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ICC Classes in March
•Real Estate Broker Pre-Licensing •Floral Arranging for Spring Holidays •Beach Bound Shagging Class •Digital Photography for Beginners •Fitness Swim/Swim Exercise •Introduction to Rock Guitar •Composting & Vermicomposting •Getting Paid to Talk- Voice Over class •Resistance Training to Enhance Metabolism •Pathways to Courage •Cake Decorating- Beginner •Aging Gracefully-Exercise •NC Concealed Carry Handgun Class •Forensics: Real Science VS Hollywood •T’ai Chi Chih •Zumba •Beginning Spanish II •Technology Tutoring •Yoga •Getting Creative w/Natural Paper. To register contact 828-286-3636 ext. 346 or visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff
Blood Drives
•Fri. Mar, 16, 2pm-7:30pm @ RS Middle School, Rutherfordton 828-286-4461 for appt. •Mon. Mar. 19, 1pm-5:30pm @ American Red Cross Chapter Forest City) Eric Kehres at 828-989-3126 for appt. •Sat. Mar. 24, 7:30am-12pm @ Cliffside Masonic Lodge 828-245-7606 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.
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. 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.
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.
Customer Appreciation Day
Friday March 16, 10am-4pm @ the Habitat ReStore; 686 West Main Street, Forest City. Come by and enjoy punch and cupcakes.
Spring for Free
Guided Hikes: Hickory Nut Falls Saturdays, March 17, 24 & 31; 1-2pm. No additional cost with paid Park admission.
Rutherford Outdoor Coalition
Equestrian Division, in conjunction with Lynn Brown of Transitions is providing a one day, hands-on safety clinic Sat. March 17, 10am-3:30pm, held at Transitions, located at 3184 Polk County Line Rd., Rutherfordton. Rain date: March 24. Registration: 828-447-9600. Proceeds to benefit ROC-ED trail building efforts in Rutherford County.
Forest City Lions Club
BBQ Sat. March 17, 4pm-7pm at First Baptist Church; W. Main St. Forest City. Bag lunch available, 11am-2pm. Catered by “Just Friends BBQ”.
KidSenses Events, Rutherfordton
Fri. Mar. 16, 5:30pm begin the night with Lucky the Plott Hound! Dance Freeze games and door prize give-a-ways. Dress in green for a chance to win a bag full of St. Patrick’s Day goodies! •Sat. Mar. 17: Grand Opening of our exciting new exhibit from Timken, The Amazing Airways! Make boomerangs and airplanes at 11am, 1pm, & 3:30pm.
Forest City Kiwanis Club Annual Pancake Breakfast
Serving the Children of the World! Sat. March 17, 7am-11am at Forest City United Methodist Church.
Daddy/Daughter Night
Fri. March 16, 6pm at The Diner: Main St. Forest City. Sponsored by Temple Baptist Church. Info: 828-245-2436.
3rd Annual TJCA Renaissance Festival
Sat. Mar. 17, kick off at 9am. Activities will include a Gemmining station, castle maze, Shakespeare quips, and much more! Local craftsmen will be selling their wares. Smoked Turkey Legs and Fish n’ Chips will be on the menu.
Isothermal Community College
Join us Sat. Mar. 17, 11am as we host the next governor of NC, Hon. Pat McCrory. Tickets now on sale. Info: 828-980-0543.
The Old Dunbar Classic Car & Motorcycle Show
Sat. April 7. Rain date: Sat. April 14. It’s not to early to register. Info: 828-247-4142.
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.
Chase Corner Ministries
Semi-annual Declining Bag Sale Mar. 19-22. Pay one low price for everything you can fit in our bag. 1604 Chase High Rd. Forest City.
Mental Illness Family Support Group
Tues., Mar. 20, 6:30-8pm. Always on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month. Cleveland County Red Cross Building; 1333 Fallston Rd. Shelby. For more info please call Betty Frye at 704-434-5166 or 704-583-0845.
2nd Annual RIMA Pavement Pounder 5K Run/Walk
To benefit Relay for Life on Sat. April 21, 8am at Rutherford Internal Medicine; 181 Daniel Rd. Forest City. Registration is available online at www.rutherfordoutdoor.org. Info: 828-288-6344 or email janine.clapp@carolinashealthcare.org
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
