Fall in love with this week's events in RoCo 💘

Welcome back to the Roco Round Community Newsletter! We’re so excited to connect with you and share the sweetest 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 2/10-2/16

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and whether you’re planning a romantic date night, a fun Galentine’s outing, or just looking for heartwarming ways to celebrate, we’ve got you covered! This week’s newsletter is packed with local events and unique experiences happening all around Rutherford County, Nc.

So, grab your loved ones, or treat yourself, and let’s make this Valentine’s season extra special.

Scroll down for all the details, and don’t forget to spread the love by sharing our newsletter! ❤️

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: “To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” -David Viscott
 
Take a sneak peek:
Monday [2/10]: Serenade your sweetheart at Main Street Market’s Karaoke Mondays with DJ Michael Sprouse in Rutherfordton, NC

Tuesday [2/11]: Spoil yourself and your bestie at Aesthetic Medical’s Galentine’s Day Party in Spindale, NC

Wednesday [2/12]: Treat your kiddos to a fun Kids’ DIY Heart Wreath Craft at Norris Public Library in Rutherfordton, NC

Thursday [2/13]: Celebrate a Galentine’s Night Out at The Fox Tribe Boutique in Forest City, NC

Friday [2/14]: Challenge your teens to take a tech break and craft a pressed flower votive at Haynes Library in Mooresboro, NC

Saturday [2/15]: Celebrate your love of Cars & Coffee with Rutherford County Car Shows in Rutherfordton, NC

Sunday [2/16]: Join Spindale United Methodist Church for a night of fun and food at Saturday Night aLive.

Community News:

Cops & Congress: Exclusive details: Rutherford County Commissioners debate public safety, animal control, and transit expansion

Rutherford Weekly: Rutherford County's DYW wins NC awards

Rutherford County Department of Tourism: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock & The Blue Ridge Foothills: Explore, Rediscover & Rebuild

NC Governor: Governor Josh Stein Holds Workforce Development Roundtable Focusing on North Carolina Veterans

Local Business Spotlight

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Opportunities:

Volunteer:

Donate your old retail hangers to Heart of The Foothill’s thrift store, Rescued Treasures Boutique. Keep an eye on their Amazon Wishlist to be apart of their mission to save the animals of Rutherford County.

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.

Employment:

Forest City: Show off your passion for helping people with a career in Customer Service with State Farm.

Spindale: Join a team to grow and make an impact as a Customer Service Associate with Fusion CX.

Rutherfordton: Contribute to public safety in an important role as a Traffic Controller with Wright.

Find more opportunities like these through Rutherford NCworks Career Center

Know Your Neighbor

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Weekly Wisdom- Quotes & Inspirational Messages from our subscribers
"Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt

Latest Post

Simple Yet Elegant Valentine’s Day Gift Basket 

Support local shops & create the perfect gift basket for anyone. Swap out the items to match the person you’re gifting whether it’s your spouse, child, friend, neighbor, or anyone else who deserves a little something extra special this Valentine’s day.

Materials: 
1. Basket
2. Something Sweet
3. Something Soft
4. Something Fragrant
5. Something Fine
6. A handwritten note or card
7. Ribbon Bow
8. Filler -mix and match old newspaper, tissue paper, fabric, etc. for the perfect touch.


Instructions:
1. Layer your basket with part of your filler
2. Arrange your handpicked gifts
3. Attach your bow to the front or the side of the handles
4. Add in a handwritten note or card
5. Make someone’s day 💟

Note: See our local gift-guide to make the perfect gift basket.

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.

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