Relay for Life, 2016 Meetings
2016 Meeting Schedule for Relay for Life. All meetings are at 6:00pm.
February 2, 2016 - Committee Meeting, Cleveland Volunteer Fire Dept.
February 9, 2016 - Team Captain Meeting, Ascension Lutheran Church.
March 1, 2016 - Committee Meeting, Cleveland Volunteer Fire Dept.
March 8, 2016 - Committee Meeting, First Baptist Church Gym
April 5, 2016 - Committee Meeting, Cleveland Volunteer Fire Dept.
April 12, 2016 - Team Captain Meeting, Ascension Lutheran Church.
May 3, 2016 - Committee Meeting, Cleveland Volunteer Fire Dept.
May 4, 2016 - Paint The Town Purple, Uptown Shelby, Earl Scruggs Center, 3pm - 8pm. Rain date scheduled for May 11, 2016.
May 17, 2016 - T-shirt Pick-up/Bank Night, 4-7:30, Cleveland County Fairgrounds.
May 20, 2016 - Relay For Life Event at Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 6:00pm til 12:00am.
Cleveland County Partnership for Children
The Cleveland County Partnership for Children will hold an Early Head Start Policy Council meeting on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 12:00 noon at the Partnership's office located at 105 E. Ridge Street, Kings Mountain, NC. No public input session will be held at this meeting.
The Cleveland County Partnership for Children will hold a Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 8:30am at the Partnership's office located at 105 E. Ridge Street, Kings Mountain, NC. No public input session will be held at this meeting.
Hospice Cleveland County
Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC, Calendar of Events:
"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. Registration forms are available at HCC Administrative Office or by calling 704-487-4677. Thursdays: January 21, 28, February 3, 11, 18, 2016 - 11:30am - 1:00pm at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.
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. Space is limited. Please call one of our Grief Counselors at 704-487-4677 to reserve your space. Tuesday, January 19, 2016, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building and Thursday, March 17, 2016, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, at the Testa Family Hospice House.
Lost Playwrights, Hendersonville
The Lost Playwrights meeting scheduled for January 23 has been rescheduled because of the threat of hazzardous weather. The playwrights will meet Saturday, January 30, 2016, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in Kapplan Auditorium of Henderson County Library, 301 North Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC. Anyone interested in any aspect of theatre or creative writing is encouraged to attend. There are no dues.
West Marion Street Neighborhood Assoc.
A newly-formed West Marion Street Neighborhood Association will hold its Inaugural Meeting on Monday, January 25, 2016 at 6:00pm at Cleveland Memorial Library. All who live and work on West Marion are invited to attend to discuss ways to revitalize this gateway street. Neighbors will have an opportunity to join one of several working committees; community and government relations; marketing and promotions; member communications; special needs of neighbors; and neighborhood social events. If you own or rent property on West Marion Street and want to attend, contact Bonnie Sweeting, President, at 704-692-8952 by January 22, 2016.
The Library at the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA
Interested in learning about these beautiful birds? Join The Library at the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 10:00am. Jim Kunkle, Cleveland County's North Carolina Bluebird Society coordinator will share the Bluebird Story! For more information contact Karen Bell at 704-669-3648.
Shelby City Park, Shag Lessons
Shelby City Parks & Recreation will be holding Beginner Shag Lessons, Tuesday February 2, 2016, at the Shelby City Park (Aquatics Room between Gym and Pool) No partner needed. Instructors: Sam & Regina Lail. (Registration at 6:00pm) Call Sam or Regina Lail, 704-482-6376.
Broad River Genealogical Society
The Broad River Genealogical Society will hold a presentation, Sunday, February 14, 2016, at 3:00pm. It will be on the Catawba Indians by Archivist Brent Burgin. He will also bring his collection of Catawba Pottery. All ages and everyone is invited to the programs at the Neal Center in Shelby, NC. There is no cover charge, and light refreshments are available. Non Members are always welcome. A friendly reminder that the Broad River Genealogical Society Membership Dues are now due for 2016 Membership Year. Anyone wanting to renew or join will need to send $25 to the following address: Broad River Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 2261, Shelby, NC 28152 or bring a check on Sunday and give it to Martha Bridges, the Treasury. Their Library is located at 1145 County Home Road Shelby NC, across from Putnam Memorial Baptist Church. Members receive 4 Booklets during the year on local history and Genealogical Information on families. Open every Tuesday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm and also the 2nd and 3rd Mondays from noon until 4:00pm.
Bipolar/Depression Support Group, Shelby
Depression and Bipolar support group meets every Tuesday at the Cleveland Memorial Library in the small conference room from 6:30pm until 8:00pm. Call Jodi with questions at 704-484-8998.
Radon Action Month, Cleveland County
Did you know January is Radon Action Month and we in Cleveland County have a chance to join others from across NC in testing our homes and taking action, if needed, to reduce radon levels. Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless an naturally occurring radioactive gas. It is produced through the natural decay of uranium found in most rocks and soil. Radon can enter our homes through cracks and holes in the foundation. It is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and is the second leading cause of lung cancer. The only way to know whether or not your home has an elevated radon level, is to conduct a radon test. FREE (short-term) radon test kits are available at the NC Cooperative Extension Cleveland County Center, 130 South Post Road, Suite 1, Shelby,NC. Call Nancy Abasiekong, Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences, at 704-482-4365, to pick up your FREE radon test kit. The radon test kits are made available through NC Radon (www.ncradon.org).

Benefit Fish Fry for Joey Tysinger
A Benefit Fish Fry will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at 4:00pm, for Joey Tysinger to help with medical expenses. New Home UMC, 544 Moriah School Rd., Casar, NC. Flounder, catfish, chicken tenders, fries, hushpuppies, slaw & dessert. Adult dine-in: $10 per plate; child dine-in: $5 per plate. All take-out plates: $10.
Willow Tree Community School Benefit
A Spaghetti Dinner Benefit will be held Friday, February 5, 2016, for the Willow Tree Community School. $7 Lunch, 11:30am - 1:00pm, (delivery only); $7 evening meal (dine in or carry out), 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Spaghetti, salad, bread, pound cake. Ranch or Italian dressing. Sauce provided by Italian Garden Boiling Springs. Ticket sales end February 1, 2016. 980-295-2671, 1050 Sam Lattimore Road, Shelby, NC.