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Saturday, September 28
What: Country Breakfast Buffet
When: Sept. 28, 7-10am
Where: Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painter's Gap Rd., Union mills
More Info: Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. 828-625-9240
What: Benefit Supper for Micheal Tesseneer
When: Sept. 28, 4-7pm
Where: West Memorial Baptist Church Fellowship Building, 320 Piedmont Rd, Rutherfordton
More Info: Spaghetti Supper and Bake Sale. Adults $8, kids $5.
Mon.-Thurs., Sept. 30-Oct. 3
What: Big Fall Sale!
When: Sept. 30-Oct. 3
Where: Chase Corner Ministries Thrift Store, 1604 Chase High Rd, Forest City
More Info: Mon. 9/30: $2 Bag Sale on all what knots, dishes. Tues. 10/1: $2 Bag Sale on all shirts. Wed. 10/2: Half price on all large items. Thurs. 10/3: Store wide Bag $2 Sale for grocery bag we provide or $5 trash bag full we provide. Proceeds help your neighbor in need! 828-247-0096.
Tuesday, October 1
What: Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck
When: Oct. 1, arrive by 8am, distribution at 10am. First come, first serve.
Where: Race Path Baptist, 1171 Race Path Church Rd, Ellenboro
More Info: Sponsored by Chase Corner Ministries. 828-247-0096.
Tuesday, October 1
What: 2nd Annual National Night Out
When: Oct. 1, 5-8pm
Where: Pavilion on Park Square (POPS), Forest City
More Info: Local public safety personnel will be interacting with members of the community by providing entertaining activities for kids along with handing out free National Night Out items. First 500 kids will receive free icees. Make plans to attend!
Tuesday and Wednesday, October 1 & 2
What: BLET Experience offers insight on law enforcement career. A two-session workshop
When: Oct. 1 & 2, 8am-5pm
Where: ICC, Health and Public Services Building, room 11.
More Info: Spots limited. 828-395-1668
Saturday, October 5
What: Fall Yard Sale, Breakfast, Lunch & Bake Sale
When: Oct. 5, 7am-2pm
Where: Bill's Creek VFD, 1118 Bill's Creek Rd, Lake Lure
More Info: Proceeds benefit Bill's Creek VFD. 828-629-5517.
What: Second Annual Tractor Show
When: Oct. 5, 11am-6pm
Where: Main St., Rutherfordton
More Info: $10 entry. RSVP, 828-429-7500
What: The Rutherfordton Lions Club is hosting the Red Cross Bloodmobile
When: Oct. 5,
Where: Rutherfordton Fall Festival
More Info: The bloodmobile will be located between Norris Library & Woodrow Jones building on Main Street in the parking lot. Lions also selling household brooms. Lion booth will be with the bloodmobile.
Sunday, October 6
What: Blood Connection Blood Drive
When: Oct. 6, 1-6pm
Where: Walmart, Forest City
More Info: All donors receive a $20 Walmart gift card! Visit: www.thebloodconnection.org for appt.
Monday, October 7
What: Mobile Food Pantry
When: Oct. 7
Where: South Mountain Christian Camp, 1129 South Mtn Rd, Bostic.
More Info: People receiving food arrive between 7-8:30am. Volunteers arrive between 8:30-9am. 828-245-5603
Friday, October 11
What: Top Prospect Elite Youth Football Uniform & Equipment Fundraiser
When: Oct. 11, 6pm
Where: Top Prospect Training Facility, 125 Callahan Koon Road, Spindale
More Info: Brand New 2019 TRX 250 TM Honda Recon 4-wheeler. Get your Tickets until Oct. 11. 828-748-0485
ONGOING EVENTS
Chase Corner Ministries: FREE USDA Food every Wednesday from 9am-2pm. Families who receive this food may only get it every other month. You must be a Rutherford County resident and meet income requirements to qualify. 828-247-0096.
Gilkey Neighbors Food Pantry: Volunteers needed. 828-286-0404 or 217 Gilkey School Rd. Rutherfordton.
Coffee & Conversation: Coffee Social for Veterans 3rd Thursday monthly 9am-10:30am. Rutherford County Veteran Service Office, 303 Fairground Rd, Spindale. 828-287-6185.
Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: Every 3rd Tuesday monthly, 6:30pm. Perry Moore House; Main St., Rutherfordton. 828-287-5475.
Sons of Confederate Veterans: Lt. William Corbitt Camp #525 invites you to visit with us every 3rd Friday at the County Annex Building; 289 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. Meet at 6:30pm for refreshments and 7pm meeting. 828-305-8654 or 828-287-3412.
American Legion Post 74: Meetings on 4th Tuesday every month. Dinner at 6pm, meeting to follow. Kevin Young, Commander. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. 828-287-1294.
HOPE Grief Support Group: Free for any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered at the Hospice Charles and Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, 374 Hudlow Rd, Forest City. 828-245-0095.
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: Designed to check on senior citizens & help them and their family have peace of mind. Provides a knowledge that someone cares & will check on them. Free. Contact Lt. Godlock, 828-287-6395. Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.
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.
NAMI South Mountains NC (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Weekly Family Support Group Tuesdays 5:30pm. NAMI P.E.A.C.E. Community Center, located at 124 S. Powell St., Suite D, Forest City. Group for those whose family members who are dealing with mental illness.
Ever been a victim of Domestic Violence? Never want to be? Domestic Violence Education/Support Meetings 1st Tuesday monthly, 6-8pm, facilitated by Dr. Johnnie Martin. Women only, no charge. Call Sally for location and more info. 828-245-1390 ext. 104
Support Group: Parents as Leaders (PALS) a parent and family support group of pre-school aged children, meets weekly to discuss issues, concerns and the joys of raising young children. 828-286-3901.
