Thursday, September 23, 2010 9:26 am

Free Stop Smoking Classes
Rutherford Hospital is offering the Freedom From Smoking Program starting Tues. Sept. 28, 5pm at Cancer Resource Center. Program consists of 7 one hour classes, Tuesdays 5-6pm. No charge. To register, call Jamie at 828-245-4596.

Shepherd’s Care Thrift Store
Closing Sept. 30. Closing sale throughout the month. We ask you for your continued financial support to help our agency reach out and make a difference in the lives of those in need in our community.

Bills Creek VFD Yard & Bake Sale
Fund-raiser Sat. Oct. 2, 7am until. Breakfast & lunch served. Furniture, household, crafts, etc. Info: Barbara @ 828-625-5517. 336 Cedar Creek Rd. Lake Lure.

KidSenses InterACTIVE Museum
Farm Day Sat. Sept. 25, 9:30am-2pm. Come celebrate farming with us and meet local farmers, see live farm animals, taste locally grown produce & even make butter!  There will be farm crafts, exhibits, presentations, photo opportunity & antique tractor. Info: 828-286 2120.

Yokefellow Service Center
Gigantic 3-Day Summer Clothing Clearance, $2 per plastic grocery bag. All you can fit in a bag! Sept. 23, 24 & 25, 10am-5pm. 132 Blanton St. Spindale.

Rutherfordton Elementary Festival
Fall Family Fun Night Fri. Oct. 1, 3:30-7:30pm. Games, inflatables, bingo, food and more. 134 Maple St. Rutherfordton. Info: 828-287-2558.

Cleveland County Fair
September 30th through October 9th; 1751 East Marion Street, Shelby. Live performance by “Next Exit” Friday, October 8th, 7:00pm- Weathers Arena. Info: 704-487-0651.

Little Detroit Museum Meeting
Establishing a Heritage Museum Thursday, September 30th, 6:30pm at Bennett Classics Auto Museum; 241 Vance Street, Forest City. Anyone with area automotive history, repair, transport, sales, or racing, plan to attend the meeting: For more information, please call Gary at 828-247-1767 or 828-248-1510 or email bennettclassics@bellsouth.net

Community Swap Meet
Saturday, September 25th, 10:00AM at Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Road. Bring items for barter or sale. Plants, produce, baked goods, tools, services, materials, farm/domestic animals, household items, anything useful that you would like to trade for something else. No charge for table space. Hot dog lunch, $2.50.  
Benefit For Burt Canipe
42 year old diagnosed with cancer. Softball Tournament, Horseshoe Tournament and Car Show Saturday, October 2nd and Crow Park; Cherry Mountain Street in Forest City. For more information or to register, call 980-241-2919 or 828-447-0106 or 828-980-2525.

Washburn Community Outreach Center
Offering a GED class this fall in conjunction with ICC. For more information, please call  828-245-5603.

Blood Drives
•Mon. Sept. 27, 2-6:30pm @ Tanner Company (Rock Rd. Rutherfordton) 828-287-4205 for appt. •Thurs. Sept. 30, 3-7:30pm @ Crestview Baptist Church (S. Church St. Forest City) 828-286-9758 for appt. •Thurs. Sept. 30, 10am-2:30pm @ Lowe’s of Forest City (184 Lowe’s Blvd.) 828-351-1023 for appt. •Thurs. Sept. 30, 2-7pm @ Trinity School (Deter St. Rutherfordton) 828-287-2000 for appt.

ICC Continuing Education Classes
Starting soon: T’ai Chi Chih-Great for any physical ability or age •Hospitality Ambassador Fundamentals-the next level above customer service •Cake Decorating-Beginner •Revitalize Your Well-being-learn to understand the concepts of wellness and develop a few simple action steps to begin changing your life. •Ceramics-express your individuality and explore multiple mediums •Ancient History: Kabbalah-course will explore Kabbalah from the aspects of history, communities, individuals, its working and meditation. 828-286-3636 ext. 346 or www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff

Oak Grove Healthcare Center
Presents America’s Got Talent 3rd Annual Variety Show Fri. Oct. 1, 7pm at ICC Library Auditorium. Free. Info: Stanley 828-287-7655.

Fresh Produce Safety Training
A program to educate fruit & vegetable growers about measures to minimize food safety risks. The Rutherford Extension Center will conduct Tier 1 Training Thurs. Oct. 14, 21 & 28, 2-4pm @ 193 Callahan-Koon Rd. Spindale. Registration taken until Fri. Oct. 8. Info: 828-287-6011.

Country Ham & Chicken Pie Supper
Sat. Sept. 25, 4:30pm until food runs out at Mt. Vernon Clubhouse. Adults $8, kids 6-12 $5, under 5 free. Bring 1 non-perishable food item for the community pantry. Proceeds go to the Children & Youth Programs.

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.

Chimney Rock Events
•Naturalist Series: Birding Saturday, Sept. 25th, learn all about birds from how to spot & identify them to how to provide the right food & shelter. •Flock to the Rock Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 25 & 26; Birds flock to Chimney Rock!

Wildlife Rehabilitation Class
September 25th & 26th at Grand View Campground on Hwy. 226. Space limited. Food & Camping available. 704-538-3901. Non-Profit Organization. Proceeds to Wildlife Rehabilitators of NC.

Framework for Understanding Poverty
Sponsored by: Communities In Schools of Rutherford County and Calvary Baptist Church. Sunday, October 10th, 6-8pm at Calvary Baptist Church, 224 Chimney Rock Road, Rutherfordton or Monday, October 11th, 9:30am-12:30pm, Library Auditorium at ICC. No charge.