
KidSenses Events, Rutherfordton
•Thankful Pilgrims & Indians, Fri. Nov. 18, 5:30-8pm. Make Pilgrim and Indian costume pieces, thankful turkeys, and Thanksgiving cards. •Thanksgiving Balloon Parade, Sat. Nov. 19, 2:45pm. Make turkey noisemakers and more to liven up the parade.
Music at the Mills • Union Mills Learning Center
6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills Fri. Nov. 18, 7pm, Supper 6pm. Featuring: Blue Ridge Hollar & New 5 Cents.
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.
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program
Designed to check on senior citizens & help them & their family 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.
Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County
Is a program established for the purpose of obtaining information about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? Report is anonymously. You do not have to reveal your name. Your information could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477.
Bingo at the VFW Every Thursday night at 6PM
Refreshments & food are available. Top prize for last game $500. Proceeds benefit veterans in the surrounding communities. Located on Withrow Rd., Forest City.
Free Stop Smoking Now Classes
Offered at Rutherford Regional’s Cancer Resource Center Mondays 4-5pm. Info: 828-245-4596.
ICC Courses in November
•Computer Fundamentals II •MacIntosh Computers- The Grand Tour •Let’s Get Organized- Computers •Holiday Crafts with Natural Paper •Swim Classes •ServSafe Food Safety •NC Concealed Carry Handgun •Getting Paid to Talk-Voice Over •Intermediate Digital Photography •Vehicle OBD II Emissions. •Vermicomposting Thurs. Nov. 10, 6pm- 7:45pm, pre-registration is required $20. For more info or to register, contact Continuing Education at 828-286-3636 ext 346 or visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff
Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe: Inside Habitat ReStore
New items donated by Lowe’s Distribution Center. Tues.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 9am-3pm. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Rutherford County & Rutherford Housing Partnership. 828-245-1698.
