Community News 4-25-24



Community News 4-25-24

April 26

What: Lake Lure Arbor Day Program

When: April 26; 11am

Where: Morse Park, Lake Lure

April 27

What: Rutherford County Farmers Market

When: April 27; 8am to 12pm

Where: Park Square (across from POPS), Forest City

What: Ruff'ton Roots Plant Sale

When: April 27; 10am to 1pm

Where: Hospital Drive, Rutherfordton

More Info: Ruff'ton Roots Plant Sale is a collaboration of Community Garden volunteers growing chemical free plants as a fundraiser for the Garden's annual operating expenses including seed, soil amendment and irrigation purchases.

What: Chopped Sirloin Dinner

When: April 27; 4-8pm

Where: Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Clubhouse; 2500 Hollis road, Ellenboro

More Info: Adults $12, kids 6-12 $5, under 6- free.

April 28

What: Spring Symphony Concert

When: April 28; 3pm

Where: Foundation Performing Arts Center, Isothermal Community College

More Info: Presented by The Symphony of Rutherford County.

May 2

What: History Matters

When: May 2; 5:30pm

Where: CC Library Auditorium

More Info: Memories & Medals: salute to local veterans; guest speakers: Clint Tuttle (Rutherford County Sheriff's Dept.); Rev. Dr. Col. Max Burgin & Sgt. Major. Don Barrett, USMC; RS Central JROTC will also be present.

May 3

What: Lake Lure Farmers Market

When: May 3

Where: 2948 Memorial Hwy. Lake Lure

More Info: online applications: Lakelurefarmersmarket@gmail.com

May 4

What: BBQ Dinner

When: May 4; 4-6pm

Where: Mt. Vernon Community Clubhouse - across from Mt. Vernon Ruth School

More Info: $12. Dine in or take-out. Supports the Mt. Vernon Community!

What: Yard Sale to Benefit Union Mills Community Club

When: May 4; 8am-noon

Where: Union Mills Community Club; 6097 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills

More Info: $10 per table. Set up night before. Bake Sale, breakfast biscuits, coffee, etc. Dianne 828-429-2446 or Mary 828-429-3502 for info or to reserve a table.

What: Ellenboro Town Wide Yard Sale

When: May 4; 7am-until

Where: Set-up on business 74 or Depot St. Ellenboro

More Info: Food vendors must have permission. Sponsor: Ellenboro Woman's Club. Rita 828-429-2476 or Carole 828-447-6442.

What: Community Yard Sale

When: May 4; 9am-1pm

Where: Bills Creek Community Center; 198 Club House Rd., Lake Lure

More Info: Benefits Bills Creek Community Center a& Feed the Children at Lake Lure Classical Academy.

What: 18th Annual Spring Green Bash

When: May 4; 5-9pm

Where: Green River Adventures parking lot; 111 E. Main St., Saluda

More Info: Raffle tickets: mountaintrue.org/event/2024-spring-green-bash-in-saluda-nc/ Online ticket sales end May 3. Raffle tickets can also be purchased in person at the event on May 4. You do not need to be present to win.

What: Cleanup on the Green River

When: May 4; 10am-3pm

Where: Saluda

More Info: Paddlers of all experience levels & roadside volunteers needed. Visit mountaintrue.org/event/mountaintrue-spring-clean-on-the-green-with-co-founder-of-liquidlogic-kayaks-shane-benedict-in-saluda-nc/ to register.

May 11

What: Marine Corps League Golf Tournament

When: May 11; Tee off 1:30pm

Where: Forest City Municipal Golf Course

More Info: Proceeds to needy veterans' fund; bbq sandwiches & plates served. Goal: 12 teams. Mail donations to: Marine Corps League, PO Box 1293, Forest City. $300 per team.

May 11 & May 12

What: Lake Lure Arts and Craft Festival

When: May 11 & 12; 10am-5pm Sat.; 10am-4pm Sun.

Where: Lake Lure Town Center

May 18

What: Lake Lure Spring Classic Boat and Car Show

When: May 18; 10am-4pm

Where: Lake Lure Town Center

May 23

What: Cliffside Elementary School's May Day

When: May 23; 5pm

Where: Cliffside school

More Info: "Looking Back - Moving Forward" theme

July 22-26

What: We Build Summer Camp for rising 4th-7th grade girls

When: July 22-26

Where: Isothermal Community College

More Info: Presented by Rutherford Housing Partnership, Women Roofers; for more information: contact WEBUILDDAYCAMP@gmail.com

Ongoing

What: Rutherford County Woodworkers Club

When: Every Fourth Tuesday

Where: Rutherford County Annex, Rutherfordton

More Info: 919-696-6064

What: Stitch by Stitch

When: First Saturday of each month, 12pm

Where: Rutherford County Library, Callahan Rd., Spindale

More Info: Ages 10 and up; cross-stitch, needle point and slow stitching

What: If you're an American Legion member of Post 74 Forest City, Post 423 Henrietta or Post 437 Chimney Rock & haven't renewed your membership dues, do so at www.legion.org.

More Info: If you'd like to join the American Legion, contact Jimmy at 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: 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.

Tuesdays

What: 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.

Thursdays

What: Atrium Health community health bus

When: Thursdays 9:30am-4:30pm

Where: Grahamtown Community Center; 129 First St., Forest City

More Info: Screenings, referrals, cardiology pediatrics, well checks, minor injuries, diseases, radiology, diabetology; walk-ins welcome; www.grahamtownteam.org

What: 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