| Neighborhood Calendar April 12th edition |
|
Parkinson Support Group, Neal Sr. Center
A Parkinson Support Group Meeting will be held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Neal Sr. Center, 100 Harris Dr., Shelby. Sgl. Doug Murph 704-487-8822.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild
Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10AM - 12PM at the Lincoln County Senior Center, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen Street, Lincolnton, room 319. We are here to teach and encourage those interested in the art of quilting. Visitors and new members are welcome. Meetings include a business meeting, show and tell, and a program related to quilting. The April 4th will feature Anna Therrell speaking on Landscape Quilts.Information: Tony Darr 704 439 6532.
Neal Senior Center Council On Aging
Bingo Each Monday Night (except holidays) - Doors open at 5:30 (no admittance after 7:00 p.m.). Jackpot up to $500.00. Public invited 12 years and up. Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby.
Older American’s Month - “Super Spectacular” - Friday, May 4 - Open House and Information Fair, 3:00 pm– 5:00pm, Hot Dog Supper beginning at 5:00pm. Reverse Raffle Drawing for cash and prizes begins at 6:00 pm. Raffle tickets are now on sale at the Senior Center. Tickets: $50.00 each (For a chance to win $3000.00 Grand Prize) Other chances to 4-$500.00 plus other prizes will be given away. Free Hot Dog supper beginning at 5:00pm to all Raffle participants and contributors, all others $5.00. Call Mary Hamrick for further information.
South Mountains State Park
Every Saturday in April at 10:00 am. - “Spring Wildflower Walks” - Join a Park Ranger for a wildflower walk along the Jacob Fork River. These moderate hikes will begin at the Jacob Fork Parking Area and last approximately two hours. Each hike will be about two miles long. Current blooming wildflowers and other flora will be identified on this walk.
Saturday, April 14 - “Bats” - Are bats blind? Do they fly into your hair? Do they turn into vampires? Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm to learn some Bat facts and have an opportunity to view some Bats.
Sunday, April 15 - “Skulls & Skins” - Drop by between 2-3:00 pm and hear about some of the animals that call South Mountains State Park home.
Saturday, April 21 & 28 - “Streamside Hike”. Join a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 2:00 pm for a 1.0 hour streamside hike along the Jacob Fork River. Watersheds, flora, fauna, and water quality will be the focus of this approximately 1.0 mile walk.
Sunday, April 22 - “Skulls & Skins”. Drop by between 2-3:00 pm and hear about some of the animals that call South Mountains State Park home.
Sunday, April 29 - “The 10 Essentials”. What items should you always carry with you when hiking? Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 11:00 am to learn about the “10 Essentials”.
Cruise-In At Cleveland Mall
It’s Back! 2012 Cleveland Mall’s Cruise-In. 2nd Sat., April-September 5-9 pm. Classic cars and motorcycles. Enjoy tunes from Captain Ron’s Beach & Boogie. Supporting Teddy Bear’s Senior Beach Run; a local non-profit making dreams a reality for special needs students of North Shelby School. 2001 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby. For more info. call Jennifer Dedmon at 704-484-2001.
Applebee’s Diabetes Fundraiser
You are invited to come out to support a great cause!!!! Applebee’s Shelby, on Saturday, April 14th, 7:30am to 10:00 am. The event is for Jordan of Shelby NC, an 11 year old suffering from type 1 diabetes. Come out and eat pancakes and help in finding a cure for this life long disease. Jordan was diagnosed at the age of 1 with this life threatening disease and is in much need of finding a cure. Pancake plates are $7.00 for adults $4 for children under 12 and free for children under 3. Please call Lindsay at 704-230-9024 to reserve your spot. Remember that together we will find a cure.
GSCT Presents “Rabbit Hole”
The Greater Shelby Community Theatre will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Rabbit Hole”. The play tells the story of a young couple dealing with loss. Performances are April 13-15 and April 20-22 in Keeter Auditorium, CCC. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30pm, Sunday performances are at 2:30pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors/students. Presale discount tickets will be available at various area outlets two weeks prior to performance. This play is rated PG13 and contains adult language.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation & Love Thy Neighbor Food Ministry Fundraiser
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation & Love Thy Neighbor Food Ministry Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, April 14 at Prospect Baptist Church, 2610 Prospect Church Rd., Mooresboro in honor of Blake Scruggs, 13 year old diabetic. Yard Sale begins at 7 a.m until. $5.00 registration to food ministry sellers keep proceeds or can donate some or all of sales. Car show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. $10 registration goes to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation if it rolls and runs bring it Trophies awarded. Blakes Choice gets a special trophy. Cornhole tournament Double Elimination $6.00/person registration. Trophies awarded begins at 12 noon. Come early to register. Food: Hot dogs, nachos/cheese, popcorn, canned drinks, water. $1.00 each. Bring your own lawn chairs and umbrellas. Through many prayers and God’s grace and guidance, help them to find a cure for Juvenile Diabetes. Contact: Lisa Scruggs 828-755-4842.
