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Neighborhood Calendar August 7, 2014
Council on Aging/Neal Senior Center
        Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC, will sponsor the following events:
        “Bingo” - Each Monday Night (except holidays). Doors open at 5:30 (no admittance after 7:00pm). Jackpot - 60 People or more $500. 60 People or less $300. Public invited 12 years old and up.     
        “Blood Sugar Screening and Blood Pressure Screening” - Thursday, August 7, and Thursday, August 21, 8:00am - 10:00am at Council on Aging.
        “Register for September Commodities” - August 12, 13, 14, 9:00am - 12:00 noon & 1:00pm - 4:00pm at Council on Aging/Senior Center, by phone or walk-ins. Call 704-482-3488. To register you must meet the following guidelines: Income eligibility as set by the NC Dept. of Agriculture and be 65 years of age or older.  To pick-up your commodities in September at the Neal Senior Center you must have registered at the Senior Center.
        “Covered Dish” -  Friday, August 15, 11:30am, at Council on Aging. Bring your favorite dish and plan to join us for fun and fellowship.
        “Dine Around” (Alston Bridges Barbecue), located at 620 Grover St., Shelby, NC, Thursday, August 28, 5:00pm. Please call the Senior Center to reserve seating by Tuesday, August 26.
        Coming in September (Shelby Health Fair) - Friday, September 19, 8:00am - 11:00am, at COA/Neal Senior Center. Services include: Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Height and Weight, Wellness Education, Nurse Counseling, Carolina Healthcare Mobile Mammography and lots more will be offered.  Other information will be posted on our website at nealseniorcenter.org
American Red Cross, Cleveland County
       American Red Cross, Cleveland County, 1333 Fallston Rd., Shelby, NC will be having a Free Camp Ready Kids, Disaster Preparedness and Safety Camp, Saturday, August 9, 12:00-5:00. Ages 5-12. Activities Include: Build a Kit, Make a Plan, Make a Disaster Plan, Citizens CPR, Water Safety, Flu Prevention, Smoke House, Fire Prevention, and Safety Presentations. Hot Dogs, chips and cookies will be served at 2:00 during the day. In Partnership with Grover St. Fire Department/ American Red Cross of Gaston County.

