1st & 3rd Fridays of Summer
What: $3 Bag Sale
When: Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the Summer, 8:30am-2:30pm.
Where: Chase Corner Ministries Thrift Store, 1604 Chase High Rd, Forest City.
More Info: 828-247-0096.
Month of June
What: Collecting Items For Veterans at Charles George Medical Center Asheville.
When: During month of June
Where: American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Rd, Ellenboro.
More Info: Donald Cudd, 828-453-8870 or Lynn Putnam, 828-245-0047. Needed: toothbrushes/paste, dentures cleaner, alcohol free mouth wash & after shave lotion, razor blades, shaving cream, shampoo, deodorant, white socks, facial tissue, foot powder, body lotion, paperback books, pencils, note books.
Thursday, May 31
What: Healthy Eating
When: Thurs. May 31, 5pm.
Where: Mountains Branch Library
More Info: Tips to make a Healthy Memorial Day Picnic. Free and open to anyone. Joy, 828-287-6392.
Thurs.-Sat., May 31-June 1
What: $2 Bag Sale, with the exception of prom dresses and bathing suits.
When: May 31-June 1, 9am-2pm
Where: Washburn Community Outreach Center Thrift Store, 2934 Piney Mountain Ch Rd, Bostic.
More Info: Food pantry for Rutherford County residents, 9:30am-1:30pm. 828-245-5603.
Friday, June 1
What: Singing and a meal
When: Friday, June 1, meal 6pm $5, music 7pm with Round Up.
Where: Union Mills Learning Center, 6495 Hudlow Rd, Union Mills.
Friday & Saturday, June 1-2
What: 14th Annual Renee Ledford Memorial Party & Poker Run
When: Fri. & Sat., June 1-2
Where: 212 Independent Way, Ellenboro
More Info: Primitive Camping, Bike Show, Live Music. Food. BYOB. Proceeds to Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Assoc.
Sunday, June 3
What: Blood Drive
When: Sunday, June 3, 12-3pm
Where: Spindale Fellowship Holiness Church, 301 Deviney St., Spindale.
More Info: 1-888-59-BLOOD or www.cbcc.us to make appt at any location.
1st Monday monthly, June 4
What: Veterans Clothing Center, free!
When: June 4, 10am-1pm
Where: American Legion Post 74, 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton.
More Info: Snacks provided.
Thursday, June 7
What: Home Food Preservation Hands on Workshop, canning high-acid foods (fruits & tomatoes)
When: Thurs. June 7, 1-4pm or 5-8pm.
Where: Rutherford County Cooperative Ext; 193 Callahan Koon Rd, Spindale
More Info: Register at least 1 week prior to each class. 828-287-6010.
Saturday, June 9
What: Blood Drive
When: Saturday, June 9, 10am-2pm
Where: Taylor Thorn Student Drive (residence), 141 Huntley St., Forest City.
More Info: 1-888-59-BLOOD or www.cbcc.us to make appt at any location.
Monday, June 11
What: Blood Drive
When: Saturday, June 11, 3:30-6:30pm
Where: Golden Valley Community Club, 127 Jonestown Rd., Bostic.
More Info: 1-888-59-BLOOD or www.cbcc.us to make appt at any location.
Monday-Friday, June 11-15
What: Brush Arbor Meeting, Gospel singing and five ministers.
When: June 11-15, 7am until.
Where: 117 Bald Mountain Rd, Casar NC 28028
More Info: Homer 704-300-8725 or Dennis 828-748-9927.
Tuesday, June 12
What: Home Food Preservation Hands on Workshop, canning low-acid foods (vegetables & meats)
When: Tues. June 12, 1-4pm or 5-8pm.
Where: Rutherford County Cooperative Ext; 193 Callahan Koon Rd, Spindale
More Info: Register at least 1 week prior to each class. 828-287-6010.
What: Buffet Breakfast
When: Tues. June 12, 7am-10am.
Where: Gilkey School Community Center
More Info: Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, kids 5 & under Free. Proceeds help support Community Center.
Ongoing Events
Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County: For the purpose of obtaining info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have info about a crime? You don't have to reveal your name. Info could get you a reward. 828-286-8477.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Weekly meetings: Monday 7pm women's meeting, Thursday 7pm open meeting. 1st Presbyterian Church; 438 West Main St., Forest City.
New AA Meeting: Sundays, 11:30am. Rectory of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Bat Cave.
Al-A-Non Family Groups: Patience AFG: Mondays, 7-8pm at Perry Moore House in Rutherfordton, 828-288-2767. Lake Lure AFG; Tuesdays, 7:30pm at Mountains Branch Library, 828-748-8583
Support Group: Parents as Leaders (PALS) a parent and family support group of pre-school aged kids, meets weekly to discuss issues, concerns & the joys of raising kids. 828-286-3901.
Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group: Meets last Thursday monthly 4pm Willow Ridge Rehab; 237 Tryon Rd., Rutherfordton. 828-286-7200.
HOPE Grief Support Group: Free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered at the Hospice Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, 374 Hudlow Road, Forest City. 828-245-0095.
Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: Every 3rd Tuesday of each month, 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.
GWRRA NC CHAPTER NC P-2: Meets monthly 2nd Tuesday at The Shak in Forest City. Meal 6:30pm, meeting 7:30pm. Anyone interested in motorcycles is welcome, no matter the brand. Charlie Cook, 828-248-2754.
American Legion Post 74: Meetings on 4th Tuesday every month. Dinner 6pm, meeting to follow. Chuck Brooks, Commander, 828-287-1294. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton.
Bingo in Green Hill at the American Legion Post 74. Doors open 6pm, Bingo at 7pm. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. 828-395-2223.
Veterans Meal: 3rd Tuesday of every month, 5pm. Willow Ridge Rehab; 237 Tryon Rd., Rutherfordton. 828-286-7200.
DAV, Chapter #25: Welcomes all veterans to attend our monthly meetings held the 2nd Monday of each month. Potluck Dinner is provided 6pm, meeting at 7pm. 828-288-1595. National Guard Armory; Withrow Rd, Forest City.