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Thru August 2
FREE Tutoring in Reading Grades 1-7
When: June 2-August 2, Mon./Wed. or Tues./Thurs., 1 hour sessions. 1-2pm/2:15-3:15pm, 3:30-4:30pm/4:45-5:45pm, 6-7pm
Where: McBrayer Office Building; 132 E. Main St., Forest City, across from Smith's Drug
More Info: 5 students per Tutor. All Tutors have NC Teaching Certificate. Limited slots. 828-202-5593, info@teamnctutoring.org.
July 3
Rutherfordton's 4th of July Celebration
When: July 3; Fireworks start at 9:30pm
Where: Kiwanis Park; 128 Green St. Rutherfordton
More Info: Fireworks, DJ, food from Cousins Maine Lobster, Kona Ice, and Botanas Place.
Fireworks after the Forest City Owls and Asheboro Zookeepers game
When: July 3; game 6:30pm, fireworks following game
Where: McNair Field; 214 McNair Dr., Forest City
More Info: Fireworks sponsored by the Town of Forest City and the Forest City Owls.
July 4
Town of Mooresboro 4th of July
When: July 4; 6-9pm, fireworks around 9:15pm
Where: Cornerstone Church; 4357 W. Dixon Blvd., Mooresboro
More Info: Food, drinks, music (Golden Valley Crusaders), fireworks.
Big Day Ellenboro
When: July 4; 9am until 1pm
Where: Ellenboro Town Hall area
More Info: Patriotic Opening Ceremony at 9:30am. Car show registration 9-10:30am. Live music by The Justin Corbitt Band 11am. Free hog dog lunch while supplies last (starts at 10:30am).
Marion's Independence Day Celebration
When: July 4; parade 6pm, fireworks 9:30pm
Where: Main Street, Marion
More Info: A spot reserved at the beginning of the parade for "Anything That Rolls". Skaters, bicycles, skateboards welcome (not required to pre-register). "Honeycutt and Company" performing at 6:30pm. 828-652-2215.
July 4 & 5
American Jet Sport Association Independence Day Celebration
When: July 4 & 5; Gates open 12pm, Amateur Racing 2-5pm, Pro Show 7pm
Where: Isothermal Community College; 286 ICC Loop Rd., Spindale
More Info: Car show Saturday 4-5pm
July 10
Red Cross Blood Drive
When: July 10; 1-5:30pm
Where: Spencer Baptist Church; 187 N. Oak St., Spindale
More Info: To make an appointment call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, enter Sponsor Code: SpencerBaptist.
July 11
Broad River Paddle Trail access at 221-A Ribbon Cutting
When: July 11; Ribbon Cutting 11am, Food & Festivities 11:30am
Where: 221-A River Access; 5285 US Highway 221-A, Mooresboro
More Info: Celebrating the new 4-mile stretch of improved river access between US 221 and 221-A.
July 19
Free She Build Camp
When: July 19; 9am-3pm
Where: Isothermal Community College; 286 ICC Loop Rd., Spindale
More Info: In partnership with Women Roofers and Rutherford Housing Partnership. Register: www.cognitoforms.com/rutherfordhousingpa.../shebuild
July 24
Upcycled Fashion Show
When: July 24; 6pm
Where: County Library; 255 Callahan Koon Rd., Spindale
More Info: Win prizes. Kids, tweens & teens invited. Register at rutherfordcountylibrary.org/events.
July 28-August 1
S.P.A.R.K.
When: July 28-August 1; 8:30am-3pm
Where: Rutherfordton Fire Department; 144 N. Mitchell St., Rutherfordton
More Info: Ages 14-18. Contact Robbie Samuel at 828-287-7367 or email rsamuel@rutherfordton.net
July 29-31
Kindergarten Camp
When: July 29-31; 8-11am
Where: Spindale Elementary School; 161 N. Oak St., Spindale
More Info: Breakfast, crafts, t-shirts. Register at www.rcsnc.org/kindergarten/
August 8
Golf Tournament
When: August 8; registration 1pm, shotgun start 2pm
Where: Meadowbrook Golf Club; 1211 Meadowbrook Rd., Rutherfordton
More Info: Proceeds support the Carver Alumni Scholarship Fund. Sponsors needed: 864-787-2206.
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
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.
