Community News 1/17/13-1/23/13


Community News 1/17/13-1/23/13
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 Rescue Mission 
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.
 
Gilkey Chain Gang
Come crochet or knit Saturdays 2-3:30pm at Gilkey School Community Center (old Gilkey Elementary School).  Beginners or Experienced. All ages. Bring a crochet hook or knitting needles & yarn. Check us out on facebook “Gilkey Chain Gang at Gilkey School Community Center” or call 828-289-2563.
Advance Care Planning:  Sessions consist of a private consultation to understand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attorney.  Sessions are free.  Call Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County at 828-245-0095 to schedule an appt. or for more info.
 
ICC classes starting in January
•Swim Classes •Sign Language Beginner •Sign Language II •Computer Fundamentals I •Zumba •Ceramics •Yoga •Cheese Making •Soap Making •Concealed Handgun •Small Engine Repair •Cake Decorating- Beginner •Technology Tutoring •T’ai Chi Chih •Notary Public •Mac Computer Fundamentals. To Register, or for more info, call 828-286-3636, option 2, then option 1.
 
Widow/Widower’s Lunch Bunch:  Jan. 18, 11:30am-1pm at Ryan’s in Forest City for anyone in the community who has lost a spouse.  Offered by Hospice of Rutherford County, the group deals with a variety of topics and includes time for sharing and socializing as well.  This is a dutch treat lunch and participants must register in order to reserve lunch.  Call Travis Smith at 828-245-0095 for more info.
 
Country Ham Supper
Jan. 19, 4pm until 8pm. Cane Creek Club House (Hwy. 64)
 
2013 Forest City Heat Tryout Schedule
Sun. Jan. 20, 2pm 5th-6th grade boys, 3:30pm 7th grade boys, 5pm 8th grade boys. Info: 828-223-1130 or 828-247-6102.
Recognition Ceremony
Of the medals for Purple Heart and Prisoner of War to Army Corporal Joseph Ford, Sr. on Sat. Jan. 19, 1:30pm at the Charles George Veterans Affairs Medical Center: 1100 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC 28805. Info: 828-248-9771 or 570-872-7092.
 
HOPE Grief Support Group Jan. 22 & 29, 10am at Hospice of Rutherford County.  Free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Please call 828-245-0095 to register or for more info.
 
NAMI Rutherford-Cleveland
Open House Thurs. Jan. 24, 7pm. The Crawford Building at Rutherford Hospital. Learn about the mental health support and resources provided by your local Rutherford/Cleveland NAMI affiliate. For more info, visit our website at www.nami.org/sites/NAMIRutherford-Cleveland or our facebook page (NAMI Rutherford-Cleveland). You may also call 704-434-5166 or 704-434-6921. 
 
Spaghetti Supper
Sat. Jan. 26, 4-8pm at Hopewell-Hollis Community Clubhouse.
 
Cleveland County Arts Council Event 
The Big Chill Casino Night Sat. Jan. 26, 6:30pm-11pm at The Arts Center. Join us for delicious food, great music and dancing. Take your chance at beating the odds and win exciting prizes.