| Neighborhood Calendar February 14th Edition |
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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.
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.
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.
South Mountains State Park, Connelly Springs
South Mountains State Park Environmental Programs:
Saturday, February 16 - “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.
Saturday, February 9 - “Skins and Skulls”: Come learn about the many mammals found at South Mountains State Park. Participants will learn what these mammals eat, where they live, etc. Meet Ranger Rogers at 2:00 pm at the Visitor Center.
Saturday February 16 - “Sssnakes”: Learn about the many snake species that are found in our area. Learn which ones are poisonous and which are not. Program to be held at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm.
Sunday, February 17 & Saturday, February 23 - “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 23 - “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. If you have a compass bring it and come prepared to test your skills in the field. Meet at the Jacob Fork parking area at 11:00 am.
Sunday, February 24 - “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.
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.
Cleveland County Memorial Library, Shelby
Cleveland County Memorial Library, 104 Howie Drive, Shelby, Youth Services Office, January 2013 Events and Programs:
Weekly Story Stop and Stay and Play programs for ages 0-5 years old, are held Tuesdays beginning at 10:30am. The Stay and Play is held immediately following the Story Stop. Families are welcome to check out books, register for programs and use library resources at 10:00am; with Story Stop beginning at 10:30am Story Stop and the Stay and Play program are a cooperative effort by Cleveland County Memorial Library and The Cleveland County Partnership for Children; to encourage children and their families to read and to prepare for kindergarten. Please call CCML at 704-487-9069, ext. 233 or Cleveland County Partnership for Children at 704-692-1189 for further information.
“Duo Dames”, started January 10 - March 14, and features the work of artists and friends, Pat Edwards and Terrie Melton. Pat and Terrie met in the early 1990s when both were members of Cleveland County Working Artists Guild. They became instant friends through their mutual love of the arts. Both women were primarily working with watercolor when introduced to collage by Kings Mountain artist, AB Snow. They later attended several Springmaid Watercolor workshops where they learned new techniques using art tissue, Oriental rice papers, and other found materials applied to canvas or other bases. Pat and Terrie share a studio at Buffalo Creek Gallery where they are charter members. While they use the same materials and paints, their works are as individual as they are.
Cleveland County February Blood Drives
Sunday, February 17 - 11:00am - 3:00pm, Beaver Dam Baptist, 123 Beaver Dam Church Road, Shelby.
Tuesday, February 19 - 2:00pm - 6:00pm, Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Graham Street, Shelby.
Tuesday, February 19 - 2:00pm - 6:30pm, First Baptist Church, 120 N. Lafayette Street, Shelby.
Wednesday, February 20 - 8:15am - 12:45pm, Burns High School, 307 East Stage Coach Trail, Lawndale.
Tuesday, February 26 - 2:30pm-6:30pm, Central UMC, 200 East Marion Street, Shelby.
Wednesday, February 27 - 10:00am - 2:30pm, City of Shelby Utilities, 824 W Grover Street, Shelby.
Hospice Cleveland County Events for February Hospice Cleveland County, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, will be holding the upcoming events: 704-487-4677.
“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.
“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. Tuesday, February 26, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm; Tuesday, March 19, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.
“Reflections” Sharing Group - This grief sharing group meets for six weeks. No cost and open to anyone who has lost a loved one. If you plan to attend one of our groups, please make every effort to attend all six sessions. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Monday Evening: February 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm; Tuesday Mornings: February 19, March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 11:30am - 1:00pm; Tuesday Evenings: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 5:30pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.
“Hospice Training Class” - Hospice training is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about hospice care and the services provided to the community. This 12-hour course is free and there is no obligation to volunteer. To get credit for the entire course, you will need to attend all days at one of the times offered. For more information, contact ext. 111. March 25, 26, and 28, 9:30am - 1:30pm or 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.
“Hospice Chicken Dinner Fundraiser” - (1/2 Chicken, Slaw, Pickles, Baked Beans, Rolls, Dessert) $10 a plate. Drive-thru only! Free business delivery for orders of 10 or more available for advanced purchases. Chicken prepared by Doug Fortenberry. Tickets can be purchased at the Hospice Administration Building, at The Hospice Store, or by calling 704-487-4677. Friday, April 5, 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.
Council on Aging/Neal Senior Center
The Council on Aging/Neal Senior Center will once again provide free, tax preparation service at the Council on Aging/Senior Center 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, February 5 - April 15, 9:00am - 4:00pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call 704-482-3488 to schedule an appointment. Services Offered: 1. Free income tax preparation 2. Free printing (client copy) 3. Free e-filing (government copy). For basic U.S. and N.C. /S.C. returns: These documents are required to complete your taxes: 1. A picture I.D. 2. Social Security Card for all names on tax form (Not a copy) 3. Last year’s Tax Return 4. All W-2 forms – interest statements…etc.
“Bingo” - At Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC. 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.
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.
“Blood Sugar Screening and Blood Pressure Screening”, at the Center, Thursday, February 21. Blood Sugar & Blood Pressure 8:00am - 10:00am.
“Mini Seminar - Heart Healthy Seminar at the Center, Thursday, February 14, 10:00 am. April Leonard, RN of Healthy @ Home will be presenting the program. Please call 704-482-3488 to register.
