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Eat Well Live Well
This 6-week series starts April 15 and meets each Monday through May 20. You’ll learn the latest research in nutrition – sodium, sugars, healthy fats, and “functional foods” – plus ways to reduce your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, stroke, high cholesterol and triglycerides. Session times: 2pm-4pm or 5:30pm-7:30pm. Cost $15 per person and includes all class materials. Classes held at Cooperative Extension, 193 Callahan Koon Road in Spindale. To register, contact Cooperative Extension at 828-287-6010.
Bostic Lincoln Spring Festival
Sat. April 20, 10am with all-day, free entertainment. Dramas, musical entertainment, food and craft vendors, petting zoo, pony rides, student art show, bingo, heritage and train exhibits and “Little Detroit” cruise-in” car show. Bring family, friends and a comfortable chair. Info: 828-245-9800.
Music at the Mills
Fri. April 12, 7PM. Supper 6pm. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
Annual Rutherfordton Kiwanis Auction
Cars, furniture, antiques, bikes, lawn/garden equipment and more on Sat. April 13, 9am until it’s all gone. At the Rutherfordton Maintenance Building; Washington Street at 1st Street. Rutherfordton.
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.
Domestic Violence Education/Support Group
Women who are victims of domestic abuse, or who never want to become victims, are invited to a free Domestic Violence Education/Support Group which meets 2 hours each week on Tuesdays. Contact Dr. Johnnie Martin @828-286-9590 or Sally Claroni @ 828-245-1390, Ext. 104 for times and location. Great information, interesting activities, and a caring, supportive environment.
Fundraiser
3rd Annual Miles for Messiah 5K, Fun Run, and 40 Mile Bike Ride. Sat. April 13, at Pleasant View Community Church; 129 Michael Drive, Forest City. NEW THIS YEAR: Live Entertainment and Professional 5K Timing! Race day registration starts at 7am, 5K race starts at 8am, Bike Ride starts at 9am. Registration is $25 for 1 event or $35 for both events. Online registration is available through www.rutherfordoutdoor.org on the 2013 ROC Race Series page.
Buffet Breakfast
Sat. April 13, 7am-10:30am at Gilkey School Community Center. Adults $5, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. All you can eat! Proceeds go to help rebuild the Old Gilkey School. Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton.
Rutherford County Humane Society
Quarterly general membership meeting on Tues., April 16, 6pm at the Rutherford County Annex Building. 289 North Main St., Rutherfordton.
Advance Care Planning: Sessions consist of a private consult to understand the purpose & use of living wills and health care powers of attorney. Free. Call Joey @ Hospice 828-245-0095 for info.
Bill’s Creek VFD
Community Auxiliary Yard Sale Saturday, April 20th, 7am until. Bake sale, furniture & household items. Serving biscuit breakfast, lunch at 10am (hotdogs & hamburgers). For more information, please call 828-625-5517. 1118 Bill’s Creek Road, Lake Lure.
Hands of Hope for Life
20th Annual “Walk for Life” on Sat. April 20th, 9am. Registration 8am. 3 walk sites again this year. 1) Crestview Park, Rutherfordton, 2) Corinth Baptist Ch., Ellenboro, 3) Lake Lure Marina at gazebo. In case of bad weather meet Corinth Baptist Church as they have an indoor track. The walk is a 2-mile walk on a track. Anyone with a stroller or a wheelchair could participate. “Make a difference one life at a time”. Info: 828-247-4673.
Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County: Program established for the purpose of obtaining info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? Report anonymously. Info could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477.
Support Group - 3rd Tuesday of Every Month
If you are caring for a loved one with a debilitating disease we offer resources, education & support. Come spend an hour & relax, learn & make friends with caregivers in the same situation. Call 828-375-0046 for info or if you need a caregiver to sit with your loved one during the group meeting. Crestview Baptist Church; 630 South Church St., Forest City.
