Rutherford Weekly Community News 1/20/11-1/26/11



Rutherford Weekly Community News 1/20/11-1/26/11
ICC Courses in February
•Making Sense of Investing •Computer Fundamentals I •Metal Clay Jewelry Creation •Small Engine Repair •Fly Tying & Fly Fishing •Digital Photography for Beginners •Microsoft Publisher •American History in Paris •Microsoft Excel •Low Light Home Defense: Handgun Force on Force •Hospitality Ambassador  Fundamentals •Beginner Oil/Acrylic Painting •PC & Internet Safety for the Whole Family. www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff or 828-286-3636 ext. 346.

Washburn Community Outreach Center
Huge Warehouse sale Sat. Jan. 22, 9am-2pm (buy 1 get 1 free). 2934 Piney Mountain Ch. Rd., near Washburn Store in Bostic.

Spaghetti Supper
Hopewell-Hollis Community Clubhouse on Sat. Jan. 22, 4pm-8pm. Adults $7, kids 6-12 $4, under 6 free.

Rutherford Wedding Show
Jan 22, 12pm-3pm at Carolina Event & Conference Center, 374 Hudlow Rd. Forest City. Check out the latest wedding trends for 2011, exhibits & more info. Cost $3 per person. To become an exhibitor contact Time-Out Management, 704-214-9799.

Country Ham Supper
Sat. Jan. 22, 4PM-8PM. Sponsored by Cane Creek Community Club (Hwy. 64) Adults $9, 6-12 $6, under 6 free.

Children’s Program
The Pavillon offers a Free children’s program each month to children ages 6-14yrs old who have been affected by a family member’s substance abuse. Jan 21-24 or Feb. 18-20. Info: 1-800-392-4808 ext 225, ask for Rachael. 241 Pavillon Place, Mill Spring.

Family-to-Family Support Group
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Rutherford/Cleveland has a new Family-to-Family Support Group Tues. Jan. 25 at United Way of Rutherford County; 626 Withrow Rd., Forest City. We also have a 12-week NAMI Family-to-Family Education Class geared to helping families cope more effectively with someone with a serious mental illness. Info: Betty Frye at 704-434-5166 or 704-583-0845.

Hospice In Need of Items
Trash bags, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex tissue, toilet tissue, etc. For more information, please call 828-245-0095.

Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity
2011 House Warming Event. Silent Auction, Dinner, Entertainment Featuring: Sharon Lawrence, Fiddler/Violinist. Sat. Jan. 29, 6pm at The Foundation in Spindale. $50 per person. Proceeds to benefit the 2011 Habitat Build Season. Tickets: Habitat ReStore; 686 West Main St. Forest City. 828-245-0716.

Beginners Bee Keeping Course
Rutherford County Annex Building, 289 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. Begins Jan. 29, (4 weeks) 8am-1pm & continues Feb. 5, 12 & 19. Limited seating, pre-registration required. www.ncbeekeepers.org/courses or contact jbstevens@bellsouth.net

KidSenses Events
•Souper Friday Jan. 21, 5:30pm. Help us create a big pot of delicious vegetable soup! Don’t forget the best part….tasting! •Gross Germs Day Sat. Jan. 22, 10am & 2pm. Learn how you can prevent the spread of germs during this cold and flu season. 172 N. Main St. Rutherfordton. 828-286-2120

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.

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.

Blood Drives
•Sat. Jan. 29, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge. Call Wayne & Betty at 828-245-7606 for appt.