Relay for Life
Double Springs Baptist Church, 1130 Double Springs Church Road, Shelby, NC, will hold a yard sale, Friday, April 8, 2016, 5:00-7:00pm and Saturday, April 9, 2016, 7:00-11:00am with biscuit breakfast beginning at 7:30am.
The Angels of Hope team will hold a yard sale, Saturday, April 9, 2016, 7:00am until 12:00 noon, at 107 Twin Lake Drive, Boiling Springs, NC (turn at Old John Deere dealership onto W. Homestead and 2nd street to right. Lots of items to sell, collection of clowns, dolls, linens, clothes, baby furniture, household items, toys, pictures, frames, Carolina Panthers Sunday book and much more! Rain or shine. All monies go for Relay for Life!
Shelby High School Class of 1955
The Shelby High School Class of 1955 will have a monthly get together on the second Friday of each month at Ichiban's Buffet on East Dixon Blvd., in Shelby, NC. All classmates and guests are welcome to join them for food and fellowship. Mark your calendar for Friday, April 8, 2016 at 11:30am and on the second Friday of each month. For more information, check their Facebook page, "SHS 1955".
Annual Boy Scout Fish Fry
The Friends of Troop 112 are sponsoring the Annual Boy Scout Fish Fry, Saturday, April 9, 2016, at the Community Center, Piedmont Drive, Lawndale, NC. It will start at 5:00pm. Fish, slaw, hushpuppies, fries, tea and dessert, $10. There will also be a raffle. For first prize: Remington 870 Shotgun or Henry .22 Caliber Rifle; second price: Yeti 50 Cooler. For more information call 704-473-0950.
Hospice Cleveland County
Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC, Calendar of Events:
"Reflections" Sharing Group: This grief sharing group meets for six 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 six sessions. Registration forms are available at HCC Administrative Office or by calling 704-487-4677. Tuesdays: April 12, and 19, 2016, 5:30pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.
"Spring Memorial Service" - Patients that have died September 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 will be remembered. Family members will receive a special invitation. Please RSVP to ext. 114 with your loved one's name. Sunday, April 10, 2016, 2:00pm, Putnam Baptist Church, 1146 Country Home Road, Shelby, NC.
Cleveland County Schools
Cleveland County Schools presents "Cleveland County Elementary Honors Chorus" featuring 125+ select students from the following elementary schools: Bethware, Boiling Springs, Casar, East, Elizabeth, Fallston, Graham, Grover, James Love, Jefferson, Kings Mountain Intermediate, North, Marion Intermediate, Shelby Intermediate, Springmore, Township Three, Union, Washington, and West. All-day rehearsal at The Barnes Auditorium at Kings Mountain High School on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 8:30-12:00 and 12:45-2:15. (Please take pictures and do interviews during the later rehearsal time! Preferably around 1:45pm!) Performance Date: Thursday, April 7, 2016 at the Malcolm-Brown Auditorium at Shelby High School, 7:00pm (free to public). Directed by select Music Teachers of Cleveland County Schools. Any questions, please call Angie Costner at 704-487-7809.
Kings Mountain State Park, Blacksburg
Camping Through the Ages, Saturday, April 9, 2016, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Don't miss this opportunity to step back in time and view a variety of original vintage campers from the 40's - 70's. See these restored gems in a park like setting. Tour the inside, talk to the owners and enjoy the farm. Admission to view the trailers; Adults $2.00, kids under 10 free. Hosted by: Southern Vintage Trailer Friends. All proceeds donated to Living History Farm. For information: Brent 704-538-8919 or bwalker1926@hotmail.com. Kings Mountain State Park-Living History Farm, 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC.
Kingstown Fire Department
The Kingstown Fire Department will hold its First Annual Fish Plate on Saturday, April 9, 2016, from 12:00pm until. It will take place at The Kingstown Town Hall. For more information, call 828-305-2437 or 704-484-9776.
Broad River Genealogical Society, Shelby
The Broad River Genealogical Society will hold their General Meeting Sunday, April 10, 2016, at 3:00pm, at Neal Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby, NC. Email: brgs1145@gmail.com.
A free genealogy workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 7:00pm in the Community Room at the Mauney Memorial Library by the Col. Frederick Hambright DAR Chapter, in conjunction with the library and the Broad River Genealogy Society. The public is invited to attend. Anyone interested in their family history is encouraged to join us for this event. Genealogists familiar with family histories across the region will assist to get you started or offer suggestions in challenges you might face with your research.
Journey Partnership for End-of-Life Issues
Journey Partnership for End-of-Life Issues would like to invite you to "Protecting your Identity Now and Later" on Thursday, April 14, 2016, 10:00-11:00am, at the Neal Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC. Topic: "Scams..Don't be a Victim" with Captain Joel Shores, Cleveland County Sheriff's Department. Lunch is available in cafeteria. Also: "What Happens To Your Identity When You Die?" with Eddie Winecoff, Owner & Corporate IT Consultant Computer Connections, Inc. from 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Free and open to public. Donations accepted. Light refreshments sponsored by: Brookdale Shelby. For more information, contact Len Byers at 980-487-3855.
South Mountain Family Camp
SMFC will host a groundbreaking ceremony and reception for the new Lodge on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at 10:00am. Come and see the camp and learn more about the new motel like rooms we are adding to our "for rent" camp. The Lodge is located on the Great Meadow so the view is breathtaking. We have several weeks open for camp this summer so we welcome church youth groups, children's programs and many other group who would like a great place for a wonderful camp.
Caribbean 5K Run/Walk
Medical Patient Modesty will be holding a "Caribbean 5K Run/Walk Saturday, April 30, 2016. Race will begin at 10:00am (registration at 9:00am). The location will be at Catawba River Soccer Complex (Behind Ingles), 100 Greenlee Ford Rd., Morganton, NC. For more information go to patientmodesty.org, and click on Caribbean 5K Run/Walk.
Guardians of the Children, Cleveland County
The Guardians of the Children will be holding a Car/Bike Show and Drag Racing Event. Proceeds will be going to support the Cleveland County Chapter. It will be Saturday, April 30, 2016, 11:00am to 5:00pm. Entrance fee: $20. Shadyside Dragway, 2149 Honey Haven Farm Road, Shelby, NC. Racing will start at 1:00pm. Trophies at 3:30pm. Bike Classes: Sport Bike, Metric, Cruiser, Touring, Trike, and Custom. Car/Truck Top 25. 50/50 Raffle. After party will be at Skooterz Saloon, 1851 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC.
Depression and Bipolar Support Group, Shelby
Depression/Bipolar support group meets every Tuesday at the Cleveland Memorial Library, 104 Howie Dr., Shelby, NC in the small conference room, from 6:30pm until 8:00pm. Contact Jodi with questions at 704-484-8998.
BENEFITS
Pasta Supper and Raffle for Brian Chapman
A Pasta Supper and raffle to benefit Brian Chapman, who is battling ALS, will be held at Carpenter's Grove Baptist Church, 1117 Carpenter's Grove Church Road, Lawndale, NC, on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 4:30pm until. Plates include pasta with meat sauce or Alfredo sauce, salad, garlic toast and dessert. Tickets are $10 and include a chance to win one of the raffle prizes. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling Kecia Travis at 704-538-8104 or 828-244-4346 or Liz Canipe at 704-538-9996 or will be available at the door the day of the benefit.
Benefit for North Shelby School
Piedmont Shrine Club will hold a Fish Fry, Saturday April 16, 2016, from 12:00-7:00pm at Friendship Masonic Logde, Boiling Springs NC. $12 per plate, all you can eat. Dine in or Carry out.