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Neighborhood Calendar Nov 16, 2017

Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Come get a sneak peek at the exhibit of Toys, Games, and Trains before it's available to the public! Kings Mountain Historical Museum (100 East Mountain St in Kings Mountain, NC) from 5:30pm-7:30pm on Friday, November 17, 2017! This annually recurring exhibit fills the Museum with model train displays assembled by the Piedmont "S" Gaugers, as well as railroad memorabilia, and antique toys and games. Visitors of all ages will be enchanted as they explore the miniature snow-covered scenes that line the tracks, and discover the interactive features such as a carousel, chocolate factory, hot air balloons, and mailbag pickup. Parents and grandparents will enjoy reminiscing with the children about the toys and games of their childhood, such as cowboy memorabilia, doll houses, marbles, and board games. Bring your cameras - this exhibit provides great opportunities for holiday family photos.​​ Free admission for museum members and $10 non-members. Open 11/18/16 through 01/06/17 Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm.
Saturday, December 2, 2017, 10am-3pm: Experience the magic of the Toys, Games & Trains exhibit, and tour the historic Barber House decorated for the holidays. Learn about the history of Christmas celebrations, and participate in traditional craft demonstrations led by 18th century costumed interpreters. Bring home your own hand-made ornaments! 3pm-5pm: City of Kings Mountain's annual Christmas Parade. 5pm-7pm: Enjoy a special "night run" of the Toys, Games & Trains exhibit, candlelight tours of the historic Barber House, and hot apple cider with cookies by the firelight. Admission for this event is FREE!
Cleveland County Partnership for Children
The Cleveland County Partnership for Children, located at the Historic Central School (105 East Ridge Street) in Kings Mountain, will host a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Representatives from Thirty-One, Avon and Paparazzi will be on hand, as well as, vendors selling hand crafted items and baked goods. Proceeds from the Holiday Bazaar will benefit Early Head Start. For more information, contact Angela Padgett at 704.730.7666.
Ellenboro Fiddlers' & Bluegrass Convention
The 26th Annual Ellenboro Fiddlers' & Bluegrass Convention will be held Saturday, November 18, 2017, 6:30pm at the Ellenboro School Gymnatorium, 813 Piney Mountain Church Road, Ellenboro, NC. Fiddlers Convention Admission, $10; kids 10 and under, free. $400 - 1st Place Band, $200 - 2nd Place Band, $100 - 3rd Place Band; $40 - 1st Place each instrument and vocal, $20 - 2nd Place each instrument and vocal. Trophies awarded: Best Band, Best Banjo, Best Fiddle, Best Mandolin, Best Guitar, Best Bass, Best Dobro, Best Vocalist, and People's Choice Band. Host Band: Golden Valley Crusaders. CD's may be offered for sale. Soft drinks, coffee and snacks available for purchase beginning at 5:30pm. Performers register on arrival. Proceeds benefit Ellenboro Elementary. No electrical instruments. For information call, 828-453-7457, 828-657-5212.
Lost Playwrights, Hendersonville
Lost Playwrights will meet Saturday, November 18, 2017, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the Kapplan Auditorium of Henderson County Library, 301 North Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC. All persons interested in any aspect of theatre or playwriting are invited. There are no dues.
Post-Polio Support Meeting
The Foothills Post-Polio Support Group, will hold their meeting on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 6:00pm in the conference room of the Life Enrichment Center of Shelby. 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. The program will be given by Tonya Craig, who is an occupational therapist assistant. She will present a program on treating the effects of post-polio syndrome. 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 you may call Wanda-Greg Horne at 704-482-8807 or Dianne Garner 704-434-4928. Each person attending should bring his/her own meal. Drinks: coffee and water will be provided.
Feeding Kids Cleveland County
"Community Table Thanksgiving Meal" - "To unify Cleveland County Through Food and Fellowship". This event fed over 500 people last year at two locations, Jefferson Park and Hope Community Church. This year a third location is being added, that being Graham Elementary School, so with Graham being added this year, the event is expected to feed between 700-725 people this year. The Event, which is free to all in each community, that would like to come and be fed and have fellowship with others in the Shelby Community Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 4:00pm, at Jefferson Park, Graham Elementary and Hope Community Church. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this Thanksgiving Meal. Get involved! Contact Heather Stevens At info@feedingkidscc.org to see how you can help before or during this event.
City of Shelby Holiday Closings:
All City offices will be closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24, 2017 observing Thanksgiving Holiday. Please view the Holiday Closings for the 2017 Sanitation/Recycling Schedules on your calendars or at www.cityofshelby.com. For additional information call our automated line at 704-484-6837 or contact Public Works at 704-484-6846.
Crouse Christmas Parade
The Crouse Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will host the Annual Crouse Christmas Parade, Old Hwy 150, Crouse, NC, Saturday, December 2, 2017, 1:00pm. Rain or shine. Applications are at: Crouse Fire Department, Memory Lane, Crouse, NC. For more information call 704-214-7579 or 704-735-2247.
Union Elementary School Christmas Bazaar
Union Elementary School is hosting their second annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 8:30-1:30. On this day, approximately 40-50 vendors will be set up selling homemade crafts, Lularoe, Mary Kay, Usborne and more. There will also be activities for kids. Admission is free. Please make plans to attend this awesome event. Get your Christmas shopping finished all while supporting the students at Union. Union Elementary is located at 1440 Union Church Road, Just off of Hwy 226 (Near Polkville, NC). Vendors are also currently being accepted until November 14, 2017.
Thanksgiving Special - Free Adoptions
The Cleveland County Animal Control Services, 1601 Airport Road, Shelby, NC, will be holding a Thanksgiving Special "Free Adoptions" through November 30, 2017, 10:00am - 4:00pm. All adoptions include Spay/Neuter, Rabies Shot and Microchip.
Pet CPR & First Aid Certification Class
Pet Emergency Education presents Pet CPR & First Aid Certification Class hosted by Cliffords Army Rescue Saturday, December 2, 2017, 10:00am till 1:00pm, at Cleveland County Memorial Library, Conference Room 104, Howie Drive, Shelby NC. Become certified in canine and feline CPR and First Aid. This Pet CPR+ Certification program is Nationally recognized and rapidly becoming the premiere Pet CPR Training program for animal and veterinary professionals as well as animal lovers everywhere. This class will certify the participant in Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid. The skills and topics covered in this class include: Safety techniques when working with sick or injured animals How to restrain and transport sick and/or injured animals Taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, CRT) Importance of first aid kit How to manage common medical emergencies such as severe wounds, poisoning, burns, choking, etc. Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on dogs and cats (PetCPR+Certification Pre-registration is required.) Registration $69.95 with E book, includes a copy of the Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid Manual, 2 CPR Certification Cards, Official Certificate and a 2 yr subscription to their Online Animal Resource Center. Instructor is a Certified Pet CPR Instructor and is certified by FEMA in Animal Disaster Preparedness. This class award 3 CEU to veterinary professionals and 4.5 CEU to CCPDT dog trainers. Register at petcpr.petemergencyeducation.com
Santa at Phifer Cabin
Santa will be at Phifer Cabin Sunday, December 3, 2017. It will be free and open to the public. Bring your camera and take a photo with Santa. Enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies while making a holiday craft to take home. Weather permitting the Poplar Springs Hand Bell Choir will play on the trail. This event is a great way to start the holiday season! Ranger Station - 704-434-0040 or kduren@broadrivergreenway.com
Town of Polkville 5K
The First Annual Polkville 5K will be held Saturday, December 9, 2017. Registration begins at 7:00am and race begins at 9:00am. Polkville Volunteer Fire Department, 4315 Polkville Road, Polkville, NC. $20 Early bird Online Registration. Visit: https://runsignup.com and scroll down and search: Polk"5K"ville. Early bird registration until September 15, 2017. After that price increases. Additional $2.50 processing fee. All proceeds to help raise money for the Town's 2018 4th of July Celebration! Walk or run!
Shelby Senior Friends Social/Dinner Group
Shelby friends dinner group invites you to join them the third Thursday of the month at Showmars at 5:00pm for supper and alternating restaurants the first Friday of each month. They are a casual group of friends enjoying spending time together and many have found lasting friendships and relationships. Feel free to bring a friend and some fresh ideas. For more info, please call 704-756-0551.
Salvation Army - Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery, a Christian program for people affected by alcoholism and drug addiction, is now available at The Salvation Army church in Shelby, NC. Anyone is welcome. They will meet on Wednesday at 7:00pm in the fellowship room at The Salvation Army, 305 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. Refreshments served. The parking lot is behind the church. Participants should use the red door near the fellowship hall. John Baker is the founder of Celebrate Recovery, a ministry born more than 20 years ago out of Saddleback Church, pastored by Rick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Life. It is now being used in thousands of churches nationwide. Over two and half million individuals have completed the program. Baker is also a nationally known speaker and the author of The Celebrate Recovery curriculum. From the program website, www.celebraterecovery.com: "Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered program with foundations firmly established in Biblical truth. The 12 Steps with accompanying Scriptures and the 8 Principles based on the Beatitudes offer participants a clear path of salvation and discipleship; bringing hope, freedom, sobriety, healing, and the opportunity to give back one day at a time through our one and only true Higher Power, Jesus Christ. The 12 Steps and the 8 Principles work seamlessly together, tying historical recovery to timeless Biblical teaching."


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