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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 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. DBSA support groups are not run by professionals, but instead offer peer-to-peer support. The support group meets every Tuesday from 6:30-8:00pm at The Episcopal Church in Shelby. For questions or information contact 704-232-5147 or laura@dbsafoothills.com.
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Kings Mountain Historical Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm, and Sunday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm. The cost of admission is free, however donations are appreciated. All donations go towards supporting the museum’s mission of informing the public of the history of the City of Kings Mountain and surrounding areas by preserving and exhibiting the 19th and early 20th century collection.
Kiwanis Club, Shelby
Kiwanis Club of Shelby meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at noon at Deer Brook Restaurant, 201 Deer Brook Drive, Shelby. 704-482-4419. Membership dues are $110 per quarter which includes meals and dues.
NAMI Rutherford Cleveland
The National Alliance on Mental Illness/Rutherford Cleveland hosts a Mental Illness Family Support Group, always on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:00pm., Cleveland County Red Cross Building, 1333 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC. This Family Support Group is specifically geared to the parents, grandparents, spouses, siblings, adult children and close relatives of persons suffering from severe and persistent mental illnesses. The illnesses covered are: Depression (unipolar), Manic Depression (bipolar), Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and other neurobiological brain disorders. These meetings are confidential and a safe place to talk with other families members going through the same experiences. We Are Families Helping Families! For more information please call Betty Frye at 704-434-5166 or 704-583-0845.
The NAMI Rutherford Cleveland is having an Open House, Thursday, January 24, 7:00pm, at The Crawford Building at Rutherford Hospital, to learn about the mental health support and resources provided by your local Rutherford/Cleveland NAMIi affiliate. For more information visit our website at www.nami.org/sites/NAMIRutherford-Cleveland or our facebook page (NAMI Rutherford-Cleveland). You may also call 704-434-5166 or 704-434-6921.
COA/Neal Senior Center, Shelby
A Parkinson Support Group Meeting will be held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Neal Sr. Center, 100 Harris Dr., Shelby. Sgl. Doug Murphy 704-487-8822.
COA/Neal Senior Center, Shelby, will be having the following events:
Bingo: Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. 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.
Dine Around- Council on Aging, 100 T.R. Harris Dr, Shelby. Friday, January 24. 5:00pm. Please contact the Senior Center @704-482-3488 to reserve you seat by Tuesday, January 22, 2013.
Winterfest – COA/Senior Center’s Dinner and Dance Fundraiser, Council on Aging, 100 T.R. Harris Dr, Shelby. Friday, January 25. Dinner at 5:30 pm - Dance begins at 7:00pm. Music will be provided by DJ Dick Hamrick. For tickets, call Mary Hamrick, Secretary at (704-482-3488, e-mail mhamrick@agingcouncil.org, or stop by the Senior Center.
Mauney Memorial Library, Kings Mtn
Mauney Memorial Library, 100 South Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, will be having free computer classes. Dates are as follows: Thursday, January 24, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Computers. Call 704-739-2371, main desk to reserve your place.
Cleveland County Blood Drives 2012-2013
Thursday, January 24 - 2:30pm-6:30pm, Elizabeth Baptist, 301 North Post Road, Shelby.
Friday, January 25 - 10:00am-2:00pm, Patrick Senior Center
909 East Kings Street, Kings Mountain.
Saturday, January 26 - 10:00am-2:00pm, Buffalo Baptist, 1410 Buffalo Church Road, Shelby.
Tuesday, January 29 - 2:30pm-6:30pm, Polkville Baptist, Hwy 226, Polkville.
Hospice Cleveland County Events for January
Hospice Cleveland County, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, will be holding the upcoming events: 704-487-4677.
“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. Please RSVP to 704-487-4677 ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Tuesday Mornings: January 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 11:30am - 1:00pm. Monday Evenings: January 28 and February 4, 11, 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm, 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. Please RSVP to 704-487-4677 ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Tuesday, February 26, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm Tuesday, March 19, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.
South Mountains State Park, Connelly Springs
South Mountains State Park Environmental Programs:
Saturday, January 26 - “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 2:00pm for this easy one mile walk. Saturday, February 2, 9, 16 - Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am.
Saturday, January 26 - “The Roles and Responsibilities of a NC State Park Ranger”: What does a Park Ranger do on a day to day basis? Meet in the Visitor Center auditorium at 11:00 am.
Sunday, January 27 - “Skulls & Skins”: Drop by between 2-3:00 pm and hear about some of the animals that call South Mountains State Park home.
