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Low Cost Spay and Neuters
You can afford to have your pet spayed or neutered with our low cost Spay/Neuter program. Community Pet Center, 828-287-7738.
Coat Drive
Gilkey School Community Center is taking Coats, Blankets, Gloves, and Toboggans. For Delivery or Pick up. Contact Call Gail Parton at 828-287-4830, 828-289-5208 or Hilda Roper at 828-287-5673.
Dinner Fundraiser
Hamburger Supper Fundraiser, Fri. April 24, 6pm-8pm at Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills. 828-748-7956.
WNC Vegans and Vegetarians
Group will meet once a month. Call for more info. Annamaria, 828-247-4549.
Bluegrass
Music at the Mills on Fri. April 24, 7pm Featuring: Blue Haze. Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
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.
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.
Fairfield Mountains Volunteer Fire Dept.
“No Butts About It” Fundraiser, Sat. 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.
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.
Rutherfordton Lions Club
11th Annual Golf Tournament, Wed. May 6 at Meadowbrook Golf Course. All proceeds are used to support the club, which provides services to those who have needs in Rutherford County. Non-profit 501 (c)(4) organization. Info: 828-287-2308.
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, $12 in advance or $15 at door. Tickets available: Becky’s Country Store & Grill in Golden Valley, B Sharp Music in Spindale or Shelby Music Center in Shelby. 828-245-1733.
Earth Day
Sat. April 25, 11am-3pm
. Join Chimney Rock State Park rangers, biologists and other environmental educators to learn about the great work being done to protect our beautiful landscape. Booths will be located in Chimney Rock Village behind the Old Rock Café. Bring the whole family! Cost: Free!
RHP Gears & Gables
Ride for housing, Sat. May 2, 8am. Historic Downtown Rutherfordton (30, 65 or 102 miles). Registration: $30. Proceeds benefit Rutherford Housing Partnership and its mission to provide low income homeowners with urgent repairs. 828-248-3431.
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.
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.
Camp Fundraiser
Hundreds of children and youth need financial assistance to attend South Mountain Christian Camp each year, and this is an easy way to help raise funds to meet that need. Eat at Zaxby’s in Forest City, Tues. April 28, 5-8pm. At the end of the event, 10% of all sales made during this time will be donated to SMCC. ALL funds received will be used to sponsor kids to come to Camp during the summer. If you can’t make it to this event, but would like to make a donation, you can do so by mail: SMCC, PO Box 9, Bostic, NC 28018.
WOVE 104.1 LP FM: will host a public meeting, Sat. May 2, 10am at the Old Dunbar Community Center; 421 Hardin Rd., Forest City. The purpose of this meeting is to provide and update on the progress of the station and to answer questions. We will also discuss the benefits the station can bring to residents, nonprofit organization and other agencies, churches and small businesses. For additional information please call Stanley at 828-247-4142
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. Info: 828-245-0095.
Grace of God Rescue Mission needed items: Sectional plates, bowls, plastic forks & spoons, cups, napkins, paper towels, gallon canned foods, personal hygiene items, coffee, sugar & cleaning items. 828-245-9141.
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.
