Saturday, October 13, 2018
What: Cleveland Pines Annual Fall Festival Fundraiser
When: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, October 13
Where: Cleveland Pines, 1404 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC
More Info: We will have food, vendors, games, and a car/motorcycle show! All proceeds go to the Resident Activity fund. If you would like to sign up for the auto show or to be a vendor, please contact Amanda Gillespie, Activity Director at 980-487-1512 for more information!
What: Casar Halloween Bash
When: 4:00-7:00 pm, October 13
Where: Casar Park, 137 Deviney St., Casar, NC
More Info: Games Crafts, Bounce House, Music, Trunk-or-Treat, Costume Contest and more free!
What: Prayer Hike for Our State and Nation
When: Prayer Hike, 10:00 am; worship on the Mountaintop at 11:00 am; October 13
Where: Crowder's Mountain State Park
More Info: Inviting all to come join us. If you feel you need more than an hour to hike the mountain you are welcome to come and start hiking earlier. The park opens as early as 7:00 am. If you are not a hiker there will be a group staying at the bottom and prayer will begin at 11:00 am. There will be a time of Declaration, Communion, and Worship, with a blast of the Shofar at the top. Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking.
What: Miss Donna's Birthday Bingo Run with Dirty Grass Soul
When: Starts at 9:00 am, October 13
Where: CCIB's The Land, 1596 Race Path Church Rd., Ellenboro, NC
More Info: All proceeds to benefit Cleveland and Rutherford Counties Hospice. Dirty Grass Soul Band starts at 9 am; first bike out at 10 am; last bike out at 11 am; hotdog supper after the bingo run. Single bike $15, Double $25. $15 entry into event.
What: South Mountain Park - Streamside Hike
When: 11:00 am, October 13
Where: South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC (Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking area)
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.
What: South Mountain Park - "Black Bears"
When: 2:00 pm, October 13
Where: South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC (in the visitor center)
More Info: How dangerous are black bears? Can we coexist? Why are black bears so unique? What should I do if I see a black bear?
Sunday, October 14, 2018
What: Cooksville VFD Ladies Auxiliary Chicken Pie Lunch & Silent Auction Fundraiser
When: 11:00 am til sold out
Where: Cooksville VFD, 6942 Old Shelby Rd., Vale, NC
More Info: Lunch includes: Chicken pie, Green beans, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, rolls, dessert and drink. Adults $8; kids 8 and under, $5. Benefiting Cooksville VFD.
Monday, October 15, 2018
What: Post-Polio Support Group Meeting
When: 6:00 pm, October 15
Where: In Shelby, NC, at 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. The program will be given by Janet Walker about their most recent trip across America. 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 on the meeting location call Wanda-Greg Horne at 704-482-8807 or Dianne Garner 704-434-4928
What: Free Film and Reception
When: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, October 15
Where: Gardner-Webb University, Tucker Center, 131 Tucker Drive, Boiling Springs, NC
More Info: Free film and panel discussion of the North Carolina documentary "Chairman Jones: An Improbable Leader." Join Gardner-Webb University, Wildacres Leadership Initiative, and filmmaker Anna Jones as she shares her inspiring and award-winning film about leadership, faith, untold stories of success in the rural South, and the amazing work of her father -- a black farmer with a 7th grade education -- who incredibly became the first black North Carolina school board chairman. Reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres prior to the event. Doors open at 6:00pm. Full info at: https://www.fridayfellowship.org/event/chairmanjonesgwu
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
What: Fall Festival
When: October 17
Where: Kings Mountain Woman's Club, 108 East Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC
More Info: Join us for a tradition that is celebrating 115 years! Tickets are available now for our annual Thanksgiving style feast. $10 Turkey, dressing and all the fixings. Homemade desserts too. Take out is available.........but please join us in our dining room for fun and fellowship. Lunch service is from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm and Dinner begins at 5:30 pm and ends at 7:00 pm. Purchase tickets from any club member, Mountain Holiday or Trackside Trader in Kings Mountain. Country store will be open during these same hours.
Saturday, October 20, 2018
What: South Mountains State Park "Skulls & Skins"
When: Drop by between 11:00-12:00, October 20
Where: South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC (south of Morganton off of old Highway 18)
More Info: Look for a Park Ranger and his interesting display of skulls and skins at the Visitor Center and hear about some of the animals that call South Mountain State Park Home.
What: South Mountains State Park "Knot Tying 101"
When: 2:00 pm, October 20
Where: South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC
More Info: Knot typing is a fundamental skill for many tasks. Whether you are a beginning climber, backpacker or just want to learn a few knows. Join a Ranger at the Visitor Center.
Saturday, November 10, 2018
What: Shelby High School Class of 1973
When: 6:00 pm, November 10
Where: Chip Davis' barn, 2075 Adair Dr., Shelby, NC
More Info: BBQ will be served. Cost is $15 per person. To confirm your reservations, please send your check with updated contact info to: SHS Class of 1973, 1225 Brookwood Dr., Shelby, NC 28150.
Friday, November 16, 2018
What: New Wilderness Adventures Father/Daughter Adventure Weekend
When: Fri-Sun., November 16-18
Where: South Mountain Christian Camp, Bostic, NC
More Info: New Wilderness Adventures. Sign up at www.newwildernessadventures.com or call 704-472-9645
Announcements
What: Belwood Heritage Museum
When: 2:00-4:00 pm, open 1st Sunday of every month
Where: 133 Carpenters Grove Church Rd., Belwood, NC (at old Belwood School)
More Info: For more information contact Don Dellinger, 704-538-3451
What: Hurricane Flo Relief Collection
When: Mon.-Fri., 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Collecting thru October 12
Where: In the lobby of HomeTrust Bank, 224 E. Warren Street, Shelby, NC,
More Info: The Cleveland County Association of REALTORS® are working with the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® as a group effort to aid the people in NC affected by Hurricane Florence. Derek Fox with HomeTrust Bank joined us by allowing the lobby of the bank to be a collection drop site. The office phone number is 704-481-9335.
What: Depression Anxiety Support Group
When: 6:00-7:00 pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month
Where: The Cleveland Memorial Library
More Info: Support group for individuals and their loved ones that experience depression and/or anxiety. www.depressionanxietysupport.com