| Neighborhood Calendar April 14th edition |
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Council On Aging/Neal Senior Center
The following events are taking place at the Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC 28150, unless otherwise noted.
Bingo Each Monday Night (except holidays). Doors open at 5:30 (no admittance after 7:00pm). Jackpot up to $500.00 – Public invited 12 years old and up.
AARP Tax Assistance - Now through April 15, 2011 - Thursday and Friday each week - 10:00am – 3:00pm - You may call the Senior Center (704)482-3488 to set up an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
Autism Awareness Group Meetings
Autism Awareness Group will meet at 6:30 pm the last Tuesday of every month at Boundless Miracles, LLC, 820 South Post Road, Shelby, NC. For more information, contact Cherrie Little at (704) 480-8774 or (704) 300-8017.
American Red Cross - Cleveland County
BLOOD DRIVES
Friday, April 15, 2011, 2:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. - Walgreens, East Dixon Blvd., Shelby. Free gifts!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. - Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Graham St., Shelby, NC 28086.
Saturday, April 23, 2011, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Buffalo Baptist, 1410 Buffalo Church Rd., Shelby, NC 28150. Free Cleveland all Chick-fil-A Coupons!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. - Wal-Mart Store, 705 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28150. Free T-Shirts.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011, 12:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M., Gardner-Webb University, 110 South Main St., Boiling Springs, NC 28017. Free T-Shirts!
Friday, April 29, 2011, 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M., Patrick Senior Center, 909 East Kings Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Free Cleveland Mall Chick-Fil-A Coupons.
Saturday, April 30, 2011, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. - First Baptist Church, Lawndale, NC 28090. Free Cleveland Mall Chick-Fil-A Coupons!
CPRCLASSES
CPR Class Schedule (You have to prepay and register before day of class in order to be in a class!) Call 704-487-8594 and ask for Carrie to learn more about Blended Learning (BL) classes online.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011, Adult/Infant & Child CPR/AED
Thursday, May 5, 2011, Adult/Infant & Child CPR/AED
Cleveland County Memorial Library
The Library Book Club meets the 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm in the Conference Room at Cleveland County Memorial Library. All are invited. The book for the month of April is “The 19th Wife” by David Ebershoff and they will meet April 14, 2011.
Microsoft WORD Classes are being offered this month at Cleveland County Memorial Library in the Meeting Room. They will be on Monday, April 25, 5:30 – 7:00 pm; Thursday, April 28, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm and Friday, April 29, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Call 704-487-9069 ext 0 to sign up for one of the classes.
Microsoft PUBLISHER Classes are also being offered this month at Cleveland County Memorial Library. It is a two day class and will be taught on April 26 & 27, 10:30 am – 12 pm. There are still some slots available for those who have their own laptops. You must already have Publisher 2003 installed. Call 704-487-9069 ext 0 to reserve a space.
BOOK SALE – An ongoing book sale is being held at the back of the library. Stop in for some great deals: books are 25 cents each or 5 for a dollar.
Weekly Story Time - Every Thursday Morning
Read To Your Bunny infants to 2 years, 10:00 – 10:30 am
Tot Time - 3 years – 5 years, 10:30 – 11:00 am
The theme for the month of April is Let’s Go Fishing. For more info, call Barbara Wakefield at 704-487-9069 ext 233
New Support Group For Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Now people living with depression or bipolar disorder will have a new place to find hope, help and support. The local chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) will host regular, confidential, peer-led, self-help support group meetings on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:00pm at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Shelby. DBSA support groups are open to anyone who is diagnosed with a mood disorder, has a family member or friend who is diagnosed, or who thinks they might have depression or bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression). DBSA support groups are not run by professionals, but instead offer peer-to-peer support which is an important component of recovery from mental illness for many people. DBSA is the nation’s leading patient-directed organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses – depression and bipolar disorder. The organization has over 400 independent local chapters that operate over 1000 self-help support groups around the United States. For More Info call 704-472-0596 or visit www.dbsalliance.org/foothills.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Lincoln Co.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Lincoln Co. Senior Center, Room 319, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen St., Lincolnton. They will teach and encourage those interested in the art of quilting and are open to new members. Meeting include a business meeting, show-and-tell, and a program related to quilting. On April 6th, Doris Phillips presents ‘3-D Flower Making’. Members also meet the third Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to work on our community projects.
