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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 (Tips)
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.
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Rutherford Rifles Camp 2044, HQ 4720 US Hwy. 64/74A W. Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Meetings 2nd Thursday, 6pm. Info; 828-429-6580.
Mental Illness
Family-to-Family Support Group always on the 3rd Thursday of the Month, 6:30-8PM. United Way of Rutherford County, 626 Withrow Rd. Forest City.
Education Forum
4th Tuesday of the Month, 7:15PM in dining room at Henderson Care Center, 125 Henderson Circle, Forest City. No Education Forums - July or August.
Diabetic Awareness Day
Sponsored by The Lake Lure Lions Club Fri. May 13th, 10am-2pm at the Lake Lure Town Hall. Diabetic screening available.
Rutherford Business Expo 2011
Fri. May 13, 10am-2pm at Carolina Event & Conference Center, Forest City. Featuring over 30 exhibits, prize giveaways, breakout sessions, net working, showcase your services or products. Interested in becoming an exhibitor call 828-289-8038. FREE Admission. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Rutherford County.
Music at the Mills
Join us at the old school in Union Mills for bluegrass and more. Food available at 6pm and music at 7pm. All pickers and singers are welcome any Friday to perform.
Talent Show
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Fundraiser hosted by Anchor Club. Thurs. May 19, 6:30pm at East Rutherford High School Gym, $2 admission. Hotdogs & baked goodies for sale.
Blood Drives
•Mon. May 16, 2pm-6:30pm; American Red Cross Chapter (828 Oakland Rd. Forest City) Contact Dale Dobbins at 828-287-5916 for appt. •Mon. May 16, 3-7pm; Spindale United Methodist Church (E. Main St. & Methodist Dr. Spindale) Contact Jim Pyatt at 828-286-2281 for appt. •Wed. May 18, 12pm-5pm at Rutherford Hospital (288 South Ridgecrest Ave. Rutherfordton) Contact Ginger Dancy at 828-286-5338 for appt. •Thurs. May 19, 1pm-5:30pm at Harris Elementary School (3330 US Hwy 221 S. Forest City) Call the main office at 828-248-2354 for appt. •Sat. May 21, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge (Old Main St. Cliffside) Contact Wayne Millis at 828-245-7606 for appt. •Wed. May 25, 2pm-6:30pm at Cornerstone Fellowship (1186 Hudlow Rd. Forest City) Contact Rich Rogalski at 828-289-6882 for appt.
Poor Man’s Supper
Sat. May 14, 4pm at Green Hill School Community Center; 2501 US 64-74A HWY. Cost—Donation. All proceeds go toward sending youth of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Rutherfordton to Missions Camp.
American Legion Post 74
Special meeting Sat. May 14, 12pm at the National Guard Armory. The meeting will be for election of officers and District 23 officers. Info: Chuck Brooks; 828-287-1294.
Book Sale & Bazaar
The Homeschool Association of Rutherford/Polk Counties will conduct a Book & School Supplies Sale in conjunction with a Bazaar of Home-made items, baked goods & Home-Business items on Mon. May 23, 6-9pm at Second Baptist Church in Rutherfordton. Info: www.harcpage.weebly.com
Benefit Fundraiser
Sat. May 21 at Greenhill Fire Dept./Store for Steve Long. Breakfast @ 7am, lunch @ 10:30, Supper thru 7pm. Cruise Inn & Motorcycle ride @ 11am. Music on the grounds, auction throughout day, inflatable for kids.
Pearidge Ruritan Club
BBQ Supper Sat. May 21, 4-7PM. Take-out available. Proceeds for a back storm door, kitchen window and other community projects. We are also having a Raffle drawing.
Yard/Bake Sale
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Fundraiser hosted by Anchor Club. Sat. May 21, 7am-1pm at East Rutherford High School student parking lot. Biscuits/Hotdogs/Baked Goodies.
ICC Courses In June
•Fitness Swim •Water Exercise •Social Media Marketing for Business Hands-on Lab •MacIntosh Computer- Hands-on Lab •Traditional Usui Reiki-levels I & II •Engine Fabrication •Intro to Open Office Computer Applications •Floral Arranging •Zumba •Beginning Drawing •Microsoft Word •Intro to Racing Technology •Computer Fundamentals I •Spanish I •Making Sense of Investing •Beginning Sewing •Real Estate Broker Pre-licensing •Advanced Handgun Defense •Beginning Digital Photography •A Year in Paris •American History in Paris. Visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff or call 828-286-3636 ext. 223.
RIMA’s 1st Annual 5K Run/Walk
Sat. June 11, 8AM Rain or Shine. Early Registration Thru May 20th, $20. Register Online: www.strictlyrunning.com/gpscrlgnReg-9f.asp or make checks payable to ACS (American Cancer Society) and mail with your registration form to: Rutherford Internal Medicine –ATTN: Janine @ 181 Daniel Road, Forest City, NC 28043. All Proceeds Benefit Relay for Life.
Relay for Life Fundraiser
Mon. May 23, 5-8pm at Zaxby’s; 217 Plaza Dr. Forest City. 10% of the total sales will be donated to help raise money for the organization.
Union Mills Learning Center
Rutherford Community Theatre presents “Our Leading Lady” by Charles Busch Fri.-Sun., June 3-5, 7pm/2:30pm. 6495 Hudlow Road. RCT is a non-profit community theater group who depends on donations & sponsors to operate. If you or anyone you know would like to help please contact us at rct.arts@yahoo.com or 828-287-4809.
Norris Public Library
Big Book Sale Fri. May 13, 7:30am-5pm at Rutherfordton Town Hall. Enormous Gift Basket raffle, tickets $2 each. Drawing held at the end of the book sale. 828-287-4981.
Free Bingo Night
Sat. May 14, 5-8pm at Union Mills Community House; 6097 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills. No charge for Bingo Cards, bring a small exchange gift for Bingo Prize. All proceeds go toward upkeep of the community house. Info: 828-287-2388.
Ride for a Vet!
4th Annual Hero Day, Memorial Day Parade & Bike Rally Fri. & Sat. May 27 & 28 in Burnsville, NC. Sponsored by the Mt. Mitchell Marine Corps League 1266. Info: Mark @ 828-467-0259.
