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Page 6 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 13-December 19, 2018 FOR SALE GIRL'S BICYCLE $50.00; Bernina Serger (never used) $495.00; Kawai Upright Piano (Used Very Little) $595.00; Western Novels (Mostly New) 63 Paperback and 16 Hard- back. ALL for $95.00. Call (704) 825-5701 ANTIQUE MEN'S, WOMEN'S CRUISER BIKE. CD, radio FM/ AM. Men's Fossil watches. Can- ning jars. MUST SELL! 828-782- 7221. MORGAN'S FIREWOOD SER- VICE. Green Oak, $60. Cut, split and delivered. Please call 828- 395-0758. REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHER, DRYERS. Discount prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. Please call (704) 487-4443 FOR SALE SCOOTER COVERS, CHAR- GERS, BATTERIES, SERVICE. Scooter covers, chargers, bat- teries, repairs. Receive a free grabber while available. Call Scooterman John 704-951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com For Up To The Minute Rutherford County Weather Go To rutherfordweekly.com This Week's Weather Brought To You By: RUTHERFORD COUNTY WEATHER RUTHERFORD COUNTY WEATHER High 45 Low 37 High 47 Low 39 High 50 Low 36 High 53 Low 36 High 54 Low 32 High 52 Low 32 High 50 Low 39 Thurs., Dec. 13 Fri., Dec. 14 Sat., Dec. 15 Mon., Dec. 17 Tues., Dec. 18 Wed., Dec. 19 Sun., Dec. 16 Downtown Christmas Celebration Downtown Christmas Celebration SATURDAYS: DECEMBER 8 SATURDAYS: DECEMBER 8 th th , 15 , 15 th th , 22 , 22 nd nd 2018 2018 DOWNTOWN CHEROKEE STREET PARKING LOT • KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC DOWNTOWN CHEROKEE STREET PARKING LOT • KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC Free Family Fun! Free Family Fun! Christmas Light Display • Downtown Holiday Market • Live Performances • Visit Santa's Workshop Living Nativity • Victorian Carolers • Historic Carriage Rides and so much more. View the offi cial event calendar and join the celebration: View the offi cial event calendar and join the celebration: Kings MountainChristmas.com Kings MountainChristmas.com DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS: MONDAYS AT 10AM DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS: MONDAYS AT 10AM •Email: events@rutherfordweekly.com •Mail: 369 Butler Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 •Fax: 828-245-7013 Thursday, December 13 What: Spaghetti supper, $8 When: Dec. 13, 5:30-6:45pm Where: RS Central High School Cafeteria More Info: Proceeds help your Neighbor in Need in Rutherford County. Chase Corner Ministries. 828-247-0096 Thursday - Saturday, Dec. 13-15 What: All womenʼs tops, buy one get two free! Christmas decorations 75% off till sold out and all House wares 50% off When: Dec. 13-15, 9am-2pm Where: Washburn Community Outreach Center, 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Bostic More Info: The Food pantry is avail- able for Rutherford County residents, 9:30am-1:30pm. 828-245-5603 Saturday, December 15 What: National Wreaths Across America Day When: Dec. 15, Laying of wreaths 10am-11am and a ceremony starting at noon Where: Rutherford County Cemetery, Chase High Road, Forest City More Info: The Daughters of the American Revolution Rutherford Chapter is a non-profit organiza- tion that supports WAA in Rutherford County. To sponsor a Veteransʼ Wreath, call 828-657-6488 or 828-245-2658 What: Lost Playwrights Meeting When: Dec. 15, 1:30-4:30pm Where: Henderson County Library, 301 North Washington Street, Hendersonville More Info: All persons interested in any aspect of theatre or creative writing are invited. No dues Tuesday, December 18 What: Blood Drive When: December 18, 8am-1:30pm Where: RS Central High School, 641 US 221 Rutherfordton More Info: For appt please call 1-888- 59-blood What: Blood Drive When: December 18, 8am-1pm Where: Chase High School, 1603 Chase High Rd., Forest City More Info: For appt please call 1-888- 59-blood ONGOING EVENTS Paws of Rutherford County: Free Spay and Neuter for all RC Bully Breeds and for other breeds who's owners are on public assistance. This will last until our funds run out. To make an appt, call 888-422-7303. Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: Designed to check on senior citizens and help them and their family have peace of mind. Program provides a knowledge that someone cares and will check on them daily. No cost for this program. Contact Lt. Godlock, 828-287- 6395. Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office. Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County: Program established for the purpose of obtaining info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have informa- tion about a crime? Report is anony- mously. You do not have to reveal your name. Your info could get you a cash reward. 828-286-8477. Grace of God Rescue Mission 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. Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning prod- ucts dish detergent, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex tissue, toilet tissue, etc. Info: 828-245-0095. NAMI South Mountains NC (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Weekly Family Support Group every Tuesday at 5:30pm. NAMI P.E.A.C.E. Community Center, located at 124 S. Powell St., Suite D, Forest City. This group is for those who have family members who are dealing with mental illness. American Legion Post 74: Meetings on 4 th Tuesday every month. Dinner 6pm, meeting to follow. Chuck Brooks, Commander, 828-287-1294. