Community News 04-11-2019
Thursday, April 11, 2019 8:00 am
Thurs.-Sat., April 11-13 What: Spring & Summer clothing on display. Easter accessories ½ price. Prom dresses $5 ea. Scrubs $2 set. When: April 11-13, 9am-2pm Where: Washburn Comm Outreach Ctr, 2934 Piney Mtn Ch Rd, Bostic. More Info: Food pantry for Rutherford County residents 9:30am-1:30pm. 828-245-5603.
What: Healthy Eating Program. Families that wish to participate will receive Raised Garden Bed Kit, Supplies & Seeds to grown their own garden. When: Starts soon, space is limited. Where: Grahamtown Community Center, 129 First St., Forest City. More Info: 828-229-3380.
Saturday, April 13 What: Walk for Life When: Registration 4pm, walk 5pm Where: Hands of Hope, N. Powell St., Forest City. More Info: Proceeds benefit Hand Of Hope. Fun for the family! BBQ & baked goods.
What: Gospel Singing When: April 13, 7pm Where: Camp McDaniel, 402 Camp Ferry Road, Mooresboro. More Info: Featuring The Rogers Family, Servants Voices, & Southern Sounds.
What: Buffet Breakfast When: April 13, 7am-10am Where: Gilkey School Community Center, Gilkey School Rd, Rutherfordton More Info: Adults $10, kids 6-12 $3, 5 & under free. Proceeds support center.
What: Blood Drive When: April 13, 7:30am-12pm Where: Cliffside Masonic Lodge, Old Main St., Cliffside More Info: 1-800-RED CROSS for appt.
What: Miles for Messiah 5K and Pancake Breakfast When: 5K 8am, followed by pancake breakfast Where: Pleasant View Community Church, 129 Michael Dr., Forest City More Info: Pancake breakfast tickets for sale to public. To go available.
What: Annual Yard and Bake Sale When: April 13, 7am until Where: Gilkey School Community Ctr, 217 Gilkey School Rd, Rutherfordton More Info: Sponsored by Thermal City Methodist Church. 828-429-9075. Monday, April 15 What: Soar into Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon Fashions by Chico's When: April 15, 11:30am-2:30pm Where: Legends on the Lake Rumbling Bald Resort, 112 Mountain Blvd., Lake Lure More Info: Purchase Tickets by April 11, 828-625-2411. Laura 803-318-7805, Edna 252-916-1131.
Saturday, April 20 What: Open Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show When: April 20, registration 9am-12. Show 9am-4pm. Rain Date: May 18 Where: Old Ellenboro Elementary School More Info: $25 entry fee. Benefit for Lynn Bradley McClain, cancer patient. Any donations accepted. 828-429-7500.
What: Sale on the Trail Benefit. Yard Sale Fundraiser When: April 20, 7am-2pm Where: Bill's Creek VFD, 1118 Bill's Creek Road, Lake Lure. More Info: Breakfast & Lunch. Rent a table to benefit the VFD. 828-625-5517.
What: Quarter Bingo When: April 20, 4:30-7:30pm Where: Gilkey School Community Center, Gilkey School Rad, Rutherfordton More Info: .25¢ a card, great prizes. Come and have some fun
Monday, April 22 What: Blood Drive When: April 22, 3pm-7:30pm Where: Ellenboro Fire Dept., 175 Depot St., Ellenboro More Info: 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appt.
Saturday, April 27 What: 28th Annual Ruritan BBQ & Smoked Chicken When: April 27, 4-8pm Where: Hopewell Hollis Ruritan Club House, 2500 Hollis Road, Ellenboro. More Info: All you can eat. Take out available. Adults $10, kids 6-12 $5, under 6 free.
What: Annual Banquet and Open House When: April 27, 4pm. Banquet 6:05pm. Where: South Mountain Christian Camp, 1129 South Mountain Rd, Bostic NC 28018 More Info: RSVP by April 21. 828-245-3322. Saturday, April 27 What: Country Breakfast Buffet When: April 27, 7am-10am Where: Whitehouse Community Center, 5408 Painter's Gap Road, Union Mills More Info: Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Proceeds go to the upkeep of the building and outdoor recreation area.
ONGOING EVENTS Chase Corner Ministries: FREE USDA Food every Wednesday from 9am-2pm. Families who receive this food may only get it every other month. You must be a Rutherford County resident and meet income requirements to qualify. 828-247-0096.
HOPE Grief Support Group: Free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered at the Hospice Charles and Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, 374 Hudlow Road, Forest City. 828-245-0095.
Ever been a victim of Domestic Violence? Never want to be? You are invited to the Domestic Violence Education/Support Meetings on 1st Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm, facilitated by Dr. Johnnie Martin. Women only, no charge. Call Sally Claroni, 828-245-1390 ext. 104 for location and more info.
Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: Every 3rd Tuesday monthly, 6:30pm. Perry Moore House; Main St., Rutherfordton. 828-287-5475.
Isothermal Amateur Radio Club: Monthly meeting every 3rd Tuesday, 7pm at the County Annex Building on Main St., Rutherfordton. Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.
Veterans Meal: 3rd Tuesday every month, 5pm. Willow Ridge Rehab; 237 Tryon Rd., Rutherfordton. 828-286-7200.
Coffee and Conversation: Coffee Social for Veterans every 3rd Thursday in the month, 9am-10:30am. Rutherford County Veteran Service Office, 303 Fairground Road, Spindale. 828-287-6185
Sons of Confederate Veterans: Lt. William Corbitt Camp #525 invites you to visit with us every 3rd Friday at the County Annex Building; 289 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. Meet at 6:30pm for refreshments and 7pm meeting. 828-305-8654 or 828-287-3412.
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