| Neighborhood Calendar Jan. 20th 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
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.
Blood Pressure Check - January 20, 2011 - 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.
Seminar on General Eye Care, Cataracts and Glaucoma - Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 10:30 AM. Presented by Shelby Eye Care. Pre-registration is required.
Mini Health Seminar – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 10:30 AM. Presented by Healthy @ Home. Pre-registration is required
Dine Around- Roma Italian Restaurant - 101 West Church St. Cherryville, NC 28021. Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 5:00 PM. If you plan to attend please call the Senior Center @ 704-482-3488 by Tuesday, January 25th.
Winterfest – Dinner and Dance Fundraiser - Friday, January 28, 2011 - Doors open at 5:30 PM - Tickets are now available at the Neal Senior Center, and must be purchased in advance by January 25, 2011. Contact Mary Hamrick at 704-482-3488 for further information. Ticket Cost: $10.00 per person. Includes: Spaghetti, Salad, Bread, Beverage and Dessert. Dancing will begin at 7:00pm – Music will be provided by DJ, Dick Hamrick.
AARP Tax Assistance - February 3 – 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.
Winter Flea Market - Friday, February 11, 2011 - 8:00 - 4:00 - Enjoy a wide variety of items for sale. Enjoy the Neal Center’s Famous Ham Biscuits ($2.50 ea.) Plain Butter Biscuits ($1.00 ea.). Bulk orders may be ordered in advance (Call Mary Hamrick at 704-482-3488 or fax 704-481-0151) to place your orders. Bulk orders may be picked up beginning at 7:30 am - Lunch will also be available.
Pennies From Heaven Art Show & Silent Auction
The Pennies From Heaven Art Show and Silent Auction is accepting art submissions now through February 7th. Entry forms are available for download on the Pennies From Heaven Facebook page. 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. The second annual show will open March 11, 2011, 6:30pm at the Cleveland Mall.
City Park Winter Hours & Holiday Events
Winter Schedule (December, January, and February) is Friday and Saturday from 1-5:00 PM and 1:30-5:00 PM on Sunday. This is “Carrousel Only” in Winter except for special holiday hours if the weather permits for the Rotary Train. Train reopens with Spring Schedule in March.
Moms Club of Shelby
MOMS CLUB of SHELBY-We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 10-11 AM at Christ Covenant Church in Shelby. Here we plan our play dates, moms night out, and discuss other business matters for the month. Our members are stay at home moms or moms who work part time that live in the local area. For more Information email us at shelbymomsclub@carolina.rr.com or check out our website at www.shelbymomsclub.org
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.
Hospice Cleveland County Events
“Chick-fil-A Spirit Night” – Hospice Cleveland County would like to invite you to participate in Hospice Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A (near Walmart). 10% of all proceeds between 6 pm and 8 pm on this night will be donated to Hospice Cleveland County for anyone saying they are supporting Hospice when they order. Thursdays: January 20 – 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm – 710 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC.
“Reflections” – This grief support group meets for six weeks in the morning and is most beneficial if all sessions are attended. No Cost and open to anyone that has lost a loved one. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Tuesdays: Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011 – 10:00 am - 11:30 am – Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby.
“Reflections” – This grief support group meets for six weeks in the evening and is most beneficial if all sessions are attended. No cost and open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Tuesdays: March 23, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011 – 5:30 pm - 7:00 am – Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby.
“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.
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. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 28th at 6:30 pm. Everyone welcome.