Habitat For Humanity Cleveland County
Habitat is now accepting applications for a Habitat Home. Applicants must currently live in sub-standard housing, have sufficient income to pay for an interest-free mortgage, live in Cleveland County for the past 12 months, and contribute sweat equity. Call Shelby Gettys at 704-482-6200 to request an application or pick one up at the Habitat ReStore, 323 W. Grover St., Shelby. Submitted by: Barbara Schafer, Chairman Family Selection Committee, Habitat for Humanity Cleveland County 704-480-6082.
Respite Services Available
ComServ, Inc. operates a licensed respite care program at a home in Shelby, NC. This program serves children and adults with intellectual/development disabilities. We accept CAP-DD funding and state IPRS funding. Center-based respite is available on an hourly or overnight basis. This program is for families or care providers from the western region of NC. For more information, please call Jerri at 704-487-4550.
Pennies From Heaven Art Show & Silent Auction
The second annual Pennies From Heaven Art Show is now open at the Cleveland Mall. Visit facebook.com/PenniesfromHeavenFB. For more information contact penniesfromheaveartshow@gmail.com. The Pennies From Heaven Art Show & Silent Auction benefits the Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association.
Disabled Amercan Veterans - Chapter 18
The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18, meets the first and third Saturdays of every month at 1138 E. Marion St., Shelby, to assist veterans. Coffee and doughnuts will be available for veterans. A claims officer will be available. DAV, 704-600-6411.
Fallston Elementary 2nd Annual Spring Carnival
Fallston Elementary School will hold their 2nd Annual Spring Carnival on Thursday, April 14, 2011, 5:00-8:30 pm. Pre-sell tickets are available at Fallston Elementary School, Stagecoach Hardware & Kutin-Up for $10. Tickets will be sold for $15 at the door. Tickets are for games, unlimited rides, and inflatables. Live DJ, dancing and fun. Also selling great food, cotton candy, candy apples, etc. Dairy Queen trailer will be there. Fat & Sassy will be there. Come out and support the school and have loads of fun. K-9 Dog Shows at 5:30 & 6:30. Face painting and balloons will be available. A Relay For Life Booth will be avaialble.
Father/Son Ultimate Adventure Day
New Wilderness Adventures presents a perfect way to experience the fierce love of God and the adventure that is written on our hearts as men with your son, ages 7 years and up. Possible Activities and Games include Capture the Flag, 3-D Archery Tournament, Skeet and Target shooting, Waterfall Hiking, and Wilderness Survival Adventure. Email Stephen for more information. stephen@newwildernessadventures.com or for more information go to www.newwildernessadventures.com or www.facebook.com/newwilderness $75 per pair ($25 extra for each additional son). The event will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011.
Holly Oak Park Community Empowerment Day
COGEM Emowerment invites you to a day of Community Empowerment, fun, fun and fabulous prizes at Holly Oak Park, 809 Holly Oak Rd., Shelby on April 16, 2011, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Free food, free drinks, games, prizes and fun. Dougie Contest (1st place and second place), Krump Contest (1st place & 2nd place). 3 Point Shooting Contest (1st Place & 2nd Place). For more information contact: Coronda Logan 704-974-2102. Louise Custard 803-807-1042.
New Wilderness Adventures Fly Fishing Clinic
New Wilderness Adventures, the Ruby Hunt YMCA in Boiling Springs & RB Knife and Fly invites everyone to come to this free clinic to learn more about fly fishing and hear a short talk on drawing closer to God through adventure. The clinic will take place on Sunday, April 17 from 3-5 p.m. at the Ruby Hunt YMCA rain or shine. www.newwildernessadventures.com
Staying safe at home for the person with Dimentia
Caregivers of people with dementia are invited to learn safety tips to use at home or when traveling at a meeting Tuesday, April 19, at the Life Enrichment Center in Shelby. The meeting, which is open to the public and free of charge, will begin at 5:30 p.m. and conclude by 7. A free sitter service is available for the person with dementia by reservation only. Call by April 12 to reserve a spot in the sitter service. No reservation is needed to attend the meeting. For questions, call Linda at Life Enrichment at 704.484.0405.
