| Neighborhood Calendar Feb. 9th edition |
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Piecemakers Quilt Guild
“Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10AM - 12PM at the Lincoln County Senior Center, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen Street, Lincolnton. We are here to teach and encourage those interested in the art of quilting. Visitors and new members are welcome. Meetings include a business meeting, show and tell, and a program related to quilting. February 1st meeting will feature “ Members’ Tips “; a program full of all kinds of terrific tips from many of our very talented members. Information: Tony Darr 704 439 6532.
Survivors Of Suicide Support Group
Sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Cleveland County, the Survivors of Suicide Support Group offers a safe and confidential space for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. The group is facilitated by peers who are also survivors of suicide. Join our group to talk with others who are processing this unique loss. The group meets the last Tuesday of every month from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Cleveland County Memorial Library, 104 Howie Drive Shelby, NC 28150. For more information contact the Mental Health Association in Cleveland County, 704-481-8637, mha@clevelandcountymha.org or visit our website at www.clevelandcountymha.org
Neal Senior Center Council On Aging
Bingo Each Monday Night (except holidays) - Doors open at 5:30 (no admittance after 7:00 p.m.). Jackpot up to $500.00. Public invited 12 years and up. Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby.
Winter Flea Market - Friday, February 10, 2012 - 8:00-3:00. Enjoy a wide variety of items for sale. Enjoy the Neal Center’s Famous Ham Biscuits ($2.50 ea.) Livermush ($2.00 ea.) Plain Butter Biscuits ($1.25 ea.). Bulk orders may be ordered in advance (Call Mary Hamrick at 704-482-3488 or fax 704-481-0151). Contact Sharon Robbs at the senior center if interested in a table at the Flea Market. Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby.
Seminar on “Basic Heart Health” - Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 1:00 p.m. Presented by Dr. Patel from the Sanger Clinic.
AARP Tax Assistance - Now-April 15. Wednesday-Thursday each week. 10:00 am-3:00pm. You may call the Senior Center (704) 482-3488 to set up an appointment. Walk-ins will be taken based on availability, appointments are recommended. You may call the Senior Center Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby.
Blood Pressure Check - February 16, 2012 - 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby.
Covered Dish Luncheon - Friday, February 17, 2012 - 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Bring your favorite dish and join us on February 17. Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby.
Dine Around - Thursday, February 23, 2012 - China Express (located on the corner of Marion St. and Post Rd., Shelby). 5:00 p.m. If you plan to attend please call the Senior Center @ 704-482-3488 by Tuesday, February 21st .
CC American Red Cross Feb. Blood Drives
2/9 – Thursday – Zoar Baptist Church - 1740 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, 3:00pm – 7:00pm
2/10 – Friday – Township #3 Elementary School, 526 Davis Road, Shelby, 1:00pm – 6:00pm
2/14 - Tuesday – Grover Community – First Baptist Church, 403 Cleveland Ave., Grover, 3:00pm – 7:30pm
2/14 - Tuesday, Shelby Community - Shelby Presbyterian Church
226 E. Graham St. – Shelby - 2:00pm – 6:00pm
2/14 - Tuesday – Wal-Mart - 705 E. Dixon Blvd. – Shelby, 12:00am – 4:30pm
2/21 - Tuesday - First Baptist Church, 120 N. Lafayette St. - Shelby, 2:00am – 6:30pm
2/22 - Wednesday, Burns High School, 307 E. Stagecoach Trail - Lawndale, 8:15am – 12:45pm
2/28 - Tuesday – Central United Methodist Church, 200 E. Marion Street - Shelby, 2:00pm – 6:00pm.
South Mountains State Park
Saturday, February 11 - “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 11- “Bats” - Are bats blind? Do they fly into your hair? Do they turn into vampires? Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm to learn some Bat facts and have an opportunity to view some Bats.
Sunday, February 12 - “Where Am I? How to Use a Map and Compass” - Join a Park Ranger to learn the fundamentals of map reading, identification of land features, and compass use. Bring a compass if you have it, and meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 2:00 pm.
