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Pink Ladies Support Group: First Monday of every month from 5pm-6:30pm at the Cancer Resource Center; for women who have been diagnosed with cancer. Info: 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com
Look Good, Feel Better: 2nd Monday of each month, 2pm at the Cancer Resource Center; specially-trained cosmetologists teach women techniques to cope with skin changes & hair loss as they undergo treatment for cancer; to pre-register 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com
Survivin’ Cancer Support Group: Third Monday of each month from 5pm-6pm at the Cancer Resource Center; for anyone who has heard the words “you have cancer” for more info, call 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com
Stroke Support Group: Third Tuesday of each month from 3:30pm-5pm in the Crawford Building (Auxiliary Room) at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Info: 828-286-5198.
Mental Illness Family Support Group: Always on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month. Info: Betty Frye at 704-434-5166 or 704-583-0845.
Advanced Care Planning: Sessions offered by Hospice of Rutherford County consist of individualized assistance with living wills and health care powers of attorney. Sessions are free. Call Joey Revis at 828-245-0095 to schedule an appointment or for more info.
Blood Drives
•Tues. Dec. 18, 1am-5:30pm at Smith Drugs (139 East Main Street; Forest City), please contact Alex at 828-245-4591 for appt. •Tues. Dec. 18, 2pm-6:30pm at Green Hill Fire Dept. (2751 US 64 74A Hwy; Rutherfordton), please contact Scott at 828-755-1329 for appt. •Fri. Dec. 21, 1pm-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Dept. (186 S. Church Street; Forest City), please call 828-245-2111 for appt.
Bennett Classics Antique Auto Museum
Designated Toys for Tots drop off thru 12/14/12. Located at 241 Vance St. Forest City. 828-247-1767.
Chase Corner Ministries
•Mobile Food Pantry Tues. Dec. 18, 10am at Providence United Methodist Church; 161 Providence Ch. Rd., Forest City. •Christmas Sale Dec. 10-21, clothing and Christmas items 50% off! •Mon. Dec. 24 & Tues. Dec. 25: closed in observance of Christmas.1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City. 828-247-0096.
Empty Shoe Boxes Needed
The Food Pantry in Forest City is collecting “EMPTY” but in good condition shoe boxes that will be used for the back pack program for Christmas. Also, any slightly used coats for all ages is greatly appreciated. Please drop off your shoe boxes and coats at the Food Panty located at the back of Tri-City Mall in the old Transit Damaged Freight building. Info: Pat Evans; 828-980-2654.
American Red Cross
Boston Butt BBQ Fundraiser, $35. Reserve now. Order by Fri. Dec. 14. Pickup dates: Dec. 20 & 21. Proceeds for Disaster Team Fundraiser. 1333 Fallston Rd., Shelby. 704-487-8594.
Beginner Beekeeping Course
Begins 1/12/13, (6 weeks) Saturday mornings, 8am-12pm. Sponsored by the Rutherford County Beekeepers Association. The course thoroughly covers the basics of what you need to know to get started in the world of beekeeping. Find us on Facebook.
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.
Freedom from Smoking Class: Every Monday, 4pm-5pm at Rutherford Regional’s Cancer Resource Center. Info: 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com
Public Meeting
The Rutherford County Chapter of the NAACP will hold their monthly meeting on Thurs. Dec. 20, 6pm. At Wells Springs UMC, Forest City. The public is invited.
Hospice of Rutherford County’s Widow/Widower’s Lunch Bunch will meet on Fri. Dec. 21, 11:30am-1pm at Ryan’s in Forest City. The group is for anyone in the community who has lost a spouse & deals with a variety of topics and includes time for sharing and socializing. 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.
Don’t forget: KidSenses Holiday Fun Passes now on sale! Purchase five adult admissions and ten child admissions (a $75 value) for just $50! Use all year long. Shop now through December 22nd...it’s the perfect stocking stuffer! Visit http://www.kidsenses.com/about/donate or call 828-286-2120.
Book Signing
Donna (Harriger) Hartney, Ph.D., a 1978 graduate of Chase High School, recently published The AHA! Handbook: How to spark the insights that will transform your life and career. She will hold a book launch and signing at the Family Christian Stores, located at 184 Allendale Drive, Forest City on Sat. Dec. 15, 12-3pm.
Fri. Dec. 14, 5:30-8pm: O Christmas Trees at KidSenses
Ever thought about making a Christmas tree out of straws, or fabric, or paper? Watch and be amazed as we magically transform ordinary objects into the most breathtakingly gorgeous Christmas trees you’ve ever seen! These trees may be small in stature, but they sure make up for it in beauty!
ECA announces Scholarships
The North Carolina Extension & Community Association announces its 2013 Scholarships. High School seniors, full-time college students, and adults wanting to attend college are eligible. NC residents attending or planning to attend a NC accredited college, community college or technical institute in the fall of 2013 may apply. Applications are available at all high schools and at Cooperative Extension, 193 Callahan Koon Rd. Spindale. Application deadline is February 1, 2013. Call 828-287-6020 for more info.
Sat., Dec. 15: Christmas Party Extravaganza at KidSenses!
Join us at KidSenses for our spectacular Christmas Party Extravaganza! We will decorate Christmas cookies, design our own Christmas cards to send to Santa Claus, feast on holiday treats, and play lots of fun holiday games! The fantastic holiday fun will begin at 12:00 and will last until 4:00.
KidSenses is accepting applications from talented young scientists in 3rd-5th grade for After School Science Academy! Visit http://www.kidsenses.com/scienceacademy or call 828-286-2120.
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. For more information, please call 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.
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.
