| Neighborhood Calendar December 20th 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.
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.
South Mountains State Park, Connelly Springs
South Mountains State Park Environmental Programs:
Saturday, 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.
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.
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:
Old Salem Cookies and Cheese Stars are back and will be available at the Museum starting Saturday, November 17, 2012.
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!
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.
Cleveland County Blood Drives 2012-2013
Thursday, December 20 - 2:30pm - 6:30pm, The Sub Factory, South Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain.
Friday, December 21 - 2:30pm - 7:00pm, Cleveland Mall, 2001 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby.
Thursday, January 10 - 10:00am-2:00pm, First National Bank
106 Lafayette Street, Shelby.
Sunday, January 13 - 8:30am-12:30pm, Aldersgate Methodist Church, 1207 W Dixon Drive, Shelby.
Wednesday, January 16, 1:30pm-6:00pm, Fallston Elementary
112 Gary Street, Fallston.
11:00am-4:00pm, Gardner Webb University, 110 South Main Street, Boiling Springs.
Saturday, January 19 - 11:00am-3:00pm, Royal Praise Ministries sponsored by Boy Scouts, 2055 Shelby Road, Kings Mountain.
Thursday, January 24 - 2:30pm-6:30pm, Elizabeth Baptist, 301 North Post Road, Shelby.
Friday, January 25 - 10:00am-2:00pm, Patrick Senior Center
909 East Kings Street, Kings Mountain.
Saturday, January 26 - 10:00am-2:00pm, Buffalo Baptist, 1410 Buffalo Church Road, Shelby.
Tuesday, January 29 - 2:30pm-6:30pm, Polkville Baptist, Hwy 226, Polkville.
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