| Neighborhood Calendar Feb. 17th edition |
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New Support Group for Depression And Bipolar Disorder
Now people living with depression or bipolar disorder will have a new place to find hope, help and support. 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 704-472-0596 or visit www.dbsalliance.org/foothills.
Council On Aging/Neal Senior Center
The following events are taking place at the Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC 28150
Bingo Each Monday Night (except holidays). Doors open at 5:30 (no admittance after 7:00pm). Jackpot up to $500.00 – Public invited 12 years old and up.
AARP Tax Assistance - Now through April 15, 2011 - Thursday and Friday each week - 10:00am – 3:00pm - You may call the Senior Center (704)482-3488 to set up an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
Blood Pressure Check Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC. February 17, 2011, 12:00 pm-2:00 pm.
Coffee And Conversation Program Presented by Linda Cabiness. Topic: “What Is Your Legacy?” COA/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. Thursday, February 17, Noon-1:00 pm. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments.
Dine Around - China Buffet of Shelby, 1683 East. Dixon Blvd., Shelby. Thursday, February 24, 2011, 5:00 pm. If you plan to attend please call the Senior Center at 704-482-3488 by Tuesday, February 22.
4th Friday Night Dance Theme - Mardi Gras - For seniors 55 and above. COA/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby. Friday, February 25, 2011, 7:00-10:00 pm. Music will be provided by Sixteenth Avenue Band. Mardi Gras costumes and masks are always welcome but are not required. Cost: $5.00 per person.
Autism Awareness Group Meetings
Autism Awareness Group will meet at 6:30 pm the last Tuesday of every month at Boundless Miracles, LLC, 820 South Post Road, Shelby, NC. For more information, contact Cherrie Little at (704) 480-8774 or (704) 300-8017.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Gaston Co.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Lincoln Co. Senior Center, Room 319, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen St., Lincolnton. Members also meet the third Wed. of each month 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to work on our community projects.
Moms Club of Shelby
MOMS CLUB of SHELBY-We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 10-11 AM at Christ Covenant Church in Shelby. Here we plan our play dates, moms night out, and discuss other business matters for the month. Our members are stay at home moms or moms who work part time that live in the local area. For more Information email us at shelbymomsclub@carolina.rr.com or check out our website at www.shelbymomsclub.org
City Park Winter Hours
Winter Schedule for February is Friday and Saturday from 1-5:00 PM and 1:30-5:00 PM on Sunday. This is “Carrousel Only” in Winter except for special holiday hours if the weather permits for the Rotary Train. Train reopens with Spring Schedule in March.
Cleveland County Memorial Library
The Library Book Club meets the 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm in the Conference Room at Cleveland County Memorial Library. All are invited.
Beginning Computer Classes are being offered this month at Cleveland County Memorial Library. They will be on Feb. 21, 5:30 – 7:00 pm; Feb. 24, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm and Feb. 25, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Call 704-487-9069 ext 0 to sign up for one of the classes.
Book Sale – An ongoing book sale is being held at the back of the library. Stop in for some great deals: books are 25 cents each or 5 for a dollar.
Weekly Story Time - Every Thursday Morning
•Read To Your Bunny - infants to 2 years, 10:00 – 10:30 am
•Tot Time - 3 years – 5 years, 10:30 – 11:00 am
•For more info, call Barbara Wakefield at 704-487-9069 ext 233
Journey - Partnership For End of Life Issues
Journey- Partnership for End of Life Issues will be having a program Thursday, Feb. 17th from 12 Noon until 1:00pm at the Neal Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. The topic is “What is your Legacy? What do you want on your tombstone” with Linda Cabiness, Community Outreach Coordinator with Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Health Service.
Relay For Life Bake Sale & Yard Sale
Cleveland Pines Nursing Center (1404 N. Lafayette St., Shelby) will hold a Bake Sale & Yard Sale for Relay For Life on March 4, 2011, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the activity room. If you would like to donate any goodies for the bake sale or items for the yard sale, please contact Kim Darby or Shannon Cunnigham, 980-487-1500.
Shelby Parks & Recreation 2011
Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Sign Ups
Shelby Parks & Recreation will hold their 2011 Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Sign-Ups for ages 6-14 from now through Friday, March 11. Sign-up times will be 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. All league ages are as of January 1, 2011: Ages 8 & under; 10 & under; 12 & under; 14 & under. At sign-up time, you must have a copy of your birth certificate and a parent or guardian present. Fees are $22.00 for city residents and $37.00 for all others. For more information call David Fisher at 704-484-6811.
Foothills Bridal Expo
The Foothills Bridal Fair will be held on February 19, 12 noon-4 p.m. at Cleveland Mall, Shelby, NC. This large wedding show will offer the latest new trends for brides. Features: Fashion shows, entertainment, exhibits, cake dive, and prize giveaways. Brides are encouraged to pre-register at www.foothillsbridalfair.com. Interested in exhibiting contact Time-Out Management at 704-214-9799.