Lincolnton Lions Club Seeking Applicants For Fourteenth Annual College Scholarships
The Lincolnton Lions Club is seeking applicants for their Fourteenth Annual College Scholarships. They are calling all graduating seniors of the Class of 2011 from East, Lincolnton, North and West Lincoln High Schools. They will be awarding two $500 county-wide competitive college scholarships. Complete a 2011 Lions Club Sholarship application with a head and shoulders photograph, write an original essay on Volunteerism and return to your high school guidance counselor or a Lincolnton Lions Club member by Friday, April 22, 2011. You must be a legal US citizen, legal resident of Lincoln County and a graduating senior at East, Lincolnton, North or West Lincoln High Schools. Please contact your high school guidance counselor for an application.
Habitat For Humanity In CC ReStore
Anniversary Celebration
The Habitat for Humanity in Cleveland County ReStore Anniversary Celebration, Tuesday, April 26. Free hot dogs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (as long as they last). Door prizes (must be present to win). Store hours: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Saturday. 323 W. Grover St., Shelby. 704-482-6289.
Cleveland Regional Rehab
Relay For Life Golf Tournament
Cleveland Regional Rehab will hold their 6th Annual Golf Tournament for a Cure fundraiser on Friday, April 29, 2011 at Deebrook Golf Club. Lunch begins at noon. Shotgun start is at 1:00 p.m. Cost: $75 donation per person or $300 for foursome. Lunch is included. Donations are tax deductibele. Grand prizes, door prizes, closest to the pin, and longest drive prizes will be awarded. For more information contact Lori McKee at 704-482-1191.
Arts On The Square
The fifth annual “Arts on the Square” will be held April 30th from 9-4:00 on the historic Courthouse Square in Uptown Shelby. Visitors will have a chance to experience art and fine crafts for local artists. Arts and crafts will be for sale as well as being juried for cash awards. Held in the heart of Uptown Shelby, one will see works in the area of pottery, jewelry, woodworking, sculpture, and painting as well as local music. The Foothills Quilters Guild will be showing this years quilt and raffle tickets are being sold. Uptown Shelby will be a buzz of activity on this day with the start of the Foothills Farmers Market and the Broad River European Motor club car show. Bring your painting talent by the Farmer’s Market to add to the community art project. Bring the whole family out for a day of enjoying the talents of Cleveland County. The fun starts at 9am. For more information contact Buffalo Creek Gallery 704-487-0256
1st Annual Broad River
European Classic Car Show
The 1st Annual Broad River European Classic Car Show, hosted by the Broad River European Motor Club will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 on the square in uptown Shelby, NC. This will be a show of vintage and classic European and British cars. This event coincides with Art on the Square and Foothills Merry-Go-Round Festival. There will be a variety of activities for all members of the family to enjoy. It will be an opportunity to share and show your classic car. All European and British marks are welcome for this event. European and British motorcycles are also welcome. A donation from the proceeds will be made to the Abuse Prevention Council. Awards will be given for each class by popular votes. Classes to be determined based on registration. Special awards by local dignitaries will also be presented. For more information or to register online, go to website: www.broadriveremc.com or contact Tom Greene, President BREMC 704-484-3699 or email tgreene1@carolina.rr.com.
Gaston County Quiltmaker’s Club Quilt Show
The Gaston County Extension & Community Association (ECA) Quiltmaker’s Club is sponsoring their bi-annual Quilt Show, April 30, 2011 from 9:00am until 4pm. The event will be held at the Citizens Resource Center located at 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy. in Dallas, NC. Cost is $4.00; children 10 and under free. Parking is free. Those wishing to display their pieces should enter by Wed., April 13th at 5pm by contacting Pam 704-865-2391; Joan 704-853-0898 or Gail 704-228-9813. No entries will be accepted after April 15th.
