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Isothermal Continuing Education Summer Classes
Starting soon: Basic Electrical Skills for the Homeowner; NC Handgun Concealed Carry Permit Course; History and Techniques of Byzantine Iconography; Attachment Disorder in Children; Pet First Aid. Visit: www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff or call 828-286-3636 ext. 223.
Relay For Life Ride For A Cure
Sat. Aug. 28. Several rides are available for different riding abilities. 12 mile ride, 32 mile ride & 49 mile ride. Pre-registration required. Info: Scott @ 828-657-6044.
Colfax Free Fair
Ellenboro School Carnival “American Mixture” Sept. 21-25 at the old Ellenboro School grounds. Fan individual, group or business would like a booth, call 828-453-7457 or 828-453-7414.
2nd Annual Rutherford County Firefighter Challenge
Sat. Sept 18, 10am-4pm in the old K-Mart parking lot; 1495 US Hwy. 74A Bypass. Music, games, food, car show, vendors, children activities & much more. Info: Chrissy Samuel at 828-305-2191 or www.rutherfordcountyfirefighterchallenge.com
Visual Artists Guild
Invites regional artists to participate in the 2010 Celebration of the Arts Show and Sale at the Foundation Performing Arts Center on the campus of ICC in Spindale from Sept. 15-19. Deadline for applications: Sept.8th. Info and applications may be picked up at the Visual Arts Center, 160 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton, or downloaded from the Guild website www.rcvag.com.
Free Mental Illness Education Class
Thurs. Sept. 16, 6:30-9pm at United Way of Rutherford Co. Service Center; 668 Withrow Rd. Forest City. Info: Betty Frye at 704-583-0845 or 704-434-5177.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Class
Sept. 25 & 26 at Grand View Campground on Hwy 226. Space is limited, so call now to reserve spot & more information. Food & Camping available. 704-538-3901. Non-Profit Organization. Proceeds go toward Wildlife Rehabilitators of NC.
Chesnee American Legion
Sale Sept. 2-6 except Sunday, 7am until. All proceeds go to the American Legion Post 48 in Chesnee. Excepting all donations. Be there on Aug. 30 thru Sept. 1st, 9am-3pm. Thank You for your support. 221 South, below McDonalds.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
Offering a GED class this fall in conjunction with Isothermal Community College. Call 828-245-5603 or come by during store hours for more details. Open Thurs-Fri 12-6pm, Sat. 9am-2pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Ch. Rd. Bostic near Washburn Store.
Relay For Life Event
Silent Auctions sponsored by the Rutherford County Employees Relay for Life Team. Auctions held weekly thru Sept. 10. Photos/Details of Item will be posted each Monday. Bids end Friday noon. Email Debra to place bid at debra.conner@rutherfordcountync.gov. See current item: http://www.rutherfordcountync.gov/dept/hr/Silent_Auction_Bids.php
Prime of Life Festival
A Senior Lifestyle Event Thurs. Sept. 9, 9am-12pm at Carolina Event & Conference Ctr; Hudlow Rd. Forest City. Designed to help provide resources & info that will foster healthy & productive lifestyles for adults 50+ & their families. Other highlights of the festival will include interactive exhibits, health screenings, prize drawings, an ice cream social, giveaways, and entertainment. Info on becoming an exhibitor call 704-214-9799.
Back Street BBQ
Bring your lawn chair & join us Thurs. September 9th, 4-7pm at Rutherford County Visual Arts Center; 160 N. Main St. Rutherfordton. Tickets can be purchased at the center. Music by South Mt. Connection. Info; 828-288-5009.
Memorial Cookout
In Memory of Christopher Scott Smith Saturday, September 18th, 12PM until at Cliffside Park. Everyone is welcome to come. For more information, please call Karen 828-980-4004.
Relay For Life Event
Join the Countdown Party @ Tuscany Italian Grille and Rutherford County Employees Relay Team Thurs. Sept. 2, 11am-9pm. 10% of total sales donated to Relay For Life of Rutherford County American Cancer Society. 619 Oakland Rd. Spindale, NC. Info: 828-288-3883.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
Store Wide Sale, all wearing apparel 1/2 Price on Sat. 9am-2pm. Get your GED close to home, call 828-245-5603 to register for the GED class sponsored by Isothermal Community College & WCOC this fall. 2934 Piney Mountain Ch. Rd. Bostic.
Celebrate Purple Tuesday Sept. 7th
Wear your Purple & Join us Tues. Sept. 7th at Courtside Steaks. 10% of all proceeds will be donated to the Relay For Life of Rutherford County. For more info visit www.cancer.org or www.relayforlife.org/rutherfordnc or call 1-800-227-2345.
Chimney Rock Events
•6th Annual Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad Aug. 26-29; event times vary. Visit hickorynutolympiad.com for more information. •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 Golf Tournament
Rotary Club of Rutherford County will host their annual golf tournament Fri. Sept. 10, at Meadowbrook Golf Course. Lunch provided at 11:30am by Big Dave’s Family Seafood. Tournament starts at 1:00pm. 1st Prize is $1,000 and 2nd Prize is $500. Anyone interested in playing or sponsoring the event should contact Sheila Shehan at 828-289-8038 or Jesse McKinney at 828-245-9794. All proceeds benefit various projects hosted by Rotary Club of Rutherford County during the year.
Benefit Bluegrass Concert Series
Friday, August 27th, 7PM at the Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Road, Union Mills. Adults $5, kids 12 & under free. Food available, 5:30pm. Proceeds go toward helping keep the Center open and functioning to serve the community. Info: 828-287-2191 or visit www.unionmillslearningcenter.org
29th Historic Morganton Festival
Friday, September 10th, 3:00pm-11:00pm & Saturday, September 11th, 9:00am-10:00pm. Located in Downtown Morganton.
Homemade Ice Cream Sale
State Employees’ Credit Union supports Relay for Life Tuesday, August 31st, 11am until. Rutherfordton Branch; 428 S. Main St. Rutherfordton. For more information, please call 828-288-1374.
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.
