Community News 11-21-2019

Saturday, November 23

What: The 28^th Ellenboro Fiddlers' & Bluegrass Convention

When: Nov. 23, 6:30pm

Where: Ellenboro School Gym, 813 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Ellenboro.

More Info: 828-589-2126 or 828-453-7457. Proceeds benefit Ellenboro Elementary School

What: Turkey Supper

When: Nov. 23, 4pm

Where: Bill's Creek Community Center, Lake Lure

More Info: Adult $12, kids 11 & under $5. Carry out available. Annual raffle benefits VFD, tickets $1 or 6 for $5. 828-625-5517

Now thru Mon., November 25

What: Operation Christmas Child Shoebox National Collection Week

When: now thru Nov. 25

Where: To find a drop-off location visit: samaritanspurse.org

More Info: 828-606-3636 or 828-429-3309

Thursday, November 28

What: Free Thanksgiving dinner for needy people in the community

When: Nov. 28, 11am

Where: Grace of God Rescue Mission, Forest City

More Info: For just $5, you can help. TheGraceOfGodRescueMission.com

What: 22^nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids' Fun Run

When: Nov. 28

Where: Gardner Webb University

More Info: 704-434-0441

Now thru Satu., November 30

What: Coat Drive (new and gently used coats, shoes, scarves, gloves, and hats)

When: Month of November

Where: Drop-off: Lake Lure, Rutherfordton & Forest City Police Depts, Rutherford Weekly, Daily Courier.

More Info: Pam 828-447-5931 or Regina 828-639-2211 about sponsorship

Monday & Tues., Dec. 2-3

What: Adult Volunteer Recruitment Fairs

When: Dec. 2 & 3

Where: Dec. 2, 5:30-7pm at Atrium Health Cleveland & Dec. 3, 5:30-6:30pm at Atrium Health Kings Mountain

More Info: Drop in and meet current volunteers to learn more.