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Fridays Through October 25
What: Lake Lure Farmers Market
When: Fridays 4-7pm
Where: Morse Park; 2948 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure
May 17
What: Carley Arrowood Band in concert
When: May 17; 7pm, hot dog supper at 6pm
Where: Union Mills Learning Center
More Info: No admission to hear band, tip jar; hot dog supper: $6.
May 18
What: Rutherford County Farmers Market
When: May 18; 8am to 12pm
Where: Park Square (across from POPS), Forest City
What: Foothills Pilot Club Yard Sale Fundraiser
When: May 18; 8am to 1pm
Where: 134 Chisholm Trail, Rutherfordton
What: Lake Lure Spring Classic Boat and Car Show
When: May 18; 10am-4pm
Where: Lake Lure Town Center
May 19
What: Hopewell Community Cemetery Memorial Day
When: May 19; lunch 1pm
Where: Meet for lunch at Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Clubhouse
More Info: Bring covered dish. Gary: 828-453-8105 or 828-829-6523
May 18 & May 19
What: Rutherford County Amateur Golf Championship
When: May 18 & 19; 10am to 2pm
Where: Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club
More Info: Registration closes May 17; noon. 828-286-9117 or golfshop@tryon.com
May 23
What: Cliffside Elementary May Day
When: May 23; 5pm
Where: Cliffside school
More Info: "Looking Back - Moving Forward"
May 27
What: Memorial Day Program
When: May 27; 9am
Where: Lake Lure Veterans Memorial
June 1
What: Christian Ex-Cons vs. Cops Softball Game
When: June 1; 10:30am
Where: Crowe Park; 267 Crowe Park Drive, Forest City
More Info: All proceeds to House of Deliverance- a shelter for women. $5 adult, $2 child. Food vendors. Info: 828-748-0609.
What: Church Fundraiser Concealed Carry Class
When: June 1; 8am
Where: Cedar Grove Fellowship, 160 Toney Rd., Bostic
More Info: $100. Space limited, must pay by May 25. 828-245-7878
June 4
What: Harris High School Alumni and Friends Breakfast
When: June 4; 8:30am
Where: Denney's
More Info: RSVP by June 2 to Joan 828-245-2658 or gerjoj@aol.com
June 10-14
What: Grahamtown Youth Summer Camp
When: June 10-14; 9:30am to 12:30pm
Where: Grahamtown Center; 129 First St., Forest City
More Info: Registration starts June 1; call 828-229-3390. Limited spaces. Activities include gardening, technology, agriculture, cooking, water fun, lunch & more
June 15
What: Juneteenth Celebration
When: June 15; 12-6pm
Where: Pavilion On Park Square (POPS), Forest City
More Info: A celebration of freedom; A Reflection of experience. Stage performances, food trucks & other vendors; Black-owned businesses, clothing & more; jewelry. To be a vendor call 828-229-3380
July 22-26
What: We Build Summer Camp for rising 4th-7th grade girls
When: July 22-26
Where: Isothermal Community College
More Info: Presented by Rutherford Housing Partnership, Women Roofers; for more information: contact WEBUILDDAYCAMP@gmail.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: If you're an American Legion member of Post 74 Forest City, Post 423 Henrietta or Post 437 Chimney Rock & haven't renewed your membership dues, do so at www.legion.org.
More Info: If you'd like to join the American Legion, contact Jimmy at 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: 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.
Thursdays
What: Atrium Health community health bus
When: Thursdays 9:30am-4:30pm
Where: Grahamtown Community Center; 129 First St., Forest City
More Info: Screenings, referrals, cardiology pediatrics, well checks, minor injuries, diseases, radiology, diabetology; walk-ins welcome; www.grahamtownteam.org
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.
