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For Rutherford County titled “Puttin’ on the Ritz” Fri. Dec. 31, 8pm-2am at Tuscany Italian Grille, Spindale. Sponsored by Time-Out Management, LLC & Tuscany Italian Grille. “A Red Carpet Affair,” will foster an atmosphere for professionals, businesses, others to mingle, network, & ring in the New Year. Tickets: $40/person in advance or $50/person at door.
Bluegrass Music & More
Fri. Dec. 17, 7pm at Union Mills Learning Center auditorium. Full night of music by local musicians. 6495 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
1/2 price on all Christmas items. Open Thurs.-Sat., 9am-2pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., near Washburn Store in Bostic.
Pancake Supper
Union Mills Learning Center Cafeteria Fri. Dec. 17, 6-6:45pm. Adults, $5, kids under 12, $3. All you can eat. 6495 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills.
Kidsenses Events
•Special reading of “The Polar Express” Fri. Dec. 17, 5:30pm. Special visitor from the North Pole….Mrs. Claus comes to KidSenses at 6pm!
•Nature Tree Decorating & Snow Day Sat. Dec. 18.
•2:00 ROCKS is BACK for the Holidays! Dec. 22-31, 2pm for fun and exciting surprise activities every day!
•Dec. 31: Don’t miss our Kids’ Parade & Balloon Drop at 2pm, bigger and better than ever before! Make noisemakers and crafts as we prepare to ring in 2011 a little early.
ICC Courses in January
•Yoga •Introduction to Cheese making •T’ai Chi Chih •Real Estate Broker Pre-Licensing •Ceramics •Cake Decorating •A Year in Paris: Living & Learning the City of Lights •Home Invasion Defense •Belly Dancing-Beginner •Couples Massage •Line Dancing •Sign Language-Beginner •Developing Warrior Courage for Everyday Life. Visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff or call 828-286-3636 ext. 346.
Toys for Tots
Bennett Classics Auto Museum is collecting Toys for Tots. Drop off your new unwrapped toy & receive $2 off museum admission. Info: 828-247-1767 or email: bennettclassics@bellsouth.net
Rainbows Christmas
Any child ages 5-14 who has lost a loved one is invited to Hospice to make their own Christmas ornament in memory of their loved one. Wed. Dec. 22, 1-3pm at Hospice. Info or to register your child(ren); Travis at 828-245-0095 or tsmith@hospiceofrutherford.org by Dec 20.
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; First St. Forest City. 828-305-1280.
Blood Drives
•Forest City Fire Department (186 South Church Street; Forest City) Friday, December 17, 1:00pm-5:30pm. Call Mark McCurry at 828-245-2111 for appointment. •Hickory Nut Gorge held at Lake Lure Community Center/Town Hall (2948 Memorial Hwy; Lake Lure) Saturday, December 18, 11:00am-4:00pm. Please call Lindsey Wheeler 828-669-6575 for appointment. •Smiths Vital Care Drugstore (139 East Main Street, Forest City) 1pm-5:30pm. Please call Alex Moore 828-245-4591 for appointment. •American Red Cross Rutherford Chapter (838 Oakland Road, Forest City) Monday, December 27, 2:00pm-6:30pm. Please call 828-287-5916 for appointment.
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. For more information, please call 828-245-0095.
