| Neighborhood Calendar Jan 23, 2014 |
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Relay for Life Cleveland County, Shelby
Cupid Dash 5K Run-Walk, February 8, 8:00am. Begins/ends Shelby City Park Carousel, Dorton St., Shelby, NC. $25 Entrance Fee. $10 Child Registration (10 and under). Late registration $30 run/walk, Chip Timing Benefiting Relay for Life. Online registration below or pick up forms at Cleveland County Clerk’s Office. Deadline: January 14. Packets available for pick up February 6, 1:00-4:00 or pick up on race day. Wear your best Valentine attire. www.queencitytiming.com.
County Team Captain Meetings - Tuesday, February 11, 6:00pm; Tuesday, March 11, 6:00pm; and Tuesday, April 8, 6:00pm. All meetings will be held at Landmark Baptist Church Family Life Center.
Other Dates to Remember: April 17: Kick-Off- 20th Annniversary, 5:00pm til 7:00pm, Uptown Shelby Courtsquare. May 8: Survivors Reception, Elizabeth Baptist Church. May 12-13: Bank Day, 3:00pm til 7:00pm, Fairgrounds/Goforth Hall. 20th ANNIVERSARY, May 16-17, 6:00pm til 9:00am, Fairgrounds. Post Bank Night, June 3, 5:00pm til 7:00pm, Landmark Baptist Church. RFL Celebration/Wrap-Up, June 24, 6:00pm, Landmark Baptist Church.
NAMI Cleveland-Rutherford Educational Forum
NAMI Rutherford-Cleveland Educational Forum, January 23, 7:00pm, Crawford Building Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Rutherfordton, NC. The speaker will be Sgt. Jamie Keever, Rutherford County Sheriff’s Dept. Topic: Police Departments, Families, and Communities Working Together to Protect the Mentally Ill, their Families, and their Communities. Sgt. Keever will answer questions and address concerns about interactions between members of law enforcement and the mentally ill. Keever has had CIT (Crisis Intervention Training) and will also talk about the benefits of CIT training for members of law enforcement. The public is invited to this free program. If you have questions, please contact Betty Frye, Pres. NAMI Rutherford-Cleveland, at 704-434-5166.
American Red Cross
January 23 - Ambassador Baptist College, 101 Stockton St., Shelby, NC, 11:30am - 4:00pm.
January 24 - Patrick Senior Center, 909 East Kings St., Kings Mountain, NC, 10:am - 2:00pm.
January 29 - Fallston Elementary School, 112 Gary St., Fallston, NC, 1:00pm - 5:30pm.
January 30 - Gardner Webb University, 110 South Main St., Boiling Springs, NC, 10:30am - 4:00pm.
February 6 - Landmark Baptist Church, 1724 East Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC, 3:00pm - 7:30pm.
February 11 - First Baptist Church, 403 Cleveland Ave., Grover, NC, 3:00pm - 7:30pm.
February 12 - Cleveland Community College, 137 S. Post Ave., Shelby, NC, 11:00am - 3:30pm.
February 18 - Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Graham St., Shelby, NC, 1:30pm - 6:00pm.
February 25 - Central United Methodist Church, 200 E. Marion Street., Shelby, NC, 2:30pm - 6:30pm.
February 26 - City of Shelby Utilities Operation Center, 824 W. Grover Street, Shelby, NC, 10:00am - 2:30pm
February 28 - Township #3 Elementary School, 526 Davis Rd., Shelby, NC, 12:30pm - 5:30pm.
Hospice Cleveland County
Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC, Calendar of Events for January and February are:
“Reflections” Support 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 call ext. 162 register. Registration forms are available at HCC Administrative Offices. Wednesdays: January 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 11:30am - 1:00pm, at the Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.
“Hearts for Hospice” - For a $1 donation, 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 704-751-3591.
Gardner-Webb University
Gardner-Webb Universities production of the 24 Hour Play Festivals will be January 24-25. Written, produced and directed by students, the 24 Hour Plays festivals begins on the 24th and will be performed on the 25th for audiences to see! Come and support the Theatre Arts Department!
Shelby Parks & Recreation Shag Lessons
Shelby Parks & Recreation will be having Beginner Shag Lessons, Tuesday, January 28, at the Shelby City Park (Girl Scout Hut). No partner needed. Instructors: Sam & Regina Lail. (Registration at 5:30pm) class starts at 6:00pm. Call Sam or Regina Lail, 704-482-6376.
WeROCC Hosts Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month we will have Falice Pete and Earl Philips as guest speakers. The February 6th event is hosted by WeROCC. The event starts at 7:00pm at the Administration Building, 311 East Marion Street Shelby, NC, in the Commissioners Chambers. Email Kathy_cdi@Yahoo.com or call 980-230-9967 with questions.
North Shelby School
Teddy Bear’s annual BBQ Chicken Dinner at North Shelby School on January 31, 2014 from 4:00pm until 7:30pm. All proceeds go to send graduating seniors to Myrtle Beach for a senior trip. Tickets are $10 includes 1/2 chicken with baked beans, slaw, roll and dessert. The meal is offered eat in or carry out. Advance tickets can be purchased at the school by calling Carol Goforth at (704)487-9941.
