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April 19
What: Music at the Mills
When: April 19; meal 6pm, band 7pm
Where: Union Mills Learning Center
More Info: Smokey Mountain Rhythm performing. Meal $6. No admission for music. Tip jar for band.
April 20
What: Rutherford County Farmers Market
When: April 20; 8am to 12pm
Where: Park Square (across from POPS), Forest City
April 20
What: Rutherfordton Kiwanis Children's Auction
When: April 20; 9am
Where: 230 N. Cleghorn St., Rutherfordton
More Info: Theme: "Helping One Child In one Community At a Time." More details soon.
What: Earth Day Celebration
When: April 20; 10am -1pm
Where: Flowering Bridge, Lake Lure
More Info: Information on beneficial insects, invasive plants, native plants, climate change & more.
What: Father-Daughter Dance
When: April 20; 6-8pm
Where: East Rutherford Middle School gym
More Info: Sock Hop presented by Rutherford County Girl Scouts; $35/couple; deadline April 15; 704-418-6450.
April 20
What: Paint the Campus Blue
When: April 20; 9am-2pm
Where: Isothermal Community College student center
More Info: Free event, open to public. 1K fun run, face painting, music, games, contests, food trucks, dunking booth, water slide, fishing & more.
What: American Red Cross Blood Drive
When: April 20; 9am-2pm
Where: Cliffside Baptist Church
What: Free Science Spectacular show
When: April 20; 10am
Where: The Foundation, Isothermal Community College
More Info: Mr. Science, Jason Lindsey, from Hooked on Science presents free show for all ages. An extension of the annual ICC Science and Technology Expo to be held April 19 with 6th graders in Rutherford & Polk counties.
April 22
What: Earth Day Litter Sweep
When: April 22; 9am
Where: Kiwanis Park, Rutherfordton
More Info: trails@rutherfordoutdoor.org to register
April 26
What: Lake Lure Arbor Day Program
When: April 26; 11am
Where: Morse Park, Lake Lure
April 27
What: Ruff'ton Roots Plant Sale
When: April 27; 10am to 1pm
Where: Hospital Drive, Rutherfordton
More Info: Ruff'ton Roots Plant Sale is a collaboration of Community Garden volunteers growing chemical free plants as a fundraiser for the Garden's annual operating expenses including seed, soil amendment and irrigation purchases.
April 28
What: Spring Symphony Concert
When: April 28; 3pm
Where: Foundation Performing Arts Center, Isothermal Community College
More Info: Presented by The Symphony of Rutherford County.
May 2
What: History Matters
When: May 2; 5:30pm
Where: CC Library Auditorium
More Info: Memories & Medals: salute to local veterans; guest speakers: Clint Tuttle (Rutherford County Sheriff's Dept.); Rev. Dr. Col. Max Burgin & Sgt. Major. Don Barrett, USMC; RS Central JROTC will also be present.
May 3
What: Lake Lure Farmers Market
When: May 3
Where: 2948 Memorial Hwy. Lake Lure
More Info: online applications: Lakelurefarmersmarket@gmail.com
May 4
What: Ellenboro Town Wide Yard Sale
When: May 4; 7:am-until
Where: Set-up on business 74 or Depot St. Ellenboro
More Info: Food vendors must have permission. Sponsor: Ellenboro Woman's Club. Rita 828-429-2476 or Carole 828-447-6442.
What: Community Yard Sale
When: May 4; 9am-1pm
Where: Bills Creek Community Center; 198 Club House Rd., Lake Lure
More Info: Benefits Bills Creek Community Center a& Feed the Children at Lake Lure Classical Academy.
What: 18th Annual Spring Green Bash
When: May 4; 5-9pm
Where: Green River Adventures parking lot; 111 E. Main St., Saluda
More Info: Raffle tickets: mountaintrue.org/event/2024-spring-green-bash-in-saluda-nc/ Online ticket sales end May 3. Raffle tickets can also be purchased in person at the event on May 4. You do not need to be present to win.
What: Cleanup on the Green River
When: May 4; 10am-3pm
Where: Saluda
More Info: Paddlers of all experience levels & roadside volunteers needed. Visit mountaintrue.org/event/mountaintrue-spring-clean-on-the-green-with-co-founder-of-liquidlogic-kayaks-shane-benedict-in-saluda-nc/ to register.
May 11
What: Marine Corps League Golf Tournament
When: May 11; Tee off 1:30pm
Where: Forest City Municipal Golf Course
More Info: Proceeds to needy veterans' fund; bbq sandwiches & plates served. Goal: 12 teams. Mail donations to: Marine Corps League, PO Box 1293, Forest City. $300 per team.
May 11 & May 12
What: Lake Lure Arts and Craft Festival
When: May 11 & 12; 10am-5pm Sat.; 10am-4pm Sun.
Where: Lake Lure Town Center
May 18
What: Lake Lure Spring Classic Boat and Car Show
When: May 18; 10am-4pm
Where: Lake Lure Town Center
May 23
What: Cliffside Elementary School's May Day
When: May 23; 5pm
Where: Cliffside school
More Info: "Looking Back - Moving Forward" theme
July 22-26
What: We Build Summer Camp for rising 4th-7th grade girls
When: July 22-26
Where: Isothermal Community College
More Info: Presented by Rutherford Housing Partnership, Women Roofers; for more information: contact WEBUILDDAYCAMP@gmail.com
Ongoing
What: Rutherford County Woodworkers Club
When: Every Fourth Tuesday
Where: Rutherford County Annex, Rutherfordton
More Info: 919-696-6064
What: Stitch by Stitch
When: First Saturday of each month, 12pm
Where: Rutherford County Library, Callahan Rd., Spindale
More Info: Ages 10 and up; cross-stitch, needle point and slow stitching
What: If you're an American Legion member of Post 74 Forest City, Post 423 Henrietta or Post 437 Chimney Rock & haven't renewed your membership dues, do so at www.legion.org.
More Info: If you'd like to join the American Legion, contact Jimmy at 704-819-5862.
What: Learn more about the Civil War/Confederacy third Friday monthly at annex in Rutherfordton. 6:30pm refreshments. 7pm meeting. William Corbitt SCV camp welcomes you.
More Info: teddybear93_890@yahoo.com
Volunteer Opportunities
More Info: NC Guardian ad Litem Program trains & supervises child advocate volunteers to represent best interests of kids in court system. www.volunteerforgal.org, 828-288-6121.
More Info: CarePartners Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking volunteers. Variety of opportunities, including specialized respite support, socialization-companionship, assistance with errands, Veterans program & more. Volunteer roles are designed to support staff. 828-274-9567.
Tuesdays
What: Open Arms Substance Abuse
When: Tuesdays 6-7pm
Where: Highland Apartments Activity Center; 171 Butler Rd., Forest City
More Info: Open to those with substance abuse, parents or guardians of children with substance abuse addictions. Rena: 828-305-1280.
Thursdays
What: Atrium Health community health bus
When: Thursdays 9:30am-4:30pm
Where: Grahamtown Community Center; 129 First St., Forest City
More Info: Screenings, referrals, cardiology pediatrics, well checks, minor injuries, diseases, radiology, diabetology; walk-ins welcome; www.grahamtownteam.org
What: Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club Meeting
When: 6:30-7:30pm (except 5th Thursdays)
Where: Woodrow Jones Building, Rutherfordton
More Info: See "Kiwanis of Rutherfordton" on FaceBook. New members welcome and light dinner served. ruffkiwanis@gmail.com
