Thursday, April 7, 2011 8:55 am

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 across from Water Fountain. Anyone wishing to donate any new or slightly used books hardback & paperbacks, drop off at The Daily Courier c/o Lori Spurling or City Computer c/o Tom Roberson. For any sizeable donation, call Scott 828-429-3673. Proceeds benefit local children’s charities.

Bingo at the VFW
Every Thursday 6PM. Refreshments & food available for purchase. Top prize for the last game is $500. Proceeds benefit veterans in the surrounding communities. Located on Withrow Road. Forest City.

Hands of Hope for Life
18th Annual Walk for Life Sat. April 16. Registration: 8am. Walk: 9am. 3 walk sites this year: Crestview Park Rutherfordton, Corinth Baptist Ch., Ellenboro, & Lake Lure Marina at the gazebo. 2-mile walk. Proceeds go directly to “Hands of Hope for Life” so they can continue to help the women and babies of Rutherford and Polk County. Info; 828-247-4673.

Bill’s Creek VFD
Yard Sale & Bake Sale Sat. April 16, 7am until. Sausage breakfast 7am. Info: Barbara, 828-625-5517.

Pesticide Collection Day
Tues. April 19, 10am-2pm at the Rutherford County Extension Center; 193 Callahan-Koon Rd. Spindale. Nearly all pesticide products will be accepted at this disposal event, including banned and out-dated pesticides. Info: 828-287-6011.

Classes: Red Cross Chapter House
•Adult/Child & Infant CPR Sat. April 9, 8:30AM •Adult CPR Mon. April 11, 6PM  •Child & Infant CPR Tues. April 12, 6PM  •First Aid Thurs. April 14, 6PM Preventing Disease Transmission •Lifeguard Training April 26-29, 8:30AM-4:30PM. Register at Isothermal Community College and purchase class materials at the Red Cross. Classes must be paid in advance.  Info: 828-287-5916.

Blood Drives
•Fri. April 8, 1pm-5:30pm @  Forest City Fire Dept. (186 S. Church St.) Contact Chief Mark McCurry at 828-245-2111 for appt. •Fri. April 8, 3-7:30pm @ Big Spring Baptist Church (Ellenboro) Contact Ann at 828-245-5061 for appt. •Mon. April 11, 4pm-8:30pm @ Ellenboro Fire Department (175 Depot St.) Contact Chief Terry Horn at 828-453-8141 for appt. •Wed. April 13, 3pm-7:30pm @ Concord Baptist Church (Bostic) Contact Kim Jones at 828-245-6130 for appt. •Sat. April 16, 7:30am-12pm @ Goodes Creek Baptist Church (Cliffside) Contact Clayton at 828-245-3513 for appt.

Zumbathon
Rutherford County Employees Relay for Life Sat. April 16, 2pm-3:30pm at 3870 US 64 Hwy. Rutherfordton. Just past Toney’s Gun Shop on right. All instructors will be participating. Advance tickets; $5. Call 828-287-6061. www.zumbaon64.com

Rutherford County Humane Society
Benefit Car Wash & Bake Sale Sat. April 9, 8am-12pm @ Food Lion; Rutherfordton. Car wash tickets $5.

Yokefellow Service Center
Storewide half price sale through Sat. April 9.  Sales floor restocked daily. 132 Blanton Street, Spindale.  

Music at the Mills
Bluegrass & more every Friday night, 7pm. Admission $5. Proceeds go to upkeep of building. For info or if you are interested in performing, 828-287-2545 Union Mills Learning Center; Hudlow Rd., Union Mills.

DAV Yard Sale
Fri. April 22 & Sat. April 23, 7AM-2PM @ National Guard Armory; 890 Withrow Rd. Furniture, clothes, knick-knacks, etc. Sponsored by DAV Rutherford County Chapter 25. Proceeds support Rutherford County DAV Veterans Aid Program.

Are You Ok Telephone Reassurance Program
Designed to check on senior citizens & help them & their family have peace of mind. No cost for this program. Contact Lt. Godlock 828-287-6395, Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.

Bingo
Sat. April 9, 5pm @ Old Gilkey School. Hot Dogs, fries & drinks. Sponsored by Rutherford County Traffic Control.

Washburn Community Outreach Center
New spring items added daily, porch sale continues all items $.50. Bostic, near Washburn Store.

Hospice In Need of Items
Trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products dish detergent, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex tissue, toilet tissue, etc. Info: 828-245-0095.

Grace of God Needed Items
Plates, bowls, plastic forks, spoons, cups, napkins, paper towels, gallon canned foods, coffee, sugar & cleaning items. 828-245-9141.

Substance Abuse Meeting
Christian 12 step Open Arms support meeting Wednesdays 12:30-1:30pm @ Community Empowerment Bldg; 129 First St. Forest City. 828-305-1280.

Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County
Is a program established for the purpose of obtaining information about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Report is anonymously. You do not have to reveal your name. Your information could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477 (Tips)

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.