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Isothermal Amateur Radio Club
Monthly meeting every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm at the Tanner Training Center on Rock Rd., Rutherfordton. Info, Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.
Bluegrass
Fri. April 17, 7:00pm. Music at the Mills featuring Darin Aldridge, Mike Lynch and Roger Holland. Union Mills Learning Center, 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills. Free admission. 828-748-7956.
The Right Track Toy Train Museum
Opening for the season, Fri. April 17, 1pm. April and May hours are Fri. & Sat., 1pm-5pm and Sun., 2pm-5pm. For more info, visit us on facebook.
Shelby American Legion Post #82
Will sponsor a Cruise In, Sat. April 18, 10am-2pm (rain date April 25). 1628 South Lafayette St., Shelby. Hot dog plates will be sold. There will be door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. A donation of $10 per vehicle is suggested. New or old, if it rolls, bring it! Info, 704-482-7416.
Relay for Life - Shooting for a Cure
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office along with Butler’s Jewelry & Loan, and The Old Hickory Rifle & Pistol Club will be hosting a shooting event on Sat. April 18, 9am-1pm at the Old Hickory Rifle & Pistol Club on Gun Club Rd., Bostic. Beginners Welcome. Bring your own shotgun, pistol and ammo. Shotgun & Pistol Ammo will be available for purchase. Hotdogs & Hamburgers will be for sale. All proceeds are to benefit Relay for Life.
Naturalist Niche: Spring Wildflower Walk: Sat. April 18, 9:30-11:30am at Chimney Rock State Park. Identify a variety of spring wildflowers with renowned naturalist and author Ron Lance. Grab your cameras and field guides for this informative, moderate hike to find blooming beauties like trillium, mountain laurel, flame azaleas and more unique species. Limited to 15; advance registration required. 828-625-9611.
Email Basics
Tues. April 21, 3pm & Thurs. April 23, 10am. Rutherford County Library; 255 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale. Email basics will teach users how to differentiate between an email address and a website address; how to compose and send a new email; how to view a received email; how to reply to a received email; and understanding the difference between the inbox, sent and trash folders. 828-287-6115.
Super Science Saturdays
Presented Rutherford County Library and KidSenses, held the last Saturday of the month at 11am at the Rutherford County Library on Callahan-Koon Rd. April 25 - Action Reaction (K-12). Info, Jeannie, 828-287-6116.
Second Harvest Community Food Truck
Tues. April 28, 10am at Race Path Baptist Church; 1171 Race Path Church Rd, Ellenboro. Come early. First come, first serve. Questions call Chase Corner Ministries at 828-247-0096.
An Evening of Bluegrass Music
Singing, Sat. April 25, 7pm at Ellenboro School. Featuring: Little Roy and Lizzy Show and also the Golden Valley Crusaders. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets available at: Becky’s Country Store & Grill in Golden Valley, B Sharp Music in Spindale or Shelby Music Center in Shelby. 828-245-1733.
Country Breakfast
Sat. April 25, 7am-10am Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Road, Union Mills. Adults: $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free.
Tourette Syndrome Benefit
Benefit Spaghetti Lunch/Silent Auction, Sun. April 26, 12-3pm “Donations” at Father’s Vineyard Church; 724 Oakland Rd., Spindale. Proceeds benefit 19 year old Jamie for a procedure that can help him and is not covered by insurance. Info: 828-388-0086.
Chase FFA Alumni
3rd Annual Farm Day, Sat. April 25, 10am-4pm at Chase High School. Antique Farm Equipment, Barnyard Animals, Live Music and much more. Free admission. Info, 828-289-5722.
Fairfield Mountains Volunteer Fire Dept.
“No Butts About It” Fundraiser, Saturday, April 25, 3-7pm at Pavilion at Rumbling Bald Resort, Lake Lure. Adults $12, kids 10 and under $5. Proceeds go to the Fire Dept. Sponsored by the Women’s Auxiliary.
Hospice In Need of Items
Trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products dish detergent, Lysol spray, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex tissue, toilet tissue, etc. For more information, please call 828-245-0095.
Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program
Designed to check on senior citizens & help them & their family have peace of mind. Program provides a knowledge that someone cares and will check on them daily. No cost for this program. Contact Lt. Godlock, 828-287-6395. Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.
Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County
Program established for the purpose of obtaining info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? Report is anonymously. You do not have to reveal your name. Your info could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers, 828-286-8477.
Domestic Violence Education/Support Group
Women who are victims of any kind of domestic abuse, or who never want to be, are invited the first Tuesday of each month 6-8pm. Contact Dr. Johnnie Martin @ 828-286-9590 or Sally Claroni @ 828-245-1390 ext. 104 for more place and more info.
Celebrate Recovery
Is a recovery program based on principles from the 8 Beatitudes in Christ’s Sermon on the Mount. It is where people can safely work together in helping those dealing with all types of hurts, hang-ups, or habits. Celebrate Recovery meets every Monday at 6pm, Mountain Creek Baptist Church, 710 Mountain Creek Rd, Rutherfordton. 828-287-7159.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Open Fri. & Sat., 10am-4pm. Proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit 501(C)(3) animal rescue organization. We accept donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs/cats waiting to be adopted. Donations are tax deductible. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
