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Thursday-Saturday, April 4-6
What: Spring & Summer clothing on display. Several prom dresses, $5 each. Scrubs $2 set.
When: April 4-6, 9am-2pm
Where: Washburn Community Outreach Center, 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Bostic.
More Info: Food pantry open for Rutherford County residents, 9:30am-1:30pm. 828-245-5603.
Friday, April 5
What: Coy Robinson and The New Mix
When: April 5, 7pm.
Where: Union Mills Learning Center, 6495 Hudlow Road, Union Mills.
More Info: Meal at 6pm. Hot Dog Plate, $5.
What: Blood Drive
When: April 5, 12-5:30pm
Where: Forest City Fire Dept., 186 S. Church St., Forest City.
More Info: 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appt.
What: Healthy Eating Program. Families that wish to participate will receive a Raised Garden Bed Kit, Supplies and Seeds to grown their own garden.
When: Starts soon, space is limited.
Where: Grahamtown Community Center, 129 First Street, Forest City.
More Info: Call 828-229-3380 to learn more.
Saturday, April 6
What: Clay Pigeon Shoot, reserve by April 4, 9pm
When: April 6, 4-6pm (if weather permits) *refund of rescheduled*
Where: Fellowship Baptist Ruth NC, 210 Silvers Lake Road
More Info: 1st 50 shooters, by reservation only. Chicken & Ribs Meal, $10 adults, $5 kids. Bring your shells & unloaded gun. No one under 16 can shoot without parent/supervisor. 828-305-8124 or 828-429-4373.
Saturday, April 6
What: FREE Prom Gowns for students
When: April 6, 9am-2pm
Where: Poplar Springs Baptist (family life center), 1106 Poplar Springs Church Road, Shelby.
More Info: Hundreds of gowns will be available. If you'd like to donate gowns, please call Heather at 704-300-8623
Monday-Thursday, April 8-11
What: $3 Bag Sale on Clothing
When: April 8-11
Where: Chase Corner Ministries Thrift Store, 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City.
More Info: Proceeds go to help your neighbor in need. 828-247-0096.
Saturday, April 13
What: Walk for Life
When: April 13, registration: 4pm, walk: 5pm
Where: Hands of Hope, N. Powell St., Forest City.
More Info: Proceeds to Hands Of Hope. Fun for the family! BBQ & baked goods.
What: Gospel Singing
When: April 13, 7pm
Where: Camp McDaniel, 402 Camp Ferry Road, Mooresboro.
More Info: Featuring: The Rogers Family, Servants Voices, and Southern Sounds.
What: Blood Drive
When: April 13, 7:30am-12pm
Where: Cliffside Masonic Lodge, Old Main St., Cliffside
More Info: 1-800-RED CROSS for appt.
What: Miles for Messiah 5K and Pancake Breakfast
When: April 13, the 5K starts at 8am, followed by pancake breakfast
Where: Pleasant View Community Church, 129 Michael Drive, Forest City
More Info: Pancake breakfast tickets for sale to public. To go available. Visit Facebook or miles4messiah@gmail.com
Monday, April 15
What: Soar into Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon Fashions by Chico's
When: April 15, 11:30am-2:30pm
Where: Legends on the Lake Rumbling Bald Resort, 112 Mountain Blvd., Lake Lure
More Info: Purchase Tickets by April 11, 828-625-2411. Laura 803-318-7805, Edna 252-916-1131.
Saturday, April 20
What: Open Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show
When: April 20, registration 9am-12. Show 9am-4pm. Rain Date: May 18
Where: Old Ellenboro Elementary School
More Info: $25 entry fee. Benefit for Lynn Bradley McClain, cancer patient. Donations accepted. 828-429-7500.
What: Sale on the Trail Benefit. Yard Sale Fundraiser
When: April 20, 7am-2pm
Where: Bill's Creek VFD, 1118 Bill's Creek Road, Lake Lure.
More Info: Breakfast & Lunch. Rent a table to benefit the VFD. 828-625-5517.
Monday, April 22
What: Blood Drive
When: April 22, 3pm-7:30pm
Where: Ellenboro Fire Dept., 175 Depot St., Ellenboro
More Info: 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appt.
Saturday, April 27
What: Annual Banquet and Open House
When: April 27, 4pm. Banquet 6:05pm.
Where: South Mountain Christian Camp, 1129 South Mtn Rd, Bostic NC 28018
More Info: RSVP by April 21. 828-245-3322.
ONGOING EVENTS
Memory Makers Alzheimer/Dementia Community Resource/Support Group: Group is for family, caregivers, friends, or anyone in the community who needs the support. Meetings held last Thursday monthly 4pm. Rutherford Town Hall, 129 N Main Street, Rutherfordton. 828-980-4362 or 828-980-1034.
American Legion Post 74: Meetings 4th Tuesday monthly. Dinner 6pm, meeting follows. Chuck, Commander, 828-287-1294. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton.
DAV, Chapter #25 Rutherford County: Meetings 2nd Monday monthly, Dinner 6pm, meeting follows. National Guard Armory, Withrow Rd, Forest City Need some new members to help us accomplish our mission of helping our veterans needing assistance. Question or concerns, contact Commander Rickey Barber SR, 828-460-8281.
Genealogy Club: Meets 2nd Tuesday monthly 3pm. Open to anyone interesting in climbing their family tree or learning more about their ancestry. Mountains Branch Library, 150 Bill's Creek Rd, Lake Lure. 828-287-6392.
GWRRA NC CHAPTER NC P-2: Meets monthly 2nd Tuesday The Shak Forest City. Meal 6:30pm, meeting 7:30pm. Anyone interested in motorcycles welcome, no matter the brand. Charlie, 828-248-2754.
Book Club: Meets 2nd Monday monthly 10-11am Mountains Branch Library, 150 Bill's Creek Rd, Lake Lure. 828-287-6392.
Grahamtown Community Center: Provides free food on 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month to the community from 4pm-5pm. 129 First Street, Forest City. 828-229-3380.
Advanced Care Planning: Private consult to understand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attorney. Free Sessions. Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County 828-245-0095.
Support Group: Parents as Leaders (PALS) a parent and family support group of pre-school aged children, meets weekly to discuss issues, concerns and the joys of raising young children. 828-286-3901.