Broad River Genealogical Society
Broad River Genealogical Society will be presenting Award-winning author and storyteller Randell Jones who will be sharing stories, Sunday, February 9, 3:00pm, at the Neal Senior Center, 100 T R Harris Drive, Shelby, NC (park and enter meeting room at back of building). Mr. Jones is Author of “Before They Were Heroes at King’s Mountain. The Battle of Kings Mountain on October 7, 1780 was the “turning of the tide” in the American Revolution, a conflict between Americans – Whigs rebels from the backcountry against Loyalists trained as British forces. Major Patrick Ferguson’s arrogant threat stirred the passions of a people determined to live free. They marked over the Appalachians and defeated Ferguson’s army atop Little King’s Mountain. These Patriots were well experienced fighters through six years of conflicts with Shawnees, Cherokees, Chickamaugas, Scots Highlanders, Loyalist Tories, Royal grenadiers, robbers and thieves. These Patriots faced them all.
Kiwanis Club, Shelby
Kiwanis Club of Shelby is a group of professionals who are involved in the community and looking to change Cleveland County, one child at a time. This fundraising and project oriented club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at noon at Deer Brook Restaurant, 201 Deer Brook Drive, Shelby, NC; or the 2nd Thursday evening of every month at 5:30pm at Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant, 213 West Warren Street, Shelby, NC. One evening social a month at area restaurants. Membership dues are $30 per quarter plus $60 per quarter if you attend lunch meetings. For more information or to join, please contact: Pam Isaacs, President, 704-751-3573, pam.isaacs@hospicecares.cc
Parents Without Partners, Shelby
PWP meets every Monday night at 7:00 pm. at the Shelby Presbyterian Church for educational programs and at other times as scheduled for monthly social activities including: dances, plays, and concerts. The dances are held at the American Legion from 6:30pm - 10:00pm. every 1st & 3rd Thursday night of the month. For more information, call Connie at 704-487-1268 or Jo Ann at 704-538-9559.
The Foothills Marine Corps League
The Foothills Marine Corps League 1164 in conjunction with Lilly Beans coffee shop in downtown Shelby offer Free Coffee to any Verified Veteran the first Monday of each month from 9:00 - 11:30. Come and join in the conversation and fellowship!
Habitat for Humanity Cleveland County
Habitat for Humanity Cleveland County is now accepting applications for it’s 2014 Home Build. The applicant must be able to make house payments of $400 to $450 a month, must have a need for better housing, must live in Cleveland County, and must be willing to partner with Habitat by completing “sweat equity” on the home and by attending Homeowner Workshops. The typical Habitat home is 3 bedroom, 2 bath and approximately 1100 square feet. Applications may be picked up at the Habitat ReStore, 323 Grover Street or by calling 704-482-6200, Monday through Friday between 10:00am and 2:00pm.
Journey’s End Baptist Church, Hudson, NC, located beneath Andy’s Barber Shop on Hwy 321, will have a Benefit for Leon and Colene Hollar (Cancer Patient), Saturday, January 25, 12:00 - 4:00pm. 2 Hotdogs, baked beans, chips, drink $5. Take out or eat-in. For more information, call Randy, 828-212-1298.
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 1227 Mt. Sinai Church Rd., Shelby, NC, will hold a Concert Benefit for Michelle Whitecotton, Saturday, February 22, 7:00pm. Featuring: The Chuck Wagon Gang. No admission charge. Donations/Love Offering will be taken to help cover medical expenses.
New Support Group for Depression and Bipolar Disorder
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 704-232-5147 or visit www.dbsafoothills.com.
Singles Dinner Group, Shelby
Singles 50 and over meet for dinner the first Friday of the month at Golden Coral, Shelby at 6:00 p.m. and the third Thursday at Fishermans Feast at 5:30pm. We participate in dancing and other monthly activities. We invite new members to join us. For more info, call 704 406 9166.
Mental Health Association of Cleveland County
Survivors of Suicide Support Group meets twice a month, with a daytime and evening meeting. The Evening Group meets the 2nd Monday of every month from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer (502 W. Sumter Street, Shelby, NC). The Daytime Group meets the last Tuesday of every month from 11:30am - 1:30pm at the Cleveland Memorial Library (104 Howie Drive, Shelby, NC). Sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Cleveland County, this group provides a safe and confidential place for those who have experienced the unique loss of suicide to find help, healing and hope. Our group is open to those who have lost a family member, friend or co-worker to suicide. This group is not intended for those who have personally survived a suicide attempt. For details, contact the Mental Health Association at 704-481-8637 or mha@clevelandcountymha.org.
Cherryville Post 100 Bulldogs Travel Baseball Organization
Cherryville Post 100 Bulldogs Travel Baseball Organization are holding tryouts for the following ages: 8u, 9u, 10u, 12u, and 13u Indoor Facility. Please contact: Mike Cook, 704-300-2718. Visit our website: post100bulldogs.com.
Singles of Faith, Shelby
The Singles of Faith meet the first Saturday of every month at 5 p.m. in the back room at Showmars in Shelby. Singles of all ages are welcome to attend. Questions? Call Dianne at 704-692-0413.
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