Lawndale Boy Scouts Fish Fry
A Fish Fry for the Lawndale Boy Scouts Pack 112 will be held on Saturday, April 14 at 5 pm at Lawndale Community Center at 119 Piedmont Dr., Lawndale. Fish plate includes: fish, fries, hushpuppies, slaw and tea. $8.00 and fish sandwich & tea $5.00. There will also be homemade desserts for sale. Sponsored by family and friends. For more information or if you would like to help, call Jane Grigg at 704-538-8794 or Danny “Bubba” Swink at 704-473-0950.
Life Enrichment Center, Managing
Dementia-Related Behaviors”
Managing Dementia-Related Behaviors” will be the topic for the meeting of family caregivers Tuesday, April 17, at the Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Service in Shelby. Christie Ray of Home Instead will present the program, which begins at 5:30 p.m. and is open to anyone. A free sitter service is available for the person with dementia but a reservation is required for the sitter service by calling 704.484.0405 by April 10. For questions, call Linda at 704.484.0405.
Hospice, Cleveland County
Hospice, Cleveland County will hold a Spring Memorial Service on Sunday, April 15, 2:00 p.m. at Elizabeth Baptist Church, 301 N. Post Rd., Shelby. Patients that have died September 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012 will be remembered. Family members will receive a special invitation.
Hospice Cleveland County will also hold a Memory Bear Workshop on Tuesday, April 17, 9:00 am-noon or 4:00 pm-7:00 pm at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building. Participants will have the opportunity to make a teddy bear out of a loved one’s shirt or other article of clothing. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend.
National Healthcare Decisions Day
National Healthcare Decisions Day will be held on Monday, April 16. Join Americans across the country in making future healthcare decisions known to family, friends and healthcare providers. Share your wishes and complete your advance directive, because your decisions matter. Information and someone to assit you will be available at these locations on Monday, April 16, 10 am-3 pm: Cleveland Mall, Cleveland Regional Medical Center and Patrick Senior Center - Kings Mountain.
Registration Open For MS Walk
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has opened registration for this year’s walk in Shelby. Walk MS: Shelby is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, in Shelby City Park (850 W. Sumter Street). Walk MS, an annual fundraiser for more than 20 years, is an opportunity for the community to support the estimated 15,500 people living with multiple sclerosis in the Greater Carolinas Chapter area. Sixty percent of all the money raised will go to programs, services and advocacy for Greater Carolinas residents. The rest will support national research to find the cause and cure of MS. In addition to the 3 mile walk, the event will feature live entertainment, food vendors and kids’ activities. For more information or to register, visit WalkingForMS.org, or call 1-800-FIGHT-MS.
KM Relay For Life “Zumba For Life Glow Party”
Kings Mountain’s Relay for Life is having a “Zumba for Life GLOW Party” on Saturday, April 21, 7pm- 9:30pm at Shapes by Jodi, 5124 East Dixon Blvd, Kings Mountain, NC Registration begins at 6:15pm. $10 in advance and $15 at the door, all proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. Wear white or anything that will glow under blacklights (florescent) to support cancer awareness. This event is for people of all shapes and sizes, ages 8 and older. Zumba is an exhilarating, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, dance fitness-party that is downright addictive. Come out, learn some new moves, burn some calories and have a great time for a great cause. There will be door prizes. Refreshments will be provided during the break. Find us on Facebook at “Zumba for Life Glow Party” or contact Stephanie Dover at 704-734-7645 for tickets or more information.
Cleveland Regional Rehab’s
7th Annual Golf Tournament
Cleveland Regional Rehab’s 7th Annual Golf Tournament “Fore” A Cure on Friday, April 27 at Deer Brook Golf Club. Lunch at 12:00 p.m. Shot Gun Start at 1:00 p.m. Registrations fees: $75.00 per player or $300.00 per foursome. Includes lunch, a round of golf, cart fees, snacks throughout the day and door prizes. Hole sponsorshiips available for $100. 19th hole donations also available in honor or memory of a friend or loved one who has or has had cancer. To register, call 704-482-1191 and speak with Amanda Hilton or Terri Simmons. Proceeds go to Relay For Life.
