Rutherford Chamber
River to the cadence of a pounding drummer seated at the back of each boat. Lake Lure’s “Lure of the Dragons” boat races and festival combines a full day of fun, family entertainment and the joy of dragon boat racing with a mission to raise money for local area children’s charities. The 2012 festival attracted 18 teams, 216 paddlers and more than 2000 spectators. Since launching in 2007, the annual Lure of the Dragons Boat Race has raised over $24,000 for charities. Learn more at http://www.lureofthedragons.com. August 16-18: Dirty Dancing Festival at Lake Lure With nearly 15 million “Likes” on Facebook, the cultclassic film “Dirty Dancing” continues to magnetize swooning adorers generation after generation, and Lake Lure takes much pride in being the backdrop for this iconic American dance drama. Proof of this force of nature is also found at Lake Lure’s annual Dirty Dancing Festival where fans can relive their favorite movie moments with a film screening, live music, dance performances and lessons, games and the crowd-favorite “Lake Lift” competition! Attracting visitors from 24 states and two foreign countries, the Dirty Dancing Festival at Lake Lure is a dance and music festival for all ages that pays tribute to the classic American movie filmed right here in Lake Lure, N.C. Visit http://www.DirtyDancingFestival.com/ for more info.
Protect Your Home From Termites This Spring By David Spillman
Eastern Subterranean Termites are a major wood-destroying insect in North Carolina. Some signs of their activity show up unexpectedly, while others are discovered by accident or during renovations. Two key signs of a termite infestation are swarming and mud tubes. Swarming usually occurs during the day, usually on warm days after rain. When swarming occurs indoors, it probably means that you have an infestation somewhere in your home. Several species of ants also swarm at the same time of the year as termites. Winged termites and ants look somewhat similar, but you can tell them apart by certain features. Unlike ants, termites do not move around out in the open. They will either tunnel through wood (or other material) or else travel inside pencil-size (or larger) mud tubes that they build from soil, wood particles, and other materials. You will find these tubes on foundation walls, floor joists or other parts of the house. Tubes can also hang from the floor system. Without a periodic inspection of your home, termite activity can remain undetected for years. Call Go-Forth Services today for your FREE termite inspection. Serving Rutherford County since 1959.
August 25: 6th Lake Lure Olympiad & Annual Race to the Rock (5K Run or 25 Mile Bike) Permitted just once a year, cyclists and runners alike eagerly await the chance to climb from the entrance of Chimney Rock State Park to the top of the pinnacle Chimney Rock more than 3 miles up. The Park’s winding entrance road climbs uphill an average of 7-9%, but the stunning 75-mile panoramic views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge at the finish line are well worth the effort. The Race to the Rock on Sunday is the last piece of the 9th annual Lake Lure Olympiad’s “3 Races in 3 Days” challenge beginning with the 10K Dam Run on Friday and Lake Lure Triathlon on Saturday. Considered one of the most scenic race weekends on any calendar, the views will take your breath away if the climbs don’t first. Making the sports festival weekend even more unique is the multitude of events for kids and families. Get your competition and vacation fix all in one trip. Visit www. lakelureolympiad.com for more info and to register. Experience these adventures and more when you travel to Rutherford County – the Front Porch of the Blue Ridge Foothills. Home to Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Forest City and Bostic, there is a world waiting for you to explore, enjoy and love. These events and more are part of our Endless Summer event series. We invite you to check out the view from our front porch and play in our backyard. Plan your trip today at http://www. rutherfordtourism.com or call 800-849-5998.
28 •Rutherford Chamber• Volume I, Issue 3 • MARCH 2013
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