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These events put the fun in fundraising 💃

Rutherford County’s #1 Source for the latest events & community resources.

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Samantha Roy
February 23, 2025

Welcome back to the Roco Round Community Newsletter! We’re thrilled to connect with you and share the latest events coming up in and around our vibrant community this week.

This Week’s Events

Week 2/24-3/2

From creative workshops to community celebrations, this last week of February is packed with opportunities to connect, create, and make a difference. Whether you're drawn to the whimsy of painting Highland Cows, ready to test your wit at trivia night, or excited to support local businesses within our community – there's something special happening every single day.

This week shines especially bright with three meaningful fundraisers that need your support. Join us for an exclusive film screening supporting kidSenses Children's Interactive Museum, dance the night away at the Mardi Gras Masquerade benefiting local arts, or warm your soul at Souper Support to help Build Back Beautiful in Lake Lure. Your presence at these events doesn't just make them more fun – it helps strengthen the fabric of our community.

Ready to discover what's happening in Rutherford County this week? Let's explore the possibilities!

Check out our calendar for a full list of events happening this month. You can view more event details and add events directly to your calendar.

Happy Thought: “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” -Alan Kay
 
Take a sneak peek:


Monday [2/24]: Embrace your inner artist and paint a “Spring Highland Cow” or “Spring Church” at The Escape in Forest City, NC.


Tuesday [2/25]: Test your knowledge during Trivia Night at Main Street Market in Rutherfordton, NC.


Wednesday [2/26]: Celebrate the Reopening of Foothills Healthcare at their new location with a Ribbon Cutting in Rutherfordton, NC.


Thursday [2/27]: Kids 5-12 can show off their creativity to create their own Pokémon in Mooresboro, NC.


Friday [2/28]: Join One13 to support kidSenses Children’s Interactive Museum with an exclusive independent film in Rutherfordton, NC.


Saturday [3/1]: Dance the night away at the Mardi Gras Masquerade Dance Party Fundraiser at Dreaming Stone Arts and Ecology Center in Rutherfordton, NC.
*Grab your tickets by Monday.


Sunday [3/2]: Join the Chimney Rock Community Foundation with food, drink and community fun during Souper Support at Fae Nectar to help Build Back Beautiful in Lake Lure, NC.

See our FULL CALENDAR of Events for more.

Community News:

Let’s not forget Bobby! Read our interview with Teah, and consider donating today to help keep Bobby safe.

Opportunities:

Volunteer:

Join Ruff’ton Roots in the local community garden to learn valuable gardening skills and make new friends while growing food for the community.

Join a fun RecycleBot Challenge for 3rd Graders with Keep Rutherford County Beautiful.

Rutherford County High School Graduates pursuing “green” or eco-oriented undergraduate degrees can apply for the 2025 Green Scholarship through March 31st, 2025.

Check out the county board of commissioners current vacancies.

Employment:

Forest City: Make an impact by patrolling the community as an Unarmed Security Officer with Marksman Security Corporation.

Spindale: Find a fulfilling career in Human Resource Development at Isothermal Community College.

Shelby: Learn rewarding skills while earning your Bachelor’s degree as a Community Management Intern with Walgreens.

Find more opportunities like these through Rutherford NCworks Career Center

Know Your Neighbor

Know a resident you’d like to honor? We’d love to feature them in next week’s newsletter.
We’ll give them a special shoutout or share their story.
Email us at [email protected] 
Subject Line: Local Resident
or hit reply here and let us know!

Latest Post

Before Hurricane Helene, big plans were underway for 11 community projects in Rutherford County, NC. While focus has rightfully shifted to relief and recovery efforts -stretching the timeline for a few of these projects, they are still set to empower the future of our community.
 
What’s Inside: 
1. Park Square Depot
2. Legacy Soccer Park
3. Colfax Cotton Gin Park
4. North Slope Skate and Ride
5. Norris Park Disc Golf
6. The Factory at KidSenses Museum
7. Broad River Paddle Trail
8. The Symphony of Rutherford County
9. Thermal Belt Rail Trail
10. Lake Lure Morse Park
11. Chimney Rock Village

Read More for additional information on these community initiatives.

Helpful Resources

We’re working to bring you more resources, in the meantime here are a few we love:

Grace of God Rescue Mission - Rescue Mission located in Forest City, serving the homeless and underserved.

Hands of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center - Get help navigating pregnancy with free resources and information.

Family Resources of Rutherford County - Parenting comes with many challenges. You don’t have to face them alone.

Out of The Ashes - Helping the underserved and uninsured receive addiction treatment and emergency shelter at no cost.

Hope Network - Hope Network is an outreach and community service organization dedicated to serving the needs of Rutherford and surrounding counties.

Memory Lane

We have a special event of our own in the works.
In the meantime, we’d love to share your amazing photos from your favorite events!
Send yours to [email protected] for a chance to be featured.

If you’re happy with our newsletter, it would mean the world to us if you stop by our Facebook Page and let us know.

We hope you enjoyed this week’s highlights. We’ll be back next Sunday with more events and opportunities. See you ‘round Roco!

See something out of place? Let us know! Respond to this newsletter, or shoot us an email at [email protected]