| Neighborhood Calendar August 9th edition |
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Parkinson Support Group, Neal Sr. Center
A Parkinson Support Group Meeting will be held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Neal Sr. Center, 100 Harris Dr., Shelby. Sgl. Doug Murphy 704-487-8822.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild
Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10AM - 12PM at the Lincoln County Senior Center, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen Street, Lincolnton, room 319. They teach and encourage those interested in the art of quilting. Visitors and new members are welcome. The meeting will be in the multipurpose room in The Senior Center. Information: Tony Darr 704-439-6532.
Solid Rock Garden, Lawndale
Solid Rock Community garden in Lawndale will have regular work nights on Monday evenings at 6:00 pm, now through the summer months. If you enjoy gardening and want to help grow nutritious food for our neighbors - please join us. We will meet at the garden which is located on the grounds of the Upper Cleveland Rescue Squad in Lawndale. For more information send an email to solidrockgarden@gmail.com or come to the garden!
Singles Dinner Club, Shelby
Singles Dinner Club (ages 45 and up) will meet the first Friday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Golden Corral in Shelby. All new members are welcome. Bring your single friends or come alone, have dinner and meet new friends. Planning new adventures at each meeting. You may contact Susan at 828-453-0404 for more info.
The Kings Mountain Historical Museum’s Latest Exhibit
The Kings Mountain Historical Museum’s Latest Exhibit, Go Tell It on the Mountain: The Churches of Kings Mountain, NC will be on display until September 8, 2012 . The exhibit brings together artifacts and photographs from several of the area churches, chronicling the growth of organized religion in the area. The exhibit will be on display at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum (100 E. Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086), Tuesday - Saturday, 10AM - 4PM. For more information please call the Kings Mountain Historical Museum at 704.739.1019 or visit us online at www.kingsmountianmuseum.org, Facebook, or twitter.
South Mtn. State Park Environmental Programs
Saturday, August 11 - “Tree ID Hike” - Join a Park Ranger for a 1.0 mile hike along the Hemlock Nature Trail. Tree identification will be the focus of this hike. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am.
Saturday, August 11 -“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 2:00 pm in the Visitor Center.
Sunday, August 12 - Are bats blind? Do they fly into your hair? Do they turn into vampires? Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 p.m. to learn some Bat facts and have an opportunity to view some Bats.
Cleveland County Red Cross Blood Drives
Monday, August 13, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Second Baptist Church, 120 Linwood Rd., Kings Mtn.
Tuesday, August 14, 3:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. First Baptist Church, 403 Cleveland Ave., Grover.
Friday, August 17, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Owens & Minor (closed to the public).
Tuesday, August 21, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Graham St., Shelby.
Wednesday, August 22, 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Cleveland Community College, 137 S. Post Road, Shelby.
Sunday, August 26, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Beaver Dam Baptist Church, 123 Beaver Dam Church Road, Shelby.
Tuesday, August 28, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Central United Methodist Church, 200 E. Marion Street, Shelby.
The Shelby Lions Club
The Shelby Lions Club has made changes in its meeting schedule. The first Tuesday of each month will be a business meeting held at the Lions Senior Village on North Morgan Street. The regular membership meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at Deerbrook Country Club. Shelby Lions are making this change to encourage local residents to take a look at the club and consider getting involved. Shelby Lions are active in the community and offer fellowship and fun to members. The meeting schedule change will help us to keep our membership dues low, reduce the monthly meeting time, and still offer the fellowship and community involvement that many are looking for. To learn more about Shelby Lions, contact Lion Dave Titus, Membership Chairperson, at 704-406-9331.
Mental Health Association Support Groups
The Mental Health Association in Cleveland County sponsors a Support Group for Survivors of Suicide. It meets the last Tuesday of every month, 11:30am - 1:30 pm at the Cleveland Memorial Library. This support group offers support to those who have lost a loved one to suicide. All members of the group, including the facilitator, have experienced this unique loss. For details, contact the Mental Health Association at 704-481-8637 or mha@clevelandcountymha.org.
