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.

A Look Inside:

• This Week's Events

• Community News

• Business Spotlight

• Opportunities

• Know Your Neighbor

• Helpful Resources

This Week’s Events

Week 3/3- 3/9

What's Happening This Week

We were surprised to find only a couple of Mardi Gras parties this week. (We might have to start a parade ourselves 😉). Whether you’re celebrating or not, we've got something to look forward to.

We won’t judge if you’re too shy to dance, but music lovers rejoice! Our community calendar is filled with live performances all week long including a BBQ Benefit Three-band Lineup at Circle B Barbecue.

In this week’s spotlight article, we explore 7 local non-profits creating real change in Rutherford County. Whether you're celebrating Mardi Gras or looking for new career opportunities, this newsletter has you covered.

Scroll down for volunteer positions that match your passion and find upcoming events for all ages. Your community is calling—how will you answer?

Happy Thought: "Don't waste your time chasing butterflies. Mend your garden, and the butterflies will come." -Mario Quintana
 
Take a sneak peek:
Monday [3/3]: Bring your favorite dish to the Vision Board Workshop Potluck hosted by Sacred Ale at The Blue Ridge Hope Village in Forest City.

Tuesday [3/4]: Join Ruff’ton Roots at their monthly Volunteer Meeting and learn all about our community garden in Rutherfordton.

Wednesday [3/5]: Visit the Learning Center Book Mobile Stop and explore a new story in Union Mills.

Thursday [3/6]: Drop into Copper Penny Grill for great food and a live performance by Myron Hyman in Rutherfordton.

Friday [3/7]: Catch Angela Easterling perform at Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria in Spindale.

Saturday [3/8]: Catch a three-band lineup at Circle B Barbecue and support our local radio co-host through his medical journey.

Sunday [3/9]: Visit Cooper Springs Congregational Holiness Church for a Concert in Bostic.

Community News:

Cops & Congress: Is access to Chimney Rock State Park after Hurricane Helene one step closer to construction?

Rutherford Weekly: Five months later mission minded people are still helping with recovery

WBTV: Much of North Carolina to reach ‘extreme’ wildfire danger over next several days

NC Governor: Lieutenant Governor Hunt Encourages North Carolina Educators to Apply for National Lieutenant Governors Association STEM Scholarship Program

NC Governor: Governor Josh Stein Advocates For $19 Billion In Federal Helene Recovery Funds

Local Business Spotlight

Looking for a trusted local contractor? Your neighbors at this female-owned business have been serving Western NC and Upstate SC for 11 years! From outdoor landscaping and tree removal to indoor remodeling and quick painting jobs, their versatile team handles it all.

Enjoy free estimates and convenient payment options, including Afterpay. Serving Rutherford, Polk, and McDowell Counties, they're fully insured and ready to help!

With new team members joining in 2025, they're expanding to serve more neighbors like you. They're not just contractors – they're your community partners committed to making your home beautiful!

Opportunities:

Volunteer:

Join Ruff’ton Roots for their Tie Dye Party on March 8 at 1pm following their weekly Garden Work.

Meet up with Rutherford Outdoor Coalition at Legends on the Lake in Rumbling Bald Resort for a Trails Update on March 10 at 5pm.

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.

Employment:

Forest City: Fulfill your passion through Christ with First United Methodist Church as an Administrative Assistant.

Spindale: Build your career as a Part-Time Property Manager with Gateway Management at Sterling Oaks Apartment Community.

Rutherfordton: Join a community-based non-profit legal aid agency as a Legal Assistant/Screener with Pisgah Legal Services.

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

7 Nonprofits Committed To Uplifting Our Local Community

This week we’re exploring 7 local nonprofits making a positive impact in our community every day. From rehabilitation to relationship building, these organizations are bridging community divides and making a difference in the lives of many Rutherford County residents.
 
What’s Inside: 
1. Out of the Ashes
2. Rutherford Housing Partnership
3. Hands of Hope
4. Family Resources of Rutherford County, Inc
5. Heart of The Foothills
6. Rutherford Outdoor Coalition
7. Leadership Rutherford

Read More to learn more about these wonderful organizations.

Helpful Resources

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