| Neighborhood Calendar August 1st Edition |
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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.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 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. DBSA support groups are not run by professionals, but instead offer peer-to-peer support. The support group meets every Tuesday from 6:30-8:00pm at The Episcopal Church in Shelby. For questions or information contact 704-232-5147 or laura@dbsafoothills.com.
Kiwanis Club, Shelby
Kiwanis Club of Shelby meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at noon at Deer Brook Restaurant, 201 Deer Brook Drive, Shelby. 704-482-4419. Membership dues are $110 per quarter which includes meals and dues.
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.
“Annual Birthday Party Social” - For Seniors 55 & Better, Sponsored by: Gentiva Home Health of Shelby. Thursday, August 8, 1:30pm. There is no fee to attend - You must register by calling the Senior Center at 704-482-3488.
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.
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Kings Mountain Historical Museum is open to the public Tuesdays through Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm and the cost of admission is free (donations are appreciated). To find out more about the museum, please visit the museum’s website www.kingsmountainmuseum.org and Facebook page. Stephanie Walsh, Director & Curator, Kings Mountain Historical Museum, PO Box 552, 100 East Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, 704-739-1019. Like the Kings Mountain Historical Museum on Facebook: http://facebook.com/kmhmuseum. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KMHMuseum.
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.
Singles of Faith
Christian singles of all ages are invited to attend the monthly Singles of Faith Bible Study, with discussion, at the Ruby Hunt YMCA Library, on Patrick Avenue in Boiling Springs, NC, on the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.. Questions? Call Dianne at 704-692-0413.
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.
South Mountains State Park
South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC will have these Upcoming Environmental Programs:
Hey Kids! Join a Park Ranger this summer to learn all sorts of fun stuff about water critters, trees, animals, and fish just to name a few. Programs will be offered from thru August 15. The same program will be offered twice a week every Tuesday at 11:00 am and Thursday at 2:00 pm. See below for program schedule and descriptions for June & July:
August 6, 8: “Masked Bandits”. Fact or Fiction: Do raccoons wash their food? Find out the answer to this and much more about those furry little “masked bandits” at South Mountains State Park. Meet Ranger Amanda at the Visitor Center to learn a few myths and legends as well as fun facts about raccoons.
August 13, 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.
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 6, 13 20, 27; 5:30pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.
Upper Cleveland Bulldog Football & Cheer Signups
Upper Cleveland Bulldog Football and Cheer Signups will be held on the following dates: 08/01/13 and from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Piedmont Community Center in Lawndale. Additionally sign up date will be held on 08/03/2013 from 9:00am - 11:00am at the Piedmont Community Center in Lawndale. Registration fee $75 for football, please bring a copy of your childs birth certificate. Registration fee is $35 for cheerleading. If you have any questions please contact Brandy Warlick 704-472-8177 or Jason Bivens 704-473-6669.
Boiling Springs Lil’ Chargers Football & Cheer Sign ups
Boiling Springs Lil’ Chargers football and cheer sign ups will be held on Thursday, August 1, 6:30-8:00pm. Sign ups will be held at Boiling Springs Elementary School. Registration fee for football will be $75. Cheer registration will be $30. Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate. Football practice will start on Monday August 5. If you have any questions please call Stacy Kale @704-473-6358 or Tiffany Mancinelli @ 704-473-8721.
Shelby City Park
Shelby City Park is offering gymnastics classes this summer. Classes will meet Monday through Thursday with four weeks available: August 3-8. There is a $40 fee per week. Registration forms are posted on the City of Shelby website and also at City Park. Contact Dot at 704-538-3834 or dotjh@bellsouth.net for more information.
Cleveland County Arts Council Summer Art Camp
Hey kids! It’s not too late to register for summer art camp at the Cleveland County Arts Council. There are seven weeks of fun with 17 different classes to choose from for preschoolers through middle school students. Most of the classes will be held at the Arts Center at 111 S. Washington St. in Shelby with a week of all day classes held at Washington Elementary and one week at Bethlehem Temple Church in Grover. The classes include painting, drawing, sculpting, music, writing and pottery. Visit www.ccartscouncil.org for a complete list and registration form. For more information please call 704-484-2787.
ResCare HomeCare Sponsors Event
ResCare HomeCare, 615 South Dekalb, St., Shelby, NC, Presents: “Your Life, Your Money, You Think!”, Thursday, August 8, 6:00pm., 110 Life Enrichment Blvd., Shelby, NC. Become aware of the laws for Elder Care, Estate Laws, LongTerm Care, and laws for asset disposal. Attorney Katherine Haen. Learning the value of long-term care benefits and insurance: John Cabiness, Financial Advisor. Chronic digestive disorders in the elderly (IBS and GERD) Dr. William Caddick, Carolina Live and digestive disease specialist. Fall prevention in the elderly, Allison Ledford, PT, Gentiva Home Health. Home Care services, keeping your in your home, age in palce is the best way, Donna Bowen, RN, CGCM, Branch Manager of Shelby and Gastonia ResCare HomeCare. Light refreshments served. 704-487-5020.
Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament, Shelby
Richie’s Body Shop is putting together the “Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament” to benefit Markie’s Heartlight, August 10. Tee off time 3:00pm, at Deer Brook Golf Club, 210 Deer Brook Drive, Shelby, NC. Entry fee: $240 per 4 man team (includes green fee and cart). Entry forms need to be received by August 1. Contact Jerry Arrowood, 704-692-2248 cell; 704-484-9580. This benefit will help the Boris Family pay for medical bills for their 14 year old son Markie, who attends Crest Middle School. Markie was born with 6 congenial heart defects and has undergone prior treatments, and is now preparing to go to Boston Childen’s Hospital for a procedure to replace the mitral valve in his heart so it can be adjusted later in his life without further open heart surgery.
Cleveland County Bloodmobiles
08/13/13 @ First Baptist Church - 403 Cleveland Ave., Grover, NC. 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm.
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.
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.
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.
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