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Vegetable Soup & Cornbread Meal Sat. Dec. 11th, 11am-5pm at Boiling Springs Rescue Squad. Come out and help spread the Blue Christmas spirit for a needy family at Christmas. Cost is $5 plus an unwrapped toy or a food item that can be delivered to a needy family for Christmas. Info: 704-300-7037 or 704-284-4555.
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 on Wed. Dec. 22, 1-3pm at the Hospice office. Info or to register your child(ren) please call Travis at the Hospice office at 828-245-0095 or tsmith@hospiceofrutherford.org by Dec 20.
Bluegrass/Music/Jam Session
Fri. Dec. 10 @ 7PM. There is also a jam session open to anyone who plays an instrument or sings. Door admission is $5, kids under 12 free. Union Mills Learning Center, 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
Yokefellow’s Pre-Christmas Sale
Dec. 2-11, 6-8PM. Funds received from the sale will be used to help Rutherford County residents in a crisis. During this holiday season, this sale will allow Rutherford County families to stay in their homes, keep utility services, etc.
Gospel Music
The famous Chuck Wagon Gang will be performing a Christmas presentation Sat. Dec. 11, 7pm at the Union Mills Learning Center. Tickets; 828-287-2545. 6495 Hudlow Road, Union Mills.
Blood Drives
•Goodes Creek Baptist Church (Goodes Creek Rd. Cliffside) Sat. Dec. 11, 7:30am-12pm. Call Clayton Turner at 828-245-3513 for appt. •Ellenboro Community at Oak Grove United Methodist Church (1507 Oak Grove Ch. Rd. Ellenboro) Mon. Dec. 13, 4pm-8:30pm. Call Dawn Kanipe at 828-289-1279 appt. •Forest City Fire Department (186 S Church Street; FC) Fri. Dec. 17, 1pm-5:30pm. Call Mark McCurry at 828-245-2111 for appt.
American Red Cross Events and Class Schedule
The Red Cross Youth Group will meet at the Chapter House on Tuesday, December 14th, 6pm. Youth, ages 13-21 are invited to attend. Info: 828-287-5916.
ICC Classes Starting Soon
•Family Swim/Adult Learn to Swim: Monday/Wednesday evening or Saturday morning option, beginning December 11th. Registration, $59. For info or to register call 828-286-3636 ext. 346 or visit www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff
Ultimate New Year’s Eve Party
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.
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 to museum. For info: 828-247-1767 or email at bennettclassics@bellsouth.net
Pancake Supper
All You Can Eat Fri., Dec. 17, 6-7pm. Adults-$5, Children under 12-$3. 7PM = “Free” Bluegrass/Music/Jam Session, 50/50 Raffle. 6495 Hudlow Road, Union Mills.
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. www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff or 828-286-3636 ext. 346.
Hospice of Rutherford County
Workshop entitled “Coping with Grief during the Holidays.” Learn how grief can stop us from enjoying life, especially the holidays, and ways we can deal with the pain that loss brings during this special time. Free conference, lunch is provided for a cost of $6. Thurs. Dec.16, 12-2pm at the Carolina Event and Conference Center. Speaker: Dr. Jim Whitlow. Pre-registration required by Dec 13th. Info: Travis Smith at the Hospice office at 828-245-0095 or tsmith@hospiceofrutherford.org
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.
