Saturday, August 4, 2018
What: South Mountains State Park Environmental Programs " The 10 Essentials"
When: 11:00am, August 4
Where: South Mountains State Park Visitor Center, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18.
More Info: Learn what items should you always carry with you when hiking? Call the park office at (828) 433-4772 for more information.
Sunday, August 5, 2018
What: South Mountains State Park Environmental Program "Fly Fishing 101"
When: 2:00pm, August 5, 12, 19, 26
Where: South Mountains State Park Visitor Center, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18.
More Info: Get Hooked! Join a volunteer angler at the Visitor Center for an introductory class on fly fishing. Please bring all personal equipment available. Classes may vary based on interest and skill level of the participants. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fishing regulations still apply. Call the park office at (828) 433-4772 for more information.
Saturday, August 11, 2018
What: South Mountains State Park Environmental Program "Streamside Hike"
When: 11:00am, August 11
Where: Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area. South Mountains State Park Visitor Center, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18.
More Info: Join a Park Ranger for an easy walk to learn more about the Jacob Fork River. We'll talk about watersheds, common plants and animals, and water quality.
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
What: August Crouse Community History & Photo Project monthly meeting with Don "Butch" Abernathy
When: 4:00pm, August 14
Where: The Fellowship Hall of Crouse United Methodist Church, GPS address: 3311 Crouse School Road, Crouse, NC 28033.
More Info: Local Gaston County Historian Don "Butch" Abernathy Crouse, NC has been scheduled as the guest speaker. Butch will share a special presentation titled "Iron Making in Lincoln/Gaston Counties in the 1790 to 1870 Era". Attendees will learn about iron making, marketing of finished goods, and the local families involved in working the iron furnaces and forges. Butch will also discuss what led to the ultimate decline and abandonment of the iron industry in this part of North Carolina. Butch was born in Lincoln County but grew up and lives in Gaston County. He attended school in Stanley, graduated from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C. and is currently employed by Gaston County Dyeing and Machine in Mount Holly, N.C. Free and open to the public. For more information, Mona Ramsey, Crouse Community History and Photo Project, Crouse, NC 28033. Phone: (704-736-1440) or rramsey6@bellsouth.net
Thursday, August 16, 2018
What: Hospice "Reflections" Sharing Group
When: 11:30am - 1:00pm, Aug. 16, 23, 30
Where: Hospice Administration Building, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC
More Info: 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.
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
What: Memory Bear & Pillow Workshop
When: 9:00am-Noon or 4:00-7:00pm, Aug. 21, Sept. 18
Where: Hospice Administration Building, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC
More Info: 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.
Friday, August 24, 2018
What: Back to School Bash
When: Friday, August 24
Where: The Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Pool, 1322 Patrick Avenue, Shelby, NC
More Info: Family Fun Night at the Pool. Admissions is free for Y members. Benefiting The Library at the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA. Phyllis' Sweet Shop will be selling Italian Ice for $3 to help raise funds for the library.
Saturday, August 25, 2018
What: Casar Masonic Lodge 12th Annual Golf Tournament Captain's Choice
When: 9:00am (check in at 8:00am) Shotgun Start, August 25
Where: Pine Mountain Golf Course, 2961 Pine Mountain Drive, Connelly Springs, NC.
More Info: Four Man Team, $240 per Team entry fee. Prize: 1st, 2nd 3rd place, longest Drive and Longest Putt, Closest to HOle (Part 3s) Free golf towels. Mulligan's & Tee Busters included. Breakfast and lunch provided. This is to support the Masonic Children's Home and Masonic and Eastern Star Home. All USGA Rules apply, exception you may improve your lie one club length through the green. Contact: Marty Gee, 980-389-3642; Kenny Warlick, 704-538-5588; Eric Newton, 704-692-8503. Tee-Box Sponsors $100 each.
Monday, September 10, 2018
What: Free English Classes - Fall Classes
When: Monday nights, 6:30pm-8:15pm, Sept 10 - Nov. 26
Where: First Baptist Church, 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC
More Info: www.fbsshelby.org; child care provided - pre-k through elementary. |
