Relay for Life
The Relay for Life Team Captain's Meeting dates are February 7, 2017, March 14, 2017, April 11, 2017, 6:00pm til 7:00pm, at Hampton Inn & Suites, 2001-B East Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC.
Other activities:
May 10, 2017 - Paint the Town, Uptown at Earl Scruggs Center.
May 16, 2017 - Bank Night and Tee Shirt pickup (Cleveland County Fairgrounds) time tba.
May 19, 2017 - Relay for Life Cleveland County, NC, 4:00pm til 12:00am, at Cleveland County Fairgrounds.
Special Olympics, Cleveland County
Special Olympics, Cleveland County will be hosting The Winter Social. They invite you to join them for an evening of Food, Fun, Dancing and Fellowship at Cleveland County Schools Administrative Staff Development Building (Old Shelby Middle School), 400 West Marion St., NC on Friday, January 20, 2017, 5:30pm to 9:30am. At this event you will learn about opportunities for Special Olympics and be able to register for upcoming sports events and receive updated medical form information if needed. All past, present and potential athletes as well as volunteers are welcome to attend. For additional information on this event or Special Olympics Cleveland County, contact Carol Goforth, cagoforth@cleveland Countyschools.org, 704-476-8050 office or 704-472-4546 cell.
Lost Playwrights, Hendersonville
Lost Playwrights will meet Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the Kapplan Auditorium of Henderson County Library, 301 North Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC. All persons interested in any aspect of theatre or creative writing are invited. There are no dues.
The Sacred Men's Choir, Lattimore
The Sacred Music Services (SMS) Men's Choir will be in concert at Ambassador Baptist College on January 21, 2017 at 6:00pm in the R.A. Torrey Auditorium. Through the years, the choir has produced a number of recordings featuring hymns and traditional Christian music. Admission is free, and a love offering will be received for the group at the conclusion of the concert. For more information, visit ambassadors.edu or call 704-434-0303. Ambassador Baptist College is located at 101 Stockton Street in Lattimore, NC.
South Mountains State Park, Connelly Springs
South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, Environmental Programs:
Saturday, January 21, 28, 2017 - "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 and 2:00 pm for this easy one mile walk.
Sunday, January 22 & 29, 2017 - "Skulls & Skins". Drop by between 2-3:00 pm and hear about some of the animals that call South Mountains State Park home.
Sunday, January 22 & 29, 2017 - "Introduction to Fly Tying". Get Hooked! Join anglers Jeff Newton and Bob Tupper at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm for an introductory class on fly fishing. Jeff and Bob are instructors with Project Healing Waters and are members of Trout Unlimited. All class materials will be provided free. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fishing regulations still apply.
Saturday, January 21, 2017 - "Wilderness Survival 101". Wilderness Survival 101 will cover basic survival information as covered in the Boy Scouts of America handbook. Topics covered will include basic first aid, shelter and others based on class interest and instructor discretion. Program will be presented by park volunteer, Jeff Newton, who also teaches Fly Fishing 101 and has a great deal of experience in the outdoors. Program is free and open to the public. Please meet at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm.
South Mountains State Park is located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18. They welcome the community to join them for their monthly educational interpretive programs. Call the park office at (828) 433-4772 for more information.
Lincoln County Parks & Recreation
Lincoln County Parks and Recreation will be hosting a 10-week running group beginning on Saturday, January 21, 2017. The group will meet on Saturdays at 7:30am at Block Smith Gym, 130 Rhodes St., Lincolnton, NC. Every (18 and up) from beginners to seasoned runners is welcome. For more information, contact Shannon at 704-748-1518.
Hospice Cleveland County
Hospice Cleveland County, Hospice Administration Building, 951 Wendover Heights Rive, Shelby, NC, and Testa Family Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Blvd., Kings Mountain, NC - Hospice Calendar of Events:
Reflections Sharing Group - Thursdays: January 26, and February 2, 9, 16, 2017, 11:30am - 1:00pm, at the Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building. 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 very effort to attend all six sessions. Registration forms are available at HCC Administrative Office or by calling 704-487-4677.
