Saturdays Through March 30
What: Symphony Rehearsals
When: Saturdays; 10am-12pm
Where:: First Presbyterian Church, Forest City
More Info: Big concert in April. No audition required. Info at rcsymphony.org.
March 28
What: Red Cross Blood Drive
When: March 28; 10am-2:30pm
Where: Lake Lure Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall; 6837 US Hwy 64/74A
More Info: To make an appointment visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-733-2767.
What: Housing & Financial Literacy
When: March 28; 6pm
Where: Grahamtown Community Center
What: 10th anniversary celebration
When: March 28; 11am to 2pm
Where: Rutherford Health Center; 187 West Main St., Spindale
More Info: Clinic & tooth bus tours, blood pressure screenings, community health resources, refreshments, raffle prize.
What: Rutherford Outdoor Coalition volunteer information session
When: March 28; 5:30pm
Where: Spindale House
More Info: Email trails@rutherfordoutdoor.org to claim a spot
March 29
What: LEAP -Business Retail Day
When: March 29; 12-4pm
Where: Grahamtown Community Center
More Info: Support young entrepreneurs as they sell their products to raise funds for college tour trip. Pinatas, jewelry, art, cosmetics. Tour: April 1-5; $300/tudent; few spaces available.
March 30
What: Rutherford County Farmers Market
When: March 30; 10am to 2pm
Where: Park Square (across from POPS), Forest City
More Info: New hours start April 6-October; 8 am to 12 pm
April 2
What: Harris High Alumni and Friends Breakfast
When: April 2; 8:30am
Where: Denny's Restaurant
April 4
What: History Matters: Brush Arbors & Stained Glass
When: April 4; 5:30pm
Where: ICC Library Auditorium
More Info: The development of the first local churches; guest speakers: Chivous Bradley, Rev. Toni Bell, Reagan Clark and Pastor Lance Smith.
April 6
What: Tree swap event
When: April 6
Where: Rutherford County Senior Center
More Info: Swapping Bradford trees for choices of other available native trees. 828-287-6000.
What: Dog Walk with Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue
When: April 6; 10am
Where: Thermal Belt Rail Trail
More Info: All welcome, must RSVP & be 16 or older to walk a dog. RSVP: https://forms.gle/UAs2WTfbzvYUt7Ld9 or email trails@rutherfordoutdoor.org
April 11
What: First Aid certification class
When: April 11; 5:30-9:30pm
Where: Bills Creek Community Center
More Info: $25/person. Pre-registration & prepayment required: billscreekcommunitycenter@gmail.com; to Bills Creek Community Center, PO Box 787, Lake Lure NC 28746
April 13
What: Chase High School FFA Chapter Annual Plant Sale
When: April 13; 8:30am-2pm
Where: Chase High School
More Info: Plants grown by Chase horticulture students; flowering hanging baskets, vegetables, herbs bedding annuals & more
April 20
What: Rutherfordton Kiwanis Children's Auction
When: April 20; Time, details later
Where: 230 N. Cleghorn St., Rutherfordton
More Info: Theme: "Helping One Child In one Community At a Time." More details soon.
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
May 3
What: Lake Lure Farmers Market
When: May 3
Where: 2948 Memorial Hwy. Lake Lure
More Info: online applications: Lakelurefarmersmarket@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 and haven't renewed your membership dues for 2023-2024, please do so ASAP. Renew at www.legion.org.
More Info: If you'd like to join the American Legion, contact Jimmy at 704-819-5862.
Volunteer Opportunity
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.
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