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Page 6 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, November 6-November 12, 2014 VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES, 1678 STAR- FISH, Weekly Rental, three bedroom, washer and dryer, large covered front porch. Spring Specials and Summer Rentals. Please call 704-473-6109. shei- laba@bellsouth.net. 20 OCEAN LAKES HOMES FOR RENT. (6) 2 story homes, (9) three bedroom, two bath homes, (5) two bedroom homes. all Trudy @ 704-902-6164. COTTAGE N34, Ocean Lakes, Myrtle Beach, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen/dining, covered deck, near country store. Please call Dorcas 803-635-9831, 803- 718-2659. OCEAN LAKES, Weekly rental. One bedroom, sleeps 4-6. Golf cart included. Off season rates. Please call 704-472-2923, 704- 466-3814. MOTORCYCLE 2014 150CC 4 WHEELER for sale. Black in color. Automatic with reverse. Ridden very little and never ridden hard. Bought new in March for our daughter. Have over $1500 invested, will sale for $1000 or best offer. Cash talks. Please call 704-297-0819 anytime. LESSONS RENAISSANCE SPORTS CEN- TER. Swordsmanship, Fencing & Traditional Archery Instruc- tion. Custom made long bows. Archery range open 10am-12pm Mon-Sat. Call Louis Liounis at 828-287-4541. DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS: MONDAYS AT 10AM Email: events@rutherfordweekly.com •Mail: 369 Butler Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 •Fax: 828-245-7013 C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S Coat Give Away Gilkey School Community Center still has coats to give away. If anyone is in the need for one, call Gail Parton at 828-287-4830 or 828-289-5208 or Hilda Roper at 828- 287-5673 to arrange a time to get one. Al-a-non Meetings Monday evenings newcomers meeting held at 6:30pm. Al-a-non meeting at 7pm. Friends and family of alcoholics and addicts welcome. Held at the First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. For more info please call Priscilla, 828-288-2767. American Legion Post 74 Inaugural Bingo Night, every Thursday starting Nov. 6, 7pm. At the former Green Hill School; 2501 US Hwy. 64/74A, Rutherfordton. Fall Leaf Peeping at Chimney Rock Now thru Nov. 7 th . Witness Western NC's legendary fall colors from high atop Chimney Rock with up to 75-mile panoramic views overlooking Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills. Get weekly fall color updates at http:// chimneyrockpark.com/visit/fallcolor.php Salute to Veterans Celebration Sat. Nov. 8, 9:30am-12pm. Rutherford County Courthouse, North Main St., downtown Rutherfordton. Experience the Presentation of Colors (Flag Ceremony) and the Missing Man Table Ceremony (Honoring Our POW/MIA), Explore Military Vehicles and Displays. Rain location; National Guard Armory, 890 Withrow Rd., Forest City. Support Toys For Tots, bring a toy. Sponsored by the Marine Corps League Det.#1221, all proceeds remain in Rutherford County. Chase Corner Ministries $2 Bag Sale, now thru Sat. Nov. 8, 8:30am-2:30pm. We provide the bag – all you can stuff in it. Proceeds help local needy in our community. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City. Holiday Bazaar Sat. Nov. 8, 8am-1pm at Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Community members will be selling various items such as homemade jams & jellies, handmade crafts, baked goods, etc. Sausage bis- cuit, or biscuit and gravy for $1 each and a complimentary cup of coffee. Pilot Club of Rutherford County Bazaar Fundraiser Sat., Nov 8, 7am-1pm at First Baptist Church, Forest City. Breakfast items and soup lunch will be sold. Variety of soups available for take out. Baked Goods and Pecan Sale. Lots of Christmas items. Also selling household items, odds and ends and clothes. 2 nd Annual Climbin' the Chimney Sat. Nov. 8, 11am-3pm. Experience Chimney Rock from a rope with the Southeast's leader in rock climbing edu- cation, Fox Mountain Guides. All equipment is provided. Cost: Up to four climbs or rappels offered for only $20 plus Park admission. Honoring Local African American Veterans From the Civil War era through the Vietnam era. Numerous photographs, documents, artifacts. Old Dunbar Community Center, 421 Hardin Rd., Forest City. Sat., Nov. 8, exhibit opens 12pm; program begins 1pm. Sun. Nov. 9, 1-4pm. Sponsored by the African American Heritage Museum of Rutherford County. Yokefellow Service Center Half price sale thru Sat. Nov. 8, 10am-5pm. Proceeds benefit county residents with emergency needs. 