Thursday, November 27
What: Free Thanksgiving Meal
When: 11:00 am, November 27.
Where: Pleasant Hill UMC, 1102 Warlick Rd., Lawndale, NC.
More Info: Please join us for a free Thanksgiving Drive-thru meal Thanksgiving Day. Drive up and tell us how many meals you would like. All are welcome.

What: Fall Bazaar
When: 5:00 pm, November 29..
Where: Mt. Sinai Church, 1227 Mt. Sinai Church Rd., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Dinner from 5-6:30 PM $15 a plate. Auction starts at 6:30. Located in the Family Life Center.

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 pm, $12 or donation. Parade starts at 6:00 pm. Tree lighting and Santa promptly 7:00 pm, after parade.

Friday, December 5
What: Christmas Concert
When: 7:00 pm, December 5.
Where: Ambassador Baptist College, 101 Stockton St., Lattimore, NC.
More Info: The music department of Ambassador Baptist College will be presenting its annual Christmas concert, "The Greatest Gift". The concert will feature a variety of instrumental and vocal Christmas music played and sung by students and music faculty members. The public is invited and admission is free.

Friday, December 5 - 6 - 7
What: Live Nativity
When: 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, December 5-6-7.
Where: Corinth Baptist Church, 7929 W. NC Hwy. 10, Vale, NC.
More Info: Free Drive-Thru Live Nativity. 1/2 mile past Banoak Elementary School.

Saturday, December 6
What: Christmas Bazaar
When: 8:00 am until 11:00 am, December 6.
Where: Zion Hill Baptist Church, 8173 Old NC 18 Hwy., Lawndale, NC.
More Info: Country Breakfast, Christmas Goodies, Christmas Crafts, Baked Goods, Books & More.

Sunday, December 14
What: Drive-thru Living Nativity
When: 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, December 14.
Where: Cedar Grove Lutheran Church, 261 Cedar Grove Church Rd., Vale, NC
More Info: The Community is invited to a free drive-thru event featuring "living scenes" depicting the birth of Christ, called, "Living Nativity."

What: A Christmas Night of Worship
When: 6:00 pm, December 14.
Where: First Baptist Church, 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Join us for "Emmanuel: A Christmas Night of Worship" . A special evening led by our Sanctuary Choir, Worship Team, and Instrumentalists, to experience the joy surrounding Christmas.

Announcements
Earl Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting: Sunday, December 7. Parade, 3:00 pm, Followed by music, fellowship & more. Earl Park on Crow Rd. Come meet & take photos with Santa & Mrs. Clause. Awards, Best Pole Decoration, Best Float. Everyone Welcome! Tree Lighting at 5:15 pm. Entry forms may be picked up/dropped off at Earl Town Hall on Crow Road in Earl, Earl Post Office, or Download from facebook: Town of Earl, NC, or email/call:
dalitlbit@carolina.rr.com 704-473-5129.

Al-Anon Family Groups Support: Al-Anon Family 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 12noon 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.

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 of Dale St., between Sumter and Campbell St. Park on the side of the church or in the alley. Signs are posted. Call Bill, 704-692-2092 or the church office, 704-482-3467.

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. Questions text Jodi at 704-484-8998 or email qtbeauty76@gmail.com.