Saturday, February 18 - “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 18 - “Bats” - Are bats blind? Do they fly into your hair? Do they turn into vampires? Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm to learn some Bat facts and have an opportunity to view some Bats.
Sunday, February 19 - “Bats” - Are bats blind? Do they fly into your hair? Do they turn into vampires? Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm to learn some Bat facts and have an opportunity to view some Bats.
Relay For Life Car Wash
A Relay For Life Car Wash will be held on Saturday, February 11, 8 a.m. to noon. High Tide Car Wash, 1696 E. Dixon Blvd. (beside Western Sizzlin). Sponsored by Relay Team “The Believers”. For more info contact Mary Lester 704-472-0408
Hospice Cleveland County
Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby will sponsor a “Reflections” Sharing Group. This grief sharing group meets for six weeks. No cost and is open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Monday, Feb. 13, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Hearts For Hospice Fundraiser - For a $1 donation (or more) you can purchase a heart to display in your home, office, church, anywhere you wish. There is a place for you to put “In Honor/Memory” of a loved one and a line for “From”. Hearts can be purchased at the Hospice Administration Building or by calling 704-487-4677 ext. 163.
Township Three School-Wide Musical
E-I-E-I Oops! by John Jacobson and Mac Huff presented by Township Three Elementary School at Kings Mountain High School’s Barnes Auditorium on Thursday, February 9th and Friday, February 10th at 6 pm. Tickets: Adults: $5.00. Children $3.00 Call (704)487-7809 Angie Costner for more details.
Cherryville Little League Registration
Cherryville Little League is hosting registration for its 2012 baseball season. Dates are: February 11th from 10am-2pm; February 18th from 10am-2pm; February 25th from 10am-2pm; February 26th from 2pm-4pm. Location: Cherryville Fire Department, Ages range from 4-16. Please bring a copy of your birth certificate and proof of residence. Cost is $40 per player and $60 for two players. For more information please contact Chad at 980-522-7489.
Grover Rescue Squad Spaghetti Fundraiser
Grover Rescue Squad will hold a Spaghetti Luncheon Fundraiser on Sunday, February 12, 11:00 am-3:00 pm. The menu will consist of spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and drink. Adult plates $8. Children 12 & under plates $4. Dine in or take out. Located at Grover Rescue Squad, 107 N. Main St., Grover. 704-457-4074.
Carillon “Chocolate Affair”
Carillon Assisted Living of Shelby will host the Annual “A Chocolate Affair” on Tuesday, February 14, from 12-2 pm. Stop by and enjoy an array of divine chocolate delights (including sugar free options) prepared by the culinary staff and residents. RSVP recommened, but not required, to Kristina McNeil, Marketing Director, at 704-471-2828, or to kristina.mcneil@carillonassistedliving.com.
Burns Middle School UN/Dover YMCA Craft Fair
Burns Middle School Model United Nations and the Dover YMCA will be hosting a Craft Fair on Sat., Feb. 18th at the Dover YMCA Gym on Hwy. 150 in Shelby, NC. Time is 9am until 1pm. They are currently looking for crafters/artisans/vendors to sell at this Craft Fair. Costs of tables are $25.00 with the proceeds from the sale of the tables going to scholarship Burns Middle School students to the state Middle School Model United Nations conference in April. If you need further information or would like to be a vendor at this event, please contact Wanda Fischbach at wfischbach@clevelandcountyschools.org or call Burns Middle School and leave a message for Wanda Fischbach and she will return your call. All money for tables is due by Feb. 14th. There is no admission fee for the Craft Fair.
Casar Fire Department Hot Dog Benefit
A hotdog sale to Benefit Justin Ledford will be held on Feb. 18 2012 at Casar Fire Dept Starts at 11:30am.
ResCare Homecare COPD Presentation
ResCare Homecare has partnered with Alicia Dorn MSN from the University of NC at Greensboro. She is a nursing instructor at Isothermal College. She will present an educational presentation at ResCare Homecare. She will be speaking about COPD, the effects of the disease and treatments. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, February 21 at 5:30 p.m. ResCare Homecare is located at 615 S. DeKabl St., Shelby, across from Bethel Baptist Church. Anyone in the community that is interested in learning about COPD is encouraged to attend this community event. More information is available by dropping in the ResCare Homecare office or calling 704-487-5020. Ask for Sharon Bailey, RN or Donna Bowen RN.
