| Neighborhood Calendar August 14, 2014 |
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Council on Aging/Neal Senior Center
Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC, will sponsor the following events:
“Bingo” - Each Monday Night (except holidays). Doors open at 5:30 (no admittance after 7:00pm). Jackpot - 60 People or more $500. 60 People or less $300. Public invited 12 years old and up.
“Register for September Commodities” - August 14, 9:00am - 12:00 noon & 1:00pm - 4:00pm at Council on Aging/Senior Center, by phone or walk-ins. Call 704-482-3488. To register you must meet the following guidelines: Income eligibility as set by the NC Dept. of Agriculture and be 65 years of age or older. To pick-up your commodities in September at the Neal Senior Center you must have registered at the Senior Center.
“Covered Dish” - Friday, August 15, 11:30am, at Council on Aging. Bring your favorite dish and plan to join us for fun and fellowship.
“Blood Sugar Screening and Blood Pressure Screening” - Thursday, August 21, 8:00am - 10:00am at Council on Aging.
“Dine Around” (Alston Bridges Barbecue), located at 620 Grover St., Shelby, NC, Thursday, August 28, 5:00pm. Please call the Senior Center to reserve seating by Tuesday, August 26.
Coming in September (Shelby Health Fair) - Friday, September 19, 8:00am - 11:00am, at COA/Neal Senior Center. Services include: Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Height and Weight, Wellness Education, Nurse Counseling, Carolina Healthcare Mobile Mammography and lots more will be offered. Other information will be posted on our website at nealseniorcenter.org
South Mountains State Park Environmental Programs
South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, has the following Environmental Programs scheduled:
“NC State Ranger”. What does a Park Ranger do on a day to day basis? Meet in the Visitor Center auditorium at 2:00 pm.
Saturday, August 16: “Masked Bandits”. Fact or Fiction: Do raccoons wash their food? Find out the answer to this and much more about those furry little “masked bandits” at South Mountains State Park. Meet Ranger Amanda at the Visitor Center at 11:00am to learn a few myths and legends as well as fun facts about raccoons. All ages welcome. Saturday, August 16: “Animals of the South Mountains”. Join a Park Ranger to learn about the many animals that call South Mountains home. The program will begin at 2:00pm in the Visitor Center auditorium.
Sunday, August 17 & 24: “Knot Tying 101”. Knot tying is a fundamental skill for many tasks. Whether you are a beginning climber, backpacker or just want to learn a few knots. Join a Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00pm.
Saturday, August 23: “The 10 Essentials”. What items should you always carry with you when hiking? Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 11:00 pm to learn about the “10 Essentials”. Saturday, August 23: “Black Bears: Majestic Creatures of the Wild”. How dangerous are black bears? Can we coexist? Why are black bears so unique? What should I do if I see a black bear? The program will begin at 2:00pm in the Visitor Center.
Saturday, August 30: “Streamside Hike”. Join a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00am for a streamside hike along the Jacob Fork River. Saturday, August 30: “The 10 Essentials”. What items should you always carry with you when hiking? Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00pm to learn about the “10 Essentials”.
Sunday, August 31: “The Amazing World of Spiders”. Silk stronger than steel? Join Ranger Waltz at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm for an informative presentation on spiders. Participants will have the opportunity to catch and examine spiders that are alive.
South Mountains State Park is located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18. We welcome the community to join us for our monthly educational interpretive programs. Call the park office at 828-433-4772 for more information.
Kings Mountain Woman’s Club Yard Sale
Kings Mountain Woman’s Club Yard Sale will be Saturday, August 16, 7:30am - noon, 109 E. Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC. Large selection of items. Outdoor furniture, clothes, household items, misc. For vendor table rentals, $10. Call 704-487-7144.
South Mountain Baptist Association Fun Day
The South Mountain Baptist Association, 3639 NC Hwy 18 Vale, NC, will be having a Free Family Fun Day August 16, 4:00-8:00pm. Everything will be free! We will give out 300 school supply bags ranging from kindergarten through high school at 5:30. We will also have a hot dog meal, inflatables, games, face painting, gospel music, pop corn, sno-cones, a clown will be giving out balloons, and will even be giving free hair cuts. Everyone is welcome, we will have interpreters for Hispanics. For more information call 704-462-4472.
