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DAV Yard Sale
Nov. 5 & 6, 7am-2pm at National Guard Armory; 890 Withrow Rd. Forest City. Sponsored by DAV Rutherford County Chapter 25. Proceeds support Veterans Aid Program.
Yokefellow Service Center
Holding a storewide half price sale from Mon. Nov. 1, thru Sat. Nov. 6. Sales floor restocked daily. Located at 132 Blanton St., Spindale.
Basket-Making Workshop
Brenda Atchley will teach how to weave a Nantucket mini-basket at the Rutherford County Visual Arts Center Sat. Nov. 6, 9:30am-1pm. 160 N. Main St. Rutherfordton.
Benefit Country Ham/Chicken Pie Supper
Fundraiser for Patrick Morris to help defray medical cost. Sponsored by friends. Sat. Nov. 13, 4pm until at Mt. Vernon Clubhouse.
Father/Son Football Game
Sat. Nov. 6, 10am at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy in Caroleen. Admission $1.00 at gate. Full concession stand. Sponsored by Temple Baptist Ch., Henrietta.
Holiday Craft Workshop
Learn to make a holiday stocking or keepsake pillow from fabrics with a personal history. Textile artist Laura Harris will teach stencil and stitching techniques for creating a unique heirloom. At Rutherford County Visual Arts Center Sat. Nov. 13, 9:30am-1pm. Class size limited, register at 160 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, call 828-288-5009 or at www.rcvag.com
Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Applications will be taken during the first two weeks of November (1st thru 12th) between the hours of 8:30am-5pm Mon.-Fri. Info: 828-287-6165.
Lights of Love:
Memory or Honor luminaries will be placed around the lake at ICC and
lit at sundown on Sat. Nov. 13, by the Pilot Club of Rutherford County. The PC of RC is a Community Service Organization. Lights of Love help support Pilot Club, whose service focus in promoting awareness and/or prevention of brain-related disorders (autism), diseases (stroke, Alzheimer’s), injuries (sports injuries, shaken baby syndrome) and helping those affected through volunteer activities, education and financial support. Lights of Love may be purchased for $2.00 from any Pilot Club member or from Donna McCann at Northland Communications or phone Donna Ohmstead 828-245-8867.
Hospice Resale Shop
Storewide half price sale Thurs-Sat. Nov. 4-6, 9:30am-5pm. Save _ on entire stock including: Clothing, collectibles, house wares, books, furniture & more. 631 Oak St. Forest City.
Bennett Classics Auto Museum
Will be FREE to all Veterans from Nov. 11-13. Hours of operation are Mon-Sat. 10am - 5pm. Info: 828-247-1767.
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.
Military Family Support Group
Tues. Nov. 9th Red Cross will present, “Get to Know Us Before You Need Us” to this group for family & friends of active military. We meet monthly. Details: 828-287-7755.
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
American Legion Post “423” Fundraiser
Poor Mans Supper Thurs. Nov. 4, 4pm-7pm. Plates $5. Proceed benefit Veterans Programs. Locate: Boss Moore Rd. Caroleen.
Chimney Rock Events
•Fall Girl Scout Day Sat. Nov. 6, 9:30am-12:30pm. •Naturalist Series: Backyard Habitats Sat. Nov. 20, 10am-3pm. Check website for detailed program descriptions: www.chimneyrockpark.com
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.
Benefit Bike Ride
For Bertha Sisk, cancer patient Sat. Nov. 6, 11am at Gilkey School Clubhouse. Registration with route at 11am. BBQ served after ride to all riders, plates sold to the public for $5. Proceeds go toward medical expenses. 828-245-5422 or 828-748-0254.
Free Haircuts
For Veterans & Military personnel at Spindale Barber; 111 W. Main St. Forest City on Thurs. Nov. 11, 8am-6pm. Info: 828-286-4585.
Little Detroit Car Club of Forest City
Annual yard sale / fundraiser Sat. Nov. 20, 7am. Held at the Bennett Classics Auto Museum; 241 Vance St. Forest City. All proceeds go to benefit the little Detroit/AACA Chapter of Rutherford Co. Also bring an unwrapped new toy for toys for tots & receive $2 OFF admission into the museum from now until Christmas. Info: 828-247-1767.
Free Chair Massage to Veterans
Thera-ssage will be giving free chair massage to veterans (no appt. necessary) Thurs. Nov. 11, 9am-6pm. Any Veteran who would like to book a full hour appointment will get it for half-price (must have appt.) Any Vet returning from a war zone in the past 12 months is entitled to one free hour of massage (does not have to be Nov. 11, just call us anytime). 431 S. Main St. Rutherfordton. 828-288-3727.
American Red Cross Events & Class Schedule
•Adult/Child & Infant CPR Sat. Nov. 13, 8:30am-Until. •Adult CPR Mon. Nov. 15, 6pm-Until. •Child & Infant CPR Tues. Nov. 16, 6pm-Until. •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.
