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Through October 9
Salvation Army Angel Tree 2025
When: Through October 9; 9-11:30am and 1-3pm
Where: 256 West Main St., Forest City
More Info: www.saangeltree.org. 828-287-0855. One applicant per family. Bring the following: • Picture ID • Proof of Income and Expenses • ID for all household members (photo ID, Passport, Birth Certifi cate or other Government ID) • Legal Guardians must bring Proof of Custody • Children Birth thru 12 years of age
October 11
Soup & Sandwich Supper
When: October 11; 4-7pm
Where: Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Clubhouse; 2500 Hollis Rd., Ellenboro
More Info: $8. All you can eat. Gary 828-829-6523.
Bills Creek Music Festival
When: October 11; 12-5pm
Where: Bills Creek Community Center; 198 Club House Road, Lake Lure
More Info: Bring lawn chairs. Featuring Paper Crowns, Chris Wayne and Andrew Wakefield. Food available. A pre-festival show by John Hampton Friday, October 10 at 6pm. Reservations are required for Friday show. billscreekcommunitycenter@gmail.com
Walk to End Alzheimer's
When: October 11; Check-in open at 9am; Opening Ceremony: 10am, Walk immediately following.
Where: Rotary Centennial Pavilion;107 North South St., Gastonia
More Info: To register as a participant, team captain, or learn about becoming a sponsor or volunteer of Walk to End Alzheimer's visit act.alz.org/GastonClevelandLincolnor call 800-272-3900.
Local Author Fair
When: October 11; 10am-1pm
Where: Rutherford County Library; 145 College Ave., Rutherfordton
More Info: Interested authors visit rutherfordcountylibrary.org/author-fair.
October 16
First Annual Blue Jean Ball Fundraiser
When: October 16; 6-8pm
Where: Second Baptist Church; 191 Green St., Rutherfordton
More Info: Mosaic Hope, a faith-based nonprofit serving foster families in Rutherford County, invites the community to BBQ dinner & program highlighting their mission to equip & mobilize the community to wrap around kids, families & social workers in the foster care system with immediate assistance, ongoing support, & accessible resources. Learn how Mosaic Hope is making an impact locally, discover ways to get involved. Proceeds directly support programs that provide immediate assistance, ongoing care & essential resources to foster families in Rutherford County. Tickets: mosaichope.org
October 17-18
Carolina Colors Quilt Show
When: October 17-18; 10am-5pm
Where: Isothermal Community College; 286 ICC Loop Rd., Spindale
More Info: Presented by Rutherford Quilt Guild. Admission $5. 150+ Quilts, Vendors, Raffles.
October 18
BBQ Plate Benefit for firefighter James Smith
When: October 18; 11am-7pm (or until food runs out)
Where: Gilkey Community Center; 217 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton
More Info: Barry 828-744-1802. $12/plate. Proceeds help cover medical & travel bills for James Smith after his automobile accident.
October 25
A Night to Restore Benefit
When: October 25; 6pm
Where: Fly Girls; 214 Fashion Circle, Rutherfordton
More Info: Fundraising event for Rutherford Housing Partnership. Costume contests, live & silent auctions, hors d'oeuvres, DJ, more. Proceeds go toward providing urgently needed home repairs. Tickets: paypal.com/ncp/payment/9HMLWH5FC85NE
Hart Square Village 40th Heritage Festival
When: October 25; 10am-5pm
Where: Hart Square Village; 5055 Hope Rd., Vale
More Info: Experience life in the early 1800s. Hart Square Witness tin smithing, to weaving, to turning pottery and firing it in a kiln. Tickets: hartsquare.com/visit/events/40th-heritage-festival-oct-25. Hart Square Foundation is the non-profit organization that preserves Hart Square Village
10th Annual Spindale Safety Night Out
When: October 25; 5-7pm
Where: The Spindale House lawn, 119 Tanner St., Spindale
More Info: spindalenc.net. Safety exhibits, vendors, games, kid's costume contest, kids 12 & under enter to win bicycle and skate boards, trick or treating, gold cart cruise-in.
October 31
Chimney Rock Village Trick or Treat on Main Street
When: October 31; 5-7pm
Where: Main Street, Chimney Rock
Trick or Treat on Main Street
When: October 31; 4-6pm
Where: Main Street, Forest City
More Info: Enjoy a fun and safe Halloween as historic Main St. comes alive with treats, costumes, and community spirit. A big thank you to our local merchants and community organizations who help make this spooktacular tradition possible!
Indoor trick or treat for the kids
When: October 31; 5-7pm
Where: Union Mills Community Clubhouse; 6097 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills
More Info: Also hot dogs for sale.
Lake Lure's Haunted Trail
When: October 31; 6-9pm
Where: 1058 Island Creek Rd., Lake Lure
More Info: All profits benefit Lake Lure Classical Academy. Scary & friendly paths, kids games, music, food & drinks.
November 1
Country Ham and Chicken Pie Supper
When: November 1; 4:30pm until gone
Where: Mt. Vernon Community Clubhouse; 120 Mt. Vernon Cemetery Rd., Forest City
More Info: $15 adults, kids 5 & under free, age 6-12 $5. Dine in or carry-out. Proceeds will be used to make improvements to the clubhouse.
Lattimore Craft Fair
When: November 1; 10am-2:30pm
Where: Hunt Memorial Park; 199 Price St., Shelby
More Info: 60+ craft vendors, music by The Blue Healers and Log Cabin String Band, square dancing, Kids Zone, hayrides, food truck rodeo, fun for the entire family. Accepting vendor applications through Oct. 20. Contact Townoflattimore@gmail.com or call 704-434-2620.
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
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.
November 15
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 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.
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 places 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!
