Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 14 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 7-December 13, 2023 293 S Broadway St., Forest City 828-245-0434 Monday & Tuesday 8AM-5PM Thursday & Friday 8AM-5PM Sat. 8AM-12PM • Closed Wed. Not Just Oil, Pennzoil FAST FAST FAST FAST WAY WAY WAY WAY LET US DO YOUR DIRTY WORK! KIDS' CORNER BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Rutherford Weekly's publisher and its advertisers are not responsible or liable for misprints, typographical errors, misinforma- tion herein contained. We reserve the right to edit, reject or accept any articles, advertisements, or infor- mation to be printed in this publication. We will provide ad proofs for pre-paid ads or ads that are placed by established clients. No proofs may leave our premises without payment and permission and are copyright by Rutherford Weekly. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher. 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Cook advertising@rutherfordweekly.com advertising@rutherfordweekly.com Distribution: Tommy Sims • Greg Grimes RUTHERFORD WEEKLY 157 West Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043 Phone 828-248-1408 Visit us online at: rutherfordweekly.com Across Rutherford County and neighboring counties there are literally millions of lights decorating Christmas trees, town parks, lamp posts, water fountains, downtown areas, railroad tracks, box cars, dog houses and angel wings. From the Hickory Nut Gorge, Chimney Rock Village, Lake Lure, to Bostic and Golden Valley's Yogi Bear campground, to downtowns we all are invited to take in the bright lights of the most wonderful time of the year. As a child it was one of our family traditions, and maybe yours too, to "go see the Christmas lights." We didn't "keep a calendar" back then, but we always knew one night was for riding around to see the Christmas decorations. My three sisters and I crowded into the backseat of our car while Daddy drove us around and Mama was the navigator. Back then, and it has been a long time, lights were strung across downtown streets, on trees and other Christmas decor in towns. Sometimes we might venture off the beaten path into a housing development to see even more lights. Imagine the child today taking in all the lights of the city and the country. The municipalities of Ellenboro, Bostic, Ruth, Chimney Rock Village, Lake Lure, Rutherfordton, Spindale and Forest City all spend a lot of money and time making sure their respective towns draw people to them. There's something about strolling through a downtown area decorated with Christmas lights. Across the county line is the Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland Drive-Thru Light Show at the Tryon International Equestrian Center, featuring hundreds of thousands of lights dancing to the tunes of holiday music on car radio. Tickets are available online and are sold per carload. So load up a car and go see something spectacular. It is worth it. I learned this week about an elementary school that takes its families downtown Forest City just to see the Christmas lights. While it may seem unlikely that folks wouldn't be able to do that on their own, but trust me some can't. The ride through downtown is part of a fundraiser at the school the same evening that includes other activities for families at the school house. It seems to me we are all busy people with a lot of "stuff" to do and sometimes we don't often slow down enough to enjoy the simply things of this season. So maybe in the next few weeks, we can take a little more time with family and friends and "go see the lights." It's a family tradition and it's a friend tradition, too. There's something about Christmas lights that creates, even if it's just for an evening or so, a peace that is not always recognized. Let's go see the lights. Contact Jean: gordonjean211@gmail.com GET IN THE CAR, WE'RE GOING TO SEE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS By: Jean Gordon The third annual Santa Doggie Jam at Marshall Park at Kiwanis Park in Rutherfordton, on December 16 will benefi t the Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue. The event, held in loving memory of Marshall Abrams by his family, will be from 11am to 2pm at the Marshall Park "for dogs and humans" off Green Street, Rutherfordton. Everyone is encouraged to bring fur babies for photographs with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Donations for the Heart of the Foothills will be received. Among items needed are kitten food, cat food (Purina One); puppy food (Purina ProPlan); cat litter, laundry detergent, bleach, newspaper and cash donations. Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue is a place for new beginnings and is a safe haven for homeless pets while building a no kill community in Rutherford County. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Santa Doggie Jam set December 16 Rutherford Outdoor Coalition (ROC) is hosting a special event on December 13. ROC is sponsoring the Invasive Species Wreath-Making Workshop, Dec. 13 at 10 am at Dittmer-Watts Nature Trail in Lake Lure. Workshop leaders will be taking harmful, invasive species and using them in a safe, constructive way: to create a beautiful winter wreath. All materials will be provided by ROC. For more information visit gabe@rutherfordoutdoor.org Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Wreath making workshop hosted by ROC