Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 14 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, April 27-May 3, 2023 DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY CALENDAR MONDAYS: 10AM CALENDAR MONDAYS: 10AM April 27 What: Special Olympics of Rutherford County When: April 27; 9am-2pm Where: R-S Middle School More Info: Track events, long jump, softball throw. What: Housing & Financial Literacy Program When: April 27; 6-8pm Where: Grahamtown Community Center, 129 First Street, Forest City More Info: Door prizes, give- aways, child care & transporta- tion available Call 828-229-3380 or visit: www.grahamtownteam. org Through May 13 What: Art show for RS Central High School art students When: April 20-May 13 Where: Rutherford County Visual Arts Guild; Rutherfordton Saturdays Thru October What: Weekly Farmers Market When: Saturdays; 8am-12noon Where: 172 Park Square Circle, Forest City- near POPS center. April 29 What: Dive Bomber Vintage Car & Truck Show When: April 29: registra- tion:10am-12 Where: 126 Park Lane, Rutherfordton More Info: $20 entry. Proceeds to Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Johnnie 828-429-7500, Frankie 815-482-3314. May 1 What: Blood drive When: May 1; 4-7pm Where: Golden Valley Community Club May 2 What: Addiction Support Group When: May 2, 6pm Where: Highland Apartments; 171 Butler Rd., Forest City. More Info: Rena 828-305-1280. May 4 What: Fire Dept. dedication When: May 4; 4pm Where: N. Mitchell St., Rutherfordton More Info: Open house 3-5:30 May 6 What: Mayfeast Car, Truck & Bike Show When: May 6; Registration 10am-noon Where: Main Street Baptist Church; 327 E. Main, Spindale More Info: $20 entry. Proceeds to Carolina Foundation. Johnnie 828-429-7500, Terry 828-429- 1181, David 704-609-2209. What: Luminaries When: May 6; 4-9pm Where: POPS, Forest City More Info: Sponsors: Leadership Rutherford. 828-245-0365. May 6 What: Ellenboro Town Wide Yard Sale When: May 6; 7am-until Where: Ellenboro - Highway 74 business and Depot Street More Info: Sponsored by Ellenboro Woman's Club. Food for sale by approved vendors- Vendor fee due prior to May 6: Rita 828-429-2476 or Carole 828-447-6442. Sellers welcome to set-up on noted locations. May 11 What: Mosaic Hope launch din- ner When: May 11; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: 2nd Baptist Church, Rutherfordton More Info: Tickets 828-286- 9662 May 12 What: 3rd Annual Duck Derby & Movie in the Park When: May 12; 7-8pm Where: Kiwanis Park, Rutherfordton More Info: Partnership with Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; movie, "The Bad Guys" before movie, Duck Dash Derby. Food on site; bring picnic, blankets, chairs. May 13 What: Spindale Elementary School PTO Car Show When: May 13; 9am-2pm Where: Spindale Elementary; 161 N.Oak St., Spindale More Info: Registration: $20. Prizes, food, music, raf- fle. Proceeds to Spindale Elementary. 828-286-2861. May 13 & May 14 What: Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival When: May 13 10am-5pm; May 14 10am-3pm Where: Lake Lure beach area More Info: Benefits Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach Center May 20 What: Miles for Messiah 5K & Breakfast When: May 20, Registration 7-7:45am. Breakfast 8:30am Where: Pleasant View Community Church, 129 Michael Dr., Forest City More Info: Fundraiser for the youth of Pleasant View Community Church. Breakfast $8. rutherfordoutdoor.org. What: Free Food Giveaway When: May 20; 8-10am Where: Caroleen Congregation Holiness Church, 112 Walker Store Rd., Ellenboro More Info: Lower parking lot- we'll bring the box to your car. Volunteer Opportunity What: Volunteer Opportunity When: On going More Info: NC Guardian ad Litem Program trains & super- vises child advocate volunteers to represent best interests of kids in court system. www.volunteerfor- gal.org, 828-288-6121. Email your community happening to: events@rutherfordweekly.com 293 S Broadway St., Forest City 828-245-0434 Monday & Tuesday 8AM-5PM Thursday & Friday 8AM-5PM Sat. 8AM-12PM • Closed Wed. Not Just Oil, Pennzoil FAST FAST FAST FAST WAY WAY WAY WAY LET US DO YOUR DIRTY WORK! KIDS' CORNER BROUGHT TO YOU BY: The Symphony of Rutherford County is honored to premiere a composition written by Caleb Etchison in celebration of the Symphony's 35th anniversary concert at 3pm on April 30 at the Foundation Performing Arts Center. Etchison's piece, entitled "Gate Way to the Mountains," will be the grand fi nale to a varied program. Etchison describes his composition as being "inspired by the landscape of Rutherford County—its mountains, its rivers, its heritage." He says he took musical inspiration from Aaron Coplan's "Hoe Down" from Rodeo, and Smetana's Vltava (or "The Moldau"), as well as old time Appalachian tunes. From a personal perspective, he comments: "I think this piece features some of my best orchestration to date. It is an easy-going composition that is fun to listen to. I hope the audience will be able to relax and enjoy the piece. It's become one of my favorites, and I can't wait to hear it performed." The son of Mark and Amy Etchison, Caleb grew up in Gaston County. Both of his parents are musicians, so music was always a part of his life. It was no surprise that he would choose music for his career. He was homeschooled throughout his pre-college years. His mother introduced him to the piano in elementary school. From this early experience, he learned about the "circle of fi fths" and gained an obsession with harmony. He later studied classical piano with Chad Pollard. In high school, he played keys and organ at his church, sang in a community choir in Stanley and played percussion with the Gaston Symphonic Band for three years. Soon to be a graduate from Gardner-Webb University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music: Emphasis in Music Composition, Etchison gives much credit to his GWU professors for exposing him to many composers who have greatly infl uenced his compositional style. Among these are Dr. Matt Whitfi eld, composition professor, and Dr. Bruce Moser, piano. At the request of orchestra conductor, Dr. Patricia Sparti, he has written two selections for the Gardener-Webb orchestra, "The Psalm of Taios," and "Seafoam Elegy." In the spring of 2022, he won fi rst place in the National Alpha Chi competition. When asked why he chose composition rather than performance as the focus for his education and future career, he stated: "Composition is something I can spend many hours a day pouring myself into, and I just don't feel the same about performance." Etchison's future plans include pursuing a Masters in Music degree and a career as a composer. His fi nal comment on this: "There is no career I would enjoy more than being paid for what I love to do." The Symphony of Rutherford County is pleased that this budding new composer will be in the audience at the upcoming concert. Tickets for the concert are available at the Foundation Box Offi ce or online at foundationshows.org: adults, $15; 18 and under admitted free. For more information, visit rcsymphony.org. Symphony of Rutherford County to premiere new Caleb Etchiso composition 35th anniversary concert, April 30 Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Caleb Etchison