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ICC Courses in April
•Adult Learn to Swim/Family Swim •Advanced Small Engine Repair •Oil/Acrylic Painting- Beginner •Ceramics/China Painting •Sign Language-Beginner •Concealed Handgun Legal Update & Firearm Skills •PC & Internet Safety for the Whole Family •Hospitality Ambassador Fundamentals •Life Guard Training & More. Visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff or call 828-286-3636 ext. 223.
Union Mills Learning Center
“Comin’ Round the Mountain” by Ned Albert Fri. 4/1, Sat. 4/2, 7pm & Sun. 4/3, 2:30pm. Enjoy great old time mountain music with this talented cast as we kick off the “Music at the Mills” (bluegrass & more) series at UMLC. Bring a nonperishable food item for local soup kitchens. Info: 828-287-4809. 6945 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Open Appalachian Jam & $5 lunch plate Sat. April 2, 11am-2pm. In the parking lot, Main St., Spindale. Rain or shine. We provide food for anyone in need. Help us help others. Info: 828-980-2778 or 828-980-2654.
Hands of Hope for Life
18th Annual Walk for Life Sat., April 16. Registration: 8am. Walk: 9am. 3 walk sites: Crestview Park Rutherfordton, Corinth Baptist Ch., Ellenboro, and ake Lure Marina at the gazebo. 2-mile walk around each sites. Proceeds to “Hands of Hope for Life” to help women and babies of Rutherford & Polk County. Info; 828-247-4673.
Pesticide Collection Day
Tues., April 19, 10am-2pm at Rutherford County Extension Center; 193 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale. Nearly all pesticide products will be accepted at this disposal event, including banned & out-dated pesticides. Info: 828-287-6011.
Lost Playwrights of Western NC
Meeting Sat., April 2, 3-5PM in Kapplan Auditorium of the Henderson County Library. Anyone interested in any aspect of theatre or creative writing is encouraged to attend. There is no admission fee and no dues are required.
Classes: Red Cross Chapter House
•Adult/Child & Infant CPR April 9, 8:30AM •Adult CPR Mon. April 11, 6PM •Child & Infant CPR April 12, 6PM •First Aid April 14, 6PM Preventing Disease Transmission •Lifeguard Training April 26-29, 8:30AM-4:30PM. Register at ICC. Purchase class materials at Red Cross. Classes must be paid in advance. Info: 828-287-5916.
Bill’s Creek VFD
Yard Sale & Bake Sale Sat., April 16, 7am until. Sausage breakfast 7am. Info: Barbara, 828-625-5517.
Blood Drives
•April 6, 10am-3pm @ ICC (Spindale) Call Cindy at 828-286-3636 ext. 353 for appt.•April 8, 1pm-5:30pm @ Forest City Fire Department. Call Chief Mark McCurry at 828-245-2111 for appt. •April 8, 3-7:30pm @ Big Spring Baptist Church (Ellenboro). Call Ann 828-245-5061 for appt.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
Last week of warehouse sale, all items 2 for $.25, Spring items arriving daily. Store hours Thurs.-Sat. 9AM-2PM. Located in Bostic, near Washburn Store.
Hospice Spring Volunteer Training
•April 4-7, 6-9pm at Carolina Event & Conference Ctr; 374 Hudlow Rd. Forest City. •April 4-6, 10am-3pm at Hickory Nut Gorge Hospice Office; Suite 203; Arcade Bldg., Lake Lure. Call 828-245-0095 to register or for info. Cost: of the class is $15 (refunded if you become an active volunteer).
Rutherford County.April 5, 8:30AM, at Genny’s Family Restaurant, 451 Main St., Chimney Rock. Informational meeting for folks interested in the Rutherford County Community Development Credit Union. Residents & small business owners encouraged to attend. 828-287-2191 for more information.
Hospice In Need of Items
Trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products dish detergent, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex, 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, coffee, sugar & cleaning items. 828-245-9141.
Bingo at the VFW
Thursday nights 6PM. Refreshments & food available for purchase. Top prize for last game: $500. Proceeds from bingo benefit veterans in the surrounding communities. Located on Withrow Rd., Forest City.
Substance Abuse Meeting
Christian 12 step Open Arms support meeting Wed. 12:30-1:30pm @ Community Empowerment Bldg.; First St., Forest City. 828-305-1280.,
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program
Designed to check on senior citizens & help them have peace of mind. Provides a knowledge that someone cares & will check on them daily. No cost. Contact Lt. Godlock 828-287-6395, Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.
Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County
Program established for the purpose of obtaining information about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? Report is anonymously. Don’t have to reveal your name. Info could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477 (Tips)
