Relay for Life
The Relay for Life Team Captain's Meeting dates are March 14, 2017, April 11, 2017, 6:00pm til 7:00pm, at Hampton Inn & Suites, 2001-B East Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC.
Other activities:
May 10, 2017 - Paint the Town, Uptown at Earl Scruggs Center.
May 16, 2017 - Bank Night and Tee Shirt pickup (Cleveland County Fairgrounds) time tba.
May 19, 2017 - Relay for Life Cleveland County, NC, 4:00pm til 12:00am, at Cleveland County Fairgrounds.
Bluegrass First Class, Asheville
There are just a few tickets left to Bluegrass First Class 2017, February 17-19, 2017. For the third year running, there will be a free Thursday evening concert featuring Carolina Blue. The Main Stage has an enlarged seating area at the Crowne Plaza Resort's Convention Center. You will not want to miss the top notch list of performers and..if you could only go to one, they would like you to join them at Bluegrass First Class! For tickets or information about the show, http://bluegrassfirstclass.com.
Lost Playwrights, Henderson
Lost Playwrights will meet Saturday, February 18, 2017, from 2:00-4:00pm at Kapplan Auditorium of the Henderson County Library, 301 North Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC. Anyone interested in any aspect of theater or creative writing is invited. There are no dues.
South Mountains State Park, Connelly Springs
Saturday, February 18 & 25, 2017 - "Wintergreen Hike" - Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Hemlock Nature Trail, and learn about some of the many plant species that stay green all year long. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am for this easy one mile walk.
Saturday, February 25, 2017 - "The 10 Essentials" - What items should you always carry with you when hiking? Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm to learn about the "10 Essentials".
Sunday, February 19 & 26, 2017 - "Wintergreen Hike" - Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Hemlock Nature Trail, and learn about some of the many plant species that stay green all year long. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 2:00 pm for this easy one mile walk.
Sunday, February 19 & 26, 2017 - "Introduction to Fly Tying" - Get Hooked! Join anglers Jeff Newton and Bob Tupper at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm for an introductory class on fly tying. Jeff and Bob are instructors with Project Healing Waters and are members of Trout Unlimited. All class materials will be provided free. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fishing regulations still apply.
Saturday, February 18, 2017 - "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.
Saturday, February 18, 2017 - "Wilderness Survival 101" - Wilderness Survival 101 will cover basic survival information as covered in the Boy Scouts of America handbook. Topics covered will include basic first aid, shelter and others based on class interest and instructor discretion. Program will be presented by park volunteer, Jeff Newton, who also teaches Fly Fishing 101 and has a great deal of experience in the outdoors. Program is free and open to the public. Please meet at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm.
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.
Depression Support Group
Depression support group meets every other Tuesday at the Cleveland Memorial Library in the small conference room from 6:30pm until 8:00pm. The next meeting is on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Questions call Jodi at 704-484-8998.
Foothills Post-Polio Support Group, NC The Foothills Post- Polio Support Group will hold their meeting on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 6:00pm at the conference room of the Life Enrichment Center of Shelby, NC. The conference room is located at the back of the building. The center is located off Hwy. 18 North on Life Enrichment Blvd, just north of Cornerstone Dentistry. Instead of a formal program, crafts will be made. If you are a polio survivor and would like to attend, we would love to see you there! Feel free to bring a caregiver with you. For more information you may call Wanda-Greg Horne at 704-482-8807 or Dianne Garner 704-434-4928. Each person attending should bring his/her own meal. Drinks- coffee and water - will be provided.
Lincoln County Parks & Recreation
2017 Lincoln County Sports Hall of Fame is now taking nominations for the Class of 2017. Nomination applications are available at the Parks and Recreation office or by contacting John Davis here at our office. All nominations must be completed and postmarked by March 1st, 2017. Please mail nominations to Lincoln County Parks and Recreation, PO Box 25, Lincolnton, NC 28093. Only mailed nominations will be considered. For more information please contact our office.
They are now accepting reservations for their picnic shelters for 2017. Fees are based on length of reservation and reservations are made for the picnic shelter only, the remainder of the park stays open to the public. For more information or to check availability, call 704-748-1518.
Lincoln County Parks and Recreation will again be holding their Spring Break Camp on April 17-21. Camp is for Kindergarden-6th graders and is being held at East Lincoln Community Center and Denver, and Howard's Creek. Cost is $95 for the week and includes two field trips. For more information, contact Program Coordinator, Lindsay Ross at (704) 483-8980.
Carolinas HealthCare System
Carolinas HealthCare System, Levine Cancer Institute will hold a Free Skin Cancer Screening Saturday, March 4, 2017, 8:00am to noon, at Levine Cancer Institute-Cleveland, 201 E. Grover St., Shelby, NC. Skin cancer is the fastest growing cancer in the United States - 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of it during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. But the good news is that skin cancer is the most preventable type of cancer. There are things you can do now to lower your risk. Learn more at the free skin cancer screening. Screenings are by appointment only. Call 704-512-3209 today to schedule your appointment.
Lions Food Distribution
The Lions Food Distribution is held quarterly. The next one is scheduled for March 2017. The Shelby Lions Club distributed 86,506 lbs. of surplus food during their December Commodity Food Distribution. Items were given out to 2,910 families to feet 6,750 people. Three tractor trailer trucks were needed to bring the food to Goforth Hall at Cleveland County Fairgrounds.
Friends of Shelby
Friends of Shelby invite you to join them the third Thursday of the month at Showmars at 5:00pm and alternate restaurants for dinner the first Friday of the month. See what they're all about as many have found lifelong companions and lasting friendships. Feel free bring fresh ideas to share. For information, please call 704-756-0551.
BENEFITS
Shanghai Firemen Hosting Benefit Fundraiser
Shanghai Firemen will be hosting a BBQ Chicken Dinner Fundraiser to benefit Gail Williams (house fire and burn victim) Sunday, February 19, 2017, 11:00am to 3:00pm, at the Fire Department, 1435 Burke Rd., Shelby, NC. Plates $8. Includes: Quarter BBQ Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Baked Beans, Slaw, Dessert, Roll and Drink. Carryout available. Direct inquiries/donations to Mike Carr at 704-473-1961 or Luke Carr at 704-477-2992.