Neighborhood Calendar April 26, 2018


Community Blood Center of Carolinas
Give blood and help save local lives! Donate blood with Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. Call 1-888-59-BLOOD or visit www.cbcc.us to make an appointment at any location.
• Wednesday, May 2, 2018 - Eastside Baptist Church, 1165 Wyke Rd., Shelby, NC 28150 - 3:00pm ‑ 7:00pm
• Tuesday, May 8, 2018 - Grace Christian Academy, 260 Range Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 - 1:30pm ‑ 5:30pm
• Friday, May 11, 2018 - City of Shelby, 850 W Sumter St., Shelby, NC 28152 - 11:00pm ‑ 2:00pm
• Thursday, May 17, 2018 - Air Force JROTC Crest High School Shelby, 800 Old Boiling Springs Rd., Shelby, NC 28152 - 8:30am ‑ 1:00pm
• Wednesday, May 23, 2018 - Burns High School AFJROTC, 307 E. Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC 28090 - 8:00am ‑ 1:30pm
• Wednesday, May 23, 2018 - Morris Memorial Baptist Church, 421 Moriah Church Rd., Casar, NC 28020 - 4:00pm ‑ 7:00pm
• Sunday, May 27, 2018 - Dairy Queen, Shelby, 814 South Dekalb, Shelby, NC 28150 - 1:30pm ‑ 5:00pm
More public drives can be found at Community Blood Center of the Carolinas' website www.cbcc.us. CBCC has donation centers in Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Hickory, and Greensboro (http://www.cbcc.us/about/donor-center-hours.php for center hours).
Hospice Cleveland County, Shelby
Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC - Calendar of Events:
Chicken Dinner and Dessert Sale, Friday, May 4, 2018. Two drive-thru pick-up locations to choose from: American Red Cross, 1333 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC or Testa Family Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Blvd., Kings Mountain, NC, 4:00pm - 7:00pm. $12 a plate. Chicken prepared by Doug Fortenberry. 1/2 Chicken, slaw, pickles, baked beans, roll, homemade dessert. Tickets available at: Computer Connections, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building, Testa Family Hospice House, The Hospice Store, or online at www.hospicecares.cc. Proceeds support the general operations of Hospice Cleveland County.
Memory Bear & Pillow Workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to make a teddy bear or pillow out of a loved one's shirt or other article of clothing. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Please call one of our Grief Counselors at 704-487-4677 to reserve your space. Tuesday, May 15, 2018, Tuesday, June 19, 2018, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Administration Building.
Educational Series: "Returning to Life After Caregiving Ends". After the death of someone that you have cared for, caregivers often experience "A New Beginning," "A New Normal," & "New Life Discoveries." Join Hospice Cleveland County Grief Counselors and other caregivers who have experienced grief and loss for a video and discussion about "The Transforming Power of Caregiving." Please RSVP to Ext. 114 if you wish to attend as lunch will be provided. Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 11:30am, Hospice Administration Building
Hospice Volunteer Training Class. Hospice training is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about hospice care and the services provided to the community. To get credit for the entire course, you will need to attend all days at one of the times offered or call to schedule a time to complete the training. Online training is also available by calling 704-751-3547. Monday, May 21, Tuesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 24, 2018, 9:00am - Noon or 5:30pm - 8:30pm, Hospice Administration Building.
Dinner & BINGO Fundraiser, sponsored by Brookdale Senior Living,
Tuesday, May 22, 2018, Landmark Baptist Family Life Center, 1724 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC. (Prizes are worth a minimum of $50. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the event). Dinner starts at 5:30pm. BINGO games start promptly at 6:30pm. Tickets are $20 donation in advance ($25 at door). Tickets are tax deductible and can be purchased at: Brookdale Shelby, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building, and online at Eventbrite.com. Proceeds support the general operations of Hospice Cleveland County. For more information please call Kimberly Melton at 704-974-0094.
