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:
Sunday, January 1, 2017 - "First Hike". Start the New Year with some fresh air! This hike includes the 80 ft. High Shoals waterfall. This moderate 2.75-mile hike will last approximately 1.5 hours. Please bring water, appropriate clothing and footwear. Space is limited. Please call the park office for more information and to pre-register for this hike. 828-433-4772.
Saturday, January 7, 14, 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 8, 15, 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 8, 15, 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.
NAMI Rutherford-Cleveland
The NAMI Rutherford-Cleveland support group for adult family members and caregivers who have loved ones dealing with mental illness meets every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Shelby Wellness and Therapy, 809 N. Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC. All are welcome.
American Red Cross Fundraiser, Fallston
The Americana Red Cross, Fallston Road, Shelby, NC, will hold a fundraiser on Friday, January 27, 2017. Teddy Bear and Friends Annual BBQ Chicken Dinner. Meal includes 1/2 BBQ chicken, baked beans, slaw, roll,and homemade dessert. Dine in or Drive Thru for your convenience. Tickets are $12 and are on sale now by calling Carol Goforth at 704-472-4546 or online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teddy-bear-and-friends-annual-bbq-chicken-dinner-tickets-29765248660.
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 12, 19, 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, January 17, 2017, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building and 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.
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 Singles 60 and Over
Shelby senior singles 60 and over invite you to join them the third Thursday of the month at Showmars, anywhere between 4:30pm to 5:00pm and alternate restaurants for dinner the first Friday of the month to participate in lunches, dances, and other social activities. See what they're all about as many have found lasting friendships and lifelong companions. For more info, please call 704 756-0551.