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Page 2 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 1-December 7, 2022 Come celebrate the holidays with the Town of Forest City! For years this small town in Western North Carolina has been known as a "Hallmark Christmas" movie set during the holiday season. In fact, RomanticAsheville. com calls it the #1 Christmas town in the greater Asheville area and the #2 place to see Christmas lights in Western North Carolina! Carl White's Life in the Carolina's tv show ranks Forest City as the #1 Christmas Light Destination in North Carolina! Beginning December 2, the Town kicks off the weekend Hometown Holiday Festivities! On Fridays through December 16, join us for carriage rides, hayrides, ice-skating and visits with Santa! Reserve your own, private, horse-drawn carriage for a ride under the lights along historic Main Street. Visit www.exploreforestcity. com to make reservations. Carriages can seat 4 adults or fewer adults plus additional children. Carriages are $40 for 15 min. Carriages load on Huntley Street behind the POPS concession stand. Hayrides run from 6pm-9pm. Tickets are $3 per person. The hayride wagon loads in front of Main Street Meetings, 108 East Main Street. Ice-skating is from 6pm-until. Cost is $8 and includes skates. On Saturdays, December 3 through December 17, join us for carriage rides, hay rides, ice skating and visits with Santa! Reserve your own, private, horse-drawn carriage for a ride under the lights along historic Main Street. Visit www.exploreforestcity.com to make reservations. Carriages can seat 4 adults or fewer adults plus additional children. Carriages are $40 for 15 min. Carriages load on Huntley Street behind the POPS concession stand. Ice-skating is from 6pm-until. Cost is $8 and includes skates. Walk through a winter wonderland inside POPS and get a family picture inside the largest lighted ornament in the region! And don't forget to check out the lighted tree inside POPS! Explore Forest City Main Street Association will be selling hot chocolate, cider and coffee at the POPS concession stand on Friday and Saturday nights. Grab a bite to eat at one of the Main Street restaurants or from one of the local food trucks parked at the Rutherford County Farmers Market shed. Visitors entering the Town from US 74 at Exit 182 will notice the Christmas displays at the Thermal Belt Rail Trail Pine Street Trailhead. Displays are also in the roundabout at Park Square near the Park Square Trailhead and in the grassy area near First Baptist Church. While in Forest City, make sure to visit our local restaurants and shops on historic Main Street. Enjoy a meal, shop for unique Christmas gifts, and view the decorated storefront windows as you stroll along historic Main Street. Lights are on each night through Sunday, January 1 and are on from 5-11pm. Visit with the Town of Forest City this holiday season! MISSION HEALTH CENTER RUTHERFORD COMING SOON 184 ALLENDALE DR. FOREST CITY, NC QUALITY CARE, CLOSE TO HOME Sharing the burden for the benefi t of low income Rutherford County residents in need of a helping hand. Yokefellow Service Center is a non-profi t 501(c)3 non-profi t agency and a member of United Way. 132 Blanton Street, Spindale 828-287-0776 Because we: Because we: S ee the need ee the need H ave heart ave heart A im higher im higher R espect your value espect your value E mbrace your future mbrace your future Reasons to -DONATE -SHOP -VOLUNTEER at Yokefellow 548 South Main St., Rutherfordton, NC 28139 828-748-2515 Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm Sat. 10am-5pm • Sun. 1pm-5pm Sat. 10am-5pm • Sun. 1pm-5pm Christmas Shop Christmas Shop With Us! With Us! Town of Forest City Hometown Holiday Festivities Schedule Article Provided By: Amy Bridges Personal growth is at the heart of many New Year's resolutions. Few paths to positive personal growth are more noble than resolving to help others through increased acts of generosity and kindness. According to Psychology Today, doing good for others, no matter how big or small the deed, feels good but also provides reciprocal benefi ts. The link between volunteering and lower rates of depression has been well-documented, and there is neural evidence from MRI studies suggesting a link between being generous and signs of happiness in the brain. The following are several ways to improve oneself by being more mindful of others. • Be aware of social issues. Read your local newspaper to stay up-to-date on the pulse of your community as well as the world. Educate yourself about current issues that are affecting people from all walks of life. Understanding the needs or plights of others may boost your willingness to get involved with nonprofi t organizations. It also may make you more empathetic and compassionate toward other people. • Volunteer at a charity. Find a charitable group with which you can volunteer your time. This is a great way to support a cause you believe in and makes it possible for you to collaborate with others who are like-minded, potentially helping you make new friends. • Learn a new language. North America is a melting pot that's home to people from many different parts of the world. Learning a new language may facilitate interactions with fellow community members who might not speak English as a fi rst language. • Help someone you know. It's commendable to want to assist a charity or a global cause, but what about people close to you who may need a boost? Whether you're lugging boxes to help a friend move or babysitting a niece or nephew so their parents can enjoy a much- needed night out, when you help someone, those good deeds will return to you in time. How helping others helps you

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