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Saturday, September 14
What: Buffet Breakfast
When: Sept. 14, 7-10am
Where: Gilkey School Community Center, 217 Gilkey School Rd, Rutherfordton
More Info: Adults $6, Kids 6-12 $3, kids 5 & under free. Proceeds help Support The Community Center
Tuesday thru Saturday, September 17-21
What: Colfax Free Fair Ellenboro School Carnival
When: Sept. 17-21
Where: Old Ellenboro School grounds
More Info: Exhibit Hall, rides, games, food. 828-453-8185
What: Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Club
When: Sept. 17-21
Where: Old Ellenboro school grounds
More Info: Buy your desserts & coffee at Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan booth. Proceeds benefit community.
What: Colfax Free Fair Car Show
When: Sept. 21
Where: Old Ellenboro School ball field
More Info: Register 2-5pm. People's choice voting 3-5:30pm. Professional judging 5-5:30pm. Awards presented 6pm. No entry fee. 828-453-8185
Saturday, September 21
What: Little Detroit Chapter of the AACA. Open Car, Truck & Bike Show
When: Sept. 21, 11am-4pm
Where: The Shak Bar & Grill, 2270 College Ave., Forest City, next to Ollie's
More Info: $15 Entry free. Partial proceeds benefit Toys for Tots. 50/50 raffle, Ice cream truck.
Saturday, September 21
What: Quarter Bingo
When: Sept. 21, 4:30-7pm
Where: Gilkey School Community Center, 217 Gilkey School Rd, Rutherfordton
More Info: Come have some fun
Tuesday, September 24
What: Seminar on Meeting Retirement Challenges
When: Sept. 24, 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Eastwood Village Clubhouse, 110 Eastwood Village Drive, Bostic, off Hwy.74B.
More Info: Free session, seating is limited. Call 828-429-0742 or 828-429-2279 to reserve a spot.
Thursday, September 26
What: Free Flowering Bridge-sponsored class "All About Hydrangeas," led by master gardener Eleanor Bails
When: Sept. 26, 10-11am
Where: Lake Lure Town Hall (back entrance)
More Info: 828-625-2540
What: Help us start a Tower Garden! Learn about hydroponics and indoor growing. Plant your own seeds and watch them grow.
When: Sept. 26
Where: Mountain's Branch Library, Lake Lure
More Info: 828-287-6417
Saturday, September 28
What: Country Breakfast Buffet
When: Sept. 28, 7-10am
Where: Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painter's Gap Rd., Union mills
More Info: Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. 828-625-9240
What: 11th Annual Carolina Freight Event
When: Sept. 28, 11am-2pm
Where: First Baptist Church Christian Outreach Center, 301 East First Street, Cherryville.
More Info: Admission $10 includes lunch buffet. Registration deadline: Sept. 20. Sponsored by C. Grier Beam Truck Museum, 704-435-3072
ONGOING EVENTS
DAV, Chapter #25 Rutherford County: Meets 2nd Monday monthly, dinner: 6pm, meeting to follow. National Guard Armory, Withrow Road, Forest City. We need new members to help us accomplish our mission of helping veterans needing assistance. Questions or concerns, please contact Commander Rickey Barber SR, 828-460-8281.
Rutherford County Farmers Market: Open to the public every Saturday through October from 8am until noon. 172 Depot Street in Forest City, directly across from Pavilion On Park Square.
New AA Meeting: Sundays, 11:30am. Rectory of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Bat Cave.
Grahamtown Community Center: Provides free food 2nd & 4th Thursday monthly to the community; 4pm-5pm. 129 First St., Forest City. 828-229-3380.
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 at Perry Moore House Rutherfordton, 828-288-2767. Lake Lure AFG; Tuesdays, 7:30pm at Mountains Branch Library, 828-748-8583.
Annual Coat Drive: By Gilkey School Community Center. Also taking Blankets, Gloves, and Toboggans. For Deliver or Pickup call Gail Parton 828-287-4830, Hilda Roper 828-287-5673, Kay Deyton 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, veggies, fruits, pasta & sauce, soups, crackers, rice, dried beans, kid friendly, mac-n-cheese, & toiletry. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City. 828-247-0096.
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex & toilet tissue. 828-245-0095.
Overeaters Anonymous: Is food a problem? There is a solution. Meeting every Saturday 2:30pm at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 408 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. 828-229-3066.
GWRRA NC CHAPTER NC P-2: Meets monthly 2nd Tuesday at The Shak Forest City. Meal 6:30pm, meeting 7:30pm. Anyone interested in motorcycles is welcome, no matter the brand. Charlie, 828-248-2754.
