| Neighborhood Calendar Dec. 8th edition |
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Piecemakers Quilt Guild
“Piecemakers Quilt Guilld meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10AM - 12PM 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 & new members are welcome. Meetings include a business meeting, show-and-tell, and a program related to quilting. On Dec 7th members meet in the college cafeteria for the annual Christmas party.
South Mountain State Park
Saturday, December 10 - “Christmas Wintergreen Hike”
Join a Park Ranger for a walk along the Hemlock Nature Trail and learn about some of the plants that stay green all year long and plants that are used for traditional Christmas decorating. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm.
Sunday, December 11 - “Black Bears: Majestic Creatures of the Wild” - How dangerous are black bears? What should I do if I see a black bear? The program will begin at 2:00 pm in the Visitor Center.
Saturday, December 17 - “Christmas Wintergreen Hike”Join a Park Ranger for a walk along the Hemlock Nature Trail and learn about some of the plants that stay green all year long and plants that are used for traditional Christmas decorating. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm.
Sunday, December 18 - “Nature’s Ornaments” - Hey kids, want to make a pinecone Christmas tree or a clothespin reindeer? If so, stop by the Visitor Center between 2:00—4:00 pm to make these fun Christmas tree ornaments and more.
Red Cross December Blood Drives
The Cleveland County Red Cross will hold the following Blood Drives. They will also hold a drawing for three pair of roundtrip Delta Airline tickets, to be given each month October thru December.
Friday, Dec. 9 - Cleveland Mall, 2001 E. Dixon Blvd. - Shelby, 2:30pm – 6:30pm, Clev. Mall Chick-fil-A Coupons & Ornaments.
Tuesday, Dec. 13 - Grover Community, 403 Cleveland Ave. - Grover, 3:00pm – 7:30pm, Chick-fil-A Coupons & Ornaments.
Thursday, Dec. 15 - Body Junction, 309 S. Battleground Ave. – Kings Mt., 2:30pm – 7:00pm, Clev. Mall Chick-fil-A Coupons.
Friday, Dec. 16 - American Red Cross, 1333 Fallston Rd. - Shelby, 2:00pm – 6:00pm, Ornaments.
Monday, Dec. 19 - Family Video, 821 S. Lafayette St. - Shelby, 3:00pm – 7:30pm, $5 Video Card and Ornaments
Tuesday, Dec. 20 - Firestone Fibers and Textiles, 100 Firestone Lane – Kings Mountain, 5:00pm – 9:30pm, Chick-fil-A Coupons and Soup Bowls.
Tuesday, Dec. 20 - Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Graham Street - Shelby, 2:00pm – 6:00pm. Ornaments
Hospice Cleveland County
Hospice Cleveland County, will sponsor the following events. Their contact number is 704-487-4677. Memory Making With Ornaments - Tuesday, December 6 - 10:00 am-noon or 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. at Kings Mountain Hospice House and Thursday, December 8, 10:00 a.m.-noon or 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Hospice Cleveland County.
Diamond Ring Raffle - December 9th, 6:30 p.m. in Uptown Shelby on the Courtsquare. Win a 1.55 carat diamond ring valued at $18,500. Winner will also receive certificates for a carriage ride and dinner for two at Smoke on the Square. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25 and can be purchased at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building or Kings Mountain Hospice House. For more information call ext. 168.
Salvation Army Christmas Distribution Center
The Salvation Army Christmas Distribution Center will be at 306 W. Dixon (Hwy. 74), Shelby, near Save-A-Lot. The center will be open for deliveries and donations from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Now through December 14, 2011.
Fallston Christmas Events
Fallston’s Christmas Parade it will be Saturday, December 10 at 2pm. Line up at 1:30pm at Fallston Elementary School. There is NO entry fee. Anyone interested please contact Mitzi Ramsey at 704-538-0775 or Judy Searcy at 704-692-6099.
Fallston’s “Light Up the Town” will be the week on December 12th thru 16th. There are 5 catorgories: Kids’ Choice, Most Elegant, Most Brightest, Most Traditional, and Most Creative. Winners will receive $25. This includes Fallston City Limits and a 2 mile radius outside the city limits. So get busy and decorate your ‘home for the holidays’.
Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Association Events
The Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association is sponsoring the 2011 Holiday Home Tour on Saturday, December 10 - 10 am to 4 pm. This is a special day filled with signs and sounds of Christmas cheer. Take a tour of some of the most beautiful homes in historic Shelby. Price: $15. Contact the office for more information and for ticket prices. Call the park office at (828) 433- 4772 for more information.
Annual Casar Christmas Parade
The Annual Casar Christmas Parade will be held on Sunday, December 11, at 3 p.m. Line-up begins at 1:30 p.m. at Casar Elementary School (CES). Grand Marshall is Justin Beason, Casar Elementary School’s hero for 2011. Entry fee is a donation of non-perishable food items for CES families. To enter please call Melody Roberts at 704-481-1593 or Myra Douglass at 704-538-0896.
Shelby City Park
Shelby City Park will sponsor a Concord Mills Shopping trip on Monday, December 19, 2011. They will leave from the parking lot at Rutherfordton Senior Center at 8:00 a.m. and from Shelby City Park at 8:30. They will leave Charlotte around 4:00 p.m. to return home. Cost is $15.00 per person, due when signing up. Lunch is on your own at Concord Mills. Please sign up at the Shelby City Park Office (704) 484-6811) or Rutherfordton Senior Center (828-287-6413). Deadline is Wednesday, December 14.