Dogfall – Award Winning Play
Sanguine Theatre Troupe in conjunction with North Carolina Stage Company will be presenting a new, award winning play, Dogfall, as a part of NC Stage Company’s Catalyst Series on January 21st-23rd. Now in its seventh year, the Catalyst Series features performances from local, grassroots theatre companies. NC Stage collaborates with these exciting companies to expand its own programming while providing resources for innovative theatre. Playwright,-Professor Scot Lahaie from Shelby, NC, will be taking on a new role as actor in this exciting new production of Dogfall as he portrays Dr. Jake McKenzie, a doctor known for assisting his patients commit suicide because of terminal illness. Joining Lahaie on stage is local Actor Bradley James Archer, an Asheville native, playing the role of Mike Howard, a right-wing religious zealot bent on punishing Dr. McKenzie for his crimes against God and Humanity. The price of a ticket for the play is fifteen dollars for adults, and ten dollars students and seniors. January 14th is Pay-What-You-Can night. If you plan to attend that night, you will be asked to pay a $6 minimum, cash only, exact change only, and reservations are highly recommended. More information on the play can be found online at http://dogfall.weebly.com/index.html, or by visiting NC Stage online at www.ncstage.org. Performances will be Friday, January 21, and Saturday, January 22 at 7:30pm, and Sunday January 23 at 2:00pm. Tickets may be purchased at the NC Stage Box Office, over the phone by calling 828.239.0263, online at www.ncstage.org, or in person at The NC Stage Box office 15 Stage Lane, Asheville NC 28801 and the Pack Place Ticket Counter 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville NC 28801.
Carillon Assisted Living of Shelby
Carillon Assisted Living of Shelby is launching our “Annual Old Man Winter Coat Drive”. It’s time to clean out those closets, and find some good use for those coats you don’t wear anymore! There are so many deserving people in our community who would appreciate a warm jacket. Drop off your coats so that they can be presented to the Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council to help the less fortunate stay warm this winter. Help us make a difference in OUR community! This Winter Coat Drive will take place Now through January 30th at the Carillon Assisted Living of Shelby, 1550 Charles Road, Shelby. Coat Drop-off time: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. “Coats may be new or “gently used.” We will be glad to coordinate alternate “drop-off” arrangements if you cannot drop off coats at our community. For more information please call Jennifer Fredell - Centofanti at 704-471-2828.
Greater Shelby Community Theatre
Greater Shelby Community Theatre will host a meeting of Lost Playwrights of Western North Carolina Saturday, January 22nd, from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the Cleveland County Arts Council on Washington Street in Shelby. All persons interested in any aspect of theatre or creative writing are encouraged to attend.
BBQ Dinner Benefit To Support
North Shelby School’s Senior Beach Trip
Support North Shelby School’s Senior Beach Trip - Teddy Bear’s Beach Run! BBQ Chicken Dinner plates January 28, 2011 from 5:00 pm until 7:30 pm at North Shelby School. Plate includes: 1/2 chicken with baked beans, slaw, roll, dessert and tea. Cost for plates is $9.00. Eat in or take-out or drive-thru available. For advance tickets contact North Shelby School 704-487-9941. Chicken prepared by Doug Fortenberry.
Valentine’s Lunch at Anne Dover Bailey Pavilion, Shelby City Park Carrousel
Make your reservations now for Valentine’s Day lunch at the Anne Dover Bailey Carrousel Pavilion at Shelby City Park on Monday, Feb. 14, 2011 from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm. A catered lunch by Dressing On The Side will include homemade vegetable soup, fresh deli sandwich, salad with homemade dressing, fresh fruit, dessert bar and warm cider or tea. Live music will be provided by Ray Ledford, flowers will be provided Holly’s Flowers. Reservations are required, cost is $11.00 per person and includes rides. Call 704-484-6476 for reservations. The Carrousel is open for rides from 1:30 until 5:00pm. Visit cityofshelby.com/parks for more information.
Shelby City Park & Rutherford County Senior Center Dinner Theater Trip
The Shelby City Park and Rutherford County Senior Center is planning a trip to Barn Dinner Theater on February 15, 2011. Transportation is provided by Discovery Group Tours. Bus will leave at 9:30am from Rutherford County Senior Center, and leaves Shelby City Park at 10:00 am, seating for lunch will be at 1:00pm with a 2:15 showtime. Located in Greensboro, NC, Barn Dinner will present “Band of Angels”, a country music sensation about the starts of the famous Ryman Auditorium, featuring a cast of characters including Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Minnie Pearl, Tammy Wynette, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Bill Monroe, Ernest Tubb, Marty Robbins and more. A great lunch buffet is included. Cost for the trip is $68 per person and is due at sign-up. Deadline for sign-up is Feb. 4, 2011. Sign up at Shelby City Park Office 704-484-6811 or at Rutherford County Senior Center 828-287-6413. Visit www.cityofshelby.com/parks or check out City Park on Facebook.
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