Saturday, April 20

What: HIKE and PET n' SIP

When: 11:00 am until 3:00 pm, April 20.

Where: Veronét Vineyards & Winery, 1549 Ike Brooks Dr., Kings Mountain, NC.

More Info: Presented by Veronét Vineyards & Winery and Clifford's Army Rescue Extravaganza (CARE). Come out and enjoy a nice hike/walk or run with a CARE rescue dog and make some new friends in the process. This is great fun and socialization for the doggies and humans too! We have many dogs in rescue, young, older, small, medium, large, so there is one for everyone's interest and needs. Just let us know when you sign up, what size and energy level of dog you would like to walk, so we can match you with a dog. Hike starts at 11:00 am, so arrive at 10:45 am, so we can get you matched up with your pup. The trail is gorgeous and you can have a great time along with one of our dogs. Trail is not too long, nor strenuous. After the hike sit and enjoy the beautiful scenery, enjoy some delicious Veronét wines, and Mr. Greek Food Truck will also be on-site that day. Sign up on Facebook, find Clifford's Army Rescue Extravaganza, and under the Events page, click on the Veronét event, then click on Discussion, to take you to the SignUpGenius page. C.A.R.E (Clifford's Army Rescue Extravaganza) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all volunteer, dog rescue organization.

What: Totally Free Clothes Store Spring Fundraiser

When: 5:30 pm, April 20.

Where: Dover Church, 1501 Polkville Rd., Shelby, NC.

More Info: The Totally Free Clothes Store will be having their spring fundraiser. BBQ and Chicken plates will be available with fries, beans, slaw, hushpuppies, dessert, and drinks. You may eat in or carryout. Plates are $15.00 each. You may obtain tickets by coming by the Totally Free Clothes store on Gidney St. or by calling, 704-692-2389.

Saturday, April 27

What: Drop-In Plant Exchange

When: 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, April 27.

Where: Spangler Branch Library, 112 Piedmont Dr., Lawndale, NC.

More Info: Give a plant...Take a plant and learn to plant seeds! Contact: 704-538-7005.

Friday, April 26

What: Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser

When: 10:00 am, April 26.

Where: Deer Brook Golf Club, 201 Deer Brook Dr., Shelby, NC.

More Info: Clifford's Army Rescues 5th Annual Golf Tournament. It's our biggest fund raising event of the year, all to help those with no voice, the many, many dogs CARE has in rescue care. Shotgun start at 12 noon, sign ups start at 10 am. $75 a person, four person teams, Captain's Choice. Dixon Golf Challenges during the tournament for prizes! Mulligan, Red Tee & String Package for $10. Door prizes, silent auction and much more. You can also sign up in advance on Facebook, Clifford's Army Rescue Extravaganza. Click on the Events page and then Discussion. Fill out the form online and just pay when you get to the course. C.A.R.E (Clifford's Army Rescue Extravaganza) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all volunteer, dog rescue organization.

Saturday, May 4

What: Youth Fishing Tournament Clear Creek Classic

When: 9:00 am until 11:00 am, May 4.

Where: South Mountains State Park Clear Creek Access, 5999 Branstrom Orchard St., Morganton, NC.

More Info: Free Event! For kids under 15! Prizes include tackleboxes and a rod/reel set. Categories: Longest Fish, Smallest Fish, First Fish Caught, Most Fish Caught. Register Now! Limited number of loaner rods and reels available. Call the park office at: 828-433-4772 or email: south.mountains@ncparks.gov

~Announcements~

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 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.

Cliffords Corner inside Rollover Pets: EVERY FRIDAY!! Looking for some fun and the chance to play with and love on some sweet and adorable rescue dogs?? Come get your weekend started off with a smile, laughter and a happy heart. Come hang out in Clifford's Corner, inside RollOver Pets, 105. W. Warren in Uptown Shelby. C.A.R.E (Clifford's Army Rescue Extravaganza) will be there from 11 am to 2 pm with just a handful of the dogs they have in rescue and foster. C.A.R.E (Clifford's Army Rescue Extravaganza) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all volunteer, dog rescue organization. Please note, we Do Not do same day adoptions, so if you are looking to adopt an adorable new family member and want to take home the same day, you need to fill out an adoption application now, ahead of the event, AND get preapproved. The link to get the adoption application form and to see many of our dogs in rescue, is below for your convenience. https://cliffordsarmyrescue.com/1423-2/

Writers Ink: The next meeting of Writer's Ink, a local writing group, will be held on May 3, 2024 from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, in the front conference room of the Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library, 104 Howie Dr., Shelby, NC. Writers of all levels are welcome to attend and are encouraged to bring samples of the writing to share with the group.

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