Saturday, August 11, 2018

What: South Mountains State Park Environmental Program "Streamside Hike"
When: 11:00am, August 11
Where: Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area. South Mountains State Park Visitor Center, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18.
More Info: Join a Park Ranger for an easy walk to learn more about the Jacob Fork River. We'll talk about watersheds, common plants and animals, and water quality.
Sunday, August 12, 2018

What: South Mountains State Park Environmental Program "Fly Fishing 101"
When: 2:00pm, August 12, 19, 26
Where: South Mountains State Park Visitor Center, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18.
More Info: Get Hooked! Join a volunteer angler at the Visitor Center for an introductory class on fly fishing. Please bring all personal equipment available. Classes may vary based on interest and skill level of the participants. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fishing regulations still apply. Call the park office at (828) 433-4772 for more information.
Saturday, August 18, 2018

What: Back to School Craft and Vendor Show
When: August 18
Where: Loray Mill, 300 S. Firestone St., Gastonia, NC
More Info: 20+ vendors. Encouraging shoppers to come with school supplies to donate. Supplies will be distributed to two Title I schools in poor areas of Gaston County. Accepting Vendor Applications through August 10th. For more information, contact: Michelle Huggins (704) 674-3301 - text/call; michelle@countryconceptions.com; Facebook: Pilar Michelle
Monday, August 20, 2018

What: Post-Polio Support Group Meeting
When: 6:00pm, August 20
Where: The rear of the Life Enrichment Center off of Hwy. 18N. on Life Enrichment Drive.
More Info: Everyone attending should bring their own meal. Coffee, and water will be provided. A program will be given by N.C. Extension Agent, Nancy Abasiekong, on nutritional eating and healthy living as we get older. If you are a polio survivor and would like to attend, we would love to see you there! Feel free to bring a caregiver with you. For more information call Wanda-Greg Horne at 704-482-8807 or Dianne Garner 704-434-4928.
Friday, August 24, 2018

What: Back to School Bash
When: Friday, August 24
Where: The Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Pool, 1322 Patrick Avenue, Shelby, NC
More Info: Family Fun Night at the Pool. Admissions is free for Y members. Benefiting The Library at the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA. Phyllis' Sweet Shop will be selling Italian Ice for $3 to help raise funds for the library.
Saturday, August 25, 2018

What: Casar Masonic Lodge 12th Annual Golf Tournament Captain's Choice
When: 9:00am (check in at 8:00am) Shotgun Start, August 25
Where: Pine Mountain Golf Course, 2961 Pine Mountain Drive, Connelly Springs, NC.
More Info: Four Man Team, $240 per Team entry fee. Prize: 1st, 2nd 3rd place, longest Drive and Longest Putt, Closest to Hole (Part 3s) Free golf towels. Mulligan's & Tee Busters included. Breakfast and lunch provided. This is to support the Masonic Children's Home and Masonic and Eastern Star Home. All USGA Rules apply, exception you may improve your lie one club length through the green. Contact: Marty Gee, 980-389-3642; Kenny Warlick, 704-538-5588; Eric Newton, 704-692-8503. Tee-Box Sponsors $100 each.
Monday, September 10, 2018

What: Free English Classes - Fall Classes
When: Monday nights, 6:30pm-8:15pm, Sept 10 - Nov. 26
Where: First Baptist Church, 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC
More Info: www.fbsshelby.org; child care provided - pre-k through elementary.
Saturday, September 15, 2018

What: Burns High Class of 1978 40th Class Reunion
When: 6:00-11:00PM, September 15
Where: Deer Brook Golf Club and Restaurant, 201 Deer Brook Drive, Shelby NC.
More Info: Price $35 per person. No one admitted at the door. Payment due by August 30, 2018. Meal, dessert, tea, water and lemonade included. Social Hour 6-7, Meal 7-8:30, Entertainment: DJ Hub Rogers from 6-11, Cash Bar Available. Please contact any of the following for more info: Susan Alcide 704-473-6854; Bryan Howell 704-473- 6490; Revonda Granger 704-740-0215; Wanda Gardner 704-616-0318; Frances Ramseur 980-253-7766.