Memory Bear & Pillow Workshop - Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Testa Family House. Participants will have the opportunity to make a teddy bear or pillow out of a loved one's shirt or other article of clothing. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Please call one of our Grief Counselors at 704-487-4677 to reserve your space.
Educational Series: "Cooking Matters" - Tuesday, January 24, 2017, 10:00am - 2:00pm, Cooperative Extension Office; Kitchen 1 (Enter through Food Lion parking lot). Please RSVP to ext. 114 by January 20, 2017, to reserve your space. Sometimes the person we miss most was the person who cared for us through cooking and food preparation. Learn the basics of these tasks from Nancy Abasiekong, Family & Consumer Sciences, and enjoy the "fruits of your labor" at the end of the class! Whether a refresher course or a new skill, all are welcome. Menu, ingredients, and instruction provided.
For a $1 donation (or more) you can purchase a heart to display in your home, office, church, or 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 704-751-3591. All donation due no later than March 10th, 2017.
Teddy Bear & Friends
Teddy Bear & Friends will have a BBQ Chicken Dinner Friday, January 27, 2017, 4:00pm - 7:00pm at the American Red Cross Building, 1333 Fallston Rd., Shelby, NC 28150. Dine-in, Drive-thru, pick-up. $12 a plate. 1/2 Chicken, slaw, baked beans, roll, pickles and dessert. Tickets available by calling 704-472-4546. Help make dreams of special children become reality. Chicken prepared by Doug Fortenberry & Crew.
Cleveland County Schools Preschool
The Cleveland County Schools Preschool Screening for the 2017-2018 preschool classes will be March 20-24, 2017 (No make-up screening will be offered.) Location: Office of School Readiness, 308 W. Marion Street, Building B, Shelby, NC 28150. (Location of old Shelby Middle School, small building near tennis courts. Parking is in back). This is for children who live in Cleveland County and will be 4 years old by August 31, 2017. For more information or to schedule a screening appointment, please call 704-476-8064 between the hours of 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. Appointments will be made until all are booked. No appointments will be made after February 24, 2017. Screening provided by appointed only.
Shelby High School Club Miracle
Club Miracle from Shelby High School will be hosting a Military Extravaganza at Shelby High School on Sunday, April 9, 2017, from 2:00-5:00pm, and also will be hosting a Dedication Concert in the Malcolm Brown Auditorium at Shelby High School, from 6:00-9:00pm. This event is a dedication event to honor all of those who have served or is currently serving, we will honor all the branches of the Military. The whole community is welcome to Honor our soldiers, we are currently looking for sponsors for this Honorable Event, If you would like to become a sponsor or have a general question, then please contact Brandon Stearns at 704-692-3103, or email at bstearns78@outlook.com.
Shelby Friends Invite You
Please join a great group of active seniors who enjoy sharing meals together, good conversation, and more. Many have found lasting friendships and long time companions. You will participate in activities and always welcome new ideas. Feel free join them the third Thursday at Showmars, Shelby, NC, at 4:30pm for supper and first Friday of month at alternate locations in Shelby. For more info: please call 704-756-0551.
Depression Peer Support Group
Depression peer support group meets every other Tuesday 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm in the small conference room at Cleveland Memorial Library. Contact Jodi with questions at 704-484-8998.
BENEFITS
Hart & Sole 5K Benefit Run for Hartley Plyler
Run With Hart & Sole 5K. This Benefit Run is for Hartley Plyler and will be on Saturday, February 11, 2017. The start will be at 9:00am on Gold Street at Kings Mountain's Patriot Park near the Gazebo. Registration fee is $20. Early registration deadline will be January 28, 2017. Age divisions (male and female), 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. All 5k participants who register by the deadline will receive a race shirt. Race Day Registration is available between 7:30-8:30am on the day of the race for $25. This Benefit Run is to help cover Hartley's 2nd year at ClemsonLIFE (a program for students with disabilities). Information: 704-692-1560, 704-692-4107. Facebook: Run with Hart & Sole, www.FinishWellTiming.com or http://racesonline.com/events/run-with-hart-sole.