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Friday, July 26
What: Blood Drive
When: July 26, 10am-2:30pm
Where: Wal-Mart, 197 Plaza Drive, Forest City
More Info: For appt visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Saturday, July 27
What: Country Breakfast Buffet
When: July 27, 7-10am
Where: Whitehouse Community Center, 5408 Painter's Gap Road, Union Mills
More Info: Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Proceeds go to upkeep of building and outdoor recreation area. 828-288-6271.
What: Blood Drive
When: July 27, 10am-2:30pm
Where: Lowes, 184 Lowes Blvd., Forest City
More Info: For appt visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Thursday, August 1
What: Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck Host
When: August 1, arrive by 8am, distribution at 10am. First come, first serve.
Where: Spencer Baptist, 187 N. Oak St., Spindale
More Info: Must be Rutherford county resident to qualify & meet low income requirements. Sponsored by Chase Corner Ministries. 828-247-0096.
Friday, August 2
What: Polk County Line Band
When: August 2, 7pm
Where: Union Mills Learning Center, 6495 Hudlow Road, Union Mills
More Info: Meal at 6pm, $5. Come join us!
Saturday, August 3
What: BBQ Dinner
When: Aug. 3, 12-4pm
Where: Piedmont Pleasant Hill Community Center, 1761 Maple Creek Road, Rutherfordton
More Info: Adults $10, kids 6-12 $5, 5 and under free
Monday, August 5
What: Mobile Food Pantry
When: August 5
Where: South Mountain Christian Camp, 1129 South Mountain Road, Bostic.
More Info: People receiving food arrive between 7-8:30am. Volunteers needed, arrive between 8:30-9am. 828-245-5603.
Monday & Tuesday,
August 5-6
What: Summer Retreat for Women
When: Aug. 5, 11:30am-3pm and Aug. 6, 9:30am-12:30pm
Where: Fairfield Mountain Chapel, 1384 Buffalo Creek Road, Lake Lure
More Info: Cost $25, which includes all materials, and two meals. Call 828-625-2411 to reserve your space by 8/2.
Tuesday, August 6
What: Blake Luckadoo Memorial Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Hunting Heritage Banquet
When: Aug. 6, 5pm
Where: Rutherfordton Club House, 241 Clubhouse Drive, Rutherfordton
More Info: Doors open: 5pm, BBQ Dinner: 6pm, Auction: 7pm. For tickets contact, Billy Melton 828-429-3263.
ONGOING EVENTS
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 every 3rd Tuesday, 7pm at the County Annex Building on Main St., Rutherfordton. Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.
Chase Corner Ministries: FREE USDA Food every Wednesday from 9am-2pm. Families who receive this food may get it every other month. Must be Rutherford County resident & meet income requirements to qualify. 828-247-0096.
Gilkey Neighbors Food Pantry: Volunteers needed. 828-286-0404 or 217 Gilkey School Rd. Rutherfordton.
Coffee and Conversation: Coffee Social for Veterans every 3rd Thursday monthly 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. 6:30pm for refreshments, 7pm meeting. 828-305-8654 or 828-287-3412.
American Legion Post 74: Meeting 4th Tuesday monthly. Dinner 6pm, meeting follows. 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 support. Meetings held last Thursday monthly 4pm. Rutherford Town Hall, 129 N. Main St, Rutherfordton. 828-980-4362, 828-980-1034.
HOPE Grief Support Group: Free for any adult who's lost a loved one. Offered at 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 info about a crime? Report anonymously. You don't have to reveal your name. Info could get you a cash reward. 828-286-8477.
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: Designed to check on senior citizens & help them have peace of mind. Provides a knowledge that someone cares & will check on them. No cost. Contact Lt. Godlock, 828-287-6395. Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.
