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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 and Rutherford Housing Partnership. 828-245-1698.
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 now 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. With this membership they will have the same benefits as a member of the American Legion. This is for any man, who has not served but their family member has. Meets the 1st Monday of every month at the Legion Building located on Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Supper is at 6pm and the meeting starts at 7pm. Info: Johnny Lowery 828-657-6145 Mon.-Sat., 9am-4pm.
VFW Post 10349 Events
•Turkey Shoot every Sat., 10am. •VFW Bingo, every Thursday, 7-9pm. Located Hwy. 108, Mill Spring.
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! All proceeds go to local children! 369 Butler Rd. Forest City.
2012 American Cancer Society Relay for Life Fundraiser
Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation is selling Christmas Bows as a fundraiser for the 2012 American Cancer Society Relay for Life. They are on display at the REMC office, 186 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Prices start at $5 and go no higher than $10. We have a variety of colors & sizes for your holiday decorating.
KidSenses Events
•Christmas Comes to KidSenses Fri. Nov. 25, 5:30pm. _Help the KidSenses staff decorate the museum for the holidays! •Pancakes with “Pancake the Mini Horse”_ Sat. Nov. 26:, 11:30-2:30pm.
Blood Drives
•Wed. Dec. 7, 10:30am-3:30pm at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy (2527 Hwy. 221A; Mooresboro) call Jennifer Powell at 828-657-9998 ext. 7 for info. •Friday, December 9, 1:30pm-5:30pm at Harris Elementary School (3330 US Hwy 221 South; Forest City) call 828-248-2354 info.
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 •Advanced Cake Decorating •Basic Bridge Conventions •Beginning Painting •Strategic Planning for Non-Profits •Electrical Contractor CEU Review •Vehicle OBD II Emissions. •Vermicomposting Thurs. Nov. 10, 6pm- 7:45pm, pre-registration is required $20. Info or to register, 828-286-3636 ext 346 or visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff
Bostic Traditional Christmas Event
Thurs., Dec. 1, 2pm-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 wtih Lincoln/Civil War Exhibit. Bostic Town Hall Exhibits by the National Railroad Historical Society and Ellenboro Depot Museum. Musical program with Simple Faith Trio, Four Anointed with Audrey Weaver and the First Church of Bostic Choirs. Santa arrives. Info: 828-245-9800.
Christmas Fundraiser
The Community Empowerment Resource Center Annual Christmas Fundraiser will kick off Sat. Nov. 26. Christmas Cards & other items available at the center; 129 First St., Forest City. Info: 828-247-4142.
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.
Grace of God Needed Items
Sectional plates, bowls, plastic forks & spoons, cups, napkins, paper towels, gallon canned foods, coffee, sugar. 828-245-9141.
Substance Abuse Meeting
Christian 12 step Open Arms support meeting Wednesdays 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.
Bingo at the VFW
Every Thursday night at 6PM. Refreshments & food are available for purchase. The top prize for the last game is $500. Proceeds from bingo benefit veterans in the surrounding communities. Located on Withrow Road. Forest City.
Stop Smoking Now
Free stop smoking classes are offered at Rutherford Regional’s Cancer Resource Center Mondays from 4-5pm. Info or to register for the class, please call 828-245-4596.
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.