Friday, July 26
What: National Foundation for Transplants Fundraiser Fish Fry
When: July 26, 1-6pm. Rain Date: Aug. 30
Where: New Bethel AME Zion Church, 263 Forest St., Forest City.
More Info: Fish Plate, $7. Fish Sandwich, $3. Hot Dogs, $2. Dessert, $2. Drinks, free. Info: Phyllis, 828-245-7787.
Saturday, July 27
What: Kids Bike Rally
When: July 27 10am-2pm
Where: Spindale United Methodist Church
More Info: Games, obstacle courses, rides on the Rail Trail, visits from Spindale Fire & Police Depts. Face painting, prizes, and bicycle repair & safety checks. Giant Slip N' Slide, wear swimsuits. Lunch provided. Registration at 9:30am for kids ages 4-12. Kids ages 4-6 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 828-286-2281.
Saturday, July 27
What: Children's Health Fair
When: July 27, 9am-12pm
Where: Kistlers Chapel UMC, 3060 Poors Ford Road, Rutherfordton
More Info: Free for students K-5th grade. Fun activities, games, goodies & healthy snacks. Books, school supplies & decorated backpacks for all. 828-248-3041.
What: Victory Strings will present a program of Gospel Bluegrass
When: July 27, 6pm
Where: Faith Baptist Church, 265 Hwy. 9 N, Mill Spring
More Info: Everyone welcome.
Sunday, July 28
What: 4th Sunday Singing
When: July 28, 6pm
Where: Harris Baptist Church
More Info: Singers: King James 1611 Boys of South Carolina. Everyone welcome
Thursday thru Saturday, Aug. 8-10
What: VBS, ages preschool thru 12 years
When: Aug. 8-9, supper at 5pm, VBS 5:30-8:30pm. Aug. 10, VBS 10am-2pm, lunch provided.
Where: Calvary Baptist Church, 1509 Ferry Road, Mooresboro
More Info: Weather permitting: Slip-N-Slide on Saturday. Commencement will be Sun. Aug. 11, 11am.
Saturday, August 17
What: 9th Annual Sportsman's Banquet
When: Aug. 17, 6:30pm
Where: Floyd's Creek Baptist Church, 2004 Chase High School Road, Forest City
More Info: Guest speaker: Josh Childers. Tickets, which include a BBQ dinner, live music and a chance to win a great door prize, are only $10 each and must be purchased in advance at Floyd's Creek Church, Butler's Jewelry & Loan, or Clark's Automotive Towing. 828-245-1059.