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Sat., Aug. 21 at RS Central Auditorium. Sponsored by Rutherford County Employees & DreamWeavers Relay for Life Teams. Info: 828-287-6031. Proceeds go to Relay for Life.
Hot Nights & Cool Rides
19th Annual Car Show Sat., Aug. 21, 12pm-10pm, over 500 car entries are expected in the streets of Forest City. “Jump start” of Saturday’s big event; Fri., Aug. 20, 6pm. Music & dancing at Bennett Classics Car Museum. Downtown Forest City; 108 E Main St., Forest City. Info: 828-248-5200.
Pearidge Ruritan
Yard sale for anyone Sat., Aug. 21, 7am-1pm. Bring items & call for spot. Corner of Pearidge Rd. & Freeman Rd. Breakfast biscuits, hot dogs & hamburgers for lunch. Info: 828-289-0109.
Isothermal Continuing Education Summer Classes
Starting soon: Fitness Swim/Lap Swim; Tai Chi Chih; Intermediate Digital Photography; Defensive Shotgun Skills. Real Estate Broker Pre-Licensing Course
Sat., 9am-5:30pm $175 & Books. Visit: www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff or call 828-286-3636 ext. 223.
Relay For Life Ride For A Cure
Sat., Aug. 28. Several rides available for different riding abilities. 12 mile ride, 32 mile ride & 49 mile ride. Pre-registration required. Info: Scott @ 828-657-6044.
Back Street BBQ
Bring your lawn chair & join us Thurs., Sept. 9, 4-7pm at Rutherford County Visual Arts Ctr; 160 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. Tickets can be purchased at the center. Music by South Mt. Connection. Info; 828-288-5009.
Chopped Sirloin Supper
Sat., Aug. 21, 4-8pm. Adults $8, kids 6-12 $5, under 6 free. Hopewell-Hollis Comm. Clubhouse. Info; 704-519-7640.
Colfax Free Fair
Ellenboro School Carnival “American Mixture” Sept. 21-25; old Ellenboro School grounds. Fan individual, group or business would like a booth, call 828-453-7457 or 828-453-7414.
Relay For Life Event
Silent auctions sponsored by Rutherford County Employees Relay for Life Team. Auctions held weekly through Relay (Sept. 10th) Photos/Details of Item will be posted to our website each Mon. Bids end each Fri. at Noon. Email Debra for info or to place your bid at debra.conner@rutherfordcountync.gov. Current item: www.rutherfordcountync.gov/dept/hr/Silent_Auction_Bids.php
Chimney Rock Events
•Naturalist Series: Invasive Plants and Pests Sat. Aug. 21, 10am-3pm. •6th Annual Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad Aug. 26-29; event times vary. Visit hickorynutolympiad.com for info. •4th Annual Race to the Rock (5K run or 7K cycling sprint) Sun., Aug. 29, registration 6:30am. Cyclists at 7:30am. Runners at 8am.
2nd Annual Rutherford County Firefighter Challenge
Sat., Sept 18, 10am-6pm. Only fire dept. members can participate in the challenge. Plenty of activities for everyone. Music, food, vendors, kids activities & more. If you are interested in making this years event a success by sponsoring, volunteering, or participating in one of the many activities visit www.rutherfordcountyfirefighterchallenge.com or call Chrissy at 828-305-2191.
Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild
2010 Celebration of the Arts Show and Sale at the Foundation Performing Arts Center at ICC, Spindale. Sept. 15-19. Application deadline: Sept. 8. Info & applications may be picked up at the Center, 160 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, or www.rcvag.com.
Chesnee American Legion Post 48
Sale Sept. 2-6 except Sun., 7am until. Proceeds to American Legion Post 48 in Chesnee. Accepting donations. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 9am-3pm. 221 South, below McDonalds.
Washburn Community Outreach Ctr
GED class this fall in conjunction with ICC. Call 828-245-5603 or come by Thurs.-Fri. 12-6pm, Sat. 9am-2pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Ch. Rd., Bostic.
Mental Illness Family Education Class
Free. Thurs., Sept. 16, 6:30-9pm at United Way of Rutherford Co. Service Ctr; 668 Withrow Rd., Forest City. Info: Betty at 704-583-0845 or 704-434-5177.
Prime of Life Festival
Senior Lifestyle Event Thurs., Sept. 9, 9am-12pm at Carolina Event & Conference Ctr.; Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Festival designed to help provide resources & info that will foster healthy & productive lifestyles for adults 50+ & their families. Interactive exhibits, health screenings, prize drawings, ice cream social, giveaways & entertainment. Info on becoming an exhibitor, 704-214-9799.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Class
Sept. 25 & 26 at Grand View Campground on Hwy 226. $30 for two day course. Space limited. Call to reserve spot. Food & camping available. Info: 704-538-3901. Non-Profit Organization. Proceeds go to Wildlife Rehabilitators of NC.
Homemade Ice Cream Sale
State Employees’ Credit Union supports Relay for Life Tues., Aug. 31, 11am until. Rutherfordton Branch; 428 S. Main St., Rutherfordton. Info: 828-288-1374.
Red Cross Rubber Duck Regatta
Sat., Aug. 21, 11am behind Lake Lure Town Hall. Events start at 11am. Games for kids, face painting, water balloon toss, free blood pressure clinic, Blood Drive. Adopt a duck for $5 (Do not have to be present to win!) Adopt a duck at the following: Both RBC locations, Hills Hardware, Scoggins, Medicine Box in Rutherfordton, Big Dave’s, Greenhill Store, Lake Lure Salon & Spa and at the Chapter House of the Red Cross. Info: 828-297-5916.
Hospice In Need of Items
Trash bags, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, liquid soap, paper towels, Kleenex, 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, coffee, sugar & cleaning items. 828-245-9141.
Substance Abuse Meeting
Christian 12 step Open Arms support meeting every Wed. 12:30-1:30pm @ Community Empowerment Bldg; 129 First St., Forest City. 828-305-1280.
Benefit Bluegrass Concert Series
Every Friday night through Aug. 27, 7PM at Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills. Adults $5, kids 12 & under free. Food available. Proceeds help keep the Center open. Info: 828-287-2191 or www.unionmillslearningcenter.org
