Community News 3-28-24



Community News 3-28-24

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