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Bill’s Creek VFD
Yard Sale & Bake Sale Sat. April 16, 7am until. Sausage breakfast @ 7am. Info: Barbara, 828-625-5517.
Classes: Red Cross Chapter House
•First Aid Thurs. 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.
Blood Drives
•Sat. April 16, 7:30am-12pm @ Goodes Creek Baptist Church (Goodes Creek Rd; Cliffside) Contact Clayton 828-245-3513 for appt.
Zumbathon
Rutherford County Employees Relay for Life event Sat. April 16, 2pm-3:30pm at Dance ‘n Play in Spanish (3870 US 64 Hwy, Rutherfordton-just past Toney’s Gun Shop on the right). Tickets; $5. Call 828-287-6061. www.zumbaon64.com
19th Annual BBQ Supper
Sat. April 30, 4-8pm at Hopewell Hollis Community Clubhouse. Sponsored by Ruritan Club. Adults $9, kids $5 (6-12)
DAV Yard Sale
Fri. April 22 & Sat. April 23, 7AM-2PM @ National Guard Armory; 890 Withrow Rd. Furniture, clothes, knick-knacks, etc. Sponsored by Disabled American Veterans Rutherford County Chapter 25. Proceeds support Rutherford County DAV Veterans Aid Program.
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Rutherford Rifles Camp 2044, HQ 4720 US Hwy. 64/74A W. Rutherfordton. Meetings 2nd Thursday, 6pm. Info; 828-429-6580.
Hands of Hope for Life
18th Annual Walk for Life Sat. April 16. Registration @ 8am and the Walk @ 9am. 3 walk sites this year: Crestview Park, Rutherfordton, Corinth Baptist Church, Ellenboro, and Lake Lure Marina at the gazebo. 2-mile walk around all three sites. Proceeds go to “Hands of Hope for Life” so they can continue to help the women and babies of Rutherford & Polk County. Info; 828-247-4673.
Music at the Mills
Bluegrass & more every Friday night, 7pm. Admission $5. Proceeds go to upkeep of the building. Info or if interested in performing, 828-287-2545 Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills.
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 •Boating Skills and Seamanship-Free •Wild Greens for Spring Health-Free •Growing Herbs and Native Plants-Free. Visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff or call 828-286-3636 ext. 223.
Big Yard Sale
Sat. April 16, 7am-12pm at American Legion Post 423; located on Boss Moore Rd., in Caroleen. Breakfast biscuits & coffee for sale.
Quilt Show
Rutherford Quilt Guild, INC presents: Springtime In The Carolinas Fri. & Sat. April 15 & 16, 10am-5pm and Sun. April 17, 1pm-4pm. Admission: $3. ICC- Spindale.
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.
Substance Abuse Meeting
Christian 12 step Open Arms support meeting Wednesdays 12:30-1:30pm @ Community Empowerment Building; 129 First St., Forest City. 828-305-1280.
Are You Ok Telephone Reassurance Program
Designed to check on seniors & help them have peace of mind. Provides a knowledge that someone cares to check on them. No cost. Contact Lt. Godlock 828-287-6395, Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.
Pesticide Collection Day
Tues. April 19, 10am-2pm at the Rutherford County Extension Center; 193 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale. Nearly all pesticide products accepted at this disposal event, including banned & out-dated pesticides. Info: 828-287-6011.
Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County
Established for the purpose of obtaining info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Report anonymously. Do not have to reveal your name. Information could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477 (Tips)
Gears & Gables
1 day ride around Rutherford County featuring rides of 30 miles, 65 miles, 102 miles, & its original route of 127 mi. Sat. May 7, 8am. $45. Beginning/ending at First Baptist Church Rutherfordton, 246 N. Main St. (Hwy 221). Proceeds benefit Rutherford Housing Partnership, a local nonprofit providing urgently needed repairs to improve the health and safety of qualified low-income homeowners in Rutherford County. RHP provides materials; volunteers provide labor. Info: 828-248-3431.
Kiwanis Club of Forest City
Book Sale in conjunction with the Downtown Forest City Antiques & Arts Festival Sat., April 16, 8am-3pm. 110 Main St., Forest City. Anyone wishing to donate any new or slightly used books hardback & paperbacks drop off at Daily Courier c/o Lori Spurling or City Computer c/o Tom Roberson. For any sizeable donation you may call Scott Webber 828-429-3673. Proceeds benefit local children’s charities.
Bingo at the VFW
Thursday nights 6PM. Refreshments & food available for purchase. The top prize for the last game is $500. Proceeds benefit veterans in the surrounding communities. Withrow Rd., Forest City.
Community Development Credit Union
Wed. April 20, 11AM at Swingin’ Pig BBQ, 219 Old Main St., Cliffside. Informational meeting for folks interested in learning more about Rutherford County Community Development Credit Union. Residents & small business owners encouraged to attend. Info: 828-287-2191.