Saturday, February 2 - “Masked Bandits”: Fact or Fiction: Do raccoons wash their food? Find out the answer to this and much more about those furry little “masked bandits” at South Mountains State Park. Meet Ranger Amanda at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm to learn a few myths and legends as well as fun facts about raccoons. All ages welcome!
Sunday, February 3 - “Good Oak”: Do you know what a “beaver cookie” is? Meet Ranger Amanda at the big oak tree outside the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm to learn a little about trees, a little about life and have a lot of fun. Kids and adults of all ages will have fun exploring history through the eyes of a “good oak” tree. Make your own personalized “beaver cookie” to take home.
Saturday, February 9 - “Skins and Skulls”: Come learn about the many mammals found at South Mountains State Park. Participants will learn what these mammals eat, where they live, etc. Meet Ranger Rogers at 2:00 pm at the Visitor Center.
Sunday, February 10 & Saturday February 16 - “Sssnakes”: Learn about the many snake species that are found in our area. Learn which ones are poisonous and which are not. Program to be held at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm.
Sunday, February 17 & Saturday, February 23 - “Black Bears: Majestic Creatures of the Wild”. How dangerous are black bears? Can we coexist? Why are black bears so unique? What should I do if I see a black bear? The program will begin at 2:00 pm in the Visitor Center.
Saturday, February 23 - “Where Am I? How to Use a Map and Compass”. Join a Park Ranger to learn the fundamentals of map reading, identification of land features, and compass use. If you have a compass bring it and come prepared to test your skills in the field. Meet at the Jacob Fork parking area at 11:00 am.
Sunday, February 24 - “Bats”: Are bats blind? Do they fly into your hair? Do they turn into vampires? Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm to learn some Bat facts and have an opportunity to view some Bats.
South Mountains State Park is located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18. We welcome the community to join us for our monthly educational interpretive programs. Call the park office at (828) 433-4772 for more information.
Cleveland County Memorial Library, Shelby
Cleveland County Memorial Library, 104 Howie Drive, Shelby, Youth Services Office, January 2013 Events and Programs:
Monday, January 28, 6:00 p.m. Teen Advisory Group Meeting for teens, grades 6-12 who want to meet new friends, earn community service hours, improve your library and enhance your college applications. January’s program will teach participants to operate the CCML Animation Machine! Call 704-487-9069 to register, and to find out how you can apply to be a member of the CCML TAG team; Limited pre-registration required.
Weekly Story Stop and Stay and Play programs for ages 0-5 years old, are held Tuesdays beginning at 10:30am. The Stay and Play is held immediately following the Story Stop. Families are welcome to check out books, register for programs and use library resources at 10:00am; with Story Stop beginning at 10:30am Story Stop and the Stay and Play program are a cooperative effort by Cleveland County Memorial Library and The Cleveland County Partnership for Children; to encourage children and their families to read and to prepare for kindergarten. Please call CCML at 704-487-9069, ext. 233 or Cleveland County Partnership for Children at 704-692-1189 for further information.
“Duo Dames”, started January 10 - March 14, and features the work of artists and friends, Pat Edwards and Terrie Melton. Pat and Terrie met in the early 1990s when both were members of Cleveland County Working Artists Guild. They became instant friends through their mutual love of the arts. Both women were primarily working with watercolor when introduced to collage by Kings Mountain artist, AB Snow. They later attended several Springmaid Watercolor workshops where they learned new techniques using art tissue, Oriental rice papers, and other found materials applied to canvas or other bases. Pat and Terrie share a studio at Buffalo Creek Gallery where they are charter members. While they use the same materials and paints, their works are as individual as they are.
Boy Scout Troop 112, Lawndale
Boy Scout Troop 112 of Lawndale will hold a benefit for Scout Master Paul Judge Sunday, January 27, at Lawndale Community Center on Piedmont Drive. The meal will start at 12:00pm until ? We will serve pintos, slaw, cornbread, biscuits, homemade desserts and tea. Donations only. For more information call Danny “Bubba” Swink, 704-473-0950.
Shelby Squadron Boosters
Join the Shelby Squadron Boosters as we participate in the Ruby Tuesday Giveback Program! On Tuesday, January 29, Ruby Tuesday will give 20% of your purchase BACK to the Shelby Squadron Boosters! Help us in supporting our cadets and leaders of the Shelby Civil Air Patrol. Join us at Ruby Tuesday, 2003 East Dixon Blvd, Shelby NC (Next to the mall) for this event. We hope you will support us! If you would like a flyer or more information, please contact the boosters at 704-313-8327.
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