Cleveland County Post-Polio Support Group
The Cleveland County Post-Polio Support Group will hold their August meeting at the conference room of the Life Enrichment Center of Shelby on Monday, August 18, 6:00pm. The conference room is located at the back of the building. The center is located off Hwy 18 North on Life Enrichment Blvd, just north of Cornerstone Dentistry. Each person attending should bring his/her own meal. Drinks: coffee and water will be provided. The program will be presented by David Thompson, a polio survivor. He will share his story of life with polio. (David was scheduled for July but postponed his program until August.) If you are a polio survivor please plan to attend. Feel free to bring a caregiver with you. For more information call Janet Walker at 704-692-6249.
Hospice Cleveland County Events
Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC will have the following events in July and August:
“Reflections” Support Group - Tuesday: August 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm, at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building. This grief sharing group meets for six weeks. No cost and open to anyone who has lost a loved one.
Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Care and Health Services
If the time came, could you make a medical decision for your loved one? Join Life Enrichment Center on Tuesday, August 19, 5:30 - 7pm, to discuss Faith Perspectives for Healthcare Decision Making with Len Byers, Director of Spiritual Care and Education for Cleveland County Healthcare System. The Life Enrichment Center is located at 110 Life Enrichment Blvd., Shelby, NC 28150. A free sitter service is available but must make a reservation by August 13. Call 704-484-0405.
Crouse Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
Crouse Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will be having “Singing on The Farm”, 1650 Ramsey Farm Trail, Crouse, NC, August 23, 10:00am - 6:00pm. Entertainment will be Golden Valley Crusaders, Singing Epps Family, Beverly Rhyne, Rock Springs Bluegrass Band, Joyful Noise, and Carolina Harvest. Also appearing: JR. Houser, Two for One Westside Warrior. Concessions will be sold. Suggest donation of $5. Womanless Beauty Pageant (from all EMS, Fire Law Enforcement from around the County will participate) 50/50 Raffle. Christian Bluegrass. Bring your lawnchair.
Casar Masonic Lodge Golf Tournament
Casar Masonic Lodge will have their 8th Annual Golf Tournament, August 23, 9:00am, check in at 8:00am, at Pine Mountain Golf Course, 2961 Pine Mountain Drive, Connelly Springs, NC 28612. Shotgun Start. Captain’s Choice. Four Man Team, $200 per team entry fee. Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, longest Drive, and Longest Putt, Closet to Hole (Par 3s). Free golf towels to the First 48 Entrants. Mulligan’s & Tee Busters, $5 each per Member. Lunch provided. This is to support the Masonic Children’s Home and Masonic and Eastern Star Home. Contact: Marty Gee, 704-472-2386; Kenny Warlick, 704-538-5588; Eric Newton, 704-692-8503. Tee-Box Sponsors $100 each.
The Lady Bandits Tryouts
The Lady Bandits Fastpitch 14U division will be holding tryouts Saturday, August 23, 9:00am until noon, Honeysuckle Park in Cliffside, NC. Please contact Willie McNure for more information, 630-606-3972.
Broad River Genealogical Society, Shelby
The Broad River Genealogical Society, 1145 County Home Road, Shelby, NC (directly across from Putnam Baptist Church), is sponsoring a field trip October 25, to the Hart’s Square Celebration in Catawba County. Tickets will be ordered when they first go on sale for groups on September 1. The cost is $40 per person. In order to get a ticket, the money is needed by August 25. Please make check out to the Broad River Genealogical Society or BRGS and mail to: Greg Payseur, 827 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Please include the name in the letter that the ticket is for. For More information email Greg Payseur topgun@shelby.net or 704-472-2120. You can Google Harts Square or for more information http://www.catawbahistory.org/research_requests.php.
South Mountain Family Camp, Casar
South Mountain Family Camp, 142 Mace Road, just outside Casar, NC off Highway 10, invites you to an Old-Fashioned Camp Meeting August 29-31. Under the big pavilion overlooking beautiful South Mountain you’ll be inspired by Evangelist, Dr. Ray Barnwell. Enjoy gospel and bluegrass music and Gospel magic. Feast on hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream and more! It all begins on Friday with “Parables of Christ” at 6:00, Saturday with “Spencer Mountain Quintet” at 5:00, and Sunday with “The Mylon Hayes Family” at 5:00. You can find more information on Facebook at South Mountain Family Camp, by phone at 704-840-5160, or by sending an email to esthermullinax@gmail.com.
