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Sat. April 27, 7am-10am. Adults $5, kids 6-12 $2.50, under 6 free. Sponsored by Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Road, Union Mills, NC 28167.
Breakfast, Yard/Bake Sale
Sat. April 27, 6:30am until at Gilkey Club House. Adults $7, kids $3. Take out avail. Sponsored by Thermal City UMC. Proceeds to the church. 301 Thermal City Rd., Union Mills.
Outdoor Nature
Join our guest Naturalist at South Mountain Christian Camp on Sat. April 27, 10am for a leisure walk along our new bluebird trail. Check bluebird boxes for nesting activity and discuss the habits of this bird One-hour program. Free & open to all ages. Build your own bluebird box for a $5 donation. All building supplies provided. Info; 828-245-3322.
Corvettes for Vets
Rutherford County’s 1st all Corvette Event & Community Blood Drive Sat. April 27 at McNair Field; 214 McNair Dr., Forest City. Event time: 8am-5pm. Bands: 10am-4pm. Info: 704-840-4314.
Hot Dog Sale
Sat. 4/27/13, 11am-2pm at Hudlow Fire Dept.- Station 1, 2910 Hudlow Road. Forest City.
Book Sale
Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation is having a book sale in the lobby of their office 186 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Proceeds benefit the ACS Relay for Life. Hardbacks: $2, paperbacks: $1. Mon- Fri., 8am-5pm. Info: Karen Black, 828-245-1621, ext. 412.
Fundraiser for MS
Equestrians for the Cure 5th Annual Trail Ride and BBQ lunch to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis Research Sat. May 4, at Hollis, NC. Register early to receive a T-shirt by calling Jenene Philbeck 704-418-2664, 704-692-5695 or 704-481-5800. $30 to participate. Money goes to National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Non-riders can eat lunch for $8. Rain date May 11th. Check out www.facebook.com/equestriansforthecure
Upcoming Blood Drives
•Wed., May 8, 11am-3:30pm at the Rutherford County Building; 289 N Main St., Rutherfordton. Call Debra 828-287-6061 for appt. •Sat., May 11, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Cliffside. Call Wayne 828-429-0212 for appt. •Mon., May 13, 1pm-5:30pm at Lowe’s Forest City. Call 1-800-733-2767 for appt. •Wed., May 22, 3pm-7:30pm at Concord Baptist Ch; Bostic. Call Kim 828-245-6130 for appt.
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.
ICC Classes in May
•Yoga •Vehicle Escort Certification •Vehicle OBD II Emissions •Disc Golf •Zumba •Concealed Carry Handgun Class. To register, call 828-286-3636, option 2, then option 1.
Democratic Women of Rutherford County
Meeting Thurs. May 2, 6pm at Democratic headquarters, 142 W. Main St., Forest City. Light supper provided. Interested women welcome.
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: Program established for the purpose of obtaining info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? Report is anonymously. You do not have to reveal your name. Your info could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477.
Ellenboro’s 6th Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale
Sat. May 4, 7am until. You may sell in your own yard or set up a table along Depot St., (Depot Street will not be closed, do not block rd). The Woman’s Club will have breakfast biscuits, brownies, cakes, soft drinks & coffee for sale. Sponsored by Ellenboro Woman’s Club. Info: 828-453-7414.
Rutherfordton Lions Club
Ninth Annual Golf Tournament Wed. May 8 at Meadowbrook Golf Course. Proceeds to support visually impaired citizens in Rutherford Co. On Par 3 holes we will be offering the following prizes for a Hole-in-one: new auto from McCurry Deck & a 3 day cruise. 312 Plantation Dr. Rutherfordton. Info: 828-287-2308.
Advance Care Planning: Sessions consist of a private consult 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 appointment or for more info.
Support Group - 3rd Tuesday of Every Month
If you are caring for a loved one with a debilitating disease we offer resources, education, and support on your journey. Come spend an hour and relax, learn, and make friends with caregivers in the same situation. Call 828-375-0046 for more 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.
