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Helping those in need of food in Rutherford County. Call for schedule of give away 828-287-2207. Operated through prayer, volunteers & donations. 225 West Main St. Spindale, NC.
Stainless Ministries
Food Distribution every Monday from 9am-1pm at the Old Dunbar Community Center.
The Military Order of Purple Heart
Is starting a chapter in the Forest City, NC area and is seeking all veterans of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard who has been combat wounded in America’s wars and have received the Purple Heart medal. For info or to join, write or call Peter Meletis; 1007 Briarcliff Rd., Mooresville, NC 28115, 704-664-7766 or write Bailey Gillespie; POB 365 Spindale, NC 28160.
Farmers Market-Columbus, NC.
Now Open! 8am-12pm at the Courthouse Square. Veggies, Breads, Meat & Eggs, Crafts. Keep It Local!
Substance Abuse Meeting
Every Wednesday 12:30-1:30pm at the Empowerment Center, located on First St. Forest City.
Talent Show Sign-up
S.D.O Volunteer Fire Dept. is hosting its very first talent show. Held at Bethany Baptist Church. For sign up and more info, please call Heather Green @ 828-447-0537. Open to everyone.
Relay for Life Book Sale
We just added some brand new books and refreshed our used book section. We also have DVD’s and some books on tape. Hardbacks are $2 and paperbacks are $1. All proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Relay for Life. The sale will continue throughout the summer or until the books are sold. Held at Rutherford EMC; 186 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm.
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program
Designed to check on senior citizens & help them & their family have peace of mind. Provides a knowledge that someone cares and will check on them daily. No cost. Contact Lt. Godlock 828-287-6395, Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.
Rutherfordton 225th Anniversary Celebration
Rutherford County’s county seat, the education subcommittee is looking for pictures and/ or info regarding any schools that have existed in Rutherford County, particularly the earliest schools. If you have info or pictures, please contact Phillip White at 828-657-6139 or Robin Salicki at: rsalicki@rcsnc.org or 828-305-8666.
ICC Classes In July
•ServSafe Food Safety Training •Overview of Apple Computers •Understanding Your Digital Camera •Real Estate Broker Pre-licensing •Monoprinting on Plexiglass •Exploration of Drawing Methods •Zumba •Ceramics •Yoga •Creating Garden Liqueurs •Usui Reiki- Second Degree •Disk Golf •Chassis Fabrication •Understanding Auto Maintenance •Grantwriting •Notary Public •NC Concealed Carry Handgun •Alive at 25 Defensive Driving •Let’s Get Organized- Computers •Composting/Vermicomposting •Herbs as Natural Health Choice •ServSafe Food Handler Training •Into to Social Networking •Sell It on Craig’s List •Beginning Illustration Methods. To register or for more info please contact the Continuing Education Dept. at 828-286-3636 ext. 346, or visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff
Blood Drives
•Mon. July 16, 1pm-5:30pm at American Red Cross Rutherford Chapter (Forest City) call Eric 828-989-3126 for appt. •Thurs. July 19, 10am-2:30pm at Lowe’s Forest City. Call Lisa 828-351-1023 for appt. •Sat. July 21, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge. Call Wayne 828-429-0212 for appt. •Tues. July 24, 2:pm-6:30pm at Green Hill Fire Dept. (2711 US 64 74A Hwy; Rutherfordton) call Scott Moore at 828-755-1329 for appt.
Community Outreach Dinner
Hosted by: Union Mills Presbyterian Church on Thurs. July 12, 5:30pm-til @ the church. Free BBQ Chicken Meal with sides, desserts & drinks. Bluegrass music provided by: “Homegrown Bluegrass Band”, “New 5 Cents Band”, & Joan & Johnny Dowdle. To support our Food Pantry canned food items will be accepted as a donation.
Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County
Is a program established for the purpose of obtaining information about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have info about a crime? Report anonymously. Your information could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477.
Senior Dinner Club
The Senior Dinner Club (ages 45 & up) will meet at Ryan’s, Hwy. 74A, Forest City, Fri. July 20 (3rd Friday of each month), 6pm-8pm. Bring your friends or come alone. Have dinner & meet new friends. Have a fun evening out on the town. Bring a name tag if you have one. Info: Susan @ 828-453-0404.
RS Youth Football & Cheerleading Sign-Ups:
Registrations with a special price at Spindale House, Sat. July 21, 11am-1pm. Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate, open to boys & girls for youth football & cheerleading from 5-12 years old. Additional dates for registration: Tues. July 24, 6-8pm & Sat. July 28, 11-1pm. Regular fees will apply. 828-286-7686.
Community Empowerment Project’s IDA Program
Ever dreamed of running your own business? Would $4000 help? Find out more by attending an informational session Wed. July 25, 1pm-2pm. 129 First St., Forest City. Please call or email to register. Call Stanley 828-247-4142 ext. 7 or email: smcentire@ceponline.org
Union Mills Learning Center
Music at the Mills Fri. July 13 - New 5 Cent, Appalachia Song, Bluehaze. Music @ 7pm, Supper @ 6pm. 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
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.
Bingo at the VFW
Every Thursday night at 6PM. Refreshments & food are available for purchase. The top prize for the last game is $500. Proceeds from bingo benefit veterans in the surrounding communities. Located on Withrow Road. Forest City.
Stop Smoking Now
Free stop smoking classes are offered at Rutherford Regional Cancer Resource Center on Monday evenings from 4-5pm. For more info or to register; 828-245-4596.
The American Legion Post 423
Now have a charter for “Sons of American Legion”! Meets 1st Monday of every month at the Legion Building on Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. Info: Johnny 828-657-6145.
Gilkey Chain Gang
Meets Saturdays from 2-3:30pm at Gilkey School Community Center (this is the old Gilkey Elementary School)If you love to crochet, or love to knit, or you want to learn. All ages are welcome. Free. Bring a crochet hook or knitting needles and yarn. Info 828-289-2563.