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. Alzheimerʼs/Dementia Support Group: Meetings last Thursday monthly 4pm at Willow Ridge Rehab; 237 Tryon Rd., Rutherfordton. 828-286-7200. Low Cost Spay and Neuter: You can afford to have your pet spayed or neutered with our low cost program. Community Pet Center, 828-287-7738. Veterans Clothing Center and Meet & Greet Coffee: Free! 1 st Monday of the month, 10am-1pm. Snacks provid- ed. American Legion Post 74, 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. Chase Corner Ministries Needs: Canned meat, vegetables, fruits, pasta & sauce, soups & crackers, rice, dried beans, kid friendly, mac-n-cheese, toi- letry. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City. 828-247-0096. Annual Coat Drive: The Gilkey School Community Center Annual Coat Drive. If you have any coats give us a call. Also taking Blankets, Sheets, Gloves, & Toboggans. For deliver or pickup contact Gail 828-287-4830, Hilda 828- 287-5673 or Kay 828-286-1172. Bingo in Green Hill at the American Legion Post 74. Doors open 6pm, Bingo at 7pm. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. 828-395-2223. Alcoholics Anonymous: Weekly meetings: Monday 7pm women's meet- ing, Thursday 7pm open meeting. 1 st Presbyterian Church; 438 West Main St., Forest City. New AA Meeting: Sundays, 11:30am. Rectory of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Bat Cave. Al-A-Non Family Groups: Patience AFG: Mondays, 7-8pm at Perry Moore House in Rutherfordton, 828-288-2767. Lake Lure AFG; Tuesdays, 7:30pm at Mountains Branch Library, 828-748- 8583. Support Group: Parents as Leaders (PALS) a parent and family support group of pre-school aged children, meets weekly to discuss issues, con- cerns and the joys of raising young children. 828-286-3901. HOPE Grief Support Group: Free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered at the Hospice Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, 374 Hudlow Road, Forest City. 828-245-0095. Advanced Care Planning: Sessions consist of a private consult to under- stand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attor- ney. Free Sessions. Call Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County 828- 245-009 5. Ever been a victim of Domestic Violence? Never want to be? You are invited to the Domestic Violence Education/Support Meetings which meet the 1 st Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm, facilitated by Dr. Johnnie Martin. Call Sally Claroni, 828-245-1390 ext. 104 for location or more info. Women only, no charge. Support one another! Korbenʼs Attic Thrift & More: Goal of raising money to spay female dogs & cats in Rutherford County. Every Saturday, 9am-4pm. Accepting dona- tions of clothes and household items. Volunteers needed! 2161 Hudlow Rd, Forest City. 828-450-0586. Christmas trees are staples of the holiday season that can be found in millions of households across the globe. But Christmas trees can be as dangerous as they are heartwarming. According to the American Christmas Tree Association, Christmas tree fi res contribute to $13 million in property damage annually. Many Christmas tree fi res involve live Christmas trees that, while beautiful, pose a greater fi re threat than artifi cial trees because they can dry out, making them vulnerable to electric lights and nearby heating sources. Homeowners can take the following steps, courtesy of the ACTA, to prevent Christmas tree fi res. • Purchase a fresh tree. The ACTA notes that fresh trees are less likely to catch fi re than trees that were cut weeks before being purchased. Avoid trees that are shedding their needles. Try to purchase trees with vibrant green needles that are hard to pluck. Purchasing freshly cut trees from tree farms instead of grocery store parking lot vendors, whose trees might have been cut weeks earlier, can ensure trees are fresh. • Discard damaged lights. Damaged lights are not just an eyesore but a signifi cant safety threat. Electrical malfunctions in lights can contribute to tree fi res, so discard any damaged lights. Before placing lights on the tree, stretch each strand out on the fl oor and plug them in to see if any lights are damaged or burned out, replacing those that don't pass inspection. • Place the tree away from heat sources. Christmas trees are the centerpieces of holiday decorations. But trees should never be placed near heat sources, no matter how aesthetically appealing certain spots may seem. Keep trees away from fi replaces, radiators, candles, heating vents, and lights. • Keep the tree watered. A tree that gets ample water is less likely to dry out, and dried out trees pose a signifi cant fi re risk. Check water levels and water trees in the morning and night as needed, and even more frequently if necessary. • Turn lights off at night. Christmas tree lights should always be turned off at night when residents are going to bed. In addition, lights should never be on when no one is home. 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