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August 28
Ribbon cutting ceremony for Rutherford County Board of Elections, County Library, Tax Office, & Veteran Services
When: August 28; 5:30pm
Where: Government Services Center; 145 College Ave., Rutherfordton
August 29
American Red Cross Blood Drive
When: August 29; 1:30-6pm
Where: Race Path Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall; 1171 Race Path Church Rd., Ellenboro
More Info: RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-733-2767
August 29-31
Earl Scruggs Music Festival
When: August 29-31;
Where: Tryon International Equestrian Center; 25 International Boulevard, Mill Spring
More Info: Featuring: Alison Krauss & Union Station Ft. Jerry Douglas, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Del McCoury Band, Tony Trischka's EarlJam, Sam Bush, The Wood Brothers, Watchhouse, The War And Treaty, and so many more. earlscruggsmusicfest.com/tickets
August 30
Red Clay Revival
When: August 30; door open at 6pm, show at 7pm
Where: Fae Nectar Meadery; 2984 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure
More Info: Fae Nectar & Red Clay Revival are partnering with Spokes of Hope! $1 per ticket goes to Spokes of Hope- they'll be on site collecting donations & signing up volunteers. There's more work to be done to restore damage from Hurricane Helene. Tickets: faenectar.com.
September 9
Housing Information Session
When: September 9; 6pm
Where: Grahamtown Community Center; 129 First St., Forest City
More Info: Cleveland County CDC, Grahamtown Team & Rutherford Housing Partnership will receive information for financial and housing education, repairs and tax assistance and first time home buyer programs for Rutherford County; refreshments will be served.
September 11
9/11 Memorial Ceremony
When: September 11; 10am
Where: POPS; 153 Park Square, Forest City
September 13
Golf Tournament
When: September 13; 6pm
Where: Dogwood Valley Golf Course; 328 Dogwood Valley Rd., Forest City
More Info: Fundraiser for Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue
September 16
American Red Cross Blood Drive
When: September 16; 1:30-6pm
Where: Gilkey School Community Center Cafeteria; 217 Gilkey School, Rutherfordton
More Info: 1-800-733-2767 or RedCrossBlood.org and enter cold "Gilkey"
September 16-20
Colfax Free Fair; Ellenboro School Carnival
When: September 16-20; 1:30-6pm
Where: Old Ellenboro School Fairgrounds; 171 Cherry Mtn. St., Ellenboro
More Info: "Celebrating out local heritage"Carnival info: 828-453-8185. Exhibitor info: 828-429-1237 (text).
September 18
R-S Central High School 100th Birthday Celebration Documentary
When: September 18; reception/social 5:30-7pm, Centennial Documentary Film 7pm
Where: R-S Central High School; 641 US-221 Hwy., Rutherfordton
More Info: Centennial history books, DVDs, Christmas ornaments, etc. will be sold during the event.
September 20
Fall Fest at Tryon International
When: September 20; 10am-6pm
Where: Tryon International; 25 International Blvd., Mill Spring
More Info: Free family fun, live entertainment, vendors, food trucks, a car show, and more!
September 20
Litter clean up on the Thermal Belt Rail Trail
When: September 20; 9am-noon
Where: Volunteers meet in McDonald's parking lot; 810 W. Main St., Spindale
More Info: Work gloves, garbage bags, litter grabbing tools and water will be provided. Please respond to tvarnold3200@gmail.com with questions and to let us know how many will be attending.
September 27
Old Mall Marketplace Vendor Fair and Car Show
When: September 27; 10am-4pm
Where: Tri City Mall; 2270 College Ave., Forest City
More Info: Rain or shine; vendors, local merchants, food trucks, games. 828-429-1226.
October 2
Cancer Survivor Celebration
When: October 2; 5-7:30pm
Where: Isothermal Community College, Performing Arts & Conference Center; ICC Loop Rd., Spindale
More Info: RSVP: 828-245-4596, Option 2. Presented by the Community Health Council of Rutherford County.
October 4
2025 Celebration of the Arts Art Show
When: October 4; 10am-5pm
Where: Hilltop Fall Festival; 160 N Main St., Downtown Rutherfordton
More Info: Juried Art Show for 2D & 3D work. Prizes for Best in Show, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and merit awards in both categories. Wood work demonstrations. Reception in Rutherford County Visual Artist Guild. event.rcartguild@gmail.com for more info.
October 4
Hilltop Fall Festival
When: October 4; 10am-5pm
Where: Downtown Rutherfordton
More Info: Food, crafts, live music, car show, dog costume & more. Vendors register at: secure.rec1.com/NC/rutherfordton-nc-/catalog
October 6
Salvation Army Angel Tree
When: October 6; 9am to 11:30am; 1pm to 3pm
Where: 256 West Main St., Forest City
More Info: One applicant per family; bring photo ID; proof of income, expenses, ID for all household members. Kids birth-12 years. 828-287-0855.
October 11
Bills Creek Music Festival
When: October 11; 12-5pm
Where: Bills Creek Community Center; 198 Club House Road, Lake Lure
More Info: Bring lawn chairs. Featuring Paper Crowns, Chris Wayne and Andrew Wakefield. Food available. A pre-festival show by John Hampton Friday, October 10 at 6pm. Reservations are required for Friday show. billscreekcommunitycenter@gmail.com
October 25
A Night to Restore Benefit
When: October 25; 6pm
Where: Fly Girls; 214 Fashion Circle, Rutherfordton
More Info: Fundraising event for Rutherford Housing Partnership. Costume contests, live & silent auctions, hors d'oeuvres, DJ, more. Proceeds go toward providing urgently needed home repairs. Tickets: paypal.com/ncp/payment/9HMLWH5FC85NE
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.
Every Tuesday
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.
First Tuesday
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 828-245-4596, option 1.
Third Tuesday
Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club Meeting
When: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM
Where: Rutherford Regional Medical Center, 288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton
More Info: Come join us and volunteer to serve your community.
Fourth Tuesday
Rutherford County Woodworkers Club
When: Every Fourth Tuesday
Where: Rutherford County Annex, Rutherfordton
More Info: 919-696-6064 .
Second Thursday
Coffee for Veterans
When: Second Thursday of the month at 10am
Where: Fairfield Mountains Chapel; 1384 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure
More Info: All veterans welcome for free coffee, refreshments, and camaraderie.
Thursdays
BINGO - Disable American Veterans Chapter 25
When: Thursdays 7-10pm
Where: Old Green Hill School; 2501 US 64/74A Hwy, Rutherfordton
More Info: Doors open 5:30pm. Early Bird 7pm; Regular Program 7:30pm
Narcotics Anonymous meeting
When: Thursdays; 12:30-1:30pm
Where: Community Healing Recovery & Thriving Center; 648 Withrow Rd., Forest City
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
Fridays
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
Saturdays
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
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.
Miscellaneous
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.