| Neighborhood Calendar August 15th Edition |
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Council on Aging/Neal Senior Center
“Bingo” - At Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC. 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.
Thursday, August 15, 8:00am-10:00am: “Blood Sugar Screening and Blood Pressure” at Council on Aging.
Friday, August 16, 11:30am-1:00pm: “Covered Dish” at Council on Aging. Bring your favorite dish and join us for fun and fellowship.
Thursday, August 22, 5:00pm: “Dine Around” at Kelly’s Fish Camp, 1204 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC.
South Mountains State Park
South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC will have these Upcoming Environmental Programs:
August 15 : “Bats”. Are bats blind? Do they fly into your hair? Do they turn into vampires? Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center to learn some Bat facts and have an opportunity to view some Bats.
South Mountains State Park is located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18. The community is welcome to join them for their monthly educational interpretive programs. Call the park office at (828) 433-4772 for more information.
Cleveland County Bloodmobiles
08/20/13 @ Shelby Presbyterian Church - 226 E. Graham St., Shelby, NC. 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm.
08/21/13 @ Cleveland Community College - 137 S. Post Rd., Shelby, NC. 11:00 pm and 3:30 pm.
08/27/13 @ Central UMC - 200 E. Marion St., Shelby, NC. 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm.
Hospice Cleveland County
Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC, 704-751-3573. 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. Please RSVP to ext. 163 if you plan to attend. Tuesday Evenings: August 20, 27; 5:30pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.
Children and Grief Workshop - Participants will learn how children perceive death at different developmental ages and how to help them cope with the pain of grief. Please RSVP to ext. 163 if you plan to attend. Thursday, August 22; 11:30am - 1:00pm, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.
Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association
Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association, 1017 N. Washington Street, Shelby, will be having “Gift of Life Summer Fest”, August 17. Yard sale, 7:00am - 3:00pm; Jailathon, 9:00am - 3:00pm; Hot dog sale, 11:00am - 3:00pm, $5 includes 2 hot dogs, chips, & drink. CRKA would like to ask for donations of household goods, toys, books, etc. to be sold in the yard sale. They have an abundance of clothing but if the clothing has been gently worn and cared for, it is acceptable. Donations may be dropped off at the CRKA office, 1017 N. Washington, Shelby, Monday through Friday. Call 704-481-9535 before dropping off donations to insure someone is on the premises. Email Michelle Ledford Hoyle, CRKA Director, at michellecrka@ad.com, or call Kay Ward, 704-484-2513, for donation information.
New Night Classes Offered “Extension Master Gardener”
NC Cooperative Extension, Cleveland County Center, 130 S. Post Road, Suite 1, Shelby, NC will offer new night classes to become a NC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener. The Extension Master Gardener program is an educational program designed to enhance public education in consumer horticulture. It provides educational assistance to the citizens of the county concerning lawns, fruits, vegetables, trees, and ornamentals through the utilization of a trained and supervised volunteer staff. Under the guidance and support of Extension agents, selected residents of a county enter a specially designed training program in horticulture. Participants in the program must complete the training program, pass an examination, and volunteer a minimum of 40 hours per year (20 hours in subsequent years) through the local Cooperative Extension Center. If you would like to become an Extension Master Gardener, you will need to give Julie Flowers a call @704-482-4365 or 704-922-2104 to find out how to apply. 2013 Class Dates (6:00pm - 8:00pm Monday and Thursday evenings): September 9,12,16,19,23,26,30; October 3,7,10,14,17,21,24,28,31; November 4,7,11,14. Cost for class and comprehensive manual is $105.00. Applications due by August 19.
Cleveland County Post-Polio Support Group
The Cleveland County Post-Polio Support Group will hold the August meeting at the Mayflower Restaurant on Monday, August 19, at 6:00 in the evening. The restaurant is located on Hwy 74 East in Shelby. Our August program will be presented by Cathy Marshall, a member of the support group. She will share her story of surviving polio. If you are a polio survivor, please pass this message to anyone you know who is a survivor. For information you may call Jane Walker at 704-692-6249.
Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Care & Health Service, Shelby
“What is a living will? What is a health care power of attorney?” Who needs what? Rev. Len Byers will discuss the various documents that help people take charge of their own decisions as they face medical emergencies at a meeting at the Life Enrichment Adult Day Service in Shelby. He will discuss whether a person should have a health care power of attorney, a durable power of attorney and a living will. He will explain the Do Not Resuscitate form and what it is used for. The meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 5:30 to 7:00p.m. A free sitter service is available for persons with dementia during the meeting, but a reservation must be made by Aug. 13 for the sitter service by calling 704-484-0405. For more information about Life Enrichment or the meeting, call Linda at 704-484-0405.
Casar Masonic Lodge 7th Annual Golf Tournament
Casar Masonic Lodge will sponsor its 7th Annual Golf Tournament Captains Choice, August 24, 8:00am, check in at 7:00am. Shotgun start. At Pine Mountain Golf Course, 2961 Pine Mountain Drive, Connelly Springs, NC 28612, to support the Masonic Children’s Home and Masonic and Eastern Star Home. Four Man Team, $200 per team entry fee. Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, longest drive, and longest putt, closets to hole (Par 3s). Free golf towels to the First 48 Entrants. Mulligan’s & Tee Busters $5 per member. Lunch provided. All USGA Rules apply, exception you may improve your lie one club length through the green. Contact: Eric Newton, 704-692-8503; Kenny Warlick, 704-538-5588; Marty Gee, 704-472-2386. Tee-Box Sponsors $100 each.
