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Big Community Yard Sale
Sponsored by Rutherford County 4-H. Fri. April 6th. 193 Callahan-Koone Road, Spindale. Vendors & families welcomed, $5 per space. Bring your own table. Call 828-287-6011. Proceeds to send 4-H’ers to camp and other 4-H events.
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 •Program & Service Evaluation for Non-Profits •Millifoire Art for Spring •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 or for more info contact 828-286-3636 ext. 346 or visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff
Blood Drives
•Mon. April 9, 4pm-8:30pm @ Campfield Memorial Baptist Church (369 Campfield Church Rd. Ellenboro) Please call 828-245-5878 for appt. •Fri. April 13, 1pm-5:30pm @ Forest City Fire Department (186 S. Church St. Forest City) Please call Chief Mark McCurry at 828-245-2111 for appt. •Fri. April 13, 7:30am-11:30am @ Goodes Creek Baptist Church (Goodes Creek Rd. Cliffside) Please call Clayton Turner at 828-245-3513 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.
Easter Egg Hunt
Sat. March 31, 1pm at Old Gilkey School Community Center. Ages 12 & under
Forest City Cross Walk
Fri. April 6, a silent pilgrimage about God’s love. The walk will start at First Baptist on Main St. and conclude at First UMC on Main St. For more info, please call Richard Hayden @ 828-919-0009.
Hands of Hope for Life
Will sponsor its 19th Walk for Life on Sat. April 21. Registration 8am & 9am. The walk will start promptly at 9am. Please come and join us as we walk for babies who don’t have a VOICE and are never given the chance of LIFE.
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.
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.
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
Clean/Spruce-up Downtown Rutherfordton
Sat. March 31, 8am-12pm. Come to the parking lot next to Town Hall for assignments, safety vests, gloves, trash bags & rakes. Bring your own cleaning implements if you like. Info or to volunteer, call 828-287-3520 or just show up.
Rutherfordton 225th Anniversary Celebration
In planning for The 225th Anniversary celebration of Rutherfordton, Rutherford County’s county seat, the education subcommittee is looking for pictures and/ or information regarding any schools that have existed in Rutherford County, particularly the earliest schools. If you have information or pictures, please contact Phillip White at 828-657-6139 or Robin Salicki at: rsalicki@rcsnc.org or 828-305- 8666.
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.
KidSenses Events, Rutherfordton
•Sat. March 31: Sun Catcher Saturday, Create Sun Catcher Crafts in Creation Station at 11am, 12:30pm & 2pm. •Fri. March 30: High-Flying Friday, make your own kite and windsock, 5:30pm. 828-286-2120.
3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt
KD Support Services is hosting it’s 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt April 7, 1-5pm at the new location of Crowe Park, Forest City. Any special needs person, family member, caregiver or friends are invited. Free food, fun, dancing & music. Info: 828-382-0031.
Stainless Ministries
Food Distribution every Monday from 9am until 1pm at the Old Dunbar Community Center. Come and be Blessed!
Yokefellow Service Center
Storewide half-price sale from April 2nd -7th, 10am-5pm. 132 Blanton Street, Spindale.
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.
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 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.
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.
