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Neighborhood Calendar February 28th Edition
Piecemakers Quilt Guild
        Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Lincoln County Senior Center, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC, in room 319. We are here to teach and encourage those interested in the art of quilting. Visitors and new members are welcome.
        We also have a new class that meets on the second Thursday of each month from 10:00am to 3:00pm to provide one to one instruction to beginning quilters. Contact Linda at 704-483-2778 for more information on this class.
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
        Kings Mountain Historical Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm, and Sunday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm. The cost of admission is free, however donations are appreciated. All donations go towards supporting the museum’s mission of informing the public of the history of the City of Kings Mountain and surrounding areas by preserving and exhibiting the 19th and early 20th century collection.
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.
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.
Western Piedmont Gamecock Club
        We are an Informal gathering of people interested in University of South Carolina Athletics. We meet several times a year to discuss Gamecocks athletics, get latest recruiting reports, and occasionally have speakers from the USC Athletic Department. If you are interested in learning more about our group just email any of the following: jm_lybrand@yahoo.com, ldooley99@yahoo.com, jbarnette4@carolina.rr.com or call 704-487-0574.
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, 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. Tuesday Mornings: 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 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.
        “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.
Greater Shelby Community Theatre
        Greater Shelby Community Theatre will be casting for the roles of Adam & Eve to portray the characters as imagined by the beloved Mark Twain in Searching for Eden: The Diaries of Adam and Eve By James Still. Directed by Joseph Hurdt. This dramatic comedy is your opportunity to shine!  No prior experience required, just come prepared to read selections from the script. Auditions at the Cleveland County Arts Council, March 1, 2 from 6:00-8:30pm, March 3 from 2:00-4:30pm. “In the beginning - and throughout the play - there was laughter. And the audience found it good” . . . more than a hundred years after Mark Twain wrote his own short stories about Adam and Eve, James Still combines those stories to create this delightfully refreshing tale - about the world’s first love story. In the imaginations of authors Still and Twain, the Garden of Eden is a place where the battle of the sexes begins, where language is deliciously invented, and where loneliness and heartbreak are poignantly discovered. Searching for Eden is “a captivating romantic comedy that captures the wit and warmth of Mark Twain.” Performances at Cleveland Community College: May 3, 4, 10, 11 at 7:30 pm; May 5, 12 at 2:30 pm.
Step Parent Support Group, Shelby
        Step Parent Support Group--for any and all step parents who need to vent, laugh and share in the struggles of blended families. First meeting is Monday March 4, 7:00pm at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in the Adult Formation room.
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.
Cleveland County Schools
        Cleveland County Schools Preschool Screening for the 2013-2014 preschool classes, for Children who live in Cleveland County and will be 4 years old by August 31, 2013, will be: March 18-22 (No make-up screening will be offered), at the Office of School Readiness, 124 South Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152 (beside the Food Lion, across from CCC). For more information or to schedule a screening appointment, please call 704-476-8064 between the hours of 8:30am - 3:00pm. No appointments will be made after March 8, 2013. Screening provided by appointment only.
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 rescuer 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.
Community Empowerment Awareness Event
        Sponsored by: Word of Deliverance, R.O.T.W. Reaching Outside The Walls Ministries, 3324 Chesnee Hwy, Chesnee, S.C., (864)461-7178 (Church Phone) Senior Pastor, Tommy R. Twitty. The event will be Saturday, March 23, 11:00am- 2:00pm, at Forest City Housing Authority, 147 East Spruce St., Forest City, NC 28043. Entire event is free! Event Guest: City and County Elected Officials, Spiritual Leaders, High School Athletic Directors, Community College Educators & Financial Aid Counselors & GED, High School Diploma Advisor’s, Employment Security Commission, Youth Empowerment & Youth Mentors, Health Wellness, Domestic Violence Advocates, Substance Abuse Counselors, Ray Rice Martial Arts & more. Event activities: Music, dance, songs, face painting & more. Free food and 300 free boxes of household products/paper towels, toilet tissue, personal hygiene, etc. These boxes will be given out on a first come first serve basis. We will also give out FREE baby diapers & pull-ups for all sizes. This event is for all cultures so join us for a day of empowerment, awareness and fun for the entire family!


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