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Tues. & Sat. Through October
Rutherford County Farmers Market
When: Sat. 8-12. Every Tues. 4-7.
Where: Park Square (across from POPS), Forest City
Applications due October 31
The Endowment Committee of First United Methodist Church, Forest City is now taking applications from non-profit, 501-c3 status, organizations for their 2025 Endowment Grant. If you are interested, please call 828-245-6446 for an application or visit www.fumcforestcity.com/321-2 to download an application.
October 4
Prime of Life Senior Lifestyle & Wellness event
When: Oct. 4; 9:30am-1pm
Where: Carolina Event and Conference Center, Forest City
More Info: Free for ages 55 an above; includes complimentary brunch, health screenings and goody bags.
KidSenses Karnival celebrating 20 years
When: Oct. 4; 9am-8pm
Where: KidSenses Children's Museum, N. Main Street, Rutherfordton
More Info: Free admission, snacks, prizes, giveaways & more.
October 12
Paint the Campus ICC Blue
When: Oct. 12; 10am-2pm
Where: Isothermal Community College
Music Festival
When: October 12; 12-5pm
Where: Bills Creek Community Center; 198 Club House Rd., Lake Lure
More Info: Free outdoor day of music. Food will be sold. Proceeds to Bills Creek Community Center. www. bills creek community center. com
October 24
East Rutherford High School 60th year class reunion
When: October 24; 5-7pm
Where: Spindale House
More Info: Cost is $22. Richard 828-429-6752.
October 25
Forest City Kiwanis First Annual Clay Shoot
When: Oct. 25
Where: Cleghorn Gun Club; 1887 Union Rd., Rutherfordton
More Info: $150 per shooter. Matt 828-919-2442.
Tutoring in Reading Grades 1-7
Reading Tutoring for Grades 1-7
When: Thru Dec. 20; Mon./Wed. or Tues./Thurs. 4:30-5:30pm, 5:45- 6:45pm
Where: 132 East Main St., Forest City- McBrayer Office Bldg.
More Info: 5 students per tutor. Tutors have NC Teaching Certificate. Limited slots. Team NC Tutoring 828-202-5593 or info@teamnctutoring.com.
Ongoing
Rutherford County Woodworkers Club
When: Every Fourth Tuesday
Where: Rutherford County Annex, Rutherfordton
More Info: 919-696-6064
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
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.
Tuesdays
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.
Wednesdays
Atrium Health Mobile Care Unit
When: Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
Where: Grahamtown Center; 129 1st St., Forest City
More Info: Based on income, many will be able to see a doctor at no cost. Patients from ages 2 and up will be seen. The Mobile Care Unit also serves patients on medicaid, medicare and other insurance. The goal is "to give greater health care access in Rutherford county.
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
Every 3rd Thursday
Coffee and Conversation
When: 9:30-10:30am
Where: Rutherford County Veterans Office; 303 Fairground Rd., Spindale
More Info: Open to Rutherford County Veterans.
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.