"Reflections" Sharing Group - This grief sharing group meets for five weeks. No cost and open to anyone who has lost a loved one. If you plan to attend one of our groups, please make every effort to attend all five sessions. Registration forms are available at HCC Administrative Office or by calling 704-487-4677. Thursdays: May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018, 5:30pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Administration Building.
Cooksville VFD Ladies Auxiliary Fundraiser
The Cooksville Volunteer Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a Chicken Pie Lunch fundraiser, Sunday, April 29, 2018, 11:00am til sold out. Adults: $8, Kids 8 and under, $5. Lunch includes Chicken Pie, Green Beans, Coleslaw, Mashed Potatoes, Rolls, Dessert and Drink. Benefiting Cooksville VFD, 6942 Old Shelby Rd., Vale, NC.
Pine Mountain's Firewise Community/USA Committee sponsored event
Pine Mountain Golf Course is now accepting sign-ups for the Saturday, May 5, 2018, 2-Man Captain's Choice event to help South Mountains Fire Rescue purchase needed equipment. Format: 2-Main Captain's Choice; Entry fee: $50 per person, includes golf, lunch, cash pay-out for flight winners (based on # of players) and closest to the pin on all Par 3's. Location: Pine Mountain Golf Course, 1:30 Shotgun Start. Tournament is limited to the 1st 36 teams. Hotdog lunch: 12noon - 1:30pm. Call 828-433-4950 to reserve your spot today!
Habitat for Humanity Cleveland County
Habitat is taking initial applications for its 2018/2019 Home Build now through June 30, 2018. The applicant must be able to make no interest house payments of $475 to $550 a month, must have a real need for better housing, must live in Cleveland County, and must be willing to partner with Habitat by completing "sweat equity" on the home and by attending Homeowner Workshops. The typical Habitat home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and is approximately 1100 square feet. Applications may be picked up at the Habitat ReStore, 323 W. Grover St., Shelby or to receive an application by mail, call the Habitat office at 704-482-6200. In order to be considered, completed initial applications must be received by the Habitat office no later than June 30, 2018. Habitat is an Equal Housing Opportunity organization.
Junior Charity League of Shelby
Junior Charity League of Shelby will be holding a benefit: Attic Treasures, Saturday, May 5, 2018, 8am - 12pm. Admission is $2. Proceeds benefit the Clothing Room Project of the Junior Charity League of Shelby which clothes hundreds of school aged children in our community each year.
Piedmont Shrine Club Fish Fry
The Piedmont Shrine Club Fish Fry will be held Saturday, May 12, 2018, 12:00pm until 7:00pm at Friendship Masonic Lodge, 722 McBrayer Homestead Rd., Boiling Springs, NC. Only $12 per plate "all you can eat" Eat-in, or carry-outs will be available.
Cleveland County Partnership for Children
On Friday, June 8, 2018, the Cleveland County Partnership for Children will celebrate its 25-year history with a celebration and fundraiser. The celebration and fundraiser will take place from 6:00pm until 9:00pm at the Uptown Indigo, located at 112 North Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC. 8 Track Vinyl and Christine Neal Cline, Anne Goss and Company will provide entertainment. Dressing on the Side will cater the meal. Tickets are $75 for a couple and $40 for an individual. Monies raised from the fundraiser will benefit Early Head Start, NC Pre-K and Smart Start, as well as Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. To purchase a ticket, please contact Angela Padgett, Smart Start Coordinator at 704-734-2052.

REUNIONS
Kings Mountain High Class of 1970 Reunion
The KMHS Class of 1970 Reunion Luncheon will be held at Italian Gardens Restaurant, 213 East King Street, Kings Mountain, NC, Saturday, May 5, 2018, at 12:00noon. Dutch treat. Please feel free to bring a spouse or friend. Everybody please help pass the word. https://www.facebook.com/groups/KMHS1970. For more information call Jerry, 704-692-7484.