Saturday, October 25
What: Furry Friends Fall Fotos
When: 9:00 pm until Noon, November 1.
Where: Rollover Pets, 105 W. Warren St., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Our annual Furry Friends Fall Fotos returns again this year ! Get a fall background photo or a Halloween photo or both! All proceeds are donated to Clifford's Army Rescue to help those with no voice. C.A.R.E. is an all volunteer 501(c)3 dog rescue.

What: Annual Chicken Stew & Hot Dog Sale
When: 10:00 am till it's gone, October 25.
Where: Antioch Community Center, 839 Antioch Rd., Blacksburg, SC.
More Info: $25 for gallon, $14 1/2 gallon, $8 quart, Hot Dogs $1.50 TAKE OUT ONLY!

Friday, October 31
What: Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
When: 7:30 am until 3:30 pm, October 31.
Where: 1054 Old Boiling Springs Rd., Shelby, NC.
More Info: C.A.R.E. is teaming with Community Pets Mobile Veterinary Clinic to bring a low cost spay/neuter clinic to our area. At the future home of Clifford's Army Rescue. Arrival time is 730 am. If you have not arrived by 8 am, your space will be taken by another needy animal. (Please stay in your vehicle as this is a drive through drop off). Owners may bring only two animals per clinic unless otherwise advised. Please fill out a separate form for each animal. Pick up is between 3:00 and 3:30 pm. Please make sure that you have someone who can pick up during this time. At this point our facility is not open so we do not have the capability to wait very long after the animals are ready to return to owners. Pick up is drive through also. Please stay in your vehicle, we will come to you. There are some requirements for the mobile veterinary clinic. All animals need to be in carriers. Please label carrier with your name, pet name, phone number. FERAL CATS NEED TO BE IN TRAPS!! Dogs must be under 40 lbs, not over 6 years old, and no smushy faced breeds There is an extra charge for animals in heat and/or pregnant. If your animal is over 12 weeks old and no proof of rabies vaccination, one will be administered and charged to you. Appointments will be filled first come, first serve as the application forms are received. REGISTER EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! C.A.R.E. is an all volunteer 501(c)3 dog rescue.

Saturday, November 1
What: Cooksville Volunteer FD Ladies Auxiliary Chicken Pie Lunch
When: 11:00 am until Sold Out, November 1.
Where: CVFD, 6942 Cooksville Rd, Vale, NC.
More Info: Chicken Pie, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Cole Slaw, Roll, Drink and Dessert. Eat in or Carry out available. $12 for adults, children under 10 eat free with paying adult. All money raised will benefit the Ladies Auxiliary community mission projects. Raffle tickets available for fire department fleece blankets; drawing to be held at 2pm Sunday. Custom fire department coffee mugs available for purchase. Come eat and view our new addition and upgrades!

What: The Duke of Earl Fest
When: 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm, November 1.
Where: Earl Town Hall, 569 Crow Road, Shelby, NC.
More Info: A Music Festival in Earl. Free Entry. Four Bands (David Robbins, Nickel Plated Steel, Drake Shull and Common Clay). Local Vendors, Food Trucks, kids games. All proceeds will go to benefit Abuse Prevention Council.

What: Town of Lattimore Hosts 6th Annual Craft Fair
When: 10:00 am until 2:30 pm, November 1.
Where: Downtown Lattimore, Lattimore, NC.
More Info: Music All Day. Bring a lawn chair and settle in for a lineup of local music. Square Dance with Laura Wheeler. A variety of food trucks will be serving up favorites throughout the day. Fun for the Kids! Shop local, with more than 60 vendors. Vendor spaces and volunteer opportunities are still available! For more information, contact the Town of Lattimore at townoflattimore@gmail.com or June Whitaker at whitakerrichard@yahoo.com. The event is free to attend and open to all. Everyone is welcome to join the fun!

Saturday, November 1
What: Hike with the C.A.R.E. Dogs
When: 11:00 am until 1:00 pm, November 1.
Where: KM Gateway Trail, 807 S. Battleground Ave., Kings Mountain, NC.
More Info: We will hit the trails, this is such a fun event for humans and canines both! Please sign up and specify what type of energy level and size dog you wish in the comments. Deadline to sign up is FRIDAY, October 31 AT 2 PM! This will allow us time to make sure everyone gets a dog that matches their hike! Go to Clifford's Army Rescue Extravaganza facebook page, click on "more", then "events", Hike with the CARE Doggies and sign up. Please note, by signing up for this event you agree to the following: While every thing will be done to make this event safe, I am aware accidents do happen. I promise not to hold Clifford's Army Rescue, its officers, agents, and/or volunteers liable or pursue legal action against them. This waiver absolves the above mentioned parties of any duty for injuries sustained on the premises before to, during, or after the activity. By signing this agreement, I agree to hold Clifford's Army Rescue completely harmless, including financial responsibility for any injuries sustained, regardless of the cause or circumstances.

Tuesday, November 11
What: Veterans Day Parade & Program
When: 10:00 am, November 11.
Where: Uptown Shelby, NC.
More Info: Parade begins at 10am. Program begins at 11am. Parade begins at S. Lafayette & Graham Streets. Program will be held on the south lawn of the Earl Scruggs Center. Parade registration is open until November 4, 2025. Registration forms may be picked up at the Veterans Service Office, Cleveland County Administration Bldg, 311 E Marion St, Monday-Friday from 8am to 5pm. Also, by emailing tvmustang68@bellsouth to receive a form or call 704-435-1516 if you have questions.

~Announcements~
Blood Drive: Oneblood is the primary blood supplier to Atrium Hospitals. Donors will receive a $20 e-gift card and a Halloween t-shirt.
• Thursday, 10/23 - Atrium Cleveland 11am - 4pm.

• Saturday, 10/25 -. City of Shelby, Uptown Farmer's Market 8am - 12 noon.
Chess: We meet each month on the fourth Monday of the month at 5:15 unless it falls on a holiday. Join us at the Cleveland County Library System, 104 Howie Dr., Shelby, NC at 5:15-6:45 PM 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