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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.
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
Is a program established for the purpose of obtaining information about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? Report is anonymously. You do not have to reveal your name. Your information could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477.
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.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
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.
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
Harris High School Alumni & Friends Breakfast
Tues. July 10, 9am at Turner’s Restaurant, (back dining room) Chesnee, SC. All welcome, Dutch treat. Please RSVP by Sun. 7/8/12. Info, 828- 245-2658 or gerjoj@aol.com.
Blood Drives
•Wed. July 11, 1pm-5:30pm at Smith’s Drugs of Forest City (139 E. Main Street) call Alex Moore at 828-245-4591 for appt. •Mon. July 16, 1pm-5:30pm at American Red Cross Rutherford Chapter (838 Oakland Rd., Forest City) call Eric Kehres at 828-989-3126 for appt. •Thurs. July 19, 10am-2:30pm at Lowe’s Forest City (184 Lowe’s Blvd.; Forest City) call Lisa Crawford at 828-351-1023 for appt. •Sat. July 21, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge (Old Main Street; Cliffside) call Wayne Millis at 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.
Independence Day Celebration
Old Gilkey School on Sat. July 7th, 4pm. Gilkey Ruritan Club & the Gilkey School Community Center will be having a celebration that includes: Fireworks, Hot Dogs/Hamburgers, car show, bingo, cake walk, ice cream, roasted corn, watermelon, corn hole game, meat skins. Come on out and enjoy yourself and fellowship with others from your community.
Inside/Outside Yard Sale
Sat. July 7th, 7am. Bring your own table and setup outside at no charge. Info: 828-287-3688. Old Green Hill School; 2501 US 64-74A Hwy.
KidSenses Events
Now open Mondays! Join us for fun adventures every day at 2pm for 2:00 ROCKS! •July 5-6: Earthworms in the Discovery Garden at 9:30am, 10:30am & 11:30am. •Fri. July 6: Tie Dye Party, 5:30-8pm (bring your own white t-shirt or purchase one from KidSenses for $3). •Sat. July 7: Face Paint Day, 11:30am-2pm. 172 N. Main St. Rutherfordton. 828-286-2120.
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.