”Monthly Covered Dish”, at the Center, Friday, February 15, 11:30am - 1:00pm. Please bring your favorite dish and join us for great food, fun and fellowship.
“Mini Seminar - Medication Safety Seminar”, Thursday, February 28, 10:00am, at Council on Aging, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby. Cleveland County’s Sheriff’s Office will be conducting an informative presentation for seniors on prescription medication diversion, safety and proper disposal. Please call 704-482-3488 to register.
Cleveland County Post-Polio Support Group
The Cleveland County Post-Polio Support Group will hold the February meeting at the Mayflower Restaurant, Monday, February 18, 6:00pm. The restaurant is located on Hwy 75 East in Shelby. The program will highlight Horace Laning, one of our new members. Horace will share his story of surviving polio. If you are a polio survivor please plan to attend. Feel free to bring a caregiver with you. If you are not a polio survivor, please pass this message to anyone you know who is a survivor. For more information you may call Janet Walker at 704-692-6249.
Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Care & Health
Does someone you love have dementia? Learn from the expert February 19. Videos of specific situations in caring for someone with dementia will be the emphasis for the next regular family caregiver meeting at the Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Service in Shelby Tuesday, February 19 from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Expert Teepa Snow has a series of videos, which we will use to answer concerns from those who attend. Learning how to deal with difficult situations helps the person with dementia and those who care for him or her. The meeting is free of charge and open to anyone. To get more information, call Linda at 704-484-0405 or email: linda@lifeenrichmentcenter.org
February 26 - “Finding Hope in Dealing with Chronic Illness” will be the topic for this meeting at the Life Enrichment Adult Day Service in Shelby. Dr. John Billinsky will present the program for anyone diagnosed with a life-altering illness such as Parkinson’s, stroke, accidents, Crohn’s, etc. The meeting is free of charge and open to anyone, either the person with the illness or injury and/or the care partner, whether spouse, parent, sibling, professional. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and end by 7:30. For more information, call Linda at Life Enrichment, 704-484-0405.
Life Enrichment is located at 110 Life Enrichment Blvd. in Shelby, just off Highway 18 north between Cornerstone Dental Associates and Teddy and Meekins Law Office. Handicapped parking is in the rear of the building near the meeting room.
Cleveland/Lincoln County Rose Society
Cleveland/Lincoln County Rose Society will meet Sunday, February 24, 2:30pm at the County Office Building, South Post Road next to Food Lion. Our program will be a video from American Rose Society on the beautiful Old Garden Roses. We all remember these growing in Grandma’s garden with there beautiful blooms and great fragrance. Fred Wright, a member of our rose society, will show pictures of the new roses he has hybridized. These beautiful Miniature and Miniflora roses are on the market for sale at K&M Roses. We welcome visitors and new members at our monthly meeting and to join our rose society.
Lifeguard Training Course, Shelby City Park
Shelby City Park will have a Lifeguard Training Course, at Shelby High School Pool, Thursday, March 7, 3:30-5:30pm or other assigned time; Saturday, March 9, 9am-4pm; Sunday, March 10, 2:00-5:00pm; Tuesday, March 12, 5:30-8:30pm; Thursday, March 14, 5:30-8:30pm; Saturday, March 16, 9:00am-2:00pm; Sunday, March 17, 2:00-5:00pm. Everyone needs to be at every class! Must be 15 years of age. Cost: $130.00, due after the pre-swim on Thursday, March 7. Includes Red Cross Lifeguard Book and Rescue Mask. If renewing certification and have Rescue mask, cost $85.00. (Please note new lifeguard material as of January 2012) If you want to purchase a book total cost: $115. Please note: Lifeguard certification is good for 2 years and CPR-pr is good for 2 years. Deadline: Friday, February 22. To sign up call or come by the park office, 704-484-6811. The pre-swim test (www.redcross.org) will be on Thursday, March 7, 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 Saturday, March 9. Please visit: www.cityofshelby.com/parks.
CPR CLASS - Shelby City Park will have a CPR for the professional rescurer renewal class for certified Lifeguards, Saturday, March 16, 9:00am - 2:00pm, at the American Red Cross Building. Please note the change: Certification is for two years. Cost: $35/ payment needs to be made when signing up. If writing a check it needs to be made to the Shelby City Park. This does not include book, should have book since renewing. It is a requirement that all Lifeguards have their own Rescue Mask so if you do not have a rescue mask please let us know. Sign up by call Dee Greene, Shelby City Park, 704-484-6811. Deadline is Friday March 8. www.cityofshelby.com/parks.
Alexander Youth Network Open House, Shelby
Alexander Youth Network is the leader in children’s behavioral healthcare in North Carolina. The caring staff of our Shelby Day Treatment facility teach self-esteem and coping skills to children ages five to 18. With Intensive In-Home Therapy, we work directly with families in all four corners of Cleveland County, backed by a statewide network of resources to help kids who need it most. During our open house you will have the opportunity to meet our staff and we’ll give you an inside look on how Alexander provides quality services in our community. Please drop in for our open house on March 7, from 4:00-6:00pm, at 1201 S. Post Rd, Shelby NC. To learn more contact Spencer Locher at 704-906-9733 or slocher@alexanderyouthnetwork.org.
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