Sons of Confederate Veterans
Rutherford Rifles Camp 2044, HQ 4720 US Hwy. 64/74A W. Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Meetings 2nd Thursday, 6pm. Info; 828-429-6580.
Mental Illness
Family-to-Family Support Group always on the 3rd Thursday of the Month, 6:30-8PM. United Way of Rutherford County, 626 Withrow Rd. Forest City.
Education Forum
4th Tuesday of the Month, 7:15PM in dining room at Henderson Care Center, 125 Henderson Circle, Forest City. No Education Forums - July or August.
Diabetic Awareness Day
Sponsored by The Lake Lure Lions Club Fri. May 13th, 10am-2pm at the Lake Lure Town Hall. Diabetic screening available.
Rutherford Business Expo 2011
Fri. May 13, 10am-2pm at Carolina Event & Conference Center, Forest City. Featuring over 30 exhibits, prize giveaways, breakout sessions, net working, showcase your services or products. Interested in becoming an exhibitor call 828-289-8038. FREE Admission. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Rutherford County.
Music at the Mills
Join us at the old school in Union Mills for bluegrass and more. Food available at 6pm and music at 7pm. This Friday Bradley Brothers & Friends and Homegrown will perform. All pickers and singers are welcome any Friday to perform.
Blood Drives
•Fri. May 6, 2-6pm; Development Club & Lady’s Club of Union Mills, Betsy Ross 4-H (6097 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills) Contact Ginger Roupe at 828-286-7692 for appt. •Wednesday, May 11, 11am-3:30pm; Rutherford County Government (289 N. Main St. Rutherfordton) Contact Debra Connor at 828-287-6061 for appt. •Mon. May 16, 2-6:30pm; American Red Cross Chapter (828 Oakland Rd. Forest City)Contact Dale Dobbins at 828-287-5916 for appt. •Mon. May 16, 3-7pm; Spindale United Methodist Church (E. Main St. & Methodist Dr. Spindale) Contact Jim Pyatt at 828-286-2281 for appt.
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program
Designed to check on senior citizens & help them & their family have peace of mind. Program provides a knowledge that someone cares and will check on them daily. No cost for this program. Contact Lt. Godlock 828-287-6395, Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.
Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County
Is a program established for the purpose of obtaining information about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? Report is anonymously. You do not have to reveal your name. Your information could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477 (Tips)
Bingo at the VFW
Every Thursday night at 6PM. Refreshments & food are available for purchase. The top prize for the last game is $500. Proceeds from bingo benefit veterans in the surrounding communities. Located on Withrow Road. Forest City.
Yokefellow Service Center
Storewide half price sale Mon. May 2-Sat. May 7. Store hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. 132 Blanton St., Spindale. Cash, credit & debit only. No checks.
The Community Empowerment Project
Will host an Individual Development Account & Small Business Development orientation and workshop Mon. May 9, 1-2pm & 5-6pm at The Resource Center. Info: 828-247-4142.
Poor Man’s Supper
Sat. May 14, 4pm at Green Hill School Community Center; 2501 US 64-74A HWY. Cost—Donation. All proceeds go toward sending youth of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Rutherfordton to Missions Camp.
Hospice In Need of Items
Trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products dish detergent, Lysol spray, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex tissue, toilet tissue, etc. Info: 828-245-0095.
Grace of God 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.
Substance Abuse Meeting
Christian 12 step Open Arms support meeting every Wednesday 12:30-1:30pm @ Community Empowerment Building; 129 First St. Forest City. 828-305-1280.