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May 10
Clear Creek Classic Youth Fishing Tournament
When: May 10; 8am-11am
Where: South Mountains State Park Clear Creek Access; 5999 Branstrom Orchard St., Morganton
More Info: Free Event for kids under 16. Prizes include tackleboxes, rod/reel combo for longest fish, smallest fish, first fish caught, & most fish caught. Register by calling 828-433-4772 or emailing south.mountains@ncparks.gov
Marine Corps League Golf Tournament
When: May 10
Where: Forest City Golf Course
More Info: Barbecue plates, sandwiches sold. $240/team (includes Mulligan package). Proceeds to needy Rutherford County Veterans fund. Troy: 828-447-8526 or teeroy999@gmail.com.
May 13
The Empowered Caregiver Workshop
When: May 13; 12:30-3pm
Where: Rutherford County Senior Center; 193 Callahan Coon Road, Spindale
More Info: Practical skills and strategies for confident care. Guest speaker Cindy Keehn. To register contact Danielle Williams 828-351-2370 or dwilliams@frnc.gov.
Free Advance Care Planning Workshop
When: May 13; 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Rutherford County Senior Center; 193 Callahan Coon Road, Spindale
More Info:Hear from experts, complete an Advance Care document and learn how to own your health by planning for care in advance. All ages invited. Register by calling 828-287-6409 or email: barbara.hill@rutherfordcounty.gov. Advance Care Planning documents will be available at the workshop.
May 15
Fostering Together Presentation and Resource Fair
When: May 15; 6-8pm
Where: 2nd Baptist Church; 191 Greet St., , Rutherfordton
More Info: mosaichope.org. Free. Childcare available with early registration.
May 16
Finally Fridays
When: May 16; 7-10pm
Where: POPS; 153 Park Square, Forest City
More Info: Featuring Chairmen of the Board
May 17
Community Yard Sale
When: May 17; 8am-noon
Where: Union Mills Community Clubhouse; 6097 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills
More Info: Tables $10, Breakfast biscuits, coffee etc. For more info or to reserve a table call Dianne 828-429-2446.
May 23
4th annual Fore! the Kids Golf Classic
When: May 23; 9am tee; breakfast, 8-8:50am
Where: Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club; 183 Golf Circle, Rutherfordton
More Info: Event benefiting KidSenses Children's Museum & The Factory. Info/register: kidsenses.org/golf or 828-286-2120.
May 24
Softball Game fundraiser
When: May 24; 6pm
Where: Crowe's Park; Forest City
More Info: $5. All proceeds to Recovery Missions; New Beginnings Recovery. Concessions available.
May 30
Free Movie Friday
When: May 30; 8pm
Where: POPS; 153 Park Square, Forest City
More Info: Featuring Despicable Me 4
May 31
175 Year Celebration
When: May 31; 10am-noon
Where: Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church; 201 Philadelphia Church Rd., Ellenboro
More Info: Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church organized February 23, 1850. Church minutes from 1850 to present will be available for viewing. Presentations by historians, former church members and Foothills Community Choir. Free event. Church donated facility to Ellenboro Community Restoration Association in 2024. 828-447-6442.
June 7
The Concert for Hickory Nut Gorge
When: June7; 2-5:30pmn
Where: Lake Lure Classical Academy's Raptor Center; 1058 Island Creek Rd., Lake Lure
More Info: Presented by Lake Lure Music Festival.Featuring Appalachian Road Show. Also playing: Anya Hinkle, featuring Billy Cardine, Zoe & Cloyd. lakeluremusicfestival.com
June 6 & 7
Cherry Bounce Festival
When: June 6 & 7; Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 10am-6pm
Where: Forest City Pavilion on Park Square (POPS)
More Info: Scythian, Wiregrass, The Local Boys & more. Moonshine & whiskey tasting, art vendors, food trucks & more! townofforestcity.com/cherry-bounce-festival.
June 13 & 14
Rutherford Stage presents "Night of 1,000 Stars
When: June 13 & 14; 7pm Friday; 3pm Saturday
Where: The Foundation Performing Arts Center; 286 ICC Loop Rd., Spindale
More Info: Musical revue directed by Tyler Graeper will showcase Rutherford County's brightest stars. Tickets: http://foundationshows.org/night-of-stars/index.html
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
Symphony Rehearsal
When: Saturdays; 10am-12pm
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 438 W. Main St., Forest City
More Info: All ages & experience levels welcome. Symphony of Rutherford County on social media.
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.