SPD Accepting Applications
For Citizens Police Academy
The Shelby Police Department is now accepting applications for the Citizen’s Police Academy to start March 1st. The group will meet each Thursday for eight weeks from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Shelby Utilities Operations Center located at 824 W. Grover Street in Shelby. This is an excellent opportunity for the community to get to meet many of the employees of the police department as well as how we operate on a daily basis. Requirements for the academy are: Must be 18 years of age. Must Live, work, or attend school in Shelby, North Carolina. No felony convictions. No misdemeanor convictions within the past three years. If interested, applications can be picked up at the following locations: Shelby Police Department located at 311 South Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC. Shelby Police Sub-station located inside the Cleveland Mall beside of Radio Shack. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Lt. Tim Walker or Officer Keith Bridges at 704-482-2066.
Shelby City Park Lifeguard Training Course
The Shelby City Park will hold a Lifeguard Training Course at the Shelby High School Pool. Fri., March 9- 3:30-5:30pm or other assigned time: Sat. March 10- 9am- 4pm/ Sun. March 11- 2pm-5pm; Tues. March 13 - 5:30-8:30pm; Thurs. March 15 - 5:30-8:30pm; Sat. March 17- 9am-2pm/ Sun. March 18- 2pm-5pm. Everyone needs to be at every class. Must be 15 years of age. Cost: $125.00/ Due after the pre-swim on Fri. March 9. Includes Red Cross Lifeguard Book and Rescue Mask. If renewing certification and have Rescue Mask cost $80.00. (Please note new lifeguard material as of Jan. 2012) If you want to purchase a book total cost: $110.00. Lifeguard certification and CPR-PR are both good for two years. Deadline: Friday, February 24 to sign-up call or come by the park office (704-484-6811). The pre-swim test (www.redcross.org) will be on Fri. March 9 starting at 3:30pm at SHS Pool or at other scheduled time when signing up for class. Once you pass the pre-swim, class will begin on Sat. March 10. Please visit: www.cityofshelby.com/parks
Cleveland County Schools Preschool Screening
Cleveland County Schools will hold a Preschool Screening for the 2012-2013 preschool classes on March 19-23, 2012. (No make-up screening will be offered). Location: Office of School Readiness, 124 S. Post Rd., Shelby, NC 28152 (Beside the Food Lion, across from CCC). The screening is for children who live in Cleveland County and will be 4 years old by August 31, 2012. For more information or to schedule a screening appointment, please call 704-476-8064 between the hours of 8:30 am-3:00 pm. No appointments will be made after March 9, 2012. Screening is by appointment only.
Cleveland County Elementary Honors Chorus
Cleveland County Schools will present the Cleveland County Elementary Honors Chorus, featuring 125 select students from the following Schools: Bethware, Boiling Springs, Casar, East, Elizabeth, Fallston, Grover, Kings Mountain Intermediate, North, Marion Intermediate, Springmore, Township Three, Union, Washington, and West. Performance Date is Saturday, March 31 at Barnes Auditorium at Kings Mountain High School, at 6:30 pm. The event is directed by select music teachers of Cleveland County Schools. Come and enjoy this awesome musical experience.
Registration Open For Ms Walk
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has opened registration for this year’s walk in Shelby. Walk MS: Shelby is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, in Shelby City Park (850 W. Sumter Street). Walk MS, an annual fundraiser for more than 20 years, is an opportunity for the community to support the estimated 15,500 people living with multiple sclerosis in the Greater Carolinas Chapter area. Sixty percent of all the money raised will go to programs, services and advocacy for Greater Carolinas residents. The rest will support national research to find the cause and cure of MS. In addition to the 3 mile walk, the event will feature live entertainment, food vendors and kids’ activities. For more information or to register, visit WalkingForMS.org, or call 1-800-FIGHT-MS.
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