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Neighborhood Calendar Dec 19, 2013 Edition
Shelby Parks & Recreation
        Join Shelby Parks & Recreation and see their Christmas lights that are along Dorton Drive at Shelby City Park and extend from Thompson Gardens down past the Carrousel.   The lights and inflatables will be available to the public free of cost from dusk-10pm through January 1st, 2014. The Carrousel will be in operation Friday & Saturday 1:00-5:00pm and Sunday 1:30-5:00pm at $.50 a ride!
Cleveland County Department of Social Services (LEIAP)
        The Cleveland County Department of Social Services administers the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) through our agency, December 2, 2013 - March 31, 2014 or until funds are exhausted. This proram provides eligible families a one-time vendor payment to help with their heating cost. Households must meet all of the following guidelines: Income Eligibility Limit - Enclosed, be responsible for separate heating bill, resources $2,200 or less, Include a U.S. citizen or an eligible alien. Applicants must bring the following in order to receive assistance: Verification of the household’s income and wage stubs for the month prior to application (prior two months if received monthly). Information about any checking/savings accounts or other resources. Name, date of birth, and social security number for every member of the household.
        Only households containing an elderly person 60 and above or a disabled adult in the home receiving SSI, SSA disability or 100% VA disbility AND services through Division of Aging and Adult Services are potentially eligible to beginning 12-2-2013. All other households can be potentially eligible beginning 2-3-14 thru 3-31-14 or until funds are exhausted. Approval is based on the availability of funds at the time of the disposition of the application.
Council on Aging/Neal Senior Center
        Council on Aging/Neal Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby, NC. December Schedule:
        “Bingo” - Each Monday night (except holidays) No Bingo on December 23rd. Pre-New Year’s Eve Special Bingo on December 30 with a guaranteed $500 Jackpot. Buy your packet early and reserve your table. See Mary Hamrick, Secretary to purchase your packets. Doors open at 5:30 (no admittance after 7:00pm) Jackpot up to $500. Public invited, 12 years old and up.
        Thursday, December 19, 8:00am - 10:00am - “Blood Sugar Screening and Blood Pressure”, at Council on Aging.
        Cobweb’s and Confetti Bake Shop - Place your orders for your holiday cakes. Need at least a 3 or 4 day notice. Pickup anytime between 8:00-5:00. Center will be closed on December 23-25. 
        Christmas Holiday closing for the Neal Senior Center will be December 23, 24, 25, 2013 – New Year’s Closing January 1, 2014.
The Christian Women’s Club
        The Christian Women’s Club invites you and a friend to a “Gifts of Christmas Luncheon”, Thursday, December 19, 11:30am, at The Cleveland Country Club, 1360 E. Marion St., Shelby, NC. $15 at the door. Plants of Christmas: Shelby Garden Club; Music of Christmas: Clyde Buckner, bass soloist; Sharing The Word of Christmas: Becky Powell of Shelby will tell her Christmas story. She is a teacher with Community Bible Study, a homemaker and soup kitchen cook, and she loves to travel. To make a reservation call Nancy Green: 704-482-1673 by Tuesday, December 17. Cancellations are important, too.
American Red Cross
        American Red Cross, 1333 Fallston Rd., Shelby, will have a “Boston Butt Fundraiser, December 20-21. Pick-up order by Thursday, December 12. $35. Includes slaw and sauce. Call 704-487-8594 for information.
Camp Call Masonic Lodge
        Camp Call Masonic Lodge, Hwy 226, north of Shelby, NC, will be having a “Christmas BBQ”, Saturday, December 21. Pickup up at 8:00am - 10:00am. Whole shoulder, slaw and sauce $45. Boston Butts, Slaw and sauce $35. To place orders call 704-487-9776, 704-482-8460, 704-538-9467, or 704-538-6296. Order now.
