Saturday, May 16
What: Heritage Day
When: 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, May 16.
Where: Broad River Genealogical Society, 1145 County Home Rd., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Come join us for Heritage Day. Serving hotdog with all the fixings. Come check out our building. Ask questions about your family history. If you want to we would be glad to help you out if we can. Everyone is welcome. Hope to see you there.

What: Cooksville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Car Show
When: 9:00 am, May 16.
Where: Cooksville Volunteer Fire Departmen, 6942 Old Shelby Rd., Vale, NC.
More Info: Registration from 9 am-11 am. Judging at Noon. Awards presentation at 1pm $20 entry fee, Goody bags for 1st 40 entries. Top 20 plaques, Best in Show, Chief's Choice, Auxiliary Choice, Jr. Firefighter Choice. Raffle tickets $1 each or 6 for $5 Prizes: Cash, toolboxes, gift baskets, oil change kits, Rain-x and much more! Hot Dogs, drinks, chips, cake and cookies, popcorn for sale.. Vote for Honorary Mayor of Cooksville!! Come out and support the only 100% volunteer fire station in Catawba County!

Tuesday, May 19
What: LIVE Fundraiser Jordan's Way National Tour
When: 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, May 19.
Where: Old Earl Owensby Property, 1 Motion Picture Blvd., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Join us for a fun, high-energy LIVE fundraiser as part of the Jordan's Way national tour! Get ready for a morning full of laughs, fun challenges, and big goals -- all to help animals get the care and second chances they deserve.
Every donation makes a difference!
Tag • Share • Tune in • Donate. Let's show up BIG for the animals! Clifford's Army Rescue is an all volunteer 501c3 non profit dog rescue. The sick, injured, and the homeless, all lives matter to us. All are completely vetted, evaluated and adopted to approved homes. We advocate for animal rights, educate the public in the welfare of animals, contribute to the community needs by helping vet animals for those who otherwise could not afford to do so. We believe in the no kill equation and continue to try to educate our county to incorporate those policies.

THURSDAY, May 21
What: Astronomy Club Meeting
When: 7:00 pm, May 21.
Where: At the Williams Observatory on the campus of Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC.
More Info: Anyone interested in astronomy come check out the Cleveland County Astronomical Society's monthly club meeting.

Saturday, May 23
What: Red, White & Woof!
When: 11:00 am until 3:00 pm, May 23.
Where: C.A.R.E.'s Rescue (Old Earl Owensby Property), 1 Motion Picture Blvd., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Clifford's Army & Debbie Philbeck presents Red, White and Woof! Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly day supporting rescue dogs and our community! Live Music by Brent & Scott from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. Food trucks,( TJ's Hamburgers) and more, Meet lots of CARE adoptable dogs of all ages. Fun for the whole family at our new facility! Bring your dog, a chair, and come out, have fun, and help save lives!

~Announcements~
4th of July Parade: With guidance from Lincoln County Parks & Recreation a group of community members have been able to insure that the Crouse Community will have a 4th of July Parade to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The 2026 Parade will be hosted by members of the Crouse Community returning to a 30 year tradition that ended in 2020. If you want to be a part of the planning please contact Kristin via email at bakergirl1703@yahoo.com.
Foothills Quilters Guild: Foothills Quilters Guild invites you to join us each month on the third Thursday at the Ascension Lutheran Church, 300 N. Lafayette St. in Shelby, NC. We welcome new members young and old to learn and share in the talents and knowledge of the art of Quilting. Our doors are open at 10am for open sew day. Bring your machine and any project to work on or join in on the mystery Block of the Month or other fun activities throughout the day. Our meeting begins at 7pm with demonstrations and programs from area speakers followed by show and tell, door prizes and other meeting content. Call 803-370-0357 for more information.

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. 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm upstairs. Questions text Jodi at 704-484-8998 or email qtbeauty76@gmail.com