Rutherford Weekly

In addition to all the wonderful family fun things presented annually for free admission by Mayfest in Rutherfordton, a big and new event is being presented this year. It will be added as another annual event and expand the Mayfest to the bottom of the main street and around the corner. The new sponsor annually will be Gregory's Original Restaurant and it will encase the entire parking lot in front of the restaurant. The new Mega Show will include a huge display of cars from 10am to 4pm and then the popular bike night from 5pm to 10pm followed by live entertainment by one of North Carolinas most popular and talented rock bands, "Twist Of Fate"! Over 50 prizes will be given away with cash for the top three. Registration is 9am to 12 noon. Voting will take place from 12:30 to 2:30pm and awards at 3:30pm. Saturday, May 3rd it all begins at 8:30am. Mayfest has been going on since 1972. This popular street festival has free admission. Food vendors, local arts and crafts, music and dancing in the street as well as lots of kid friendly activities are all part of the big show sponsored by the town of Rutherfordton and Rutherford Town Revitalization. From 9am to 5pm the uptown activities will take place and the almost never ending new and spectacular Mega Car & Bike Show and Entertainment is the place to be if you are seeking a bevy of cars, motorcycles and fabulous live entertainment. Lawn chairs and portable sitting are recommended. No coolers or outside beverages, please. The new added activities are designed for fun, relaxation and to continue to make Mayfest 'the very best!" OUR 22 nd YEAR • ISSUE NO. 18 • MAY 1, 2014 RutherfordWeekly.com 828-248-1408 FREE FREE YOUR POSITIVE MEDIA SOURCE! YOUR POSITIVE MEDIA SOURCE! Big Springs Baptist Does It Again! Mbps * Internet up to 24 getnorthland.com/spring Switch and get FREE INSTALLATION! *Limited time offer. Internet speeds are approximate. May require credit check, deposit and/or payment by credit card. Equip. necessary for some services. Service and speeds may not available in all areas. See getnorthland.com/offers for details. up to Equip necessary or so or s credi ecessary fo it ca p. n ard. Equip d TRUNK SALE Sat., May 10 th • 10-4 ©Community First Media Community First Media Forest City • 828-245-7274 Caroleen • 828-657-5353 Lite refreshments Free gift bags Four years ago, Big Springs Baptist performed a play called "Uncle Phils Diner". It was so well received it added other performances. The play was combined with a dinner and it immediately became the best entertainment bargain in Rutherford County. The same play was performed two years in a row. Now the same thing has evolved with a second year of the play "Smoke On The Mountain". The play is combined with a barbecue dinner. Dinner will follow the 2pm performance and dinner will begin at 5pm for the 7pm performance. Both performances will take place on Saturday, May 3rd at Big Springs Baptist Church in the Hollis Community in Ellenboro. There is no doubt that for just $15 a ticket you will experience a most entertaining time and enjoy a great meal. What a bargain! Seating begins 30 minutes prior to each performance. The play is the project of Big Springs Baptist Church Brotherhood Project. "Smoke On The Mountain" is a musical comedy. The name comes from Psalm 104:32: "He who looks at the earth and it trembles, who touches the mountain, and they smoke". Since it's inception, the play is now one of the most produced shows worldwide. An interesting fact is that the songs in the production are mostly old hymns. The setting is in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina Baptist Church in 1938 and revolves around the Sanders family. The story is all about a Saturday night Gospel Sing at a old country church in North Carolina's Smokey Mountains. The Sanders family, a traveling singing and performing group, offers two dozen bluegrass songs. The young Pastor Oglethorpe of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church has asked the Sanders Family to help bring his small congregation "into the modern world". In between songs each member of the Sanders Family bears witness relating stories about a big event in their lives. To inspire the congregation, each tries to appear perfect, but alas, one thing after another goes astray and contributes to hilarious performances. Yes, the conclusion of their failed attempts has a big plus factor in that the Sanders Family endears themselves to everyone by revealing their human failings while sharing their life's triumphs. Once again, the performers at Big Spring Baptist Church outdo themselves. Their efforts reveal a hilarious time as well as an inspirational message. This dinner theatre is so good they should share it with other churches and organizations in the county and "take it on the road." Yes, it's that worthwhile and good. Congratulations! Now, go break a leg! For further information see a Brotherhood Member or call: 828-245-3279, 828-245-6300 or 704-538-5587 By: M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com By: M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com The Amazing Cast of "Smoke On The Mountain" at Big Springs Baptist Church: (back) Mike Greene, Wayne Beaver, Linda Bridges, David McElwain, Michelle Martin, Paul Scott, Rodella Gold, (front) Glenda Scruggs, Jerri McNeilly, Debbie Martin, Louise McNeilly, Katherine Horne. Rutherfordton Annual Mayfest Presents Bigger Venue! Pastor Oglethorpe of Smoke On The Mountain played by Pastor Paul Scott of Big Springs Baptist Church with Debbie Martin, Louise McNeilly, Katherine Horne. This is a must see performance and the food is very good too. ©Community First Media Community First Media Cruise In Drop by & enjoy good food & fellowship Requested $5 donation to the Adaville Youth Choir Summer Mission Trip Trophies awarded for: Best in Show- voted by registrants Best of the Best- voted by Youth Choir Pastor's Choice Award All types of vehicles welcome All types of vehicles welcome 805 Oakland Rd., Spindale 828.286.2361 2 nd nd Annual Annual Car Show/ Car Show/ Cruise In Cruise In Friday, May 9 Friday, May 9 5pm-8pm 5pm-8pm A d av i l l e Baptist Church Car Show $15 registration fee $20 w/meal ticket Registration ends @ 7pm Trophies awarded @ 8pm :0DLQ6W)RUHVW&LW\ 828-245-5792 † Since May 17, 1976 In today's world parents need extra help reinforcing respect, courtesy and self discipline. These are part of everyday lessons at our school. Our Martial Arts classes teach more than kicking and punching. We teach life skills. 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