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November 7-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/
November 8
2nd Annual James Haynes Car, Truck & Bike Show
When: November 8; registration opens 10am
Where: Greenhill Store; 2751 US-64, Rutherfordton
More Info: Rain date: Nov. 22. Awards, live music, food, 50/50 raffle. All proceeds go to PAWS of Rutherford County. Johnnie 828-429-7500.
Veteran's Concert Featuring Rockie Lynn
When: November 8; 7pm
Where: Isothermal Community College; 286 ICC Loop Rd., Spindale
More Info: Free to all Veterans. Tickets; rockielynn.com or foundationshows.org.
Free clothes, Christmas Decorations food & can goods
When: November 8; 9am-1pm
Where: Bills Creek Annex; 1118 Bill's Creek Rd., Lake Lure
More Info: Sponsored by Bill's Creek VFD
Small Business Vendor Fair
When: November 8; 10am-2pm
Where: 286 ICC Loop Rd., Spindale
More Info: fbla@isothermal.edu
Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Club Soup and Sandwich Supper
When: November 8; 4-7pm
Where: Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Clubhouse; 2500 Hollis Rd., Ellenboro
More Info: $10. All you can eat.
November 9
Veterans Tribute
When: November 9; 3-5pm
Where: Union Mills Community Clubhouse; 6097 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills
More Info: Add your photo to the veterans tribute wall at the Union Mills Community Clubhouse. Short program, refreshments.
November 10
American Legion Auxiliary unit 74 will meet and greet
When: November 10; 1:30pm
Where: New library- 145 College Ave., Rutherfordton, room one
November 11
Blood Drive
When: November 11; 1:30-6pm
Where: Gilkey School Community Center; 217 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton
More Info: For appt. call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
Veterans Day Program
When: November 11; 9-10:30am
Where: Lakeview Terrace at Rumbling Bald; 153 Mountains Blvd., Lake Lure
More Info: Event will honor all veterans, followed by a complimentary buffet breakfast for veterans and their spouses. Other guests may donate for their meal.
November 15
Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation Holiday Bazaar
When: November 15; 9am-4pm
Where: Chase Middle School; 840 Chase High Rd., Forest City
More Info: Free Annual Holiday Bazaar with vendors selling art, crafts, jewelry, decor, gifts, etc.
Toys for Tots Cruise-In and Swap Meet
When: November 15; registration 10am-noon
Where: Dive Bomber Vintage; 126 Park Lane Dr., Rutherfordton
More Info: In partnership with the USMC toys for Tots. 50/50 drawing, door prizes. Johnnie 828-429-7500.
Golf Tournament in honor of Makenzie Owens
When: November 15; tee off 9:30am
Where: Forest City Municipal Golf Course; 211 Clay St., Forest City
More Info: Donnie 828-223-1680. Makenzie needs a liver transplant.
Empty Bowls 2025
When: November 15; 5:30-7:30pm
Where: 241 Club House Dr., Rutherfordton
More Info: Ticket includes all-you-can-eat soup, salad, dessert buffet; choice of handcrafted bowl. Dinner features a spotlight on all local foods from contributing restaurants, farms, and Ruff'ton Roots. rufftonroots.org
November 22
The Rutherford County Community Choir Fall concert, New Beginnings
When: November 22; 7pm
Where: First United Methodist Church Rutherfordton; 264 North Main St., Rutherfordton
More Info: Under leadership of director, Dr. Benjamin Stogner. We are providing this concert free of charge to celebrate the return of RCCC! Consider donating to this wonderful choir and support the arts in Rutherford County!
34th annual Ellenboro Fiddlers' & Bluegrass Convention
When: November 22; 5pm
Where: Ellenboro School Gym; 813 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Ellenboro
More Info: Host band, Jordan River. Admission $10; kids under 10, free.
November 23
2025 Rutherford County Toy Run
When: November 23; 12:30pm; riders depart at 1:30pm
Where: Denny's; 1493 College Ave., Spindale
More Info: All proceeds go to needy children and families in Rutherford County and Western North Carolina.
November 27
Thanksgiving Meal
When: November 27; 2pm
Where: United Way of Rutherford County ; 668 Withrow Rd., Forest City
More Info: 828-748-5948
November 28
Christmas at the Mall
When: November 28; 5-8:30pm
Where: Tri City Mall; 2270 College Ave., Forest City
More Info: Photos with Santa, live Christmas carolers, free hot beverages from participating shops, local vendors, and fun for the whole family.
November 30
Forest City Christmas Parade
When: November 30; 3pm
Where: Main Street Forest City
More Info: Applications available at www.townofforestcity.com/.../forest-city-christmas, Forest City Town Hall Collections, 128 North Powell St. or United Bank, 142 North Watkins Dr.. Due November 12.
December 13
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.
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!
