Comment
Print
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
Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver
Support Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 6:30pm at The Perry Moore House on Main Street in Rutherfordton, located between the First United Methodist Church of Rutherfordton and the Sanger Cardiology Clinic. An open meeting for those caring for a loved one affected with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Call Amy Hamilton 828-305-2278 for info or to register.
Stroke Support Group: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5pm in the Crawford Building (Auxiliary Room) at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Info, 828-286-5509.
Isothermal Amateur Radio Club
Monthly meeting every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm at the County Annex Building on Main St., Rutherfordton. Across the road from churches. Info, Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.
The Friends of Agriculture Breakfasts
Sponsored by the Polk County Farm Bureau, held every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7am-8am at the 4-H Center; 135 Locust St., Columbus. Each breakfast features a speaker on areas of interest to our community of farmers, gardeners, and food enthusiasts.
Rutherford County Farmers Market
Open weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8am-12pm. 172 Depot Street, Forest City.
Shelby Friends 50 and Over
Please join a wonderful caring group of people enjoying meals together, dances, picnics, day trips, trail walks, and other social activities. We meet 3rd Thursday of the month at Showmars, (Shelby) and alternate restaurants for dinner first Friday of the month. We look forward to seeing you for new friendships and lasting memories. Info, 704-756-0551.
Rutherford County Library
Spring Book Sale, Thurs. & Fri., May 12 & 13, 9am-5pm & Sat. May 14, 9am-12pm. Large variety of books, VHS tapes, and DVDs available. Hardback books, .50¢. Paperback books and single children's books .25¢. For $2, you can fill a provided grocery bag with children's books!! 828-287-6115.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
BIG May SALE! Thurs., Fri., & Sat., May 12-14, 9am-2pm. Men and lady shirts are 50% off. $2 bag sale on select infants clothes. All .50¢ tees will be .25¢. Come in and check out our sales through out the month. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.
Gilkey School Community Center
Buffet Breakfast, Sat. May 14, 7am-10am. Adults $6. Kids 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Proceeds to help rebuild the old School.
Chase Corner Ministries
$2 Bag Sale on all clothes & shoes, May 16-18. Proceeds go back into helping others in our community! 1604 Chase High Rd., across from Chase High School.
Blood Drives
•Wed. May 18, 12-6pm at Rutherford Regional Medical Center; 288 S Ridgecrest Ave., Rutherfordton. For appt call 1-800-REDCROSS or redcrossblood.org. •Sat. May 21, 10am-2:30pm at Lowe's; 184 Lowes Blvd., Forest City,. For appt call 1-800-REDCROSS or redcrossblood.org. •Mon. May 23, 3-7:30pm at Spindale United Methodist Church; E Main & Methodist Dr, Spindale. For appt call 828-286-2281.
Fairfield Mtns VFD
Lakeview Restaurant in Rumbling Bald Resort has declared Thurs. May 19th as support Fairfield Mountains Volunteer Fire Department night. Come into the restaurant for a delicious meal and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to FMVFD.
Heritage 'n' Homecoming
Sat. May 21, 10am-4pm at Broad River Genealogical Society; 1145 County Home Rd., Shelby. Join us for Hot Dogs and conversation.
Pancake Breakfast
Sun. May 29, 8am-12pm. Pancakes cooked and served by our firemen, Vandele Farms Sausage Patties, Juice, Coffee. Fairfield Mountains VFD, Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure. Donation Only! Sponsored by the FMVFD Ladies Auxiliary.
Cook Smart - Eat Smart Class
June 9, July 14, Aug. 18, 10am-1pm or 5pm-8pm. Register by June 6 at Cooperative Extension; 193 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale or call 828-287-6010.
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.
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
Willow Ridge Rehab & Living Center
3rd Annual Car Show, "Cars for the Cure" Sat. June 25, 12pm-3pm at Rocky's Bar & Grill; behind Denny's on US 74. Registration 9am-12. Entry fee, $20 includes free meal. Top 25, Best Ford, GM, Chrysler, Rat Rod & In Show. Proceeds go to Relay For Life. Info, 828-289-4631 or 828-429-1181.
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.
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.
