| Neighborhood Calendar December 13th 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. Contact Tony Darr, Publicity, for information, 704-992-2871 or ldarrnc@aol.com
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.
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.
NAMI Rutherford Cleveland
The National Alliance on Mental Illness/Rutherford Cleveland hosts a Mental Illness Family Support Group, always on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:00pm., Cleveland County Red Cross Building, 1333 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC. This Family Support Group is specifically geared to the parents, grandparents, spouses, siblings, adult children and close relatives of persons suffering from severe and persistent mental illnesses. The illnesses covered are: Depression (unipolar), Manic Depression (bipolar), Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and other neurobiological brain disorders. These meetings are confidential and a safe place to talk with other families members going through the same experiences. We Are Families Helping Families! For more information please call Betty Frye at 704-434-5166 or 704-583-0845
Mental Health Association Support Groups
Family-to-Family Caregiver Support Group, meets every third Tuesday of the month, 6:30 - 8:00pm 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
Survivors of Suicide Support Group will meet Tuesday, December 18 from 11:30am - 1:30pm at the Cleveland Memorial Library. Sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Cleveland County, 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
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.
Cleveland County Memorial Library, Shelby
THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE…Spend your lunch hour at the library and feed your mind! The Main Library in Shelby, Cleveland County Memorial Library, 104 Howie Drive, Shelby, is continuing the series of programs for our community that will give folks a chance to spend their lunch hour being entertained. The idea is to bring your bag lunch and the library will provide water, tea and a great program. The programs will be held in the Plaster Meeting Room and you can “come through the garden gate” entrance. The programs will be on the first and third Thursdays of every month from 12:15 to 12:45 and will feature stories, music and educational topics.
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.
COA/Neal Senior Center, Shelby
The Council on Aging/Neal Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, will have “Bingo” each Monday night (except holidays). Doors open at 5:30 (no admittance after 7:00pm). Jackpot up to $500. Public invited 12 years old and up.
New Years Eve Bingo, Monday, December 31. Doors will open at 5:30pm. Bingo packets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Lots of door prizes. Guaranteed $500 jackpot.
Hospice Cleveland County Upcoming Events
Sponsor A Holiday Dinner. This year Hospice Cleveland County will again order Holiday dinners for our 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 we plan our own holiday celebrations, we are reminded that many of our 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.
Hospice Cleveland County, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, will be holding the upcoming events: 704-487-4677.
Tuesday: 18, “Coping with the Holidays” Sharing Group will meet at 11:30pm - 1:00pm, at The Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building. This grief sharing group is at no cost and is open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend.
South Mountains State Park, Connelly Springs
South Mountains State Park Environmental Programs:
Saturday, December 15, 22, 11:00am & December 23 & 30, 2:00pm - “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, 16 - “Nature’s Ornaments”: Hey kids, want to make a pinecone Christmas tree or a clothespin reindeer? If so, stop by the Visitor Center between 2:00-4:00pm to make these fun Christmas tree ornaments and more.
Saturday, December 22, 2:00-3:00 - “Skulls and Skins”: Look for a Park Ranger and his interesting display of skulls and skins at the Visitor Center. Drop by and hear about some of the animals that call South Mountains State Park home.
December 29, 11:00am - “Bats”: Are bats blind? Do they fly into your hair? Do they turn into vampires? Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00pm 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. We welcome the community to join us for our monthly educational interpretive programs. Call the park office at (828) 433-4772 for more information.
Burns Middle PTO Hosts Pro Wrestling
Pro Wrestling N.M.C.W. and Burns Middle PTO presents “Clash Before Christmas”, Friday, December 14, 8:00pm bell time, at Burns Middle School. All proceeds go to BMS PTO. Tickets: $5 in advance, $8 at the door. Featuring: Coach Scruggs AKA The American G.I., Jay Batista, Former WWE Tag-Team Champion SIR MO, Shane Austin, Tim Hunter, plus other N.M.C.W. stars.
The Salvation Army, Shelby
The Salvation Army Christmas Distribution Center for Cleveland County will be at 508 W. Dixon Blvd. in Shelby, in the Huxley Village Shopping Center.
American Red Cross
American Red Cross, 1333 Fallston Rd., Shelby, NC 28150, will be having a “Boston Butt BBQ Fundraiser”. $35. Reserve now. Pick up dates are December 20-21. Order by Friday, December 14. 704-487-8594.
Windjammers Motorcycle Club
Windjammers Motorcycle Club is sponsoring “Ride for the Children”, Sunday, December 16. Motorcycles and riders will start gathering at noon at Cleveland Mall in Shelby, where Gun Powder N Lead will be providing live music. Special Guest: Bobby Brantley, of Lizard Lick Towing, will be at the mall to greet his fans and will lead the parade with their Orange County Chopper. Each person purchasing a tee shirt, or making a monetary donation, will be given a ticket to enter the contest to win a carport to be given away by Carolina Carports after the Ride. Tickets for the 125cc Red 4 wheeler to be given away on this date will also be available. The riders will depart at 1:30pm. 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. For further information: Shaky, 828-289-9951; Margie, 704-484-2558.
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Kings Mountain Historical Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm, and Sunday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm. The cost of admission is free, however donations are appreciated. All donations go towards supporting the museum’s mission of informing the public of the history of the City of Kings Mountain and surrounding areas by preserving and exhibiting the 19th and early 20th century collection. Visit the Kings Mountain Historical Museum this holiday season for the following events:
Santa and helpers will be visiting KMHM from 1:00pm - 3:00pm on Saturday, December 15. Stop by with your list, and check out the Museum’s gift shop for your gift giving needs. Old Salem Cookies and Cheese Stars are back and will be available at the Museum starting Saturday, November 17, 2012.
The Cleveland County Post-Polio Support Group
The Cleveland County Post-Polio Support Group will hold the December meeting at the Mayflower Restaurant on Monday, December 17, at 6:00pm, located on Hwy 74 East in Shelby. The program will be devoted to getting acquainted with new members and setting expectations/goals for the upcoming year. Feel free to bring a caregiver with you. If you are not a polio survivor, please pass this message to anyone you know who is.
Camp Call Masonic Lodge, Shelby
Camp Call Masonic Lodge, Hwy. 226, North of Shelby, NC, is having “Christmas BBQ”, Saturday, December 22. Pick up 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, 704-538-6296. Order now. Proceeds go to charity!
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