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Rutherford County Farmers Market
Open weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8am-12pm. 172 Depot Street, Forest City.
Spring Photography Contest
Many memories have been made at the Park, and we invite you to share images of your own in our "100 Years of Memories" photo contest. Upload three photos to our Facebook page using the #100Memories hashtag or email them to us at prandevents@chimneyrockpark.com now through May 31 for the chance to win one of three amazing prizes. For a complete list of contest rules, visit chimneyrockpark.com
Washburn Community Outreach Center
BIG SALE! Thurs., Fri. & Sat., April 28-30, 9am-2pm. All children's clothes are ½ off a big 50% off. All Shoes are 50% off as well ½ off. Come in and check out our sales through out the month. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.
Hopewell Hollis Community Clubhouse
26th Annual BBQ, Sat. April 30, 4pm-8pm. Adults $10, kids 6-12 $5. Sponsored by the Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Club.
Walk for Life
"Hands of Hope for Life" hosting its 23rd Annual Walk for Life, Sat. April 30, 10am-2pm. Registration at 9am. We will meet at Immaculate Conception Church and walk a little over a mile round trip and turn around at the designated spot and walk back to the church for the activities.
Chase FFA Alumni
Presents Farm Day, Sat. April 30, 10am-4pm. Free admission. Rain or Shine! Antique Farm Equipment, Barnyard Animals, Live music & great food. Rutherford County Agricultural Education Facility; 318 Big Island Rd., Rutherfordton.
Boy Scout Troops
Disaster Drill with EMS, Medical, Law Enforcement, etc. Sat. April 30, starts at 8:30am. For more info, Call Rodney, 828-305-3404.
HOPE Grief Support Group
Free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered throughout the year at the Hospice Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, 374 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Every other month on Tuesdays. May 3, 10, 17, 24 at 10am. 828-245-0095.
Rutherfordton Lions Club
12th Annual Golf Tournament, Wed., May 4, at Meadowbrok Golf Course. All proceeds are used to support the Club, which is a non-profit organization who help those who have needs in Rutherford County. To be a sponsor, please call 828-287-8085.
Bill's Creek VFD
Spring Fundraiser, Sat. May 7, 7am-2pm. BBQ, Bake Sale, Plant Sale, Silent Auction. Proceeds benefit Bill's Creek VFD. 1118 Bill's Creek Rd., Lake Lure. 828-625-5517.
Gears and Gables
Sat. May 7, 8am. The nonprofit organization provides urgent home repairs for families in need. RHP provides materials; volunteers provide labor. Register online: rutherfordhousingpartnership.com/events or 828-248-3431.
Pink Ladies Support Group: 1st Monday of each month from 5 to 6:30pm at Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; for women who have been diagnosed with cancer. 828-245-4596.
Ellenboro's 9th Annual Town Wide Yard Sale
Sat. May 7, 7am until. You may sell in your own yard or set up a table along Depot St. (do not block road). The Woman's Club will have breakfast biscuits, brownies, soft drinks, coffee and homemade cakes for sale. Sponsored by the Ellenboro Woman's Club, 828-429-2476.
South Mountain Christian Camp
Open House and Banquet, Sat. May 7, 4pm. This is a great opportunity to meet the camp founders and other staff members. All facilities will be open for those who would like to view the camp themselves. Guided tours offered as well. RSVP, 828-245-3322.
BelkGives on the Go Mobile Mammography Center
Will stop at Belk store in Forest City, Thurs. May 12th, 9:30am to offer free, convenient mammogram screenings. Women age 40 and over with no breast concerns, who have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months and have a primary care physician are eligible by calling 855-655-BMMC (2662) to schedule an appointment. Visit www.belk.com/pink
TGIF FREE Concert Series
Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the free TGIF Concert Series on the Historic Courthouse lawn in Downtown Morganton. Join us every Friday night from May through July for music on the square! Enjoy a variety of music entertainment from 7-10pm. Visit: www.downtownmorganton.com
Sons of Confederate Veterans
The Polk Volunteers Camp # 919 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans invites you to meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month, and we love to have visitors. Membership is open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces. For more info or questions e-mail James McGuin: commander@polkncscv.org
Domestic Violence Education/Support Group
Women who are victims of any kind of domestic abuse, or who never want to be, are invited the 1st Tuesday of each month 6-8pm. Contact Dr. Johnnie Martin, 828-286-9590 or Sally Claroni, 828-245-1390 ext. 104 for more info.
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.
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.
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: Designed to check on senior citizens & help them & their family have peace of mind. Program provides a knowledge that someone cares and will check on them daily. No cost for this program. Contact Lt. Godlock, 828-287-6395. Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.
Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County: Program established for the purpose of obtaining info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? Report is anonymously. You do not have to reveal your name. Your info could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers, 828-286-8477.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Weekly meetings: Monday 7pm Women's meeting, Thursday 7pm open meeting. 1st Presbyterian Church; 438 West Main St., Forest City. Providing support for recovery for 80 years!
Education/Support Group
Female Teen Domestic Violence Ed/Support Group will meet w/Dr. Johnnie Martin, every Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30pm. Come learn the warning signs of possibly abusive relationships and controlling behaviors. 828-245-1390 Ext. 104 (Sally) for location and details. Funded by The Rutherford County Endowment Fund.
Al-A-Non Family Groups
Patience AFG: Mondays, 7pm at Rutherford UMC. 828-288-2767. Lake Lure AFG; Tuesdays, 7:30pm at Mountains Branch Library. 828-748-8583. Info: www.al-anon.alateen.org
Mastectomy Fittings: By appointment; Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; fittings provided by Smith's Drugs of Forest City; for an appointment, call 828-245-4596.
Advance Care Planning: Sessions consist of a private consult to understand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attorney. Sessions are free. Call Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County at 828-245-0095 to schedule an appt or for more info.
Unity, Service, Recovery
Do you have a desire to stop drinking? Looking to find a local AA meeting? The Lake Lure Group meets at Fairfield Mountains Chapel in the fellowship hall; 1384 Buffalo Creek Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746. Monday at 6:30pm & Friday at 5:30pm.
Low Cost Spay and Neuters
You can afford to have your pet spayed or neutered with our low cost program. Community Pet Center, 828-287-7738.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Open Wed. thru Sat., 10am-4pm. See our new T-shirts with dog and cat motifs. Proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit 501(C)(3) animal rescue organization. We accept donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs/cats waiting to be adopted. All donations are tax deductible. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
