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Friday & Saturday, May 10-11
What: Lake Lure Spring Classic Boat & Auto Show
When: May 10-11
Where: Lake Lure Beach & Town Center
More Info: For questions and registration call Sonya 828-980-1727
Saturday, May 11
What: Buffet Breakfast
When: May 11
Where: Gilkey School Comm Center; Gilkey School Rd, Rutherfordton
More Info: Adult $6, Kid 6-12 $3, Kid 5 & under. Proceeds help support Community Center. 828-429-9075.
Thursday, May 16
What: Family Resources 15th Annual Power of the Purse
When: May 16, bidding begins at 5pm; dinner at 6:15pm. Silent Auction & dinner with proceeds going to Family Resources of Rutherford County Programs
Where: First Baptist Church, Forest City
More Info: 828-247-1440
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: 800-381-9478.
Saturday, May 18
What: Quarter Bingo
When: May 18, 4:30-7:30
Where: Gilkey School Comm. Center; Gilkey School Rd, Rutherfordton
More Info: 828-429-9075
What: Open Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show
When: May 18, register 9am-12pm, show 9am-4pm
Where: Old Ellenboro Elementary
More Info: $25 entry fee. Benefit for Lynn Bradley McClain, cancer patient. Donations accepted. 828-429-7500.
Sunday, May 19
What: PAWS of Rutherford County FREE Rabies & Low Cost Vaccine Drive-Thru Clinic
When: May 19, 10am-2pm, rain or shine
Where: Rutherford County Health Dept, enter from Fairgrounds Rd, exit via Callahan-Koon Rd.
More Info: Provided to Rutherford County residents as long as supplies last & with proper ID. Dogs need to be 4 months &cats 3 months.
Sunday, May 19
What: Hopewell Community Cemetery Memorial Day
When: May, 19. Family & friends will come and enjoy fellowship. Meet for Lunch at 1pm. Bring a covered dish.
Where: Hopewell Hollis Ruritan Clubhouse
More Info: Gary, 828-453-8105.
Saturday, May 25
What: Country Breakfast Buffet
When: May 25, 7-10am
Where: Whitehouse Community Center, 5408 Painter's Gap Road, Union Mills
More Info: Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free
What: Car & Truck Show
When: May 25, registration 9am-12pm, show 9am-4pm.
Where: Gilkey School Comm. Center; Gilkey School Rd, Rutherfordton
More Info: Johnnie 828-429-7500, Dan 828-748-2152. BBQ Sandwiches & Hot Dogs will be available.
ONGOING EVENTS
Coffee and Conversation: Coffee Social for Veterans every 3rd Thursday in the month, 9am-10:30am. Rutherford County Veteran Service Office, 303 Fairground Road, Spindale. 828-287-6185.
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.
Sons of Confederate Veterans: Lt. William Corbitt Camp #525 invites you to visit with us every 3rd Friday at the County Annex Building; 289 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. Meet at 6:30pm for refreshments and 7pm meeting. 828-305-8654 or 828-287-3412.
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Weekly meetings: Monday 7pm women's meeting, Thursday 7pm open meeting. 1st Presbyterian Church; 438 W. Main St., Forest City.
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.
New AA Meeting: Sundays, 11:30am. Rectory of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Bat Cave.
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.
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.
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products dish detergent, Lysol spray, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex, toilet tissue, etc. Info: 828-245-0095.
Grahamtown Community Center: Provides free food on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month to the community from 4pm-5pm. 129 First Street, Forest City. 828-229-3380.
Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: Every 3rd Tuesday monthly, 6:30pm. Perry Moore House; Main St., Rutherfordton. 828-287-5475.
Isothermal Amateur Radio Club: Monthly meeting every 3rd Tuesday, 7pm at the County Annex Building on Main St., Rutherfordton. Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.
Veterans Meal: 3rd Tuesday monthly, 5pm. Willow Ridge Rehab; 237 Tryon Rd., Rutherfordton. 828-286-7200.
Ever been a victim of Domestic Violence? Never want to be? Domestic Violence Education/Support Meetings on 1st Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm, facilitated by Dr. Johnnie Martin. Women only, no ch0arge. Call Sally Claroni, 828-245-1390 ext. 104 for location and more info.
