Thursday, November 18, 2010 9:13 am

American Red Cross Events & Class Schedule
•First Aid Sat. Nov. 20, 8:30pm-Until. Preventing Disease Transmission. All classes must be paid in advance. Info: 828-287-5916. 838 Oakland Rd. Forest City.

Turkey Supper
Bill’s Creek Community Center in Lake Lure on Sat. Nov. 20, 4pm. Adults $9, kids ages 4-12, $5. Take-out available. Annual raffle to benefit: Bill’s Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. Tickets, $1 each, 1st prize $500. Info: 828-625-5517.

Toys for Tots
Bennett Classics Auto Museum is collecting Toys for Tots. Drop off your new unwrapped toy for a child in need. Receive $2 off Admission into the museum. For more info: 828-247-1767 or email at bennettclassics@bellsouth.net

19th Annual Fiddlers & Bluegrass Convention
Sat. Nov. 20, 6:30pm @ Ellenboro School Gym; 813 Piney Mountain Ch. Rd. BBQ supper 4pm until. Proceeds to benefit Colfax Free Fair Exhibits. Info: 828-453-7457.

Blood Drive
•Mon. Nov. 22, 2-6:30pm at American Red Cross Rutherford Chapter (838 Oakland Rd. Forest City. Info: 828-287-5916.

Little Detroit Car Club of Forest City
Annual yard sale / fundraiser Sat. Nov. 20, 7am. Held at Bennett Classics Auto Museum; 241 Vance St. Forest City. Proceeds go to benefit the little Detroit/AACA Chapter of Rutherford Co. Bring an unwrapped new toy for Toys for Tots & receive $2 off admission into the museum until Christmas. 828-247-1767.

Union Mills Learning Center
Each Friday in November, join us for a night of mostly Bluegrass by local musicians. There is also a jam session. Door admission is $5, children under 12 free. Music starts at 7PM. Food concessions available at 6PM. 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.

Benefit for Chadd Harton
Spaghetti Supper Sat. Nov. 20, 5-7pm at Missionary Wesleyan Church Social Hall; 811 Doggett Rd. Forest City. Cost; donation only. Chadd is a 26 yr old man that had brain surgery, all proceeds go towards his medical bills. Info: 828-287-3687.

Grace of God Rescue Mission
Will be serving Thanksgiving dinner for needy people in the community. If you know of a less fortunate person of family that needs a meal, please invite them to come and eat on Thurs. Nov. 25, 11am. 537 West Main St. Forest City.

Washburn Community Outreach Center
Winter Clothing arriving daily, 25¢ Porch Sale including clothing, housewares and linens. Open Thursday-Saturday, 9:00am-2:00pm. WCOC is sponsoring the Back Pack Program at Ellenboro Elementary & East Middle Schools.  Donations of back pack food items would be greatly appreciated. Info: 828-245-5603 or come by the center.

Chimney Rock Event
Naturalist Series: Backyard Habitats Saturday, November 20th, 10:00am-3:00pm. This workshop will show you how plants and landscape treatments can be used to attract, feed and shelter wildlife - all geared to a southern Appalachian theme. The morning session will focus on pollinators (butterflies & bees) and the afternoon will focus on our feathered and furry friends.

ICC Classes Starting Soon
•Home Invasion Defense: November 29 & 30, 6-9pm, registration $35. •Family Swim/Adult Learn to Swim: Monday/Wednesday evening or Saturday morning option, beginning December 11. Registration $59. To register: www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff or call 828-286-3636 ext. 346. The new winter/spring course catalogs will be available Dec. 6th.

Holiday Sampler #10
Sponsored by The Extension & Community Assoc. Sat. Nov. 20, 11am-1pm at the Cooperative Extension Center; 193 Callahan Koone Rd. Spindale. Demonstration workshops include: Outdoor Holiday Decorating & Stamp’n Up Scrapebooking and Card making. Admission, $10. Tickets can be purchased at the center from 9am-5pm or call 828-287-6020.

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.

Substance Abuse Meeting
Christian 12 step Open Arms support meeting every Wednesday 12:30-1:30pm @ Community Empowerment Building; 129 First St. Forest City. 828-305-1280.