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Sat. Feb. 25, 4pm until. Gilkey School Community Center (old Gilkey School) Adults $5, kids $2.50. Come on out to support the community and have a great time!
“Off the Beaten Path” Guided Hike: Winter Wonderland
Sat. Feb. 18, 1-3pm. No additional cost with paid Park admission. Enjoy the serenity of Chimney Rock during the off season and learn how to recognize trees and shrubs without their leaves. Meet in front of Cliff Dwellers Gifts by 1pm. Limit 20 participants. Info: chimneyrockpark.com or 828-625-9611.
Blood Drives
•Fri. Feb. 17, 1pm-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Dept. (186 S. Church St; Forest City) call Chief Mark McCurry at 828-245-2111 for appt. •Sat. Feb. 18, 7:30am-11:30am at Goodes Creek Baptist Church (Goodes Creek Rd; Cliffside) call Clayton Turner at 828-245-3513 for appt. •Wed. Feb. 22, 12pm-5pm at Rutherford Regional Health Systems (288 S Ridgecrest Ave. Rutherfordton) call Ginger Dancy at 828-286-5338 for appt.
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, or love to knit, or you want to learn. All ages are welcome. Free. Bring a crochet hook or knitting needles and yarn. Info 828-289-2563.
Pearidge Ruritan Community Clubhouse
Oyster/Salmon Stew & Hotdog Supper and Half-n-Half raffle drawing Sat. Feb. 18, 4-7pm. Adults $5, kids 5-12 $3, under 5 free. Proceeds for community service projects. Info: Don 828-286-2743.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Helping those in need of food in Rutherford County. Call for schedule of give away 828-287-2207. Operated through prayer, volunteers & donations. 225 West Main St. Spindale, NC.
Poor Man’s Supper
Sat. Feb. 25, 5pm-7pm @ Sunny View Elementary School; 86 Sunny View School Rd., Mill Spring. Donations only. Proceeds go to help fund mission trip to Russia.
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.
Friends of NRA Banquet
Thurs. March 1st, 6pm. Camp Bud Sheile, 668 Boy Scout Camp Rd. Union Mills. Info: Contact Dale Ramsey at 828-429-0392.
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.
The Military Order of Purple Heart
Is starting a chapter in the Forest City, NC area and is seeking all veterans of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard who has been combat wounded in America’s wars and have received the Purple Heart medal. The Purple Heart is America’s oldest decoration presented by the U.S. Government which was started by General George Washington on August 7, 1782. It is awarded to members of the armed forces who are wounded at the hands of the enemy and posthumously to the next of kin in the name of those who are killed in action or died or wounds received in action. For info or to join, write or call Peter Meletis; 1007 Briarcliff Rd., Mooresville, NC 28115, 704-664-7766 or write Bailey Gillespie; POB 365 Spindale, NC 28160.
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.
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.
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.
Stop Smoking Now
Free stop smoking classes are offered at Rutherford Regional Cancer Resource Center on Monday evenings from 4-5pm. For more info or to register; 828-245-4596.
The American Legion Post 423
We now have a charter for “Sons of American Legion”! Meets 1st Monday of every month at the Legion Building located on Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. Info: Johnny Lowery 828-657-6145.
ICC Classes in February
•Music, Imagery & More •Computer Fundamentals I •Yoga •ServSafe Food Safety •Resistance Training to Increase Metabolism •You’ve Got Tweens •Color Wash Oil Painting •Concealed Carry Handgun UPDATE •Fitness Swim •E-Notary Public •Notary Public •Social Networking for Everyone •Technology Tutoring •Cosmetology CEU class •Small Engine Repair •Monoprinting On Plexiglass •Business Planning for Non-Profits •Plumbing Contractor License Review. Info: 828-286-3636 ext. 346 or visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff
