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.
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.
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.
Pine Mountain Golf Course Toy's for Tots
Pine Mountain Golf Course Toy's for Tots Christmas Toy Drive will be Saturday December 2, 2017. 11:00am Shotgun. 2-Player Captain's Choice. Entry fee per team $90 plus 2 new unwrapped toys (min $10 each) - toys are for children ages: 0-14 years. Price includes: Golf, Buck's Pizza after the round, prizes, cash payout plus drawing for a membership. Rain date: Saturday, December 9, 2017. Open to the first 36 paid teams. Sponsors welcome. Free coffee and hot chocolate. Call the Golf Shop to enter: 828-433-4950. For more information visit our website: www.PineMountainGolf.com.
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.
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!
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Kings Mountain Historical Museum, 100 East Mountain St., Kings Mountain, NC, invites you to join them to see Santa Saturday, December 9, 2017, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Santa Claus will be at the Museum during the Toys, Games & Trains exhibit to visit with the little ones. Mrs. Claus will also do a special reading of the classic 1823 children's story "The Night Before Christmas" Admission is free.
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."
Are You 55 Years Old or Older and Looking for Part-Time Employment?
If you are currently unemployed and seeking employment, you may qualify to participate in a part-time temporary employment-training program for older workers. You must be 55 years old or older, live in North Carolina, and meet the program's income guidelines. Participants earn $7.25 an hour and work 20 hours per week. Currently seeking participants for work in the Cleveland County area. Contact Carrie Rhodes at 828-287-2281, Ext. 1227 to determine if you are eligible. If unavailable, leave message.
Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association Presents "Happy Birthday Elvis"
Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association Presents "Happy Birthday Elvis" A Tribute to the King, Travis Powell with TCB & Carolina Quartet, Saturday, January 6, 2018, 7:00pm, at The Foundation of Performing Arts Isothermal Community College, Spindale, NC. Proceeds to Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Assoc. General Admission Tickets $30, Box seats $50. Ticket information, 828-286-9999 or www.foundationshows.org.