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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
Rutherford County’s county seat, the education subcommittee is looking for pictures and/ or info regarding any schools that have existed in Rutherford County, particularly the earliest schools. If you have info or pictures, please contact Phillip White at 828-657-6139 or Robin Salicki at: rsalicki@rcsnc.org or 828-305-8666.
Ellenboro July 4th Big Day Festival & Parade
Vendor space available. Call 828-453-7414. Parade participants welcomed, 828-453-8932.
Talent Show Sign-up
S.D.O Volunteer Fire Dept. is hosting its very first talent show. Held at Bethany Baptist Church. For sign up and more info, please call Heather Green @ 828-447-0537. Open to everyone.
Blood Drives
•Fri. June 8, 1pm-5:30pm @ Forest City Fire Dept. (186 S. Church Street; Forest City) Please call 828-245-2111 for appt. •Mon. June 11, 3pm-7:30pm @ Bethel Baptist Church (479 Main Street; Ellenboro) Please call Betty Gilbert at 828-453-8959 for appt.
The Community Empowerment Resource Center
Ever dreamed of running your own business? Find out more by attending an Information Session on Mon. June 4, 1pm-2pm. 129 First St. Forest City. Info: 828-247-4142.
Old Green Hill School
Inside/Outside Yard Sale Sat. June 2, 7am. Bring your own table and setup outside at no charge. Info: 828-287-3688.
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.
Union Mills Community House
Yard Sale Sat. June 2, 6am-11am. Tables available inside. Call Barbara; 828-287-2388. Sponsored by Union Mills Community Development Club. 6097 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
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.
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.
Stop Smoking Now
Free stop smoking classes are offered at Rutherford Regional Cancer Resource Center on Monday evenings from 4-5pm. For more information or to register please call 828-245-4596.
The American Legion Post 423
Now have a charter for “Sons of American Legion”! Meets 1st Monday of every month at the Legion Building on Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. Info: Johnny 828-657-6145.
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.
Farmers Market-Columbus, NC.
Now Open! 8am-12pm at the Courthouse Square. Veggies, Breads, Meat & Eggs, Crafts. Keep It Local!
Substance Abuse Meeting
Every Wednesday 12:30-1:30pm at the Empowerment Center, located on First St. Forest City.
Rutherford County Chapter of the NAACP
Meets every 3rd Thursday of each month. All are invited to attend
ICC Classes In June
•Water Exercise/Fitness Swim •Intro to Sustainable Agriculture •Color Wash Oil Painting •Sustainable Poultry 101 •Floral Arranging •Getting Paid to Talk- Voice Over •Beginning Sign Language •Sign Language II •Tai Chi Chih- Beginners & Practice •Disk Golf •Intro to Racing Technology •Tech Tutoring- Handheld Devices •Keyboarding for Beginners •E-Notary Public •Home Horticulture •Ageless Grace Exercise •Beginning Guitar •Traditional Usui Reiki •Small Engine Repair •Race Engine Machining •Intro to Excel •Computer Fundamentals I •Pepper Spray Defense •Family Swim. To register, or for info call 828-286-3636 ext. 346, or visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff.
