Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 6 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 28-January 3, 2024 DECEMBER 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 FEBRUARY December 28-29 What: Figure Skating Demo: Shelby Bloze When: December 28-29; 3pm Where: Tryon International Equestrian Center More Info: No ticket needed; Shelby Bloze is a double gold medalist senior fi gure skater. She will also skate with guests after the performance. December 30 What: Blood Drive When: December 30; 9am-2pm Where: Smith's Drugs, Forest City More Info: Sponsored by The Blood Connection. December 31 What: Blood Drive When: December 31; 11am-4pm Where: Ingles Market, Forest City More Info: Sponsored by The Blood Connection. 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 with with 24/7 24/7 SECURITY OFFERING OFFERING BOAT BOAT & CAMPER CAMPER Storage Storage 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 Where: Grahamtown 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 JANUARY 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. January 1 What: First Day Hike When: January 1; 8-10am Where: Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park More Info: Free event. Meet at Old Rock Cafe' at 8am. Registration not required. Stroll, hike or bike ride the 3.2-mile park road. There will be no cars. Bicyclists can climb and descend the road under controlled speed. Helmets required. January 3 What: Blood Drive When: January 3; 8-10am-3pm Where: Rutherfordton Fire & Rescue More Info: Sponsored by The Blood Connection. January 4 - February 4 What: Veteran Suicide Awareness When: Jan. 4 - Feb. 4 Where: American Legion, Post 74, Greenhill area lawn More Info: American Legion, Green Hill area Rutherford County, Post 74, hosting 22aday to bring awareness to Veteran Suicide. The yard in front of the Legion will erect 22 white crosses a day signifying the 22 Veterans a day that commit suicide. Crosses are lit at night and there's information on site for resources the community can use to support Veterans. 22aday.org, americanlegion74@att.net or 828-395-2223. Thru January 8 What: Holiday Market When: Thru January 8; 10am-3pm Where: Rutherford County Visual Arts Center; Main St., Rutherfordton More Info: All items are handcrafted by local artist and mkae great gifts! January 13 What: Annual Martin Luther King prayer breakfast When: January 13; 9am Where: Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church More Info: $15 for tickets; funds go to MLK Scholarship What: Blood Drive When: January 13, 10am-2:30pm Where: Brock Family Care; 289 Shiloh Rd., Forest City More Info: 828-382-7282. 1-800-733- 2767. January 14 What: MLK Community Service When: January 14; 3pm Where: Piney Ridge C.M.E. Church Union Mills January 15 What: Annual MLK walk to Rutherford County Courthouse When: January 15; 9:30am Where: Meet at Rutherfordton Town Hall to walk More Info: Program on the courthouse lawn starts at 10 a.m. January 20 What: Goin' Across the Mountain Live When: January 20; 7:30pm Where: The Foundation Performing Arts Center; on the campus of Isothermal Community College, Spindale More Info: www.foundationshows.org OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST February 24 What: Wedding Expo When: February 24; 10am Where: The Foundation Performing Arts Center, ICC More Info: Tickets $3 to $5 DEADLINE FOR DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR: CALENDAR: MONDAYS MONDAYS 10AM 10AM