| Neighborhood Calendar Feb. March 10th edition |
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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, unless otherwise noted.
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 - March 17, 2011, 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
Mini Health Seminar - Program presented by: Healthy @ Home. Topic: “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”. Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 704-482-3488.
Dine Around - Shelby Cafe - (S. Lafayette St., Shelby), Thursday, March 24, 2011, 5:00 p.m. If you plan to attend, please call the Senior Center @ 704-482-3488 by Tuesday, March 22.
4th Friday Night Dance Theme - Irish Eyes Are Smiling - For seniors, 55 and above. Friday, March 25, 2011, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Music will be provided by Sixteenth Avenue Band. Cost is $5.00 per person.
Covered Dish - Friday, March 25, 2011, 11:30 am-1:00 pm. Everyone is invited to attend. Bring your favorite dish and join in all the fun. Everyone must bring something to share. No takeouts. Donations will be accepted and are appreciated to cover cost of tea, plates, cups, etc.
Writing Memoirs - Friday, March 25, 2011, 9:00-11:00 a.m. (Runs every Friday for 8 weeks). Classes will be taught by: Nancy Bottoms. Pregistration required. Call 704-482-3488.
AARP Safe Driving Class - Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 10:00-12:00 noon & 1:00-3:00 pm. For more information or to register for the class call 704-482-3488. There is a fee of $12 for AARP members or $14 for non-AARP members to cover the cost of materials.
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.
American Red Cross - Cleveland County
March Blood Drives
Tuesday, March 15, Ruby C. Hunt YMCA, 1322 Patrick Ave., Shelby, 3:00 pm-7:00 pm. Free Cleveland Mall Chick-Fil-A coupons.
Sunday, March 20, Westview Baptist Church, 500 Melody Dr., Shelby, 11:30 am-3:30 pm. In honor of Seth Strickland and in loving memory of Larry Revels.
Wednesday, March 23, Hopper’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 415 W. Graham St., Shelby, 2:30 pm-7:00 pm. Free gifts!
HEALTH & SAFETY CLASSES at Red Cross office, 333 Fallston Road, Shelby. Call for more information 704-487-8594.
Thursday, March 10 - Infant & Child CPR - 6:00 PM
Monday, March 14 - Adult First Aid 6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 22 - Adult CPR/AED, 6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 31 - Infant & Child CPR, 6:00 PM
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.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Lincoln 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.
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.
Gospel Jamboree
A Gospel Jamboree will be held on March 12, 2011 from 12:00 noon to 6:30 pm at the Kountry Kubbard, 102 Rockdale Dr., Hwy. 18 North, Belwood, NC. Gospel groups to perform include: The Sanders Family, Heavenly Sound, Gospel Duet and more. An auction will be held every hour for 30 minutes between singer performances. Sellers welcome. Door prizes, also M&M count. Come and enjoy a fun filled day. Bring your chairs! For more information call 704-472-2037 or 704-477-8807.
Big Big BBQ Comes Back To Burns
On Saturday March 19, the Burns FFA will hold the second annual BIG BIG BBQ. It will be held from 4 to 7 pm in the Burns High School Cafeteria. Plates cost $8 with dine-in or carry-out options available. All proceeds will benefit students who are going North Carolina FFA Camp this summer and two students who are going to Japan with the North Carolina FFA Association.
Shelby Parks & Recreation
2011 Baseball & T-Ball Sign-Ups
Sign-ups for baseball (leagues 8-17 years) will be held now through Friday-April 1st. Sign-up hours are 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Friday. Special sign-up day will be Saturday, March 26th from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sign-ups include Pee Wee Baseball (8-10 yrs), Little Tar Heel Baseball (11 & 12 yrs), Junior Tar Heel Baseball (13 & 14 yrs) and Senior Tar Heel Baseball (15-17 yrs). League ages are as of May 1st, 2011. When signing-up, a player must have a parent or guardian present and a copy of their birth certificate, if they did not play in the league last year. A $22 registration fee if player lives inside the city limits of Shelby or a $37 registration fee for all others is also required at sign-up. Both new and returning players must sign-up in order to be eligible to participate! Players involved with AAU or USSSA are welcome to register and play with City Park Leagues. T-Ball sign-ups (ages 5, 6 & 7 years) will be held Monday, April 4th through Friday, May 6th. League ages and registration requirements are the same as those above. For more info call the Park Office at 704-484-6811 or visit us on the web @ www.cityofshelby.com/parks.
