Thursday, July 21, 2011 8:57 am

Relay For Life of Rutherford County Events
•Sat. Aug. 6th  - Annual Yard Sale & Breakfast Buffet at Rollins Cafeteria.  For info, contact Wavolyn at wavolyntnorville@eaton.com

Summer Drums and Water Fun!
Free Community Event! Relax and listen as the music evolves. It starts with the beat of one drum and one rhythm. As others join in, the sound develops depth and character. Sat. July 30 & Sat. Aug. 27, 7pm-9pm. Spindale House Lawn; 100 Tanner St. Spindale.

Blood Drives
•Fri. July 22, 2pm-6:30pm @  Breakthrough Chiropractic Clinic (487 West St. Spindale) Call Trey Prescott 828-447-6209 for appt. •Wed. July 27, 1pm-5:30pm @ Smith’s Drug of Forest City (139 E. Main St). Call Alex Moore 828-245-4591 appt. •Friday, July 29, 1pm-4:30pm @ Forest City Fire Department. Call Chief Mark McCurry 828-245-2111 for appt.

ICC Courses in July
•Ceramics •Yoga •Small Engine Repair •Puppetry for Dummies •Chassis Fabrication •Beginning Sign Language •Computer Fundamentals II •Mac Computer- The Grand Tour II •Notary Public •Handgun Concealed Carry •Grant Writing •Melt & Pour Soap Making •The Art of Interviewing for Family History •Intro to Genealogy Research •Intro to Floral Arranging •Teen Belly Dancing •Beginner Belly Dance •Family Swim. Visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff or call 828-286-3636 ext. 346

BINGO Fundraiser
To Benefit God’s Little Haven (a “special needs adult” non-profit organization). Meet Turner’s Restaurant in Chesnee 3rd Saturday monthly 2pm-4pm. If food is purchased at Turner’s you can play ALL games played in 2 hours for $10. 100% of monies raised goes to “God’s Little Haven” for food (meal provided every Sat.), crafts, academics, etc...

Washburn Community Outreach Center
Entire Store one half-price sale. Store hours Thurs.-Sat., 9am-2pm. Located in Bostic, near Washburn Store.

Pancake Breakfast
FATZ® is pleased to host a pancake breakfast at the Hill Top Way Restaurant, Forest City Sat., July 30, to benefit Rutherford Regional Health System’s Relay for Life Campaign. Proceeds to the American Cancer Society for further cancer research.

Boston Butt Sale for Relay for Life 2011
Food Prepared By: Aaron Brown & Mike Brown. $30. (all orders need to be prepaid) Includes: 1 Boston Butt, Slaw & Sauce. Pick-Up Date: Aug. 27, 2pm at Old K-Mart Parking Lot; 1495 US Hwy 74-A Bypass, Spindale. Info: Contact Suzanne, 828-657-9088.

The Ultimate Big Pot Fun Run
Sat. Aug. 13, $3000 total purse!!! 1st place $1500, 2nd place $1000, 3rd place $500. Proceeds donated to South Mountain Christian Camp, Bostic. Cost of ride: $20 single & double up $30. Register at Blue Ridge Harley Davidson at 10am with last bike out at 12 noon & last bike: 4pm. Bikes, cruisers, hot rods, cars & trucks. Info: Randy 828-202-6138 or Robert 828-437-3355.

KidSenses Events
•Fri. July 22: Join our Play Specialists at 5:30pm to read Brian Nolen Jerdine’s book, Plantzilla. •Sat. July 23: Gnomes have moved into KidSenses, help us give the gnomes a new home by crafting your very own garden for them to inhabit at 11am & 1pm, & top off the day by catching the new movie, Gnomeo and Juliet at 3pm! 172 N. Main St., Rutherfordton.

Benefit~One-Pitch Co-ED Softball Tournament
Crowe Park Sat. July 22, 6pm. Entry fees: $150/team. Concessions, prizes raffled, donations accepted. Proceeds to Deondra Scott, who is still in the hospital with numerous surgeries ahead. Visit: www.deondrascott.com to read about her story.

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.

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.

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.

Stop Smoking Now
Free stop smoking classes are offered at Rutherford Regional’s Cancer Resource Center Monday evenings from 4-5pm. For more information or to register for the class, please call 828-245-4596.