Rutherford Weekly

Page 2 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, April 27-May 3, 2017 The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partner- ship is blazing a new trail to boost the region's craft industry across Western North Carolina, thanks to a $90,000 grant from the Ap- palachian Regional Com- mission. "We are pleased to launch the Blue Ridge Craft Trails of Western North Carolina, a digital project that will help more visitors discover the rich heritage of crafts and connect with artisans in our mountain communities," said Angie Chandler, executive direc- tor of the Blue Ridge Na- tional Heritage Area. Appalachian Regional Commission offi cials see the Blue Ridge Craft Trails as a pathway to new eco- nomic opportunities across a region hard-hit by job losses in traditional manu- facturing over the past de- cades. "Helping Appalachia le- verage its cultural and nat- ural assets into economic opportunity is one of ARC's key investment strategies for the region." said ARC Federal Co Chair Earl Gohl. "The Craft Trails proj- ect is an example of how this strategy is being put to work to create jobs and generate revenue across Western North Carolina." The ARC grant is matched with funds from the North Carolina Arts Council and the Commu- nity Foundation of Western North Carolina, and other private gifts. Classified Ads............................15-18 Outdoor Truths...................................10 Rutherford County Weather...............6 Rutherford Weekly Spor ts................10 Obituaries.......................................20 Community News.............................6 Business & Services Directory.........19 Church Happenings........................21 I n s i d e T h i s W e e k I n s i d e T h i s W e e k DAILY ADMISSION $7 Saturday $7 Sunday All Amusement Rides & Entertainment Included! SHELBY CITY PARK • 850 W. Sumter Street • Shelby • NC Awesome Carnival Rides • Carnival Food, Games, Magical Illusions with Captain Jim the Pirate • Circus Stella • Face Painting, Costume Characters and Balloon Artist! Don't Miss Captain Jim performing both days! Saturday 12, 2, 4 & 6 Sunday 1:30, 3:30 & 5:30 View Complete Schedule at www.cityofshelby.com/parks or 704-484-6881 CIRCUS STELLA Performs Saturday 1:00, 3:00 & 5:00 Sunday 2:15, 4:15 & 6:15 pm Saturday Night Fireworks Extravaganza 9:00pm APRIL APRIL 2017 2017 TWO BIG TWO BIG DAYS! DAYS! Saturday, April 29th 11am until 9pm Sunday, April 30th 1pm until 7pm Shelby City Parks ©CommunityFirstMedia 29 29 th th 30 30 th th FESTIVAL FOOTHILLS ©Community First Media Community First Media SIX POINTS HARDWARE 1281 NC 120 Mooresboro, NC 28114 Call for directions Mon.-Sat 8am-6pm EASY IN, EASY OUT, LESS WALKING, GREAT SERVICES VS. BIG BOX STORES CALL 828-453-7364 SHOP LOCAL FOR ALL YOUR LAWN & GARDEN NEEDS. SEED, FERTILIZER, PLANTS & MUCH, MUCH MORE! WE HAVE MORE WE HAVE MORE STUFF STUFF THAN YOU THINK! THAN YOU THINK! Sons of Confederate Veterans Rutherford Rifl es #2044 Meets 2nd Thursday, 6pm Forest City Cafe, Forest City •scv.org •828-429-6580. Lt. William Corbitt #525 Meets 3rd Friday, 7pm Rutherford County Annex bldg. 209 N. Main St Rutherfordton CIVIC NEWS • CIVIC NEWS • CIVIC NEWS Forest City; Monday 12pm Ryan's, Forest City. Rutherfordton; Thursday's 6:30pm. Rutherfordton Club House American Legion Post 74 4th Tuesday, 7pm• Legion Cabin; 2501 US64/74A Rutherfordton. American Legion Post 423 1st Monday, 7pm. 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Foothills Pilot Club Meets 2nd Wed. monthly 11:45. Hickory Log BBQ. Rutherford County Pilot Club 6:15- 2nd Thursday monthly at 1st Baptist Church, Forest City Bostic Lincoln Center Inc. 112 Depot Street, Bostic • 828-245-9800 Thursday 1-4, Friday & Saturday 10-1 Rutherfordton 1st & 3rd Tuesday 6pm Rutherford Hospital Chase 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7pm New Bethel Church Rotary Club of Rutherford County 6pm every Tuesday at Fat Tracy's Cpl. Chris S. Ebert Det. 1221 Meets 2nd Tues., 6pm, Merchants Assn. Bldg., 108 N. Main, Forest City Rutherford County Democrats Call for current meeting location 828-919-2475 Forest City Masonic Lodge #381 Meets 2nd & 4th Tues.; 6:30pm; 153 Wilkie St. Spindale Masonic Lodge 1st & 3rd Mon. 7:30pm 101 Davis St. Cliffside #460 2nd & 4th Mon. 6:30pm Rutherfordton- Western Star #91 1st & 3rd Tues. 7:30pm Hollis #535 2nd Thurs. 6:30pm Saluda #482 1st & 3rd Thurs. 6:30pm Tryon #605 1st Mon. 7:30pm Columbus #719 2nd & 4th Tues. 8pm Hopewell Hollis Ruritan Club Meets 2nd Monday at 7:00pm. Hopewell Hollis Community Bldg., Ellenboro To include your club news call 828-248-1408 Ellenboro Women's Club Meets 4th Thursday, 7pm in the clubhouse at the corner of Bus. 74 & Glenn Street, Ellenboro PG-13 PG-13 sunsetdriveintheatre.com $ 12 00 PER CAR A D M I S S I O N F R I • S AT A P R I L 2 8 & 2 9 Also Also KONG SKULL ISLAND DRIVE-IN THEATRE 704-434-7782 • HWY. 74 W. OF SHELBY SUNSET OPEN 6:30 SHOW 8:15 THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS New Blue Ridge Craft Trails of Western NC Initiative Launched Article Provided By: Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. Photos courtesy of John C. Campbell Folk School. For POSITIVE NEWS

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