Sponsor A Holiday Dinner For Hospice CC
This year Hospice Cleveland County will again order Holiday dinners for their patients and families who need them. The complete dinners include an 8-10 lb. Ham or Turkey, 3 sides, home style rolls and dessert and will serve 6 - 8 people. As Hospice plans their own holiday celebrations, they are reminded that many of their Hospice families will be unable to celebrate as they may have in the past. Often, there is simply not enough money, energy, and/or desire to get a holiday meal prepared. Complete dinners are approximately $50 each. Any contribution will be appreciated. If you would like to help sponsor a Holiday dinner for a patient and their family, please mail your donation to: Hospice Cleveland County, C/O Holiday Dinner 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150. You may order In Honor or In Memory of a loved one. We sincerely appreciate your compassionate concern for those in need.
Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association
Annual Christmas Tour Of Homes
Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association will hold their First Annual Christmas Tour of Homes on Saturday, December 10, 10 AM til 4 PM. Tickets: $15. Tickets may be purchased at the Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association office located at 517 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, also at Fidelity Bank in Shelby. Come tour seven beautifully decorated Cleveland County homes. For more info. call 704-481-9535.
Kingstown 6th Annual Christmas Parade
Kingstown will hold their 6th Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 10, 1:00 p.m. The line-up will begin at Palmer Grove Church at 12:30 p.m. and end at Kingstown Park. Everyone is ask to meet at the park following the parade for food, fun, fellowship. The parade is part of our efforts to bring people throughout the communities together in the spirit of love, hope and joy. Churches, clubs/businesses are all welcome. Please make your signs large enough to be seen by the onlookers on both sides of the streets. Vendors who desire to set up at the park following the parade, must make contact with the parade coordinators or town hall first. Cost is $10.00 for 1 unit. $20.00 for 2 or more units. All proceeds will be used to fund the cost of community projects. The parade is scheduled regardless of weather. The event is sponsored by Kingstown Community of Concerned Citizens. President, Margaret Vinson, 704-484-8609 or Vice President: Grady Graham 704-480-6523.
Christmas Events At Shelby City Park
Dec. 17 - Polar Express Reading Party. Inside the Mickey Shull Izzi Train Depot, we will read “The Polar Express” book for children at 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM and at 3:00 PM. You can pay for rides with a donation of a food item if you wish. “Polar Express” Reading will be inside Depot -- rain, shine or cold. Ride the Santa Train with Santa Claus, weather permitting, from 1 PM until 3:00 PM.
Dec. 17 - Christmas party with Santa at the Carrousel – Admission is a donated food item or any $$ donation. 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Admission to the party is a donation of non-perishable food. Party with Santa, hot dogs, hot chocolate and rides included.
Holiday Schedule - Open from 1:00PM – 6:00PM – December 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 27, 28, 29, 30th , 31st. Closed 25th , 26th. Regular Winter Schedule Resumes Sunday, January 1st. (December, January, February) Friday & Saturdays 1:00PM til 5:00PM – Sunday’s 1:30PM til 5:00PM.
Burns Middle School Clash Before Christmas
Burns Middle School PTO and NMCW presents the 17th Annual Clash Before Christmas. The event will be held at Burns Middle School, 215 Shady Grove Rd., Lawndale, NC, Friday, December 16. Bell time is 8 p.m. Featuring World Tag Team Title Match. American GI (AKA Coach Scruggs) vs. Jay Batista. Ravishing Shane Austin Vs. Nature Boy Tim Hunter. W/Special guest referee. General admission tickets $5 at door. Concessions will be sold. All proceeds will benefit BMS PTO.
CCC Offering Top-Notch Resume Writing Class
Give yourself a gift for the Holidays and be ready to start the New Year off right with a new resume that gets results, interviews and job offers. Cleveland Community College will soon offer a four day course that provides student with training and skills required to create a resume that gets results. All students will create a resume during the four day course, plus a cover letter that will be uploaded to the Career Connections website at Cleveland Community College; Cleveland County’s premier job search website. December 20, 21, 22, 23, 8:30 AM -12:30 PM . Fee is waived for anyone who is unemployed. To register call 704-669-4105 or stop by the Continuing Education Department at Cleveland Community College. For More Information contact Chad Chastain, Coordinator, Business and Industrial Education, Cleveland Community College at 704-669-4224 or chastainc@clevelandcommunitycollege.edu.
Salvation Army Distribution Center
The Salvation Army Christmas Cheer Distribution Center, 1027 E. Main St., Spindale, NC is open from 9:00 a.m. -12 noon and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday, now until December 20.
American Red Cross Disaster Fundraiser
The American Red Cross will hold a disaster fundraiser. Boston Butts will be sold. The cost is $35.00 each. Includes slaw & sauce. Pickup time: Thursday, Dec. 22, 3:30-5 p.m., Dec., 23, 10 am-12 noon. Deadline to order is Friday, December 16. Call 704-487-8594.
Camp Call Masonic Lodge
Camp Call Masonic Lodge, Hwy. 226 N., Shelby will be selling Christmas BBQ Butts with slaw and sauce on Friday, December 23. Pickup is 3:00 p.m. Cost is $40.00 each. Order now. To place orders call (704) 487-9776, 704-482-8460, 704-538-9467 or 704-538-8807. Proceeds go to charity.
Narconon - Help With Drug Addicitons
Narconon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. 877-413-3073 or www.drugsno.com. Narconon can help you take steps overcome addiction in your family. Call today for free assessments or referrals. 877-413-3073.
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