Thursday, July 28, 2011 10:05 am

Relay For Life of Rutherford County Events
Sat. Aug. 6  - Annual Yard Sale & Breakfast Buffet at Rollins Cafeteria. To reserve a spot for the yard sale or info, contact Wavolyn at wavolyntnorville@eaton.com

Summer Drums and Water Fun!
Free Community Event! Relax and listen as the music evolves. Sat. July 30 & Sat. Aug. 27, 7pm-9pm. Spindale House Lawn; 100 Tanner St. Spindale (At the corner of Main Street & Tanner.)

Pancake Breakfast
FATZ in Forest City is pleased to host a pancake breakfast on Sat. July 30, to benefit Rutherford Regional Health System’s Relay for Life Campaign. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society for further cancer research.

Boston Butt Sale for Relay for Life 2011
Food Prepared By: Aaron Brown & Mike Brown. Cost $30. (orders must be prepaid) Price 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.

Crime Stoppers
On 7/17/2011, someone broke into the Rutherford County Animal Shelter, located on Laurel Hill Drive in Rutherfordton. Subjects took several 3 pound bags of Healthy Development Science Diet Dog Food and several 40 pound bags of Science Diet Adult Dog Food. Anyone with info is asked to contact Lt. Leon Godlock 828-287-6395 Rutherford County Sheriff Office or Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477.

Yokefellow Service Center, Inc.
Storewide half-price sale August 1-6. 10am-5pm Monday through Saturday. Located at 132 Blanton Street, Spindale.

Washburn Community Outreach Center
2nd BIG WEEK -1/2 price sale for the entire store. Most of our ladies and men’s clothing is regularly priced a $2 - now $1! Come shop these incredible prices! 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Bostic.

Annual Yard Sale and Breakfast
Rollins Cafeteria Sat. Aug. 6, 6am-11am. Proceeds benefit Relay For Life of Rutherford County. Age 11 to Adult $7, Ages 3 to 10 $3.50, ages 2 & under free. New This Year! ZUMBA with Patty Rivera, 9am-10am, 5/person. Co-Sponsored by Rollins Cafeteria & Eaton Community Involvement Team.

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

Book Sale
Front lobby at the Rutherford Electric Membership General Office; 186 Hudlow Rd. Paperbacks are .50¢ hardbacks are $1. Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm  through the month of August or as long as we have books to sell. If anyone has any books they would like to donate for the sale, we will be glad to take those. Call 828-245-1621, ext. 412.

Relay’s Got Talent program!
It’s time to begin registration process and this year we are looking for a more overall talent competition. Event sponsored by Rutherford County Employee team. Registration Deadline: Wed. Aug. 10. Info; Debbie 828-287-6031 or Rhonda 828-287-6070.

KidSenses Events
Cupcake Mania Fri. July 29, 5:30pm. Bring a friend and put your creativity into decorating your very own cupcakes with sprinkles, icing of all colors, candy and more! Eat or take home your delicious masterpiece. 172 N. Main St. Rutherfordton.
 
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.

National Dance Day
Sat. July 30, 2pm. Get your groove on at the Flash Mob on Main Street in  Rutherfordton. Learn the routine Saturday morning or visit KidSenses’ Facebook page or YouTube channel to learn and watch the routine. Help us celebrate dance by spending the day doing all your favorite dances.

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
Thursdays 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. Withrow Rd., Forest City.

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.