Hospice Cleveland County Events
“Camp Mostly Smiles” – This is a one-day retreat for children ages 6 - 16 who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Participants will have the opportunity to express their grief through writing, crafts, play activities and group discussions. Professionals who are trained in grief and loss will facilitate the retreat.. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Saturday, May 7, 2011 – 9:00 am - 3:00 pm – Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby.
2011 Cherryville Senior League
Baseball Registration
2011 Cherryville Senior League Baseball Registration
Sunday May 1st from 1-4 at the Cherryville Fire Department
Saturday May 7th from 10-2 at the Cherryville Fire Department
For ages 13-16, Cost is $30, Please bring a copy of a birth certificate and proof of residency. For more information please call 980-522-7489.
CCHS Hope Team Relay For Life Benefit
CCHS Hope Team will hold a Relay For Life Benefit on Friday, May 6, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Ni Fen Wine & Tapas, 214-A S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Tickets are $15 each. There will be a buffet and live music. Contact Beth Condrey for tickets at Beth.Condrey@carolinashealthcare.org or by phone 980-487-3994.
6th Annual Foothills
JROTC Drill Championship
The NC Foothills Detachment #1164, Marine Corps League, Shelby will host the 6th annual Foothills JROTC Drill Championships Saturday, May 7th. The event will be held on the east end of Cleveland Mall in Shelby, NC with opening ceremonies beginning at 0900. The event will feature schools for North and South Carolina representing all military branches. Competition will be held in platoon, squad, duel and individual drill including exhibition drill. This event is open to the public and every one is welcome. They will be awarding a $500 Scholarship at this years event to one cadet chosen from the participating schools, along with the trophies. Also we are seeking sponsors for this event. If interested in sponsorship more information contact Toney King, Event Coordinator, at 704-739-7051 or trgking@carolina.rr.com
Lawndale Community Yard Sale
Join Lawndale for a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 7, 2011, 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at Piedmont Park, Lawndale. Rent-A-Space $10. Donated items will be accepted. Breakfast biscuits and coffee will be available. Call Tami Mosteller for more information 704-472-6709 or email Tamela_Mosteller@yahoo.com All proceeds go to Lawndale’s Historical Society proceeds go to restore Lawndale’s first firetruck.
Special Olympics Of CC Annual Spring Track And Field Day
Special Olympics Cleveland county will hold its annual Spring Track and Field Day on Saturday, May 14, 2011 on the campus of Shelby High School. Anyone interested in volunteering needs to call Keila Parker at 704-487-9941 by March 18, 2011.
Eastern Star Fundraiser
Eastern Star will hold a BBQ Chicken fundraiser at Fallston Masonic Lodge #356 on Saturday, May 21, 2011, serving from 11 am-6 pm. $7.00 plate. Eat-in or carry out. Walk-ins welcome. The menu will consist of 1/2 chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, roll, dessert and tea. This is to benefit Masonic charities.
27th Annual Dixie Rodders
The 27th Annual Dixie Rodders Car Show was held on June 4. Presented by Dixie Rodders. Proceeds go to charities chosen by Dixie Rodders. The event will be held around the Historic Courthouse in Uptown Shelby. Pre-registration is $20.00. For more information call Phil Craft 704-487-4101, Jerry Pendleton 704-482-8883 or Ricky Dobbins 704-418-2192.
Philadelphia Community Organization
Of Lawndale, Vendors Needed
The Philadelphia Community Organization of Lawndale (PCOL) is in the process of planning our 13th annual Juneteenth celebration which will be held at 165 Schenck Farm Rd., Lawndale, NC on June 18. The celebration will begin with a parade at 1 p.m. (lineup 12:30 pm) and the festivities starting at 1:30 pm-4 pm. We welcome any participation from the surrounding communities. If you have a group or individual activity and would like to participate in the festivities please contact us at the numbers below. We’re also looking for assorted vendors. If you’re interested in helping us in any way please contact one of us at the numbers below. For more information please contact Donald Schenck 704-538-5544, Elijah Clark 704-538-9675 or Fannie Mauney at 704-538-3017.
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