Community News 4/9/15

Poor Man’s Supper Fundraiser

Fri. April 10, 6-8pm at Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.

Bluegrass Music

Fri. April 10, 7pm at Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills. Music at the Mills with Destination Bluegrass. Doors open 6pm. 

Run Against Addiction 

Moving Forward Community Prayer meetings will be held monthly. In April, the meeting will be April 10 at Holland Furniture, 177 N. Main St., Henrietta. 

GWRRA NC Chapter NC-P-2

Meets monthly 2^nd Tuesday at Ryan’s Steakhouse, Forest City. Eat at 6:30pm, Meet at 7:30pm. Anyone interested in motorcycles is welcome, no matter the brand. Jim Brabb, 828-447-7739.

American Legion Post 74

Inaugural Bingo Night, every Thursday, 7pm at the former Green Hill School; 2501 US Hwy. 64/74A, Rutherfordton.

Huge Book Sale

Sat. April 11, 8am-12pm at Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation; 186 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Hardback & paperback books .50¢! Harlequin Romance books 5/$1. Hope to have plants and some yard sale items for sale, too.  Proceeds benefit the Relay for Life of Rutherford County. 

Beach Luau

Annual Fundraiser for Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach, Fri., April 10, 5-8pm. We will have music, food, contests and also a bon fire and other fun things! Location is across the street from the arcade building and Lake lure Inn. Info, 828-625-4683.

Chase Corner Thrift Store

Corner Ministries, $2 Bag Sale on all clothing now thru Sat., April 11. Proceeds go back into the ministry!

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.

23^rd Annual BBQ Supper

Sat. April 11, 4-8pm at Hopewell Hollis Community Clubhouse. Adults $10, kids 6-12 $5.

Mobile Food Pantry

Mon. April 13, 10am at South Mountain Christian Camp; 1129 S. Mountain Rd., Bostic. Arrive early as the food is distributed on a first come first serve basis. Sponsored by Washburn Community Outreach Center. 828-245-5603.

Eat Smart, Move More, Take Control

Nutrition Program for Adults begins April 14, meets each Tuesday for six weeks. Ends May 19, 10am-11am at Cooperative Extension, 193 Callahan Koon Rd., Spindale. Info or to sign up, 828-287-6010.

Shelby American Legion Post #82 

Will sponsor a Cruise In, Sat. April 18, 10am-2pm (rain date April 25). 1628 South Lafayette St., Shelby.  Hot dog plates will be sold.  There will be door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. A donation of $10 per vehicle is suggested. New or old, if it rolls, bring it! Info, 704-482-7416.

Family Christian Store 

Side Door Sale, Sat. April 18, 10am-2pm. 184 Allendale Rd., Forest City.

Buffet Breakfast

ALL YOU CAN EAT!!!! Sat., April 11, 7am-10am at Gilkey School Community Center. Adults: $6, kids 6-12 $3, 5 and under Free. Proceeds goes to help rebuild the old School.

Relay for Life - Shooting for a Cure

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office along with Butler’s Jewelry & Loan, and The Old Hickory Rifle & Pistol Club will be hosting a shooting event on Sat. April 18, 9am-1pm at the Old Hickory Rifle & Pistol Club on Gun Club Rd., Bostic. Beginners Welcome. Bring your own shotgun, pistol and ammo. Shotgun & Pistol Ammo will be available for purchase. Hotdogs & Hamburgers will be for sale. All proceeds are to benefit Relay for Life.

Internet Basics

April 14, 3pm and April 16,10am at Rutherford County Library; 255 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale. Users will identify and use key browser functions; access and navigate websites; and conduct searches with Google’s search engine. Four seats are available; for information, call 828-287-6115.

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.

Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop

Open Fri. & Sat., 10am-4pm. Proceeds benefit Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit 501(C)(3) animal rescue organization. Accept donations of food/bedding supplies for dogs/cats waiting to be adopted. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.