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Farmers Market-Columbus, NC.
Now Open! 8am-12pm at the Courthouse Square. Veggies, Breads, Meat & Eggs, Crafts. Keep It Local!
Casar Fire Dept.
Hot Dog Sale Sat. May 5th, 9am until.
Relay for Life Book Sale
Held at Rutherford EMC; 186 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm. Hardbacks are $2 and paperbacks are $1. All proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Relay for Life. The sale will continue throughout the summer or until the books are sold.
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 or info regarding any schools that have existed in Rutherford Co., 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.
ICC Classes In May
•Introduction to Quickbooks •Notary Public •NC Concealed Carry Handgun Certification •Yoga To register, or for more info please call the Continuing Education Dept. at 828-286-3636 ext. 346, or visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff
Blood Drives
•Wed. May 9, 11am-3:30pm at the Rutherford County Building. Call Debra 828-287-6061 for appt. •Fri. May 11, 10am-2:30pm @ Lowe’s Forest City. Call Ashley t 828-351-1023 for appt. •Mon. May 14, 1pm-5:30pm @ American Red Cross Rutherford Chapter Forest City) Call Eric 828-989-3126 for appt. •Wed. May 16, 12pm-5pm @ Rutherford Regional Health Systems. Call Ginger 828-286-5338 for appt. •Wed. May 23, 3pm-7:30pm @ Concord Baptist Church Bostic. Call Kim 828-245-6130 for appt. •Sat. May 26, 7:30am-12pm @ Cliffside Masonic Lodge. Call Wayne 828-429-0212 for appt.
Riding For A Cure
The 4th annual ‘Equestrians for the Cure” trail ride to fight Multiple Sclerosis held May 5. Hollis, NC. $30 per rider, includes a t-shirt & lunch. Proceeds go to National Multiple Sclerosis Society to be used for research. Info or to register please call Jenene Philbeck at 704-418-2664.
Rutherford Outdoor Coliation
Equestrian Division will be hosting pony rides Sat. May 5, 9am-5pm. Proceeds will go to assist in building Equestrian trails throughout the county.
RS Youth Football & Cheerleading Assoc.
Early Sign-ups for the 2012 Fall Youth Football & Cheerleading season. Open to all children 5-12. Sat. May 5, 9am-5pm. Find our table at MayFest downtown Rutherfordton! Special early registration! Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate. Info: 828-286-7686
Harris H.S. Alumni & Friends Breakfast
Tues. May 8, 9am at Turner’s Restaurant, (back dining room) Chesnee, SC. All welcome, Dutch treat. RSVP by Sun. May 6. For more info: Contact Joan at 828-245-2658 or gerjoj@aol.com
Bill’s Creek VFD Fundraiser
Antique Tractor and Engine Show will be May 11 & 12, 7am until. 104 Landmark Drive, Bills Creek Rd. Lake Lure. Breakfast, hotdogs & hamburgers served. Trophies awarded May 12, 3pm.
Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan
Bake Sale Sat. May 12, 9am until at Needmore Store in Ellenboro. Proceeds for Ruritan Club.
TwistFest
ALL DAY benefit concert to help raise money for Tornado Relief. Sat. May 12 @ Golden Valley Music Park. TwistFest was created to help raise money for those affected as well as create a great community event to interact with friends and neighbors. Live music from 6 local bands, a silent auction & food. We will also have a camping area for anyone that wants to stay over night! ALL funds raised will go toward Tornado Relief and “Keep’em Cool” Project of Rutherford Co. Visit: www.twistfest.org
Fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children Hospital
The Anchor Club is having their 2nd Annual Talent Show at East Rutherford High School on May 17, 6:30pm. Michael Jackson dance enthusiast and tribute artist, “MJ” Milam, will be performing as our special guest. Hotdogs & baked goods available.
Pilot Club - Lights of Love
The Pilot Club of Rutherford County will present Lights of Love around the lake at ICC on Sat. May 19, beginning at dusk. Individualized luminaries may be purchased from any Pilot Club member for $2.00 in Honor or Memory of a family member, friend, team, graduate, anniversary, new baby, etc. Visit our Pilot booth during MayFest Sat. May 5. Info or to order, phone Donna Ohmstead 828-429-0258.
Stop Smoking Now
Free stop smoking classes offered at Rutherford Regional Cancer Resource Center Mondays 4-5pm. Info: 828-245-4596.
Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis
Great Strides 2012 - Sat. May 26th at Isothermal Community College. Check in 9am, walk starts at 10am. Form a team and walk to support and honor the children and young adults who have lost their battle and those who continue to fight cystic fibrosis. For more info visit www.cff.org/great_strides. One day CF will stand for Cure Found.
Talent Show
S.D.O Volunteer Fire Dept. is hosting its very first talent show. Held at Bethany Baptist Church on Aug. 18. For sign up and more info, please call Heather Green @ 828-447-0537. Open to everyone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stainless Ministries
Food Distribution every Monday from 9am-1pm at the Old Dunbar Community Center.
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.
