Saturday, April 27
What: 28th Annual Ruritan BBQ & Smoked Chicken
When: April 27, 4-8pm
Where: Hopewell Hollis Ruritan Club House, 2500 Hollis Road, Ellenboro.
More Info: All you can eat. Take out available. Adults $10, kids 6-12 $5, under 6 free
What: Annual Banquet and Open House
When: April 27, 4pm. Banquet 6:05pm.
Where: South Mountain Christian Camp, 1129 South Mountain Rd, Bostic
More Info: 828-245-3322.
What: Country Breakfast Buffet
When: April 27, 7am-10am
Where: Whitehouse Community Center, 5408 Painter's Gap Road, Union Mills
More Info: Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Proceeds to upkeep of building and outdoor recreation area
What: Car Show (Cars, Trucks, Bikes)
When: April 27, 10am-3pm. Register w/Bo at Music City Records, 828-245-1701. Pre registration $15 or day of show $20. Rain Date: May 4
Where: Tri-City Mall, backside Roses parking lot
More Info: Proceeds benefit Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Tuesday, April 30
What: Community Meeting, TNR Program for Cats in Rutherford County
When: April 30, 5:30pm
Where: Courthouse Annex Meeting Room, 289 N Main St, Rutherfordton
More Info: PAWS of Rutherford County has a new initiative under the No Kill Equation to get more cats spayed/neutered under Trap-Neuter-Return. 828-625-4114
What: 8'x9' Afghan Drawing (American flag - kneeling soldier)
When: Drawing held Mon. July 1 (do not have to be present to win)
Where: Tickets sold at American Legion Post 423, Caroleen. $1 each or 6 for $5.
More Info: Afghan was made by Mrs. Susan Moore, wife of Buddy Moore
Wednesday, May 1
What: Blood Drive
When: May 1, 10:45am-3:30pm
Where: Rutherford County Government Building, 289 N. Main St., Rutherfordton
More Info: 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appt.
Thursday, May 2
What: Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck
When: May 2, arrive by 8am, distribution at 10am. First come, first serve.
Where: Harmon Street Baptist, 398 Harmon St, Forest City
More Info: Sponsored by Chase Corner Ministries. 828-247-0096
Friday, May 3
What: Wiregrass Band
When: May 3, 7pm
Where: Union Mills Learning Center, 6495 Hudlow Road, Union Mills
More Info: Meal: 6pm, $5. Join us!
Saturday, May 4
What: Mayfest Outdoor Festival
When: May 4, 10am-5pm
Where: Main Street, Rutherfordton
More Info: All day Family Fun!
What: Mayfest Car, Truck, & Bike Show
When: May 4, register from 9am-12pm
Where: Main Street, Rutherfordton
More Info: Proceeds benefit Hospice of Rutherford County. 828-429-7500
Monday, May 6
What: Mobile Food Pantry
When: May 6, 9am
Where: South Mountain Christian Camp, 1129 South Mountain Rd, Bostic
More Info: People receiving food need to arrive 7-8:30am. Volunteers arrive 8:30-9am. 828-245-5603.
Tuesday, May 7
What: Blood Drive
When: May 7, 2-6pm
Where: Gilkey School Community Center, 217 Gilkey School Rd, Rutherfordton
More Info: 1-800-RED CROSS for appt.
Friday & Saturday, May 10-11
What: Lake Lure Spring Classic Boat & Auto Show
When: May 10-11, (Mother's Day Weekend)
Where: Lake Lure Beach and Town Center
More Info: For questions and registration call Sonya Ledford, 828-980-1727
Friday, May 17
What: Ladies Night Out
When: May 17, 6-10pm
Where: Empowerment Center, 548 US Hwy. 74 Bus, Bostic (old Moose Lodge).
More Info: Tickets available, 800-381-9478.
ONGOING EVENTS
Veterans Clothing Center and Meet & Greet Coffee: Free! 1st Monday of the month, 10am-1pm. Snacks provided. American Legion Post 74, 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton.
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products dish detergent, Lysol spray, 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.
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.
New AA Meeting: Sundays, 11:30am. Rectory of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Bat Cave.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Weekly meetings: Monday 7pm women's meeting, Thursday 7pm open meeting. 1st Presbyterian Church; 438 W. Main St., Forest City.
Grace of God Rescue Mission Needed Items: Plates, bowls, plastic forks & spoons, cups, napkins, paper towels, gallon canned foods, personal hygiene items, coffee, sugar & cleaning items. 828-245-9141.
HOPE Grief Support Group: Free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered at the Hospice Charles and Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, 374 Hudlow Road, Forest City. 828-245-0095.
Chase Corner Ministries: FREE USDA Food every Wednesday from 9am-2pm. Families who receive this food may only get it every other month. You must be a Rutherford County resident and meet income requirements to qualify. 828-247-0096.