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Saturday, August 31
What: Buffet Breakfast
When: Aug. 31, 7-10am
Where: Gilkey School Comm. Center, Rutherfordton
More Info: Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Proceeds support the center. 828-429-9075
What: The Spindale Community Connections 3rd Annual Event
When: Aug. 31, 11am-5pm.
Where: Deviney Park on Greer Street in Spindale.
More Info: Free hotdogs & drinks from 11:30am-12:30pm. Music, games, drawings & more. No alcohol allowed. Teresa Hardy, 828-289-3357.
Tuesday, September 3
What: Domestic Violence Support/Education Group Meeting
When: Sept. 3
Where: To learn more about the meeting place and other details, call Sally at 828-245-1390, ext. 104
More Info: Meetings on 1st Tuesday of every month
Friday, September 6
What: Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck
When: Sept. 6, arrive by 8am, distribution at 10am. First come, first serve.
Where: Concord Baptist, 720 Old US Hwy 74, Bostic
More Info: Sponsored by Chase Corner Ministries. 828-247-0096
What: Singing
When: Sept. 6, 7pm.
Where: Union Mills Learning Center, 6495 Hudlow Road, Union Mills
More Info: Featuring; Carley Arrowood and Daniel Thrailkill. Join us for a great night of fellowship!
Saturday, September 7
What: FREE Rabies Clinic
When: Sept. 7, 10am-2pm
Where: Community Pet Center, 861 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City
More Info: Rutherford County residents only. 828-287-7738
What: Singing
When: Sept. 7, 7pm
Where: Camp McDaniel, 402 Camp Ferry Road, Mooresboro, just off US Hwy 221, near Broad River.
More Info: Free admission. Featuring: Golden Valley Crusaders and Servant's Voice
Tuesday, September 10
What: Dr. Walter Ziffer, Holocaust Survivor, will share his very personal story of WWII
When: Sept. 10, 3pm
Where: Mountains Branch Library, 150 Bill's Creek Road, Lake Lure
More Info: Program is Free and open to everyone. 828-287-6392.
ONGOING EVENTS
Rutherford County Farmers Market: Open every Saturday through October from 8am until noon. 172 Depot Street in Forest City, directly across from Pavilion On Park Square.
Grahamtown Community Center: Provides free food 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month to the community from 4pm-5pm. 129 First Street, Forest City. 828-229-3380.
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.
Al-A-Non Family Groups: Patience AFG: Mondays, 7-8pm Perry Moore House Rutherfordton 828-288-2767. Lake Lure AFG; Tuesdays 7:30pm Mountains Branch Library 828-748-8583.
Veterans Clothing Center and Meet & Greet Coffee: Free! 1st Monday monthly 10am-1pm. Snacks provided. NOT accepting clothing at this time. American Legion Post 74, 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton.
Annual Coat Drive: By Gilkey School Community Center. Also taking Blankets, Gloves, & Toboggans. For Deliver or Pickup call Gail 828-287-4830, Hilda 828-287-5673, Kay 828-286-1172.
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.
Chase Corner Ministries Needs: Volunteers, canned meat, vegetables, fruits, pasta & sauce, soups, crackers, rice, dried beans, kid friendly, mac-n-cheese, and toiletry. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City. 828-247-0096.
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products dish detergent, Lysol spray, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex tissue, and toilet tissue. 828-245-0095.
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting: Is food a problem? There is a solution. Every Saturday at 2:30pm at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 408 North Main Street, Rutherfordton. 828-229-3066.
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.
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.
Veterans Meal: 3rd Tuesday every month, 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.
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.
