Community News 3-28-24
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:50 pm
Saturdays Through March 30 What: Symphony Rehearsals When: Saturdays; 10am-12pm Where:: First Presbyterian Church, Forest City More Info: Big concert in April. No audition required. Info at rcsymphony.org.
March 28 What: Red Cross Blood Drive When: March 28; 10am-2:30pm Where: Lake Lure Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall; 6837 US Hwy 64/74A More Info: To make an appointment visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-733-2767.
What: Housing & Financial Literacy When: March 28; 6pm Where: Grahamtown Community Center
What: 10th anniversary celebration When: March 28; 11am to 2pm Where: Rutherford Health Center; 187 West Main St., Spindale More Info: Clinic & tooth bus tours, blood pressure screenings, community health resources, refreshments, raffle prize.
What: Rutherford Outdoor Coalition volunteer information session When: March 28; 5:30pm Where: Spindale House More Info: Email trails@rutherfordoutdoor.org to claim a spot
March 29 What: LEAP -Business Retail Day When: March 29; 12-4pm Where: Grahamtown Community Center More Info: Support young entrepreneurs as they sell their products to raise funds for college tour trip. Pinatas, jewelry, art, cosmetics. Tour: April 1-5; $300/tudent; few spaces available.
March 30 What: Rutherford County Farmers Market When: March 30; 10am to 2pm Where: Park Square (across from POPS), Forest City More Info: New hours start April 6-October; 8 am to 12 pm
April 2 What: Harris High Alumni and Friends Breakfast When: April 2; 8:30am Where: Denny's Restaurant
April 4 What: History Matters: Brush Arbors & Stained Glass When: April 4; 5:30pm Where: ICC Library Auditorium More Info: The development of the first local churches; guest speakers: Chivous Bradley, Rev. Toni Bell, Reagan Clark and Pastor Lance Smith.
April 6 What: Tree swap event When: April 6 Where: Rutherford County Senior Center More Info: Swapping Bradford trees for choices of other available native trees. 828-287-6000.
What: Dog Walk with Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue When: April 6; 10am Where: Thermal Belt Rail Trail More Info: All welcome, must RSVP & be 16 or older to walk a dog. RSVP: https://forms.gle/UAs2WTfbzvYUt7Ld9 or email trails@rutherfordoutdoor.org
April 11 What: First Aid certification class When: April 11; 5:30-9:30pm Where: Bills Creek Community Center More Info: $25/person. Pre-registration & prepayment required: billscreekcommunitycenter@gmail.com; to Bills Creek Community Center, PO Box 787, Lake Lure NC 28746
April 13 What: Chase High School FFA Chapter Annual Plant Sale When: April 13; 8:30am-2pm Where: Chase High School More Info: Plants grown by Chase horticulture students; flowering hanging baskets, vegetables, herbs bedding annuals & more
April 20 What: Rutherfordton Kiwanis Children's Auction When: April 20; Time, details later Where: 230 N. Cleghorn St., Rutherfordton More Info: Theme: "Helping One Child In one Community At a Time." More details soon.
What: Paint the Campus Blue When: April 20; 9am-2pm Where: Isothermal Community College student center More Info: Free event, open to public. 1K fun run, face painting, music, games, contests, food trucks, dunking booth, water slide, fishing & more.
What: American Red Cross Blood Drive When: April 20; 9am-2pm Where: Cliffside Baptist Church
What: Free Science Spectacular show When: April 20; 10am Where: The Foundation, Isothermal Community College More Info: Mr. Science, Jason Lindsey, from Hooked on Science presents free show for all ages. An extension of the annual ICC Science and Technology Expo to be held April 19 with 6th graders in Rutherford & Polk counties.
April 22 What: Earth Day Litter Sweep When: April 22; 9am Where: Kiwanis Park, Rutherfordton More Info: trails@rutherfordoutdoor.org to register
May 3 What: Lake Lure Farmers Market When: May 3 Where: 2948 Memorial Hwy. Lake Lure More Info: online applications: Lakelurefarmersmarket@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 and haven't renewed your membership dues for 2023-2024, please do so ASAP. Renew at www.legion.org. More Info: If you'd like to join the American Legion, contact Jimmy at 704-819-5862.
Volunteer Opportunity 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.
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
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