132 Blanton St., Spindale. Ham and Chicken Pie Supper Fundraiser, Sat. Nov 8, 4:30pm-7pm at Mt. Vernon Community Club House. Adults $8, kids 6-12 $5, 5 and under Free. All you can eat! State Employees Credit Union, Forest City Branch: Collecting items for the Rutherford County Schools Back Pack Program thru Nov. 21 st . Pop tarts, easy Mac, pop top soup/fruit, juice boxes, pop top cans such as Chef Boyardee. A list is available at the branch. Fiddlers' Bluegrass Convention Sat. Nov. 22, 6:30pm at Ellenboro School Gym, 813 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Ellenboro. Admission $10. BBQ supper, 4:30-6:30pm. Proceeds to benefit Colfax Free Fair Exhibits. 828-453-7457 or 828-453-0342. Bill's Creek Community Center Turkey Supper Fundraiser, Sat. Nov. 22, 4pm. Adults $10, kids 4-12 $5. Carry-out available. Annual raffle to benefit Bill's Creek Volunteer Fire Dept., Tickets $1 or 6 for $5. 1 st prize $500 cash. Info, Barbara Welge, 828-625-5517. Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex & toilet tissue. Info 828-245-0095. 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. Childbirth Education Class A prenatal course covering pregnancy, labor, delivery and newborn care. Pre-registration is required. Norris Biggs Conference Room at Rutherford Regional Medical Center To register, call (828) 286-5065. Visit us online to take a virtual tour or call for a personal tour. www.MyRutherfordRegional.com/BirthPlace www.facebook.com/RutherfordRegionalHealthSystem Saturday, November 22 8:30am - 4:30pm Were you nominated to do the ice bucket challenge during the summer of 2014? This fundraiser for ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, swept social media, spurring the participation of private citizens, celebrities and even world leaders. But the challenge also managed to raise awareness and funds to go toward ALS research. While the ice bucket challenge and similar social media phenomenons are spawned by good intentions, some people feel they pressure participants to donate money. Peer pressure should not be why a person donates to charity. When considering a charitable donation, it might be wise to take the following approach before donating your time and/ or money. • Clarify your motives. Ask yourself why you want to donate? Perhaps you want to pitch in to help do your part in the fight against a societal ill such as homelessness? Or maybe you're motivated to help after witnessing the after effects of a natural disaster? There are many worthy causes out there in need of support, so clarify your motives before donating to be sure you and the organization you ultimately choose to work with or donate to are the right fit. • Do your research. Verify where your money will be going once your donation is made. Do not hesitate to ask a charity to provide a rundown of where donations go so you can see how funds are allocated. This can help you determine if a charity is worth your efforts. • Select sustainable charities. You want a nonprofit that can sustain itself. Nonprofits that show a budget deficit for a few years in a row may not be sustainable or capable of fulfilling their mission statements. • Make sure the charity is legitimate. Part of the problem of peer-pressure-induced donations is they may not give you time to research a charity. Links posted to social media do not guarantee an organization is legitimate. Many dummy organizations that appear exactly the same as legitimate organizations are set up to prey on thoughtful, well-intentioned prospective donors. The United States Internal Revenue Service maintains a list of all organizations registered as charities at www.irs.gov. • Try volunteering first. Volunteer with a particular organization to get a better feel for its efforts before making any donations. Hands-on research can illustrate how a nonprofit manages funds, treats workers and accomplishes its mission. Peer pressure to donate to a particular charity may result in impressive fundraising, but it is not always the best way to select a charity. Take your time to research several organizations before choosing who to work with. RESEARCH IMPORTANT WHEN CHOOSING A CHARITY Article provided by: Metro Editorial 369 Butler Road, Forest City, NC 28043 828.248.1408 Fax: 828-245-7013 /HWXVVKRZ\RX KRZWRFUHDWHPRUH EXVLQHVV Ads Work! LESSONS MOTORCYCLES ATVS VACATIONS

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