Special Olympics Of CC Annual Spring Track And Field Day
Special Olympics Cleveland county will hold its annual Spring Track and Field Day on Saturday, May 14, 2011 on the campus of Shelby High School. Any possible athletes interested in participating should call Pat McDonald at 704-487-9941 before March 1, 2011. Athletes’ medicals are due on March 18, 2011. Time trials are due on April 13, 2011. Anyone interested in volunteering needs to call Keila Parker at 704-487-9941 by March 18, 2011.
GSCT To Hold Auditions For
“Welcome To Mitford”
GSCT Announces Auditions Greater Shelby Community Theatre will hold auditions for “Welcome to Mitford”, a play based on the popular book series by Jan Karon. The play is written by Bob Inman. Auditions will be held in the basement of the Arts Council on Washington St. on the square in Shelby. Auditions will be March 4 and 5 from 7-9pm and March 6 from 2-5pm. You will be asked to read from the script.There are roles for 13 men, 8 women, 1 teen boy, and 1 child. Performance dates are April 29, 30 and May 1, 6,7,and 8. For questions, please leave a message at 704-480-8495. For more info, see www.gsct.org
Spring Excursions at the Carrousel & Train
Shelby City Park is offering six days in March for school groups to ride the Carrousel and/or the Rotary Train for free. No ticket or operator fee for groups who make a reservation during these days and times. The dates are March 8-10 and 22-24, the second and fourth weeks of March on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Call now to reserve a time that will work for you. You must reserve a group time one week in advance. Space is limited. This is to thank school and other groups for their patronage during the year. Schools, day cares or other groups may call the Shelby City Park Office at 704-484-6811 to reserve a time to come. For other dates other than our regular scheduled operating hours, you may set up a time to come and pay a $20.00 operating fee for each ride plus 50¢ per ride.
Cleveland County Preschool Screenings
Cleveland County Schools Preschool Screenings for the 2011-2012 preschool programs will be February 21, 22, 23,24 and 25. No makeup screenings will be offered. The screenings will be held at the Office of School Readiness, 124 South Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152 (Beside the Food Lion, across from CCC). Children who live in Cleveland County and who will be 4 years old by August 31, 2011. For more information or to schedule a screening appointment, please call 704-476-8064 between the hours of 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. No appointments will be made after February 11, 2011. Screenings are provided by appointment only.
Greater Shelby Community Theatre
The Greater Shelby Community Theatre will present “HATS the Musical” at Keeter Auditorium in the Cleveland Community College campus. With music written by Pam Tillis and Kathie Lee Gifford, this production promises to be a fun-filled evening for women over 50 and their friends and families. Production dates are March 11, 12, 18 & 19 at 7:30pm and March 13 & 20 at 2:30pm. Discount presale tickets are available at Badcock & More, Max Hamrick Ins., Arnold’s Jewelers, Neal Senior Center and the Arts Council. Sell-out crowds are expected, so upon ticket purchase, please call 704-480-8495 to reserve seating. Tickets will be available at the door ($10 senior/student, $12 adult), but seating is not guaranteed without reservation. For this production only, KMLT season tickets will be admitted but not reserved. Visit wwww.gsct.org or call 704-480-8495 for more information.
Pennies From Heaven Art Show & Silent Auction
The second annual Pennies From Heaven Art Show will open March 11, 2011, 6:30pm at the Cleveland Mall. Visit facebook.com/PenniesfromHeavenFB. For more information contact penniesfromheaveartshow@gmail.com. The Pennies From Heaven Art Show & Silent Auction benefits the Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association.
Hospice Cleveland County Events
“Memory Bear Workshop” – Participants will have the opportunity to make a teddy bear out of a loved one’s shirt or other article of clothing. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult.. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Thursdays: March 17, 2011 – 9:00 am - Noon or 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby.
“Camp Mostly Smiles” – This is a one-day retreat for children ages 6 - 16 who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Participants will have the opportunity to express their grief through writing, crafts, play activities and group discussions. Professionals who are trained in grief and loss will facilitate the retreat.. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Saturday, May 7, 2011 – 9:00 am - 3:00 pm – Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby.
Hospice 18th Annual Living With Grief Teleconference
Hospice Foundation of America’s will hold the 18th Annual Living With Grief Teleconference: “Spirituality and End-of-Life Care” on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 1:30pm – 4:00pm in the Hospice Cleveland County Conference Room. This year Hospice Foundation of America’s 18th Annual Living With Grief Teleconference focuses on “Spirituality and End-of-Life Care.” The teleconference will discuss the differences and relationship between spirituality and religion, while also addressing spirituality during illness, death and grief; spiritual assessment and empowerment, and life review.The program will be moderated by Frank Sesno, Director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at the George Washington University. If you are interested in attending, please contact Kim Strange, Director of Grief Services, at 704-487-0800 ext. 166.
Gaston County Quiltmaker’s Club Quilt Show
The Gaston County Extension & Community Association (ECA) Quiltmaker’s Club is sponsoring their bi-annual Quilt Show, April 30, 2011 from 9:00am until 4pm. The event will be held at the Citizens Resource Center located at 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy. in Dallas, NC. Cost is $4.00; children 10 and under free. Parking is free. Those wishing to display their pieces should enter by Wed., April 13th at 5pm by contacting Pam 704-865-2391; Joan 704-853-0898 or Gail 704-228-9813. No entries will be accepted after April 15th.
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