KM Historical Museum Girl Scout Exhibit
The Kings Mountain Historical Museum and Girl Scouts Carolina Peaks to Piedmont are proud to present, Something for the Girls: GSUSA -100 years. “Something for the Girls”: GSUSA -100 years celebrates the founding of the Girl Scouts in America 100 years ago. The exhibit, which celebrates the founding of the Girl Scouts in America 100 years ago, features artifacts from the central and western North Carolina regions. Exhibit is open NOW through Saturday, April 28, 2012/ Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10AM – 4PM Please contact the Kings Mountain Historical Museum at 704.739.1019 for more information.
Cliffords Army Rescue Extravaganza
Cliffords Army Rescue Extravaganza will be held Saturday April 28th at the Cleveland County Fairgounds. Special guest of honor will be Barbara McKay, Shelby native and Charlotte TV personality. All proceeds will go to the Clifford Fund, managed by the Cleveland County Humane Society, for the medical needs of our Shelter Animals. The all day event will feature a doggie trot, a 5K Race, a Poker Run, a corn hole tournament, a four legged beauty pageant, pet contests, pet pics, dunking booth, live auction, Sheriff’s Department K-9 exhibition, live auction and luminary service. Cleveland County Animal Control will have shelter animals for adoption from 10am until 2pm. Vendors and rescue groups will be in the exhibit hall. Southern Experience will play from 10am until noon. Evergreen will play for the first annual Bully Ball that evening beginning at 8pm. For information on sponsorships and/or vendor spaces or admission and event pricing, please call 704 460 9030 or check out our facebook page, Clifford’s Army Rescue Extravaganza.
Shelby Civitan Club
The Shelby Civitan Club will sponsor a BBQ Chicken Lunch on Sunday, April 29, 11:00-1:00 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, Shelby. Take out/drive thru only. Tickets $10. Proceeds go to North Shelby Christmas Party, Special Olympics and various other activities for the mentally and physically disabled.
4th Annual “Equestrians For The Cure” Ride
“Riding For A Cure” The 4th annual ‘Equestrians for the Cure” trail ride to fight Multiple Sclerosis will be on Saturday, May 5th, 2012. The location will be Hollis, NC. We would like to encourage all equestrians to support this event. The cost is $30.00 per rider which includes a t-shirt and lunch. The money raised at this event will go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to be used for research. There has been great progress toward new treatments this past year. The “Equestrians for the Cure” trail rides have raised over $3,000 each year for 3 years, starting in 2009. Any business that would like to be a sponsor can have their business advertised on the t-shirt for a $100 donation. For more information or to register for the ride please call Jenene Philbeck at 704-418-2664. Other contact numbers are 704-692-5695 or 704-481-5800.
Shelby Lions Club To Sponsor
Golf Event At Deer Brook Golf Club
The Shelby Lions Club is sponsoring a golf tournament Monday, May 7, at Deerbrook Country Club. It is a 4 person Captain’s Choice event, and fees are $60 per player or $240 per team. Cash and other prizes will be offered. Proceeds will be used for the SHS Scholarship Fund and Cleveland County Hearing & Sight Conservation needs. Those interested in playing in the event should pick up a reservation form at Deer Brook Golf Club, First National Bank South Branch, or call Lion President David Titus at 704 406 9331.
Cleveland County Schools Summer Camp
Cleveland County Schools is currently taking registrations for Summer Camp. The program is designed to provide supervised care for children in grades K-5 including rising Kindergarten and rising 6th grade students. $85 per week for the first child and $80.00 for each additional child attending from the same family. $10.00 Kidz Around T-Shirt fee $30.00 registration fee required for each child and is NON-REFUNDABLE LOCATION: SHELBY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. Children in the summer program may participate in the Cleveland County Schools Free Lunch Program. Arts/Crafts, Recreation, Swimming. Field Trips, Good News Club. Organized Games/teaching sportsmanship and fair play. Call (704) 476-8379 for info.
|
|
Printer-friendly format
|
|
|
| Digital Edition |
View This Week's Digital Edition!
|
| Advertisements |
|
| |
|
