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Relay for Life Book Sale
We just added some brand new books and refreshed our used book section. Also DVD’s & books on tape. Hardbacks $2. Paperbacks $1. Proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Relay for Life. Sale will continue through summer or until 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 Co., particularly the earliest schools. If you have info or pictures, contact Phillip 828-657-6139 or Robin rsalicki@rcsnc.org or 828-305-8666.
Heirloom Tomato Tasting
At Tri-City Tailgate Market next to the Retro Cinema Saturdays 8am-12pm thru Nov. 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. Info: 828-395-1405, or visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff
Washburn Community Outreach
Now open 4 days a week. Our new days and times are Wed.-Sat., 9am-2pm. Thank you for helping us GROW.
Blood Drives
•Mon. Aug. 13 at Race Path Baptist Church (Ellenboro) 4-8:30pm, call Terrie Smith 828-453-8769 for appt. •Wed. Aug. 15 at Rutherford Regional Health Systems (Rutherfordton) 12-5pm, call 828-286-5338 for appt. •Wed. Aug. 22 at Concord Baptist Church (Bostic) 3pm-7:30pm, call Kim Jones 828-447-5124 for appt. •Sat. Aug. 25 Hickory Nut Gorge Community at the Community Bldg. (Memorial Hwy; Lake Lure) 11am-4pm, call Lindsey 828-669-6575 for appt.
Mental Illness Support Group
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. Every Sunday at 2pm. 475 West Main St., Forest City.
Chase Corner Ministries
Back-2-School Sale. Clothes & shoes half-price August 1-31, 2012. Some restrictions apply. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City.
The Rutherford County Chapter of the NAACP
Monthly meeting on Thurs. Aug. 16, 6pm, at Well Springs UMC, Forest City, all are invited to attend.
Yokefellow Service Center, Inc.
Storewide half-price sale, Aug. 6-11. Store Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. 132 Blanton Street, Spindale.
Hospice of Rutherford County
Free Advance Care Planning workshop Tues. Aug. 21, 5-6:30pm at the Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living. Sessions consist of individualized assistance with understanding the purpose and use of living wills & health care powers of attorney. Call 828-245-0095 to register or for more info.
Hospice of Rutherford County
PROMISE Support Group is for any parent who has lost a teen or adult child. Meetings are free and will take place on August 13, 20, & 27 at 10am at the Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living. Call Travis Smith at 828-245-0095 for more info.
Miss REMC Womanless Beauty Pageant
Sat. Aug. 18, 7pm at R-S Central High. All proceeds go to Relay for Life. Special appearances by DreamWeavers Dance Studio. Info: 828-245-1621 or 828-980-2576.
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.
Substance Abuse Meeting
Every Monday from 7pm until. 131 Second St. Forest City. For more info: 828-305-1280.
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 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. For info or to join, write or call Peter Meletis; 1007 Briarcliff Road, 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.
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. Information could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477.
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program
Designed to check on senior citizens and help them and their family have peace of mind. Program provides a knowledge that someone cares and will check on them daily. No cost for this program. Info: contact Lt. Godlock 828-287-6395 at the Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.
