| Neighborhood Calendar April 7th 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 8, 2011, 11:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. - Clay-Barnett Funeral Home, 1401 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby. Free gifts.
Friday, April 8, 2011, 3:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. - Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 220 N. Wattersn St., Kings Mountain, NC. Myesha Black’s Sr. Project, Free Cleveland all Chick-Fil-A-Coupons
Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 3:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. - Grover Community First Baptist Church, 403 Cleveland Ave.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 1:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. - Swoogers, 1016 Shelby Rd., Kings Mountain. Give a Pint - Get A Milkshake.
Friday, April 15, 2011, 2:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. - Walgreens, East Dixon Blvd., Shelby. Free gifts!
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.
CRKA Gospel Singing, Second Baptist, Shelby
Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Association is presenting a Gospel Singing Friday, April 8, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at Second Baptist Church, 1114 S. Lafayette St. Groups: His Glory, Mercy’s Touch, 4 Annointed. The concert will be in memory of Susan Renee Ledford. A love offering will be taken.
Boiling Springs Baptist Church, Boiling Springs, NC
A free Bluegrass and Gospel concert, featuring Bluegrass Artists will be held on Saturday, April 9, 6:30 p.m. at Boiling Springs Baptist Church, 307 S. Main St., Boiling Springs, NC. Donations will be taken for Heroes for the American Red Cross. Darin and Brooke Aldridge, along with Regional Gospel Quartets Four Annointed (from Boiling Springs) and Royal Quartet of Forest City will perform. For more information call the Red Cross at 704-487-8594.
CMS Fightin Dragons Yard Sale,
Bake Sale & Car Wash
CMS Fightin Dragons will hold a Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Car Wash on Saturday, April 9, 7 a.m.-noon in Crest Middle School Gym. The yard sale will feature arts and crafts, jewelry, new clothing, sports equipment, decorations, furniture, and many more treasures. The Car Wash will be on the side of the school and will be for donations only. Bake Sale items will be provided by the famous CMS Bakers. Please bring ALL donations to Crest Middle at 315 Beaver Dam Church Road on or before Friday April 8th. Crest Middle will be accepting yard sale item donations now through 7pm on Friday April 8th. Please come out and help support The Fightn’ Dragons and help find a cure for cancer.
Easter Events At Cleveland Mall
The Easter Bunny will arrive at Cleveland Mall Saturday, April 9 at 2 PM to kickoff the Spring season. See the Bunny arrive in his own unique way and join in fun activities with Higher Learning Child Care Academy. Don’t miss performances from the following: 2 PM Tammy Arrowood’s Stars of Tomorrow 3 PM Academy of Performing Arts 3:30 PM Dance Magic 4:30 PM Westwood Heights Baptist Church Mime Team 5 PM Ms. Brandy Woods The Bunny will be available after his arrival for visits and pictures in the center of the mall.
Bar-B-Que Benefit For
Bobby Jones & Phil Lovelace
A Bar-B-Que Benefit will be held for Bobby Jones and Phil Lovelacee (retired Shelby firefighters and cancer patients) on Saturday, April 9. Music will be provided by Ocean Blvd., 6-9 p.m. at Shelby City Park. The menu will consist of BBQ, slaw, baked beans, hushpuppies, dessert & drink. $10.00 plates. Advanced tickets are available. Eat in or take out. For more information call 704-473-1961.
Hospice 18th Annual Living With Grief Teleconference
Hospice Foundation of America’s will hold the 18th Annual Living With Grief Teleconference: “Spirituality and End-of-Life Care” on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 1:30pm – 4:00pm in the Hospice Cleveland County Conference Room. This year Hospice Foundation of America’s 18th Annual Living With Grief Teleconference focuses on “Spirituality and End-of-Life Care.” The teleconference will discuss the differences and relationship between spirituality and religion, while also addressing spirituality during illness, death and grief; spiritual assessment and empowerment, and life review.The program will be moderated by Frank Sesno, Director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at the George Washington University. If you are interested in attending, please contact Kim Strange, Director of Grief Services, at 704-487-0800 ext. 166.
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.
National Healthcare Decisions Day
National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16, 2011. On Monday, April 11, 2011, JOURNEY and Extension & Community Association (ECA) Clubs in the Boiling Springs area will sponsor a program on ADVANCE DIRECTIVES, “Just Plan It,” with Len Byers and Nancy Abasiekong speaking at Boiling Springs Baptist Church at 2PM. The public is invited to participate. Information about HealthCare Decisions and the forms for advance directives will be presented. The session will run from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and will include the presentation, questions and answers, and time to complete an advance care document. A notary will also be available to notarize Living Will documents for participants who wish to complete them after the program. The following ECA Clubs are participating: BOILING SPRINGS, BREAD & ROSES, and ELLIE JOLLEY. Light refreshments will be served. Please enter the church on the north side of the building at the covered driveway.
Clubs in the Belwood and Lawndale areas will sponsor a program on ADVANCE DIRECTIVES, “Just Plan It,” with Len Byers and Nancy Abasiekong speaking at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (Fellowship Hall) in Belwood, on April 11, 2011 at 6 PM. The public is invited to participate. Information about HealthCare Decisions and the forms for advance directives will be presented. The session will run from 6:00 – 8:00 PM and will include the presentation, questions and answers, and time to complete an advance care document. A notary will also be available to notarize Living Will documents for participants who wish to complete them after the program. The following ECA Clubs are participating: BELWOOD and LAWNDALE. Light refreshments will be served. For more information on both of these events, contact Len Byers at 980-487-3855 or Nancy Abasiekong at 704-482-4365.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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