Thursday, November 20
What: Astronomy Club Meeting
When: 7:00 pm, November 20.
Where: Williams Observatory, Gardner Webb University, 110 South Main St., Boiling Springs, NC.
More Info: Anyone with an interest in astronomy is welcome to come. Event contact: Don Brooks, 864-219-7290.
Email: baobservatory@gmail.com

Saturday, November 22
What: Pet, Paint, & Sip
When: Noon, November 22.
Where: Wine Collective, 5 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC.
More Info: A fun-filled afternoon of painting and sipping wine while you create an adorable portrait of your furry friend(s)!
Unleash your creativity as you paint a masterpiece while enjoying a glass of wine in the company of fellow pet lovers. Paintings & Things by Carla, Carla Garrison-Mattos. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to C.A.R.E. for the rescue of abused, neglected and abandoned animals from kill shelters, owner surrender, and abandonment. Don't miss out on this paws-itively awesome experience! See you there!

SATURDAY, November 29
What: Hope for Christmas for Cleveland County Kids
When: 4:30 pm, November 29.
Where: Lawndale Piedmont Park, 117 Piedmont Dr, Lawndale, NC.
More Info: Chicken plates start at 4:30/$12 or donation. Parade starts at 6:00 pm. Tree lighting and Santa promptly 7:00 pm after parade.

Sunday, December 7
What: Earl Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
When: 3:00 pm, tree lighting 5:15 pm, December 7.
Where: Earl Park, 564 Crow Rd., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Come Meet & Take Photos with SANTA & Mrs.Claus. Awards: Best Pole Decoration, Best Float, Everyone Welcome! Tree Lighting - 5:15 pm. Entry Forms may be picked up/dropped off at Earl Town Hall on Crow Rd. in Earl, Earl Post Office, or Download from facebook: Town of Earl, NC.
or email/call: dalitlbit@carolina.rr.com 704-473-5129

Wednesday, December 10
What: Book Sale Fundraiser
When: 11:00 am until 5:00 pm, December 10.
Where: Eugenia H. Young Library at 104 Howie Dr., Shelby, NC.
More Info: The Friends of the Cleveland County Library will sponsor a book sale. Used and new books will be available at low prices and all proceeds will benefit the library.

~Announcements~
Chess: Monday, November 24, 5:30 - 6:30pm. Join us at the Cleveland County Library System, 104 Howie Dr., Shelby, NC. For a fun evening of chess. There are players at all abilities and age groups. Everyone is welcome! If you want to learn or have played for years this meeting is for you. See you there.
Nar-Anon Support Group: Meets 6:30 pm weekly on Tuesdays at the First Baptist Church, 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. Nar-Anon is a support group for those affected by someone else's drug addiction. We meet in the classroom off Dale St. between Sumter & Campbell St. Park on the side of the church or in the alley. Signs are posted. Call Bill, 704-692-2092 or church office, 704-482-3467.

Al-Anon Support Groups: Al-Anon Family Support Groups support those who are affected by someone else's drinking and drug use. No Name AFG meets on Mondays at Noon at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 510 W Sumter St., Shelby. Contact Kay at 704-473-4891. Shelby AFG meets on Thursdays at 8:00 pm at Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Graham St., Shelby. Contact Jann at 704-692-7688.

Support Group: Every Thursday, Depression and Anxiety peer support group meets at 205 S. Washington St., Shelby, NC. From 6:30 pm until 7:30pm upstairs in the Mental Health Association Office. Contact Jodi by text at 704-484-8998 or email qtbeauty76@gmail.com