       South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, has the following Environmental Programs scheduled:
        “NC State Ranger”. What does a Park Ranger do on a day to day basis?  Meet in the Visitor Center auditorium at 2:00 pm.
        Saturday, August 9: “The Amazing World of Spiders”. Silk stronger than steel?  Join Ranger Waltz at the Visitor Center at 11:00am for an informative presentation on spiders.  Participants will have the opportunity to catch and examine spiders that are alive.     
        Saturday, August 9 & 16: “Animals of the South Mountains”. Join a Park Ranger to learn about the many animals that call South Mountains home.  The program will begin at 2:00pm in the Visitor Center auditorium.
        Sunday, August 10 & Saturday, August 23: “Black Bears: Majestic Creatures of the Wild”. How dangerous are black bears? Can we coexist? Why are black bears so unique? What should I do if I see a black bear? The program will begin at 2:00pm in the Visitor Center.
        Saturday, August 16: “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 at 11:00am to learn a few myths and legends as well as fun facts about raccoons. All ages welcome.
        Sunday, August 17 & 24: “Knot Tying 101”. Knot tying is a fundamental skill for many tasks. Whether you are a beginning climber, backpacker or just want to learn a few knots. Join a Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00pm.
        Saturday, August 23: “The 10 Essentials”. What items should you always carry with you when hiking?  Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 11:00 pm to learn about the “10 Essentials”.
        Saturday, August 30: “The 10 Essentials”. What items should you always carry with you when hiking? Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00pm to learn about the “10 Essentials”.    
        Saturday, August 30: “Streamside Hike”. Join a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00am for a streamside hike along the Jacob Fork River.
        Sunday, August 31: “The Amazing World of Spiders”. Silk stronger than steel? Join Ranger Waltz at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm for an informative presentation on spiders.  Participants will have the opportunity to catch and examine spiders that are alive.     
        South Mountains State Park is located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18. We welcome the community to join us for our monthly educational interpretive programs. Call the park office at 828-433-4772 for more information.
R.O.C.K. (Reclaim Our Community Kids)
        R.O.C.K (Reclaim Our Community Kids) A Back To School Celebration Free Cook Out, Saturday August 9, 3:00pm - 6:00p.m., at Ryburn Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1329 Fredrick Street, Shelby, N.C. Free Health Screening, Free School Supplies, Speakers, Music, and Entertainment. Raffle for great prizes: $1.00. Don’t have to present to win. Anyone that wants to display their business or have good information to share with kids and their family or just want to donate a raffle prize or any supplies please call Elder Renee Warthen, 704-418-8777 or 704-284-1106. Rev. Eddie Deas III, 704-482-2836.
Hospice Cleveland County Events
   Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC will have the following events in July and August:
        “Reflections” Support Group - Tuesdays: August 12, and 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm, at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building. This grief sharing group meets for six weeks. No cost and open to anyone who has lost a loved one.
        “Hospice Training Class” Monday, August 4 and Tuesday, August 5, 9:00am - 1:0pm or 5:30pm - 9:30pm. Hospice training is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about hospice care and the services provided to our patients in Cleveland and Gaston Counties. This course is free and there is no obligation to volunteer. The classes will be held at Hospice Cleveland County. To get credit for the entire course,  you will need to attend both days at one of the times offered. Hospice Cleveland Copunty offers a number of opportunities for volunteer involvement, including direct contact with patients/families, assisting in the office, or at one of our inpatient/residential facilities. For additional information or to register, please call Krista Haynes, Patient/Family Volunteer Coordinator, at 704-751-3547.
        “Memory Bear Workshop” - Thursday, August 7, 9:00am - noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, at Kings Mountain Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Blvd., Kings Mountain, NC. Participants will have the opportunity to make a teddy bear 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.
Kings Mountain Woman’s Club Yard Sale
   Kings Mountain Woman’s Club Yard Sale will be Saturday, August 16, 7:30am - noon, 109 E. Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC. Large selection of items. Outdoor furniture, clothes, household items, misc. For vendor table rentals, $10. Call 704-487-7144.
Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Care and Health Services
   If the time came, could you make a medical decision for your loved one? Join Life Enrichment Center on Tuesday, August 19, 5:30 - 7pm, to discuss Faith Perspectives for Healthcare Decision Making with Len Byers, Director of Spiritual Care and Education for Cleveland County Healthcare System. The Life Enrichment Center is located at 110 Life Enrichment Blvd., Shelby, NC 28150. A free sitter service is available but must make a reservation by August 13. Call 704-484-0405.
South Mountain Baptist Association Fun Day
        The South Mountain Baptist Association, 3639 NC Hwy 18 Vale, NC, will be having a Free Family Fun Day August 16, 4:00-8:00pm. Everything will be free! We will give out 300 school supply bags ranging from kindergarten through high school at 5:30.  We will also have a hot dog meal, inflatables, games, face painting, gospel music, pop corn, sno-cones, a clown will be giving out balloons, and will even be giving free hair cuts. Everyone is welcome, we will have interpreters for hispanics. For more information call 704-462-4472.    
Crouse Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
        Crouse Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will be having “Singing on The Farm”, 1650 Ramsey Farm Trail, Crouse, NC, August 23, 10:00am - 6:00pm. Entertainment will be Golden Valley Crusaders, Singing Epps Family, Beverly Rhyne, Rock Springs Bluegrass Band, Joyful Noise, and Carolina Harvest. Also apearing: JR. Houser, Two for One Westside Warrior. Concessions will be sold. Suggest donation of $5. Womanless Beauty Pageant (from all EMS, Fire Law Enforcement from around the County will participate) 50/50 Raffle. Christian Bluegrass. Bring your lawnchair.
Casar Masonic Lodge Golf Tournament
        Casar Masonic Lodge will have their 8th Annual Golf Tournament, August 23, 9;00am, check in at 8:00am, at Pine Mountain Golf Course, 2961 Pine Mountain Drive, Connelly Springs, NC 28612. Shotgun Start. Captain’s Choice. Four Man Team, $200 per team entry fee. Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, longest Drive, and Longest Putt, Closet to Hole (Par 3s). Free golf towels to the First 48 Entrants. Mulligan’s & Tee Busters, $5 each per Member. Lunch provided. This is to support the Masonic Children’s Home and Masonic and Eastern Star Home. Contact: Marty Gee, 704-472-2386; Kenny Warlick, 704-538-5588; Eric Newton, 704-692-8503. Tee-Box Sponsors $100 each.
Singles Dinner Group, Shelby
        Singles 50 and over meet in Shelby, NC for dinner 1st Friday of the month at Golden Coral and 3rd Thursday of the month at Fisherman’s Feast. We enjoy dining together and other social activities welcoming new members. For more information, call Karol, 704-692-7003.
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 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.
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.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
       Depression and Bipolar Support Group. Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Shelby, NC. DBSA support groups are open to anyone who is diagnosed with a mood disorder, has a family member or friend who is diagnosed. For more information call 704-232-5147 or  visit www.dbsalliance.org/foothills.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild
        Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00am - 12:00pm at the Lincoln Co. Senior Center, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen St., Lincolnton. We are here to teach and encourage those interested in the art of quilting, visitors and new members are always welcome. Meetings includes a general business meeting, show-and-tell, and a program related to quilting. For more information contact Pam Haskins 704-280-8309.
Restoration Learning Academy, Shelby
        Restoration Learning Academy, 414 Millsap Rd., Shelby, NC 2815. Free. Now enrolling for N.C. Pre-K. May qualify if child will be 4 on or before August 31, 2014. 704-471-2495.

South Mountain Environmental Programs

The Piedmont High School Annual Reunion
        The Piedmont High School Annual Reunion is Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Burns Middle School. Registration and a period of socializing begins at 4:00pm. Dinner is served at 5:30pm.  Business session and Musical Program “UNFORGETABLE-A TRIBUTE” follows the dinner. Reservations must be made and prepaid by August 8, 2014. For more details call 704-482-2140.


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