Community News



Community News

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.