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Spring Litter Sweep in Rutherford County!
When: April 7-30
More Info: Join Keep Rutherford County Beautiful and your community in a county wide Litter Sweep! Contact the KRCB team for a pre-assembled Litter Kit for yourself or your group and help the fight against litter! 828-289-3260 or krcb@rutherfordoutdoor.org
April 22-26
Spring Plant Sale
When: Tues.-Fri. 12pm-4pm; Sat. 9am-12pm
Where: East Rutherford High School Greenhouse
April 26
Celebrate Earth Day
When: April 26; 11am-2pm
Where: Union Mills Community Clubhouse; 6097 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills
More Info: Fire Truck, Recycle Ruthy, Honey Bee Facts, 4-H, Crafts. Food available.
Paint the Campus Blue
When: April 26; 10am
Where: Isothermal Community College; 286 ICC Loop Rd., Spindale
More Info: Free Community Event. Learn more about the opportunities at ICC while having fun with your family. Wearing blue and joining us for a fun-filled family day.
Small Business Vendor Fair
When: April 26; 10am-2pm
Where: Business Services parking lot; Isothermal Community College; 286 ICC Loop Rd., Spindale
More Info: Vendor fee, $25; contact Rebecca at rhaney@isothermal.edu to reserve. Public invited. Food trucks onsite.
Plant Sale
When: April 26; 10am-12pm
Where: Ruff'ton Roots; 128 Hospital Drive, Rutherfordton
April 27
Symphony of Rutherford County Spring Concert
When: April 27; 3pm
Where: Foundation Performing Arts Center, Isothermal Community College; Spindale
April 29
Job Fair
When: April 29; 2-5pm
Where: Isothermal Community College; Foundation building; 286 ICC Loop Rd., Spindale
More Info: Connect with employers and explore opportunities.
Start a NC Food Business Workshop
When: April 29; 1-5pm
Where: NC Cooperative Extension; 193 Callahan Koon Rd., Spindale
More Info: 828-287-6010.
May 1
Rutherfordton Spring Concert
When: May 1; 7pm
Where: Fellowship Hall, Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church; 252 N. Washington St., Rutherfordton
May 2
Forest City Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Shoot
When: May 2; 8am
Where: Cleghorn Gun Club; 1887 Union Rd., Rutherfordton
More Info: $150/person, includes 100 clays. Breakfast, prizes, 50/50 raffle. Sponsor opportunities: Rick 912-393-4164. All proceeds for local youth.
May 3
Ellenboro Town-wide Yard Sale
When: May 3; 7am-noon
Where: Main Street and Depot Street, Ellenboro
More Info: Select a spot to set-up. Do not block driveways or businesses. Bring table. Sponsored by Ellenboro Woman's Club. 828-447-6442.
Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Club BBQ Dinner
When: May 3; noon-until
Where: Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Clubhouse; 2500 Hollis Rd., Ellenboro
More Info: $12/plate, $45/kit. Take out or dine in.
S.T.E.A.M. Fun Day
When: May 3; 10am-2pm
Where: New Bethel Church; 263 Forest St., Forest City
More Info: Lunch will be served. Sponsored by Grahamtown Team and others. 828-229-3389.
May 4
Animal Fair Fundraiser benefiting Foothills Humane Society
When: May 4; 12-4pm
Where: Caitlyn Farms; Mill Spring, 286 A R Thompson Rd, Mill Spring
More Info: General surgery providers will offer their expertise on the importance of maintaining colorectal health, including prevention, screenings, warning signs, and more. Registration required. Call 828-286-5068 or visit MyRutherfordRegional.com/events
May 10
Clear Creek Classic Youth Fishing Tournament
When: May 10; 8am-11am
Where: South Mountains State Park Clear Creek Access; 5999 Branstrom Orchard St., Morganton
More Info: Free Event for kids under 16. Prizes include tackleboxes, rod/reel combo for longest fish, smallest fish, first fish caught, & most fish caught. Register by calling 828-433-4772 or emailing south.mountains@ncparks.gov
Marine Corps League Golf Tournament
When: May 10
Where: Forest City Golf Course
More Info: Barbecue plates, sandwiches sold. $240/team (includes Mulligan package). Proceeds to needy Rutherford County Veterans fund. Troy: 828-447-8526 or teeroy999@gmail.com.
May 24
Softball Game fundraiser
When: May 24; 6pm
Where: Crowe's Park; Forest City
More Info: $5. All proceeds to Recovery Missions; New Beginnings Recovery. Concessions available.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday!
Free clothes closet
When: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,Saturday; 10am-4pm
Where: 18-30 US74 Bus., Ellenboro
More Info: Weather permitting. Self service! Please only take what you need, so we can keep the free clothes closet open. We also take any donations! Clothes, toys, books.
Tuesdays
Cancer Support Group
When: First Tuesday each month 5-6:30pm
Where: Rutherford County Senior Center
More Info: For cancer patients & survivors; informative topics, friendship and refreshments. RSVP 828-245-4956, option 1.
Rutherford County Woodworkers Club
When: Every Fourth Tuesday
Where: Rutherford County Annex, Rutherfordton
More Info: 919-696-6064
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.
Saturdays
Symphony Rehearsal
When: Saturdays; 10am-12pm
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 438 W. Main St., Forest City
More Info: All ages & experience levels welcome. Symphony of Rutherford County on social media.
Stitch by Stitch
When: First Saturday monthly, 12pm
Where: Rutherford County Library, Callahan Rd., Spindale
More Info: Ages 10 and up; cross-stitch, needle point and slow stitching
Thursdays
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
Narcotics Anonymous meeting
When: Thursdays; 12:30-1:30pm
Where: Community Healing Recovery & Thriving Center; 648 Withrow Rd., Forest City
What: American Legion member of Post 74 Forest City, Post 423 Henrietta or Post 437 Chimney Rock: pay membership dues at www.legion.org. Join the American Legion, contact Jimmy 704-819-5862.
What: Learn more about the Civil War/Confederacy third Friday monthly at annex in Rutherfordton. 6:30pm refreshments. 7pm meeting. William Corbitt SCV camp welcomes you.
More Info: teddybear93_890@yahoo.com
Volunteer Opportunities
More Info: Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity's affordable homes are making a positive impact on many families in need. Come volunteer today and lay the foundation for a brighter tomorrow. Volunteers needed for construction, ReStore, Clothing Center, and more. 828-245-0716, www.rutherfordhfh.org, habitat.org
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.
More Info: CarePartners Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking volunteers. Variety of opportunities, including specialized respite support, socialization-companionship, assistance with errands, Veterans program & more. Volunteer roles are designed to support staff. 828-274-9567.
