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Low Cost Spay and Neuters
You can afford to have your pet spayed or neutered with our low cost Spay/Neuter program. Community Pet Center, 828-287-7738.
Coat Drive
Gilkey School Community Center is taking Coats, Blankets, Gloves, and Toboggans. For Delivery or Pick up. Contact Call Gail Parton at 828-287-4830, 828-289-5208 or Hilda Roper at 828-287-5673.
WNC Vegans and Vegetarians
Group will meet once a month. Call for more info. Annamaria, 828-247-4549.
FUNC or Fridays Unplugged on Central
1st Friday of each month beginning May 1st going through Friday September 4th, 7pm. Sponsored by Rutherford Town Revitalization, the Town of Rutherfordton, Small Town Coffee and others! Families and music lovers alike are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and fill Central Street to support our local music scene. Our first event features: Zack Byers, Jamie Harrison, Chad Revels & John Terry.
8th Annual Ellenboro Town Wide Yard Sale
Sat. May 2, 7am until. Food will be available for purchase at the town museum on Depot Street. Join the fun and find the bargains. Sponsored by the Ellenboro Woman's Club. Info, 828-453-7457.
RHP Gears & Gables
Ride for housing, Sat. May 2, 8am. Historic Downtown Rutherfordton (30, 65 or 102 miles). Registration: $30. Proceeds benefit Rutherford Housing Partnership and its mission to provide low income homeowners with urgent repairs. 828-248-3431.
WOVE 104.1 LP FM: will host a public meeting, Sat. May 2, 10am at the Old Dunbar Community Center; 421 Hardin Rd., Forest City. The purpose of this meeting is to provide and update on the progress of the station and to answer questions. We will also discuss the benefits the station can bring to residents, nonprofit organization and other agencies, churches and small businesses. For additional information please call Stanley at 828-247-4142.
Community Program
Important Community Meeting, Tues. May 5, 7:30pm. Come to learn about MAHEC (Mountain Area Health Education Center.) Your input is wanted to find out the needs for health care in our community. Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Dessert & Coffee will be served.
Rutherfordton Lions Club
11th Annual Golf Tournament, Wed. May 6 at Meadowbrook Golf Course. All proceeds are used to support the club, which provides services to those who have needs in Rutherford County. Non-profit 501 (c)(4) organization. Info: 828-287-2308.
Run Against Addiction
Moving Forward Community Prayer meetings held monthly. Thurs. May 7, 6pm at Frank West Park in Caroleen, which is located 1/2 mile from US 221A.
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. Crime Stoppers, 828-286-8477.
Bill's Creek VFD
Community Auxiliary, Spring Fundraiser, Sat. May 9, 7am-2pm. Breakfast & lunch, bake sale, plant sale, silent auction, etc. Proceeds benefit the VFD. 828-625-5517.
Workshop
Introduction to Food Preservation (Canning, Dehydrating & Freezing) Thurs. May 14, 1-4pm or 5:30pm-8:30pm. $5 includes all class materials. Rutherford County Cooperative Extension; 828-287-6010.
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex tissue, toilet tissue, etc. Info: 828-245-0095.
Grace of God Rescue Mission needed items: Sectional plates, bowls, plastic forks & spoons, cups, napkins, paper towels, gallon canned foods, personal hygiene items, coffee, sugar & cleaning items. 828-245-9141.
Domestic Violence Education/Support Group
Women who are victims of any kind of domestic abuse, or who never want to be, are invited the first Tuesday of each month 6-8pm. Contact Dr. Johnnie Martin @ 828-286-9590 or Sally Claroni @ 828-245-1390 ext. 104 for more place and more info.
Celebrate Recovery
Is a recovery program based on principles from the 8 Beatitudes in Christ's Sermon on the Mount. It is where people can safely work together in helping those dealing with all types of hurts, hang-ups, or habits. Celebrate Recovery meets every Monday at 6pm, Mountain Creek Baptist Church, 710 Mountain Creek Rd, Rutherfordton. 828-287-7159.
