Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 6 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 14-December 20, 2023 Events happening locally this month and beyond! Events happening locally this month and beyond! DEADLINE FOR NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY DEADLINE FOR NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY CALENDAR: MONDAY AT 10AM CALENDAR: MONDAY AT 10AM Email your non-profit community events to: events@rutherfordweekly.com Ongoing What: American Legion Membership: If you're an American Legion member of Post 74 Forest City, Post 423 Henrietta or Post 437 Chimney Rock and haven't renewed your membership dues for 2023-2024, please do so ASAP. Renew at www.legion.org. More Info: If you'd like to join the American Legion, contact Jimmy at 704-819-5862. Volunteer Opportunity What: Volunteer Opportunity When: On going More Info: NC Guardian ad Litem Program trains & supervises child advocate volunteers to represent best interests of kids in court system. www.volunteerforgal.org, 828- 288-6121. Every Thursday What: Atrium Health community health bus When: Thursdays 9:30am-4:30pm W h e r e : G r a h a m t o w n Community Center; 129 First St., Forest City More Info: Screenings, referrals, cardiology pediatrics, well checks, minor injuries, diseases, radiology, diabetology; walk-ins welcome; www. grahamtownteam.org OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST t DECEMBER Thru January 1 What: Winterfest When: Thru January 1 Where: Tryon International Equestrian Center More Info: Live music, Santa & friends, lights, ice skating, shopping, onsite lodging. Tryon.com/ Winterfest. December 14 What: Carols & Cookies When: December 14, 6:30pm Where: Bills Creek Community Center More Info: Carols and Cookies is open to everyone. John Hampton will lead the carols; cookies, desserts, hot chocolate and hot apple cider to enjoy Applications thru December 15 What: Extension Master Gardener Volunteer (EMGV) Training Course When: Courses on Tuesdays, 10am-2pm, beginning January 30 and ending April 30 (14 weeks) Where: Rutherford County Extension Offi ce auditorium, 193 Callahan Koon Rd., Spindale More Info: $150/person or $250/2friends or family members, includes course materials & online electronic textbook. Optional hardback textbook is $60 ordered from online retailer. (North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook) https://rutherford. ces.ncsu.edu/rutherford-county- e x t e n s i o n - m a s t e r - g a r d e n e r - volunteers/. Call 828-287-6010 and speak to Laura, Horticulture Agent or stop by our offi ce on Callahan Koon Road for an application. December 16 What: Wreaths Across America When: Dec. 16; 9am Where: Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery; Chase High Rd., Forest City, More Info: Wreaths available for distribution, by volunteers, 9-10AM. Dedication Service 12 noon. Event is in memory of, and in honor of, our military veterans, past and present. What: Rutherford County Farmers Market When: December 16, 10am-1pm Where: Across from Park on Pavilion Square (POPS) Forest City What: 3rd annual Santa Doggie Jam When: December 16, 11am-2pm Where: Marshall Park, Kiwanis Park, Green Street, Rutherfordton More Info: Bring fur babies for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus; bring donations for Heart of the Foothills; holiday items for sale from Heart of the Foothills. Fun and fellowship; wish list includes kitten food, cat food, puppy food, cat litter, laundry detergent, bleach, old newspapers, cash donations. Event held in loving memory of Marshall Abrams December 17 What: Community Choir Christmas Cantata When: December 17, 3pm Where: Caroleen Methodist Church; 137 Mills Avenue, Caroleen More Info: Join the Community Cantata Choir presentation of "Come Let Us Adore". Musicians and vocalists from 8 area churches have joined together to offer this Christmas Cantata. December 19 What: Addiction Support Group When: Dec. 19, 6pm Where: Highland Apartments; 171 Butler Rd., Forest City. More Info: 828-305-1280. December 20 What: Little Blue Choo in Morse Park When: December 20, 12-2pm Where: Morse Park, Lake Lure More Info: Sponsors, Mountains Branch Library crew; train rides, story time and cocoa. 139 West Main St., Spindale • 828-447-3410 139 West Main St., Spindale • 828-447-3410 3 BUSINESSES • 1 LOCATION 3 BUSINESSES • 1 LOCATION • BREWDEGA • CAFFEINE • BREWDEGA • CAFFEINE • ROCK STEADY CARIBBEAN CUISINE • ROCK STEADY CARIBBEAN CUISINE 2400 Oakland Rd, Forest City 828-429-3129 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm NON CLIMATE CONTROL AVAILABLE WELL LIGHTED LIGHTED with with 24/7 24/7 SECURITY SECURITY OFFERING OFFERING BOAT BOAT & CAMPER CAMPER Storage Storage LIVE LIVE NATIVITY NATIVITY Florence Baptist Church Florence Baptist Church 201 South Broadway Street 201 South Broadway Street Forest City, NC 28043 Forest City, NC 28043 D E C E M B E R 2 0 D E C E M B E R 2 0 6 : 0 0 P M - 8 : 3 0 P M 6 : 0 0 P M - 8 : 3 0 P M DROP IN- WALK THRU STATIONS WITH SCENES OF CHRIST'S BIRTH SIT FOR HOT COCOA & LIVE MUSIC INVITE FAMILY AND FRIENDS **Outdoor event so dress accordingly** Thru January 1 What: Winterfest When: Thru January 1 Where: Tryon International Equestrian Center More Info: Live music, Santa & friends, lights, ice skating, shopping, onsite lodging. Tryon.com/Winterfest. THRU JAN. 1