Family-to-Family Caregiver Support Group, meets every third Tuesday of the month, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Cleveland County Red Cross (1333 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC 28150) Co-sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Cleveland County and NAMI Rutherford/Cleveland, this support group offers a safe space for close relatives of persons suffering from a severe mental illness to share their experience with others in a similar situation. For details, contact the Mental Health Association at 704-481-8637 or mha@clevelandcountymha.org
First Presbyterian Church, Cherryville
New Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will begin on Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 107 West Academy Street, Cherryville, NC. PD patients/caregivers welcome. Meetings will be held monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month. More info. contact 704-297-0865, Dan Harvey.
Hospice Cleveland County
“Reflections” Sharing group, a grief sharing group that meets for six weeks will hold meetings on Tuesdays, August 14, 21, 28 and September 4, 11, 2012 at 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building. There is no cost and is open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend.
Upper Cleveland Fall Baseball Sign-Ups
Upper Cleveland Fall Baseball Sign-ups will be held on the following Saturdays at Polkville Park: 8/11/2012 2pm to 4pm. Divisions/Ages/Fees: Wee-ball (Ages 3-4) ($25) T-Ball ( Ages 5-6) ($30) Rookie ( Ages 7-8) ($35); Minor (Ages 9-10) ($40) Major (Ages 11-12) ($40); Babe Ruth (Ages 13-15) (Ages 16-18) ($50). For more information call 704-300-9501 or Visit www.ucbaseball.net
Cherryville Little Theatre Presents “Disney’s Little Mermaid, Jr.”
The Cherryville Little Theater will be presenting the production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. on Friday and Saturday, August 10th, & 11th at 7 PM. Also there will be a matinee on Sunday, August 5th with performance at 3 PM. The Cherryville Little Theater is located on 301 W. Academy Street, Cherryville, NC 28021. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children. For more information, please contact Page Lavender Thompson 704-473-5671.
Cowboy Care Bull Riding
Will feature a special event on Saturday, August 11th at Prices Arena (4852 Dallas Cherryville Highway). All proceeds will go to benefit wounded Veterans. It will start at 7 p.m. Admission is $5.00. Veterans get in free with I. D. For additional information call Prices Arena: 704-922-5992 or Cowboy Care 704-530-9340. Two of the featured bull riders are 13 year old Christian White and 15 year old Tyler Leonard.
CCHD Holds Free Diabetes Class
Cleveland County Health Department will hold a free diabetes education class on August 13th from 1:00-4:00. For questions or any other information about the class or the Diabetes Clinic contact Janet Sanders at 704-484-5225.
Casar Masonic Lodge to hold Tournament
Casar Masonic Lodge will hold a Golf Tournament at Woodbridge Golf Course, 1007 New Camp Creek Church Road, Kings Mountain, August 25, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. Check in at 7:00 a.m. Shotgun start. Four man team, $200 per team entry fee. This will 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 Eric Newton 704-692-8503 or Kenny Warlick 704-538-5588.
Neurologist to Speak on Parkinson’s
Neurologist Dr. Danielle Englert will discuss deep brain stimulation to relieve symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease Tuesday, August 28 at Life Enrichment Center in Shelby. Dr. Englert is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center. The program, which begins at 6 p.m., is free of charge and open to anyone interested in Parkinson’s. The center is located at 110 Life Enrichment Blvd., just off Fallston Road between Teddy and Meekins law office and Cornerstone Dental Associates. For more information, call Linda at 704-484-0405.
GSCT Presents Free Season Opener
Join Greater Shelby Community Theatre on Saturday, September 1 (Labor Day Weekend) for a “staycation”. Don your casual cruisewear and meet us at The Cleveland County Arts Council where you can board the “S.S. Broadway” for an evening of free song, food, and fun. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. GSCT’s 2012-13 season will be unveiled and season tickets will also be available for purchase. janet@gsct.org. 704-480-8495.
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