Thursday, December 22, 2011 10:14 am

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.

Gilkey Chain Gang
Meets Saturdays from 2-3:30pm at Gilkey School Community Center (this is the old Gilkey Elementary School) If you love to crochet, knit, or you want to learn. All ages are welcome. Free. Bring a crochet hook (suggest H, I or J) or knitting needles (suggest size 13) and yarn (suggest worsted weight 4).  Info: 828-289-2563.

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.

Blood Drives
•Thurs. Dec. 29, 10am-2:30pm at Lowe’s of Forest City (184 Lowe’s Blvd.) call Ashley Loaces at 828-351-1023 for appt.

ICC Classes in January
•Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture •Zumba •Ceramics/China Painting •Ageless Grace Anti-Aging Exercising •Beginning Guitar II •Beginning Sewing •Computer Fundamentals I •Introduction to Cheese Making •Landscape Quilting •Beginning Spanish I •Heirloom Sewing •Beginning Cake Decorating •T’ai Chi Chih •NC Concealed Carry Handgun. 828-286-3636 ext. 346 or visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff

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.

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.

Substance Abuse Meeting
Christian 12 step Open Arms support meeting every Wednesday 12:30-1:30pm @ Community Empowerment Building; 129 First St. Forest City. For more information, please call 828-305-1280.

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. Please call Crime Stoppers at 828-286-8477.

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. For more information, please call 828-245-9141.

Stop Smoking Now
Free stop smoking classes are offered at Rutherford Regional’s Cancer Resource Center Monday evenings from 4-5pm. For more information or to register for the class, please call 828-245-4596.