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Tuesdays and Saturdays Through October
What: Rutherford County Farmers Market
When: Every Saturday 8-12. Every Tuesday 4-7.
Where: Park Square (across from POPS), Forest City
Fridays Through October 25
What: Lake Lure Farmers Market
When: Fridays 4-7pm
Where: Morse Park; 2948 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure
July 26 & July 27
What: A Night of 1,000 Stars!
When: Friday 7pm; Saturday 2pm
Where: 132 Maple St., Rutherfordton
More Info: Cabaret musical revue. $5. Tix.com
July 27
What: Dedication ceremony for Bossman Billy (Honeycutt) Swing
When: July 27; 10am
Where: Corner of 2nd and Cleghorn Streets, Rutherfordton
More Info: Family suggests you bring Little Debbie Cakes and bottled water to donate to Rutherford Housing Partnership to assist with volunteer work projects. Parking across from Cleghorn Street at Rutherfordton Public Works.
What: Meet Me at the Fountain 5K
When: July 27; 8am
Where: Fountain downtown Forest City
What: Dive Bomber Vintage Car, Truck & Bike Show
When: July 27; 9am until
Where: Old Ace Hardware; 126 Park Lane, Rutherfordton
More Info: $20 entry fee. Food, door prizes, oldies music. Proceeds benefit Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Johnnie 828-429-7500 or Frankie 815-482-3314.
July 28
What: Jericho Road Soup Kitchen re-grand reopening
When: July 28; 2:30-4:30pm
Where: N. Ridgecrest Ave., Rutherfordton
More Info: After major renovations to the kitchen and dining room, a re-grand opening celebration
July 29-August 2
What: 29th annual Camp Time Basketball Camp
When: July 29-August 2; 4pm to 8pm daily; registration at 3pm on Monday
Where: Spindale House, 119 Tanner St., Spindale
More Info: Parent or guardian must be present during registration.
August 1-30
What: Art Show- Uncommon Clay
When: August 1-30; 10 am to 3 pm Tue-Sat
Where: Visual Artists Guild; 160 N. Main St., Rutherfordton
More Info: Free show features works in clay by Misty Johnson and Paula Rogalski. Meet the artists Fri., Aug. 2 from 6-8:30pm.
August 3
What: Countywide Back 2 School Bash & Movement Fest
When: August 3; 10am-3pm
Where: Pavilion on Park Square (POPS) Forest City
More Info: School supplies for all students, food, fun and games, family resource fair and fitness movement
What: BBQ dinner
When: August 3; 4-7pm
Where: Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Community Center; 2500 Hollis Rd., Ellenboro
More Info: Eat in or take out. $12/person. Gary 828-829-6523.
August 3-4
What: Spartan Race- obstacle race series
When: August 3-4; 7am-1pm
Where: Tryon International Equestrian Center; 4066 Pea Ridge Rd., Mill Spring
More Info: Designed to test endurance, strength, agility, and mental toughness. Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2464443-0?pid=7157
August 7
What: East Rutherford football team Chipotle fundraiser
When: August 7; 5-7pm
Where: Chipotle; 176 Sparks Dr., Forest City
More Info: 25% of event sales will be donated to the ERHS football team.
August 9, 10 & 11
What: Lake Lure Olympiad
When: August 9, 10 & 11
Where: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock
More Info: Registration open. www.lakelureolympiad.org
Summer Tutoring Sign-ups
What: Summer Tutoring Program- Reading Grades 1-7
Where: 132 East Main St., Forest City- McBrayer Office Bldg.
More Info: Tutors have NC Teaching Certificate. Limited slots. Team NC Tutoring 828-202-5593 or info@teamnctutoring.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: 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
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.
Wednesdays
What: 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
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
What: Narcotics Anonymous meeting
When: Thursdays; 12:30-1:30pm
Where: Community Healing Recovery & Thriving Center; 648 Withrow Rd., Forest City
Every 3rd Thursday
What: Coffee and Conversation
When: 9:30-10:30am
Where: Rutherford County Veterans Office; 303 Fairground Rd., Spindale
More Info: Open to Rutherford County Veterans.
