Lost Playwrights, Hendersonville
The Lost Playwrights will meet Saturday, August 19, 2017, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, in Kapplan Auditorium of Henderson County Library, 301 North Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC. All persons interested in any aspect of theatre or creative writing are invited. There are no dues.
Foothills Post-Polio Support Group
The Foothills Post-Polio Support Group will hold their meeting on Monday, August 21, 2017, at 6:00pm, in the conference room of the Life Enrichment Center of Shelby. The conference room is located at the back of the building. The center is located off Hwy. 18 North on Life Enrichment Blvd, just north of Cornerstone Dentistry. The program will be given by Todd Putnam. He will present a book report on FDR and his life after Polio. If you are a polio survivor and would like to attend, we would love to see you there! Feel free to bring a caregiver with you. For more information you may call Wanda-Greg Horne at 704-482-8807 or Dianne Garner 704-434-4928. Each person attending should bring his/her own meal. Drinks- coffee and water - will be provided.
Carolinas Healthcare Rehabilitation-Cleveland Parent Support Group
Carolinas Healthcare Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy is sponsoring a Parent Support Group who care for children with Special Needs. It will be held at Carolinas Healthcare Rehabilitation-Cleveland (inside Dover YMCA) 411 Cherryville Rd., Shelby, NC, Tuesday, August 22, 2017, 6:pm to ? Presented by: Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC). The presentation explores ECAC's history, programs & services, including resources, tools, and supports for families, educators and other professionals. Questions: 980-487-1800.
Cleveland County NAACP Presents "Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault"
Cleveland County Branch NAACP will present Ms. Kathy Robertson of Cleveland County Abuse Center. She will give information on domestic violence, sexual assault and services available. Canaan Memorial Ministries, 300 W. Ross Grove Rd., P. O. Box 2331, Shelby, NC 28150, Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 4:00.
Cleveland Lincoln County Rose Society
Cleveland Lincoln County Rose Society will meet Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 2:30pm Sunday afternoon at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Faith Building, corner of West Church Street and South Government Street in Lincolnton, NC. This will be the final meeting before the 44th Annual Rose Show at the Cleveland County Agricultural Office in Shelby, NC on September 30, 2017. The rose show is the big event of the year for our rose society which participates in other area shows and garden tours during the year. At the August 27th meeting, they will make final plans for the upcoming rose show. Please plan to attend this meeting if you would like to enter roses you grow. The members and visitors are asked to bring a couple roses each and participate in their own rose show Sunday afternoon. There will be entry tags available and Consulting Rosarians will be available to answer your questions and help with your rose entries. Members will be discussing the best roses to grow in this area. Visitors are always welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Kings Mountain Historical Museum, 100 East Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC, invites you to Fundraiser held Saturday, September 9, 2017, which includes Reverse Raffle and Live, Silent, and Cake Auctions. Tickets are $125 each which includes dinner for 2. Grand prize is $10,000!
Shelby Lions Club
The Shelby Lions Club will be distributing USDA Commodities on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the Cleveland County Fair Ground. Those who wish to come to the fairground on Wednesday, September 13th and fill out an application will only need to give their home address. They must live in Cleveland County. Those unable to come in person, they may send a note stating the number in the family, their address and their whole family income, signed by them. The distribution is based on the number in the family and the income of the household.
Shelby Senior Friends Dinner Group
Shelby Senior Friends Dinner Group invites you to join them the third Thursday of the month at Showmars at 5:00pm for supper and alternating local restaurants the first Friday of each month. They are a casual group of friends who enjoy spending time together and many have found lasting friendships and relationships. Feel free to bring a friend and some fresh ideas. For more info, 704-756-0551.
Salvation Army of Shelby
The Salvation Army of Shelby needs clean plastic bags to use for packing groceries for clients. Drop off your donation in the rear of 305 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, beside Enloe's Mortuary. The Army provides assistance with food and clothing to eligible families, and can help those facing eviction or loss of utility service. It is a United Way agency. The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. For more information, call 704-482-0375. You can help. Mail checks to P.O. Box 1764, Shelby, NC 28151. Online at www.salvationarmy.org/shelby; In-kind donations to Family Stores, 704-482-9502; 828-287-0119.

BENEFITS
"No One Fights Alone" Benefit For Stacy Kale
There will be a "No One Fights Alone" #STACYSTRONG Benefit for Stacy Kale, Saturday, August 26, 2017, 3:00pm - 7:00pm, at 1106 Poplar Springs Church Rd., Shelby, NC 28152. Tickets are $8 and include two grilled hotdogs, chips, baked beans, dessert and a drink. "No One Fights Alone" T-Shirt, $15. There will also be a 50/50 raffle: $1 per ticket or 6 for $5. Live Entertainment. Get more information by following facebook @stacykalestrong.
Jace Man Breakfast Buffet, Shelby
The Jace Man breakfast Buffet will be Saturday, August 26, 2017, 8:00am - 11:00am, at the VFW Post 4066, 855 W. Sumter St., Shelby, NC. $8 a plate with beverage. 1st stop on poker run. Proceeds benefit Abuse Prevention Council of Cleveland County.
Hartley's Dream Ride
Hartley's Dream Ride. Poker Run to fund second year at ClemsonLIFE, Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Tilley's H-D of Statesville. Registration at Tilley HD at 9:30am. $20 for single, $25 for two up. First bike out at 10:00am, last bike in at 3:30pm. Best Hand $250, Worst Hand and Most Aces $50 each. Prizes and 50/50 awarded at 4:00pm. There will be food, door prizes, and a great band! Contact Dakota at 704-300-9025; Hillbilly at 828-499-2303; Wayne at 828-291-3204 or find the event on Facebook!
REUNIONS
Crest Senior HS Class of 1977 Reunion
The Crest Senior High School Class of 1977 40th Year Class Reunion will be held Saturday, October 7, 2017, 6:00pm - 11:00pm, at Deer Brook Golf Club, 201 Deer Brook Dr., Shelby, NC. $35 a person. Dinner, dancing, games and door prizes. Deadline for payment is: September 15, 2017. Send payment to: Kathy Washburn Bowen, P.O. Box 364, Lattimore, NC 28089. Please make checks payable to: Kathy Washburn or Crest High Class of 1977. Contact information: Facebook page: Crest High School class of 1977. (May send and receive messages, view updates). Email address: crestclass77@gmail.com. Veronica B. Walker, 704-419-3556.