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First United Methodist Church

Welcome Table Free Community Meal, Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Dine in. 264 North Main St., Rutherfordton. Sponsored by churches of Rutherfordton. 828-287-3704.

Crestview Baptist Church

Caregiver Support Group every 3^rd Tuesday, 6pm. 630 S. Church Street, Forest City. 828-375-0046 to register.

Rutherfordton is about to get "funky" once again.

FUNC - which stands for Fridays Unplugged on Central - returns on May 6 at 7 p.m. This marks the second season for the music series which includes kid games, food, drinks, music and more.

If April showers bring May flowers, then May festivals bring family fun for Rutherford County.

Rutherfordton's Annual MayFESTival returns Saturday, May 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., complete with fresh-squeezed lemonade, handmade pottery and a little bit of something for everyone.

Real quickly, let's look at the playoff scenarios for Rutherford County with less than two weeks remaining before the playoffs.

Rosie Lee Howell age 94 of Lake Lure, NC widow of the Rev. Ernest Howell, passed away on Friday April 22, 2016.

Donald "Lefty" Brooks, age 78 of Cliffside, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016.

Lillian Beatrice Mashburn Walker, age 88 of Rutherfordton, passed away April 20, 2016.

Alecia Beam Bogan, 55, of Boiling Springs, SC, formerly of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016.

Earl Henry Ballard, age 92, of Forest City, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016.

Ray Virgil Pogue, age 82, of Spindale, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016.

Ellenboro's 9^th Annual Town Wide Yard Sale

Sat. May 7, 7am until. You may sell in your own yard or set up a table along Depot St. (do not block road). The Woman's Club will have breakfast biscuits, brownies, soft drinks, coffee and homemade cakes for sale. Sponsored by the Ellenboro Woman's Club, 828-429-2476.

South Mountain Christian Camp

Open House and Banquet, Sat. May 7, 4pm. This is a great opportunity to meet the camp founders and other staff members. All facilities will be open for those who would like to view the camp themselves. Guided tours offered as well. RSVP, 828-245-3322.

Riverside Baptist Church

Car show for Joe! Fundraiser benefits Joe and Irene Hall. Joe Hall is battling stage 4 cancer and the show will help cover growing medical cost. Sat. May 7, 10am-2pm. All is welcome. 1st, 2nd, 3rd awards plus a people's choice. 1178 Hogan Rd., Forest City. Pastor Ted, 828-305-8660.

Melvin Hill Church

13^th Annual Melvin Hill Youth Car Show and Music Festival, Sat. April 30, 10am-2pm. Tractors, Trucks, Cars, Motorcycles, Music, Food. 555 Melvin Hill Rd., Columbus NC 28722. Info, 864-415-3364.

It could be something as simple as requesting a certain toy from home to more complex issues such as where a child wants to live. No matter the request or situation, volunteers with Rutherford County's Guardian ad Litem program are there to advocate for children.

Rather than several smaller walks, this year's Hanes of HOPE (Help Offered in a Pregnancy Experience) Annual Walk for Life will be held in a central location and expanded to include more than just a walk.

It seems like Tyler White is in for a heck of a year with Houston. White already won Rookie of the Week honors, has a .438 batting average and a .486 on-base percentage.