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Thursday-Saturday,
May 30-June 1
What: All clothing ½ off
When: May 30-June 1, 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, June 1
What: Relay For Life Shooting For A Cure
When: June 1, 9am-1pm
Where: Old Hickory Rifle & Pistol Club, Gun Club Road, Bostic
More Info: $5 per shoot. Beginners welcome, bring own shotgun, pistol & ammo. Ammo available for purchase. Hot dogs & hamburgers for sale. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life.
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
Tuesday, June 11
What: The Attempted Theft of Abraham Lincoln's Body in 1876 is presented by Dr. Burke, professor at Queen's University of Charlotte
When: June 11, 3pm
Where: Mountain's Branch Library, 150 Bill's Creek Road, Lake Lure
More Info: Funded by the Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation and sponsored by the Mountain's Branch Genealogy Group. 828-287-6417
Monday, June 17
What: State Retiree Forum
When: June 17, 5:30pm
Where: Isothermal Community College; ICC Loop Rd, Spindale
More Info: RSVP by June 13 to Tim Southard, 704-473-2619
Thursday, June 20
What: Beekeeping and Honey Tasting will be presented by Laura Shields
When: June 20, 5pm.
Where: Mountain's Branch Library, 150 Bill's Creek Road, Lake Lure
More Info: Funded by the Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation. 828-287-6417
Wednesday, June 26
What: Why Do We Love Our Pets So Much? An Interactive Seminar about the joys of pet ownership. Feel free to bring/share photos & stories celebrating your favorite furry friend.
When: June 26, 3-4:30pm
Where: Mountain's Branch Library, 150 Bill's Creek Road, Lake Lure
More Info: Funded by Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation. 828-287-6417
Friday, June 28
What: Hand Painted Silk Scarves. Join local artist Aditi Watson for this 3 part series that will allow you to create your own hand painted silk scarf.
When: 6/28, 7/26, 8/16
Where: Mountain's Branch Library, 150 Bill's Creek Road, Lake Lure
More Info: Funded by Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation. 828-287-6417
ONGOING EVENTS
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.
American Legion Post 74: Meetings on 4th Tuesday monthly. Dinner: 6pm, meeting to follow. Kevin Young, Commander. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. 828-287-1294.
Bingo in Green Hill at the American Legion Post 74. Doors open 6pm, Bingo at 7pm. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. 828-395-2223.
Advanced Care Planning: Private consult to understand the purpose & use of living wills & health care powers of attorney. Free. Joey at Hospice Rutherford County 828-245-0095.
8'x9' Afghan Drawing (American flag-kneeling soldier). Drawing held Mon. July 1 (dn't have to be present to win). Tickets sold at American Legion Post 423, Caroleen. Donation $1 each or 6/$5. Afghan was made by Susan Moore, wife of Buddy Moore
Chase Corner Ministries Needs: Canned meat, vegetables, fruits, pasta & sauce, soups, crackers, rice, dried beans, kid friendly, mac-n-cheese, toiletry, Volunteers. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City. 828-247-0096.
Support Group: Parents as Leaders (PALS) a parent and family support group of pre-school aged children, meets weekly to discuss issues, concerns and the joys of raising young children. 828-286-3901.
Book Club: Meets 2nd Monday of each month 10-11am at Mountains Branch Library, 150 Bill's Creek Road, Lake Lure. 828-287-6392.
Genealogy Club: Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 3pm. Open to anyone interesting in climbing their family tree or learning more about their ancestry. Mountains Branch Library, 150 Bill's Creek Road, Lake Lure. 828-287-6392.
GWRRA NC CHAPTER NC P-2: Meets monthly 2nd Tuesday at The Shak in Forest City. Meal 6:30pm, meeting 7:30pm. Anyone interested in motorcycles is welcome, no matter the brand. Charlie Cook, 828-248-2754.
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. 828-286-8477.
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: Designed to check on senior citizens and help them and 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.
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.
DAV, Chapter #25 Rutherford County: Meetings on the 2nd Monday of every month, Dinner at 6pm, meeting to follow. National Guard Armory, Withrow Road, Forest City We are needing some new members to help us to be able to accomplish our mission of helping our veterans needing assistance. Question or concerns please contact Commander Rickey Barber SR, 828-460-8281.