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. Anyone interested in volunteering needs to call Keila Parker at 704-487-9941 by March 18, 2011.
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.
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.
Dollars For Dana Fundraiser
Dollars for Dana will be held on March 12th, 2011 From 11am-3pm at Challenger III Picnic area. This fundraiser is to help Dana Hare’s Family. All you can eat BBQ is available for $10, which includes drink, chips and dessert. There will be live entertainment, a silent auction, raffles, cornhole tournament, games for the kids, cotton candy, candy apples, and much more. Kids 5 and under eat for $3. We will also have hotdogs. Dana works at Farm Bureau in Shelby. She has been in three local hospitals and seen numerous doctors in three counties since Nov. 12; however, she has not been given a diagnosis. Dana has some symptoms, similar to multiple sclerosis, but all tests came back negative. She has been referred to the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida for further testing to find out what is wrong. She is a wife and mother to two young girls. With the mounting medical bills and traveling expenses back and forth to Jacksonville, Florida, this family could use your help. For advanced tickets or to become a volunteer call Farm Bureau at (704)-482-2436 or come by the Shelby or Kings Mtn office.
Foothills Women’s Lifestyle Show, Forest City
Foothills Women’s Lifestyle Show, Sat, March 12th, 10am – 2pm, Carolina Event & Conference Center, Forest City…a show for women of all ages, exhibits, health screenings, prizes, pampering sessions, breakout sessions, and much more. Admission $3.00, if interested in exhibiting contact Time-Out Management 704.214.9799.
CC Extension Community Association
The Cleveland County EXTENSION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show is Friday, March 25, 2011, to be held at the Extension Center, 130 South Post Road, Shelby, N. C. 28152. Tickets are$10.00 and available at two seatings- 11:00 a.m.; 12:30 p.m. For ticket information, contact Nancy Abasiekong, Nancy Jones, Linda Lemons, or Annie Thompson at Cleveland County Cooperative Extension-704-482-4365. ECA members also have tickets for sale.
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.
WR Gary/MA Fortenberry Memorial
Scholarship Golf Tournament
WR Gary/MA Fortenberry Memorial Scholraship Golf Tournament will be held on March 26 & 27. The sign up deadline to participate in the tournament will be Thursday, March 24. $120 per team entry fee.
American Cancer Society Bark For Life
The Cleveland County American Cancer Society will sponsor “Bark For Life” on April 2, 2011, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. Registration starts at 12:00 pm. This event is sponsored by the Warriors of Hope team and will be held at Piedmont Park in Lawndale, NC. You are invited to participate in the 1 mile walk with your canine beast friend! This is an enjoyable event which provides valuable contributions to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and offers a testament to the care and love shared between dogs and families. Please bring your canine companion and come for fun and games! Registration is $15.00 per canine/person early registration. $20.00 per canine/person registration the day of the event. For a registration form contact: 704-487-4301, Debbie Hendrick ext. 14 or Stacy Beaver ext. 11. Or email: dhendrick23@carolina.rr.com or stacy@carolina.rr.com.
Pinto Bean Supper Fundraiser
Lawndale Historical Society and the Lawndale Fire Department will be having a Pinto Bean Supper on Monday, April 4, at 5 pm at the Lawndale Community Center. Proceeds from the supper go toward the restoration project for the Fire Departments 1960 fire truck. They will be serving pintos, homemade livermush, slaw, onions, cornbread, dessert, and drink. $6 per person or a family of more than 4 eats for $25. Carryouts are available. For more information call Betty Hord 704-538-7212.
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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