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PrintJuly 4th Fireworks Show
Sun., July 4! The Beach at Lake Lure. Pull up a chair on the beach and enjoy fireworks over Lake Lure at dark.
July 4th Car Show & Fireworks
Sun., July 4 at Old Gilkey School Grounds. Celebrate with a car show and live music beginning at 5pm with fireworks at 10pm.
Youth Football & Cheerleading Signups
Rutherfordton Raiders, every Saturday through July at Hardees in Rutherfordton, 9am-2pm. Also, Hilltopper Camp July 22 & 23, 6-8pm. Info; Gary 828-429-9685.
Mooneyham Public Library
Join us for all the exciting events and come have some fun with Ballroom dancing. Info: 704-473-4427. 240 E Main Street Forest City.
BIG Day in Ellenboro
Sat. July 3, 9am. Free entertainment for kids: bouncy house, face painting, basketball shooting, balloon artist, sliding boards, swings. Parade begins at old school grounds at 9:15am. Car show- no fees for showing your car, no judging, no prizes. Info: 828-453-0175 or 828-453-7414.
Yokefellow Service Center
BUY ONE GET ONE FREE sale on all clothing (including boutique) from June 30-July 3. Storewide half price sale July 5-10, 10-5pm. 132 Blanton Street, Spindale.
American Legion Post 74
Will be in Ellenboro on July 3rd with raffle tickets for a Rutherford County Limited Edition Historical Rifle. Only 25 made. Limited number of tickets to be sold.
Joy Theatre in Kings Mountain
Award winning documentary “Flow”. Thursday, July 1, 7pm. Free movie, popcorn and drink.
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.
Substance Abuse Meeting
Christian 12 step Open Arms support meeting every Wednesday 12:30-1:30pm @ Community Empowerment Building; 129 First St. Forest City. Also, every Thursday 6:30-7:30pm at Mason Lodge; Ledbetter Rd. Spindale. 828-305-1280.
ICC Summer Classes
Digital Photography for Beginners; Motor Sport Machining (14 and older); Canning and Preserving Basics; NEW! Couples Massage; Ceramics; North Carolina Handgun Concealed Carry Course. For more information, visit: www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff or call 828-286-3636 ext 346.
Hospice Events:
•GRACE support group for anyone caring for a loved one 1st Tuesday monthly, 4-5:30pm at Rutherford Life Care & 3rd Friday monthly, 1-2:30pm at Rutherford County Senior Center. Adult Care services available Tuesday evenings. •HOPE Support Group: Monday 10am & July 6, 6pm at Center of Living. •Widow/Widower’s Lunch Bunch Meeting: 3rd Friday monthly at the Carolina Event & Conference Center, 11:30am-1pm, $5. Participants MUST register in order to reserve lunch.
Tri-City Tailgate Farmers’ Market
Open every Saturday from 8am-12pm beside the Retro Cinema at the Tri-City Mall. Features locally produced fruits, vegetables, pastured pork, cut flowers, crafts, & more! Info contact: tricitytailgatefarmersmarket@gmail.com
Rutherford Housing Partnership
Rutherford County has received a grant from the NC Housing Agency to provide urgently needed repairs for low income homeowners with special needs in Rutherford County. For application call 828-248-3431 or go by Habitat ReStore, 686 W. Main St., Forest City or Isothermal Planning, 111 W. Court St., Rutherfordton. More info: 828-287-2281
Rutherford County Farmers’ Market
Open for season: Tuesdays & Fridays from 7am-12pm. Located 260 Fairgrounds Rd. Spindale. Info: 828-287-6011.
Relay for Life Events Calendar
Visit this link for activities: www.relayforlife.org/rutherfordnc, select Event Calendar to view upcoming family-friendly events for a great cause! Once at the Google calendar simply click on the event to view more details.
Grace of God Needed Items
Sectional plates, bowls, plastic forks & spoons, cups, napkins, paper towels, gallon canned foods, personal hygiene items, coffee, sugar, and cleaning items. 828-245-9141.