Children’s Miracle Network Golf Tournament
Children’s Miracle Network Golf Tournament Sponsored by: Walmart Store 1034 and Walmart DC 6070 to benefit: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Helping Local Kids. It will be at Deerbrook Golf Course, September 4, 9:00am. Captain’s Choice (4 person Team). Entry Fee $200 per team/ $50 per person. Fee includes: Cart, green fees, goodie bags, and lunch. Mulligan Package: $50, this includes 8 per team. Prizes: Longest Drive, Closest to Pin, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams, door prizes, and special drawing. Contact Scott MacDougal or Kathy Thomas at DC 6070, 704-487-2531; Mandy Champion or Mike Ramsey at Store 1034, 704-484-0021. All entry forms should be received by August 29. The field is limited, first come basis! Limited to 32 teams. Payment by check payable to Children’s Miracle Network. Address: Wal-Mart Distribution Center, attn: Lynn Francis, 200 Wal-Mart Drive, Shelby, NC 28150.
Community Yard Sale & Country Breakfast, Lawndale
Zion Hill Baptist, Church, 8173 Old NC 18, Lawndale, five miles south of South Mountain State Park will be having a community yard sale and country breakfast on Saturday, September 7. Breakfast begins at 7:00am and the yard sale begins at 8:00am until noon. Rent a space for $10. You keep all your profits. Call 704-538-8551 by August 18th to rent a space. Breakfast is always the first Saturday of the month and plates are only $5.
Hospice Cleveland County Has Immediate Needs
Hospice has immediate needs: Small adult pull-ups, home fire extinguishers, Boost and nutritional drinks - all flavors. Cups: Styrofoam or plastic: 16 oz, 12 oz. Salt, pepper, seasoned salt, cooking oil, Maxwell House coffee, coffee filters, liquid or bar soap. If you wish to send a donation write check to: Hospice Cleveland County; to my attention and I will send you a receipt; call me and I’ll pick up the donation or you can bring the donation or items requested to our administrative office in Shelby. Again, thank you for your on-going Hospice support. Sharon Martin, 704-751-3591, Coordinator of Community Outreach.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild
Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Lincoln County Senior Center, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC, in room 319. We are here to teach and encourage those interested in the art of quilting. Visitors and new members are welcome. We also have a new class that meets on the second Thursday of each month from 10:00am to 3:00pm to provide one to one instruction to beginning quilters. Contact Linda at 704-483-2778 for more information on this class.
Parents Without Partners, Shelby
PWP meets every Monday night at 7:00 pm. at the Shelby Presbyterian Church for educational programs and at other times as scheduled for monthly social activities including: dances, plays, and concerts. The dances are held at the American Legion from 6:30pm - 10:00pm. every 1st & 3rd Thursday night of the month. For more information, call Connie at 704-487-1268 or Jo Ann at 704-538-9559.
Solid Rock Community Garden in Lawndale
If you enjoy gardening and want to help provide nutritious food for our neighbors - please join us at the garden on Monday evenings 6:30pm through the growing season. The garden is located on the grounds of the Upper Cleveland Rescue Squad in Lawndale. For information email solidrockgarden@gmail.com or call 704-473-4722.
Mental Health Association of Cleveland County
Survivors of Suicide Support Group meets twice a month, with a daytime and evening meeting. The Evening Group meets the 2nd Monday of every month from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer (502 W. Sumter Street, Shelby, NC). The Daytime Group meets the last Tuesday of every month from 11:30am - 1:30pm at the Cleveland Memorial Library (104 Howie Drive, Shelby, NC). Sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Cleveland County, this group provides a safe and confidential place for those who have experienced the unique loss of suicide to find help, healing and hope. Our group is open to those who have lost a family member, friend or co-worker to suicide. This group is not intended for those who have personally survived a suicide attempt. For details, contact the Mental Health Association at 704-481-8637 or mha@clevelandcountymha.org .
Lawndale Historical Society
Lawndale Museum and Metcalf Station, is open each Sunday, June-October. Museum: Piedmond Drive (behind Bank of The Ozarks); Metcalf Station: 226 S.
Singles Dinner Group, Shelby
Singles 50 and over meet for dinner the first Friday of the month at Golden Coral, Shelby at 6:00 p.m. and the third Thursday at Fishermans Feast at 5:30p.m. We participate in dancing and other monthly activities. We invite new members to join us. For more info, call 704 406 9166.
Kiwanis Club, Shelby
Kiwanis Club of Shelby is a group of professionals who are involved in the community and looking to change Cleveland County, one child at a time. This fundraising and project oriented club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at noon at Deer Brook Restaurant, 201 Deer Brook Drive, Shelby, NC; or the 2nd Thursday evening of every month at 5:30pm at Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant, 213 West Warren Street, Shelby, NC. One evening social a month at area restaurants. Membership dues are $30 per quarter plus $60 per quarter if you attend lunch meetings. For more information or to join, please contact: Pam Isaacs, President, 704-751-3573, pam.isaacs@hospicecares.cc
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