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Thursday, July 11
What: A new spiritual community is forming in Rutherford County. All Souls Community, Unitarian Universalist, will hold its first service.
When: July 11, 7pm
Where: Mooneyham Library Forest City.
More Info: Finger foods. 843-708-1033
What: Health & Public Service open house
When: July 11, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Isothermal Community College.
More Info: Light refreshments & small door prizes. Contact Brenda McFarland 828-395-1668 or bmcfarland@isothermal.edu for info.
Saturday, July 13
What: Buffet Breakfast
When: July 13, 7am-10am
Where: Gilkey School Community Ctr, Gilkey School Rd, Rutherfordton
More Info: Adults $6, Kids 6-12 $3, 5 & under Free. Proceeds help Support the Community Center.
What: Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
When: July 13, 5-7pm
Where: Whitehouse Community Ctr, 5408 Painter's Gap Rd, Union Mills
More Info: Adults $8, kids 6-12 $4, 5 & under free. Proceeds to picnic pavilion. 828-288-6271
Saturday, July 20
What: Operation Christmas Child Project Event
When: July 20, 10am-12pm
Where: Second Baptist Church, 123 Green St., Rutherfordton
More Info: Meet the Mountain Gateway Team, get info on being a volunteer, tips on packing shoe boxes & learn small easy crafts. 828-606-3636, 828-755-8356
What: Quarter Bingo
When: July 20, 4:30-7pm
Where: Gilkey School Community Ctr, Gilkey School Rd, Rutherfordton
More Info: 25¢/card, great prizes & fun!
Saturday, July 27
What: Country Breakfast Buffet
When: July 27, 7-10am
Where: Whitehouse Community Ctr, 5408 Painter's Gap Rd, Union Mills
More Info: Adult $6, kid 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Proceeds upkeep building & rec area. 828-288-6271.
ONGOING EVENTS
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.
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 and use of living wills and health care powers of attorney. Free Sessions. Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County 828-245-0095.
Book Club: Meets 2nd Monday of each month 10-11am at Mountains Branch Library, 150 Bill's Creek Road, Lake Lure. 828-287-6392.
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.
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.
Veterans Meal: 3rd Tuesday monthly 5pm. Willow Ridge Rehab; 237 Tryon Rd., Rutherfordton. 828-286-7200.
Isothermal Amateur Radio Club: Monthly meeting 3rd Tuesday, 7pm at County Annex Building Main St., Rutherfordton. Don, 828-453-1698 or Bob, 828-429-2924.
Gilkey Neighbors Food Pantry: Volunteers needed. Please call 828-286-0404 or visit 217 Gilkey School Road, Rutherfordton.
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.
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.
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.
American Legion Post 74: Meetings on 4th Tuesday every month. Dinner at 6pm, meeting to follow. Kevin Young, Commander. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. 828-287-1294.
Memory Makers Alzheimer/Dementia Community Resource/Support Group: For family, caregivers, friends, or anyone in the community who needs the support. Meetings held the last Thursday of each month, 4pm. Rutherford Town Hall, 129 N. Main St, Rutherfordton. 828-980-4362 or 828-980-1034.
HOPE Grief Support Group: Free 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.
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.