Windjammers Motorcycle Club, Shelby
        Windjammers Motorcycle Club will be sponsoring this year’s Ride for the Children, Saturday, December 21. Motorcycle riders are invited to join this event that last year had over 400 riders. Motorcycles and riders will start gathering at 11:00am at Cleveland Mall in Shelby. The riders will depart at Noon. For those who want to view the motorcycle parade, the route will be via Marion Street to the court square, to Hwy 74 then to Aaron’s House in Lattimore. Gifts brought by the riders will be distributed to children in the Cleveland County foster care system and contributions go to Children’s Homes of Cleveland County. This year promises to be a fun filled day. Please join in this very special and unique Christmas tradition. It’s a good way to make a child’s Christmas memorable and to share the Christmas spirit. For further information or interview: Freddie 704-477-7653, Margie 704-484-2558.
Shelby American Legion Post 82
        Shelby American Legion Post 82 is sponsoring the annual high school oratorical contest. It is open to students in grades 9-12, including those home-schooled, who are citizens of the U.S. or lawful permanent residents. The local contest will be held Saturday, January 11, in the fellowship hall of Ascension Lutheran Church in Shelby. The winner will advance to district competition and, if successful there, to state and national competition. Prize money and college scholarships are awarded. Post 82 plans to offer prizes to local winners. Cleveland County students who are interested should contact their high school or notify Post 82 contest chairperson Ludy Wilkie at ludy@shelby.net.
The Broad River Genealogical Society, Kings Mtn
        The Broad River Genealogical Society is fortunate to have Steve Watts from the Schiele museum of Natural History of Gastonia speaking at 3:00pm on January 12, 2014 at the Neal Senior Center in Shelby.  Mr. Watts will speaking on the Indians that lived here before this area was settled by the Europeans. Mr. Watts directs the Aboriginal Studies and the Traditional Outdoors Skills Programs at the Museum since 1984. He offers a series of primitive technology and classic camping workshops for museum professionals, teachers, and archaeologists. His replicas of prehistoric tools and weapons are featured in museums throughout the US. Mr. Watts presents workshops and aboriginal skills demonstrations thought-out North America and Europe. Refreshments will be available and admission is always free. Please park at the Back of the Neal Center.
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 5:30pm. We participate in dancing and other monthly activities. We invite new members to join us. For more info, call 704 406 9166.
New Support Group for Depression and Bipolar Disorder
       The local chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) will host regular, confidential, peer-led, self-help support group meetings on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 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 (also known as manic depression). DBSA support groups are not run by professionals, but instead offer peer-to-peer support which is an important component of recovery from mental illness for many people. DBSA is the nation’s leading patient-directed organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses - depression and bipolar disorder. The organization has over 400 independent local chapters that operate over 1000 self-help support groups around the United States. For More Info call 704-232-5147 or visit www.dbsafoothills.com.
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.
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.
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
The Foothills Marine Corps League
        The Foothills Marine Corps League 1164 in conjunction with Lilly Beans coffee shop in downtown Shelby offer Free Coffee to any Verified Veteran the first Monday of each month from 9:00 - 11:30.   Come and join in the conversation and fellowship!
National Alliance on Mental Illness Rutherford Cleveland
        Mental Illness Family Support Group will meet the third Tuesday of every month 6:30-8:00pm, 3rd Tuesday of the month, always on the 3rd Tuesday, at Church of the Redeemer, 502 W. Sumter Street, Shelby, NC. This FREE Support Group offers a safe and confidential place for family members who have individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. The  share their experience, strength and hope and give help to others who are going through similar experiences as we have. Illnesses covered in the support group include: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, also mental disorders with a component of substance abuse, and other neurobiological brain disorders. Please call Betty Frye at 704-434-5166 or Cell 704-583-0845.
Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Care & Health
        Will you spend the holidays with someone diagnosed with dementia? Tips will make the days easier. If someone you love has dementia, the holidays can be especially stressful not just for that person but for the whole family. Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Health Care has free tips available to make the holidays easier for everyone. Just drop by either center to pick up a packet that also includes gift suggestions for the person with dementia and for the caregiver. Life Enrichment is located at 222 Kings Mountain Blvd. in Kings Mountain, 704-739-4858, or at 110 Life Enrichment Blvd. in Shelby, 704-484-0405.
Singles of Faith, Shelby
        The Singles of Faith will meet for dinner the first Saturday of each month at 5:00pm at Showmar’s Restaurant in Shelby. Singles of all ages are welcome to come. If questions, call Dianne at 704-692-0413.


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