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Saturday, May 23
What: Flowering Bridge Free Event: Bees and Beekeeping. Led by local beekeeper Laura Shields.
When: May 23, 10am
Where: Meet: west (Chimney Rock) end of bridge in Secret Garden (in case of rain: Town Hall, back entrance).
More Info: 828-625-2540
Thurs.-Sat. May 23-25
What: Spring & Summer clothing on display. All clothing will be ½ off this week
When: May 23-25, 9am-2pm
Where: Washburn Community Outreach Center, 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Bostic.
More Info: Food pantry for Rutherford County residents, 9:30am-1:30pm. 828-245-5603.
Saturday, May 25
What: Country Breakfast Buffet
When: May 25, 7-10am
Where: Whitehouse Community Ctr., 5408 Painter's Gap Rd, 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 Community Ctr.; Gilkey School Rd, Rutherfordton
More Info: Johnnie 828-429-7500, Dan 828-748-2152. BBQ Sandwiches & Hot Dogs available.
Tuesday, June 4
What: Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck
When: June 4, arrive by 8am, distribution at 10am. 1st come, 1st serve. Free USDA food to Rutherford county residents who qualify financially.
Where: Webb First Baptist Church, 337 Webb Church Rd, Ellenboro
More Info: Sponsored by Chase Corner Ministries. 828-247-0096
ONGOING EVENTS
American Legion Post 74: Meetings 4th Tuesday monthly. Dinner: 6pm, meeting to follow. Kevin Young, Commander. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. 828-287-1294.
Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: Every 3rd Tuesday monthly, 6:30pm. Perry Moore House; Main St., Rutherfordton. 828-287-5475.
Memory Makers Alzheimer/Dementia Community Resource/Support Group: This group is for family, caregivers, friends, or anyone in the community who needs the support. Meetings held the last Thursday of each month at 4pm. Rutherford Town Hall, 129 North Main Street, Rutherfordton. 828-980-4362 or 828-980-1034.
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.
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Weekly Open Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays, 7pm. 1st Presbyterian Church, 438 W. Main St., Forest City.
Veterans Clothing Center and Meet & Greet Coffee: Free! 1st Monday monthly 10am-1pm. Snacks provided. NOT accepting clothing donations at this time. American Legion Post 74, 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton.
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 & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, 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.
Isothermal Amateur Radio Club: Monthly meeting every 3rd Tuesday, 7pm at County Annex Building on Main St., Rutherfordton. Don, 828-453-1698 or Bob, 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 1st Tuesday monthly, 6-8pm, facilitated by Dr. Johnnie Martin. Women only, free. Sally Claroni 828-245-1390 ext. 104 for location and more info.
