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Through December 18
Handcrafted Holiday Market
When: November 7-December 18
Where: Tryon Arts & Crafts; 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon
More Info: https://tryonartsandcrafts.org/holiday/
Weekends December 5-21
Carriage Rides, Hayrides, Ice Skating, Santa Paws, Visit With Santa
When: Weekends December 5 through December 21
Where: Main Street, Forest City
More Info: For more information on holiday festivities and how to book your carriage ride reservations, visit exploreforestcity.com/christmas.
December 11
Coffee for Veterans
When: December 11; 10am
Where: Fairfield Mountains Chapel; 1384 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure
More Info: All veterans welcome for coffee, refreshments, and camaraderie.
Night Out in Rutherfordton
When: December 11; 5-8:30pm
Where: Downtown Rutherfordton
More Info: Hosted by: Rutherford Town Rising. Experience the magic of a small-town Christmas in downtown Rutherfordton! Shopping, dining, festive cheer, handbell choir and caroling in Main Street Park. Downtown businesses open late. Also Joy Tree Project, a community fundraiser supporting local nonprofits in Rutherfordton. Donate & help decorate trees throughout downtown! To learn more about The Joy Tree Project, visit thinkrutherfordton.com or email rtr@rutherfordton.net.
Veterans Christmas Park
When: December 11; 11am to 2pm
Where: Rutherford County Veterans Services; 145 College Ave., Rutherfordton
More Info: No coffee and conversation in December; next coffee and conversation is Jan. 15.
December 13
BBQ benefit for cancer patient Megan Dominguez Boyter
When: December 13; 11am-7pm
Where: Calvary Baptist Church; 1509 Ferry Rd., Mooresboro
More Info: Adults $15, 5-10 $8, under 5 free. Dine in or take out.
Fundraiser for medical cost for Ravyn Moore
When: December 13; 1-4pm
Where: Ridgeline Heating and Cooling; 1618 Bills Creek Rd., Lake Lure
More Info: Ravyn is one of 13 kids in the world with a life threatening type of epilepsy. Food, fun and games, raffles, cornhole competition and more. All proceeds support Ravyn. For information call Therresa Rust 864-498-2378. Sponsored by Ridgeline Heating and Cooling.
National Wreaths Across America Day
When: December 13
Where: Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery; 1743 Chase High Rd., Forest City
More Info: Help Griffith Rutherford Chapter, NSDAR honor local heroes. Sponsor a wreath to be placed on a Veteran's grave this December. To make a donation visit wreathsacrossamerica.org/NC0092P or contact The Genealogical Society of Old Tryon; 319 Doggett Rd,. Forest City 828-247-8700.
Christmas at the Depot (Ellenboro)
When: December 13; 3-6pm
Where: 124 Depot St., Ellenboro
More Info: Hosted by the Ellenboro Community Restoration Association. Free event. Everyone invited to take photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus in the sleigh; tour the Depot; free coffee, chocolate milk and cookies.
December 14
Be the Light 5K
When: December 14; 6:30pm
Where: Packet Pick Up and On-site Registration at McNair Stadium; 214 McNair Dr., Forest City
More Info: Hosted by Hope Network. Sign up and find all race details https://runsignup.com/bethelight5krun. Rain date: December 21.
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.
Rutherford Beekeepers Monthly Club Meeting
When: Third Tuesday; 6pm
Where: Cooperative Extension Center; 193 Callahan-Koon Rd., beside Senior Center
More Info: Open to anyone interested in beekeeping.
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
Learn more about the history of the Confederacy
Contact teddybear93_890@yahoo.com. We need new members interested in the history & will help preserve this history. Show your support by contacting me about joining the LT William Corbitt SCV camp. Meetings will begin again soon on the 2nd Thurs night at the Annex in Rutherfordton
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.
What: Calling all Andy Griffith Fans! If you're a true fan, email: teddybear93_890@yahoo.com (put tagsrwc in the subject line). Looking to start a new chapter of the Andy Griffith rerun watchers club in Rutherford County. We can do activities such as have marathons, trivia, games, etc. It's free!