Pregnancy Resource Center, Cleveland County
The Pregnancy Resource Center of Cleveland County, Inc. will sponsor “Walk for Life ‘14”, Saturday, Sept. 6, 9:30am - 11:30am, at Bethel Baptist Church. Registration begins at 9:00am. Join them in fun, games, and special activities for the kids. Christian music and free food and drinks. Individual awards for the most money raised. Team awards for each team that raises $1,000 or more. (Please limit team size to no more than 10 members.) Any adult who raises $100 or more, any youth who raises $75 or more, or any child who raises $50 or more will receive a free Walk for Life t-shirt. For more information call 704-487-HELP.
Life Outreach Food & Clothing Ministry, Kings Mtn.
Life of Worship Ministries, 403 Cherokee Street, Kings Mountain, NC, will be having a FREE Food Pantry and Clothes Closet for people in need of food and/or clothes. They are able to come once a month the 1st Wednesday thru the 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 11:00am - 1:00pm. They will need to bring their current ID. A Meal will be served every 4th Wednesday from 11:00 am until 12:30 pm. This month Hot Dogs with homemade Chili and Slaw, Chip, Pork n Beans, Cake and Lemonade, will be served. Donations accepted of cash/check (any amount) non-perishable foods, household and HBA items as well as clean, new or gently used clothes. Currently really low in men’s summer clothes, jeans and shoes. ALWAYS closed on any 5th Wednesday. Volunteers are always welcome! For more information you may call 704-884-6703.
Singles Dinner Group, Shelby
Singles 50 and over meet in Shelby, NC for dinner 1st Friday of the month at Golden Coral and 3rd Thursday of the month at Fisherman’s Feast. We enjoy dining together and other social activities welcoming new members. For more information, call Karol, 704-692-7003.
Mental Health Association of Cleveland County
Survivors of Suicide Support Group meets twice a month, with a daytime and evening meeting. The Evening Group meets the 2nd Monday of every month from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer (502 W. Sumter Street, Shelby, NC). The Daytime Group meets the last Tuesday of every month from 11:30am - 1:30pm at the Cleveland Memorial Library (104 Howie Drive, Shelby, NC). Sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Cleveland County. This group is not intended for those who have personally survived a suicide attempt. For details, contact the Mental Health Association at 704-481-8637 or mha@clevelandcountymha.org.
Parents Without Partners, Shelby
PWP meets every Monday night at 7:00 pm. at the Shelby Presbyterian Church for educational programs and at other times as scheduled for monthly social activities including: dances, plays, and concerts. The dances are held at the American Legion from 6:30pm - 10:00pm. every 1st & 3rd Thursday night of the month. For more information, call Connie at 704-487-1268 or Jo Ann at 704-538-9559.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Depression and Bipolar Support Group. Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Shelby, NC. DBSA support groups are open to anyone who is diagnosed with a mood disorder, has a family member or friend who is diagnosed. For more information call 704-232-5147 or visit www.dbsalliance.org/foothills.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild
Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00am - 12:00pm at the Lincoln Co. Senior Center, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen St., Lincolnton. We are here to teach and encourage those interested in the art of quilting, visitors and new members are always welcome. Meetings includes a general business meeting, show-and-tell, and a program related to quilting. For more information contact Pam Haskins 704-280-8309.
Restoration Learning Academy, Shelby
Restoration Learning Academy, 414 Millsap Rd., Shelby, NC 2815. Free. Now enrolling for N.C. Pre-K. May qualify if child will be 4 on or before August 31, 2014. 704-471-2495.
HIGH SCHOOL REUNION
The Piedmont High School Annual Reunion
The Piedmont High School Annual Reunion is Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Burns Middle School. Registration and a period of socializing begins at 4:00pm. Dinner is served at 5:30pm. Business session and Musical Program “UNFORGETABLE-A TRIBUTE” follows the dinner. Reservations must be made and prepaid by August 8, 2014. For more details call 704-482-2140.
Shelby High Class Reunion of 1984
Shelby High School Class of 1984 Reunion will be at Owls Eye Vineyard, Saturday, October 4, 6:00pm to 11:00pm. See Facebook page or Contact Sam Goforth for more information. samgo8411@gmail.com, 704-418-4224.
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