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May 15
Fostering Together Presentation and Resource Fair
When: May 15; 6-8pm
Where: 2nd Baptist Church; 191 Greet St., , Rutherfordton
More Info: mosaichope.org. Free. Childcare available with early registration.
Pitch Party
When: May 15; 6pm
Where: Barley's Tap Room; Main St., Spindale
More Info: Free event for small business owners and prospective business owners. Hosts: Hatch Innovation Hub, Isothermal Community College, Spindle Business Community and On Main.
May 16
Finally Fridays
When: May 16; 7-10pm
Where: POPS; 153 Park Square, Forest City
More Info: Featuring Chairmen of the Board
May 17
Community Yard Sale
When: May 17; 8am-noon
Where: Union Mills Community Clubhouse; 6097 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills
More Info: Tables $10, Breakfast biscuits, coffee etc. For more info or to reserve a table call Dianne 828-429-2446.
Spindale Food Truck Festival
When: May 17; 11am
Where: Main Street, Spindale
More Info: Includes live music!
May 22
30th Year Celebration, Rutherford Housing Partnership
When: May 22; 12-6:30pm
Where: 161 Pennsylvania Avenue, Spindale
More Info: Open house, ribbon cutting event of new home in Spindale, drop in celebration; tour of new home.
May 23
4th annual Fore! the Kids Golf Classic
When: May 23; 9am tee; breakfast, 8-8:50am
Where: Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club; 183 Golf Circle, Rutherfordton
More Info: Event benefiting KidSenses Children's Museum & The Factory. Info/register: kidsenses.org/golf or 828-286-2120.
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.
Litter clean up of the Thermal Belt Rail Trail
When: May 24; 9am-12pm
Where: Downtown Marion
More Info: Volunteers needed! Meet at the POPS parking lot on Depot Street next to the Farmer's Market in Forest City.
Rutherford County Firefighters Memorial Ground Breaking Ceremony
When: May 24; 10am
Where: Isothermal Community College; 286 ICC Loop Rd., Spind
Race to Erase MS Car Show
When: May 24; 9am-2pm
Where: The Soul of Michoacan; 2270 College Ave., Forest City
More Info: Drawings, prizes, food. All proceeds go to Race to Erase MS. Donations can be made at http://rallynorthamerica.com. Johnnie 828-429-7500 or Christy 828-447-8060.
May 26
Return of the Forest City Owls
When: May 26; 6:30pm
Where: McNair Field; 214 Mcnair Dr., Forest City
More Info: Help us welcome Owls baseball back!
Memorial Day Ceremony
When: May 26; 10am
Where: Pavilion on Park Square (POPS); 153 Park Square, Forest City
More Info: Hosts: Christopher Ebert Marine Corps League, Forest City.
May 29
American Red Cross sponsored blood drive
When: May 29; 2-6:30pm
Where: Element Church; 1071 S Broadway St., Forest City
More Info: Hosted by Girl Scouts of Rutherford County.
May 30
Free Movie Friday
When: May 30; 8pm
Where: POPS; 153 Park Square, Forest City
More Info: Featuring Despicable Me 4
May 31
175 Year Celebration
When: May 31; 10am-noon
Where: Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church; 201 Philadelphia Church Rd., Ellenboro
More Info: Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church organized February 23, 1850. Church minutes from 1850 to present will be available for viewing. Presentations by historians, former church members and Foothills Community Choir. Free event. Church donated facility to Ellenboro Community Restoration Association in 2024. 828-447-6442
June 1
Show 'n Shine Car Show
When: June 1; 10am-3pm
Where: Lure Market & Grill; 2654 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure
More Info: Coffee, donuts, lunch. Proceeds from donations support disaster relief programs in the Lake Lure area. Mike 908-723-4596.
June 6 & 7
Cherry Bounce Festival
When: June 6 & 7; Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 10am-6pm
Where: Forest City Pavilion on Park Square (POPS)
More Info: Scythian, Wiregrass, The Local Boys & more. Moonshine & whiskey tasting, art vendors, food trucks & more! townofforestcity.com/cherry-bounce-festival.
June 7
Marion's 17th Annual Livermush Festival
When: June 7; 5-9pm
Where: Downtown Marion
More Info: Pig squealin' & hog callin' contest, food trucks. Music, featuring Slow Burn. 828-652-2215.
The Concert for Hickory Nut Gorge
When: June7; 2-5:30pmn
Where: Lake Lure Classical Academy's Raptor Center; 1058 Island Creek Rd., Lake Lure
More Info: Presented by Lake Lure Music Festival.Featuring Appalachian Road Show. Also playing: Anya Hinkle, featuring Billy Cardine, Zoe & Cloyd. lakeluremusicfestival.com
June 13 & 14
Rutherford Stage presents "Night of 1,000 Stars
When: June 13 & 14; 7pm Friday; 3pm Saturday
Where: The Foundation Performing Arts Center; 286 ICC Loop Rd., Spindale
More Info: Musical revue directed by Tyler Graeper will showcase Rutherford County's brightest stars. Tickets: http://foundationshows.org/night-of-stars/index.html
June 29
Purple Madness, the ultimate Prince tribute band, 803 Fresh and Rocky Yelton & the Hired Guns
When: June 29; 63pm
Where: Forest City Pavilion On Park Square (POPS); 153 Park Square Circle Forest City
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.