NAMI Rutherford-Cleveland
The NAMI Rutherford-Cleveland affiliate will hold its next meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2015. They will meet in the Crawford Building at Rutherford Regional Hospital. The board will meet at 6:15 followed by a public forum at 7:00. The speaker will be Jonnie Houck, Executive Director of the Care Foundation of Western NC. She will speak about the foundation's mental health advocacy goals. We will discuss ways our affiliate and the foundation can collaborate in events and programs benefiting our communities. All are invited to attend.
Greater Shelby Community Theatre
The Greater Shelby Community Theatre presents their first production of 2015-2016 season, "Graceland" and "Asleep on the Wind". Graceland tells of two Elvis Presley fans, Bev and Rootie, who camp out at the front gate three days before the estate is opened to the public. Asleep on the Wind is set ten years earlier when Rootie learns news from her brother, Beau, that changes her life. Both written by Ellen Byron and directed by Melissa Scott. Performances: Fri.-Sat., October 23-24, 2015, 7:30pm. Mattinees: Sunday, October 25, at 2:30pm., in Mildred H. Keeter Auditorium on the campus of Cleveland Community College in Shelby. Admission: Adults $12; Students and senior citizens at the door, $10. For more information visit www.gsct.org or call 704-480-8495. New for the 2015-2016 season, admission to the October 17, 2015 performance will be "pay what you can," in lieu of set ticket prices. The mattinee performance on Sunday, October 25, 2015 will be interpreted in American Sign Language for deaf and hard-of-hearing audience members.
Cleveland County's First "Milk Drum Circle"
Cleveland County's First "Milk Drum Circle" will be held Saturday, October 24, 2015, 5:30-6:30pm, at First Baptist Church of Shelby, NC. Back in the day, a milkman delivered milk in a jug called a 'milk drum'. The "Milk Drum Circle" is a play on words with the intent to take a collection to supply perishable items such as milk, orange juice, and baby formula to the local food shelter! This community-drumming event is a wholesome, family friendly way to create music with people of all ability levels. Join them at this free event and make music in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. No experience necessary. Professional Drum Circle Facilitator and music educator, Justin Harper, will host the event. The event will be in the gym, which is located on the corner of North Washington Street and Sumpter Street. The parking lot is located across from the entrance. Look for the flagpole to enter the double doors to the gym. Chairs will be provided; some loaner drums will be available. A 'love offering' will be collected to support the ongoing weekly monetary need for milk, baby formula, orange juice, etc. at our local food bank in Cleveland County. Not only will drumming at this event help build our community, but it also promotes good physical health and well-being. Studies show that group drumming has positive effects on the body by lowering levels of stress hormones, while at the same time, boosting levels of specialized white blood cells. Go to www.SongHarper.com to find out more information.
Cleveland County Health Department
The Cleveland County Health Department, Alliance for Health, Safe Kids Cleveland County, ACCES, Cleveland County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, Shelby Police Department, Kings Mountain Police Department, and Community Care of North Carolina--truly a community collaboration, will be holding the event "Operation Medicine Drop" - Dispose of Your Unused, Expired Medicines. Take-back event offers public safe, secure way to dispose of their prescription and over-the-counter medicines. This will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at Cleveland County Health Department, 315 E Grover Street, Shelby, NC, 8:00 am-1:00 pm.
Operation Medicine Drop offers the public a free and convenient option for disposing of their prescription and over-the-counter medications to protect their families and the environment. More than 75% of all unintentional poisonings are by over-the-counter and prescription medications.
Approximately 40% of injuries from unintentional poisonings occur in children under five years of age. 1 in 5 teens has abused prescription pain medicine. 1 in 5 teens has abused prescription stimulants and tranquilizers. 1 in 10 teens has abused cough medicine. For more information on Operation Medicine Drop, you may contact DeShay Oliver, Cleveland County Health Department at 704-484-5199 or deshay.oliver@clevelandcounty.com. For more information on prescription drug abuse and how to prevent it, please visit www.PillsCanKillCC.com.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Women Meet and Greet
Calling all Alpha Kappa Alpha women of Cleveland and Rutherford Counties! Meet and Greet, Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 4:00pm at the Mayflower Restaurant, 1315 East Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC. RSVP to akameetandgreet@mail.com.
Free Flu Shots
Free flu shots will be given if you do not have health insurance or your insurance does not pay for the flu shot. Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 11:30am to 12:30pm, Shepherds Table Lunch Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 502 W. Sumter St., Shelby, NC; Saturday, October 31, 2015, 8:00am to 10:00am, Walls Memorial Baptist Church, 2223 Elizabeth Avenue, Shelby, NC. Services provided to you by Walgreens, Cleveland County Health Department and ACES. Quantities limited.
Kidney Walk for Awareness to Benefit National Kidney Foundation
Kidney Walk for Awareness to benefit the National Kidney Foundation will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2015, at 3:00pm. The start/finish line will be at Shelby City Park. The cost is free. The National Kidney Foundation's kidney walk is the nation's largest walk to fight kidney disease. Held in nearly 100 communities, the event raises awareness, and funds lifesaving programs that educate and support patients, their families, and those at risk. Starting at Shelby City Park walking to the Court Square they will be selling $1 raffle tickets and raffling off certificates, gifts, etc. donated by local businesses. Then a nice stroll back to the park to the finish line. You do not have to walk to participate in the event. We will start selling raffle tickets at the Court Square at 3:00pm and you do not have to be present to win! Raffle will begin at 4:00pm. All proceeds will then be turned in on November 8, 2015 in Durham, NC for the National Kidney Foundation. The team name for Durham event is "City of Pleasant Living", representing Shelby, NC! If you would like to donate or be a sponsor (T-shirt) for the event please contact: Tomika Elliott, 704-466-6769.
Shag Lessons, Shelby City Park
Beginner Shag Lessons will be held, Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at the Shelby City Park (Girl Scout Hut). No Partner needed. Instructors: Sam & Regina Lail. (Registration at 6:00pm) Call 704-482-6376.
Shelby Intermediate School
Shelby Intermediate School will hold their Fall Bazaar, Saturday, November 7, 2015 11:00am to 2:00pm. Vendors needed. Commercial and handmade items welcome! Limited indoor space $25. Outdoor space $20. They invite you to come and shop with them.
Town of Boiling Springs
The Town of Boiling Springs will hold their Christmas Parade Sunday, November 29, 2015, at 3:00pm. Entry forms are available online at www.boilingspringsnc.net. For additional information please contact the Boiling Springs Town Hall at 704-434-2357.
Shelby No-Name Al-Anon Family Group
Shelby No-Name Al-Anon Family Group meets each Monday from 12:00-1:00pm, at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 502 W. Sumter Street., Shelby, NC. The purpose of Al-Anon is to provide support to friends and families of alcoholics. Any one who is effected by someone else's use of alcohol or drugs is invited to attend. Call Mary at 704-477-8390 for additional information.