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Holland House is a not-for-profit consumer-run Drop-In Center for adults with mental illnesses. It is a place for adults to meet and talk with their peers, obtain community resource information, to hang-out when other services are not open and to be among people who share similar experiences. Sundays 2pm. 475 West Main St., Forest City.
Washburn Community Outreach
Will have a $2.00 bag sale on Aug. 22-24. Come shop with us 4 days a week. Our new days and times are Wed.-Sat., 9am-2pm. Thank you for helping us GROW.
Heirloom Tomato Tasting
At Tri-City Tailgate Market next to Cinema Saturdays 8am-12pm, now to November. Visit: www.tricitytailgatemarket.com
ICC Classes In August
•Introduction to Quickbooks •ICD-10-CM Implementation and Coding •Traditional Usui Reiki-Third Degree •ServSafe Food Safety Training •Computer Fundamentals II •Vehicle Safety Inspection Certification •Auto Dealer Continuing Education •Advanced Concealed Carry Handgun •Fundraising for Non-profits •Vehicle OBD II Inspection •The Healing Bath •T’ai Chi Chih •Disk Golf. To register or for more info, please contact the Continuing Education Department at our new phone number 828-395-1405, or visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff
Blood Drives
Sat. Aug. 25 Hickory Nut Gorge Community at the Community Bldg. (Lake Lure) 11am-4pm, call Lindsey 828-669-6575 for appt.
Chase Corner Ministries
Back-2-School Sale. Clothes & shoes half-price August 1-31. Some restrictions do apply. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City.
Chopped Sirloin Supper
Sat. Aug. 25, 4pm-8pm at Hopewell-Hollis Community Clubhouse.
Hospice of Rutherford County
PROMISE Support Group for any parent who’s lost a teen or adult child. Free. Aug. 27, 10am at the Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living. Call Travis 828-245-0095 for more info.
Give Your Heart A Healthy Beat
A 15-week series developed by NC Cooperative Extension to help people reduce their risk of chronic illness. If you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease or are at risk of stroke, this program is for you. Sessions meet each Wednesday from 2-3:30pm Aug. 22 thru Dec. 12. Info: 828-287-6020.
Gilkey School Community Center
All School Reunion & Community Event Sat. Aug. 25. Something for everyone! Carnival rides, cotton candy, raffle tickets, BBQ lunch, 11:30am until (Boston Butts for sale, pre-order at 828-287-4120).
Baby and Me Club for Siblings: Sat. Sept. 8, 10am-11am at Rutherford Regional Medical Center; registration is required; please call Lucy Calhoun, 828-286-5065, or e-mail lucy.calhoun@rutherfordregional.com to confirm class dates and times and to register.
Childbirth Education Class: Tuesdays for five weeks, beginning Sept. 4, 6:30pm-8:30pm; free for families having their babies at Rutherford Regional Medical Center; registration is required. Please call Lucy Calhoun, 828-286-5065, or e-mail lucy.calhoun@rutherfordregional.com to confirm class dates and times and to register.
Freedom from Smoking Class
Every Monday, 4pm-5pm at Rutherford Regional’s Cancer Resource Center. Info: 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com
Spaghetti Supper
Sat. Aug. 25, 5pm until at the American Legion Aux; 43 Depot St. Tryon. Cost $8. Proceeds go to veterans needs.
Community Awareness Connection Event
Sat. Sept. 8, 10am-1pm at the Forest City Housing Recreation Park; 147 East Spruce St. Forest City. Free household products (paper towels, toilet paper, etc. & baby diapers) for everyone that resides in these complexes. Free food, Christian rap, dance & songs, bouncy house & face painting. Safelink cell phone registration will be held for all those in need of a cell phone. Requirements: Must receiving housing assistance, SNAP Benefits (food stamps), or Medicaid. Info: 864-461-7178.
Relay for Life Book Sale
Added brand new books & refreshed used book section. DVD’s and some books on tape. Hardbacks: $2. Paperbacks: $1. 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.
Free Course Offers Help for Families of Mentally Ill
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI Rutherford-Cleveland is offering a FREE 6-week family education course. The six (5 hour) classes are once a week & begin on Sun. Sept. 9th, 1pm-5:45pm at The United Way of Rutherford County, 668 Withrow Rd., Forest City. Register now, limited to 15 people. Please call Betty Frye: 704-434-5166 or 704-583-0845.
Successful Gardener Program
“Bulbs for the Garden.’” Spring, summer or fall bulbs can be used to brighten any landscape. Learn about the varieties for our area, time to plant and the care needed for flowering bulbs Tues. Sept. 11, 9am-11am at Rutherford County Extension Center; 193 Callahan-Koon Rd. Spindale. The program is free, but you are asked to contact the Extension Center at 828-287-6011 to register.
Rutherford Regional Support Groups and Classes in September
Pink Ladies Support Group: First Monday of every month from 5pm-6:30pm at the Cancer Resource Center; for women who have been diagnosed with cancer. Info: 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com
Look Good, Feel Better: Second Monday of each month, 2pm at the Cancer Resource Center; specially-trained cosmetologists teach women techniques to cope with skin changes and hair loss as they undergo treatment for cancer; to pre-register 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com
Substance Abuse Meeting
Every Monday from 7pm until. 131 Second St. Forest City. For more info: 828-305-1280.
Survivin’ Cancer Support Group: Third Monday of each month from 5pm-6pm at the Cancer Resource Center; for anyone who has heard the words “you have cancer” for more info, call 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com
Stroke Support Group: Third Tuesday of each month from 3:30pm-5pm in the Crawford Building (Auxiliary Room) at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Info: 828-286-5198.
One-Day Childbirth Education Class: Sat. Sept. 22, 8:30am-4:30pm; free for families having their babies at Rutherford Regional Medical Center; registration required; call Lucy Calhoun, 828-286-5065, or e-mail lucy.calhoun@rutherfordregional.com to confirm class dates and times and to register.
26th Annual Rutherford Regional Health Foundation Golf Classic: Sept. 27, Bald Mountain Golf Course at Rumbling Bald Resort, Lake Lure; shotgun starts at 8am and 1:30pm. Proceeds benefit the Foundation’s Touching Lives Campaign. Info or to register, call 828-286-5070 or e-mail jill.miracle@rutherfordregional.com
Mt. Vernon Community Club
Open House Sun. August 26th, 2pm-4pm. This will be an opportunity to reminisce with pictures from the past and some from recent events. The clubhouse has been a vital part of the Mt. Vernon community since 1957. A lot of work has been done to restore the clubhouse and we would like to invite you to join us in celebration of the history of this facility. You will also be able to pick up the schedule for the upcoming ham and chicken pie suppers. Light refreshments will be served.
We hope to see you there.
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 anonymously. You do not have to reveal your name. Info could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477.
The American Legion Post 423
Now have a charter for “Sons of American Legion”! Meets 1st Monday monthly at Legion Building on Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. Info: please call 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 knit, or you want to learn. All ages are welcome. Free. Bring a crochet hook or knitting needles and yarn. Info 828-289-2563.
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. Info: Peter Meletis; 1007 Briarcliff Rd., Mooresville, NC 28115, 704-664-7766 or write Bailey Gillespie; POB 365 Spindale, NC 28160.
Substance Abuse Meeting
Every Wednesday 12:30-1:30pm at the Empowerment Center, located on First St. Forest City.
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.
