The Boys & Girls Club of Cleveland County has a limited number of openings for the last month of the 2010 Jack Schweppe Summer Day Camp. Registrations, first-come first-served are being held weekdays, 8 AM to 5:30 PM. at the Boys & Girls Club building, 412 West Sumter Street, directly behind Shelby Middle School in Shelby. Day Camp runs weekdays, 8:00 AM until 5:30 in the evening with the program schedule varying daily. Campers participate in structured daily Club activities in which they are placed with children of like age. The program is open to all boys and girls, rising first graders through age 14. Financial Assistance is available with regular Day Camp session fees based on a sliding scale according to income. For more information on the Boys & Girls Club Summer Day Camp, stop by the Club building at 412 West Sumter Street or call 704-471-CLUB (2582), weekdays 8 AM to 5:30 in the evening.

Partnership for End-of-Life Issues

“Funeral Home Tours” – Tour includes a look into the embalming room (optional), a visit to the selection room, and presentation by a funeral service professional discussing pre-needs, pre-planning, cremation, and ways to memorialize your loved ones.

Stamey Funeral Home – Fri., Sept. 3 at 10:00 am – 846 E. Stagecoach Trail, Fallston.

Cleveland Funeral Services – Wed., Oct. 6 at 10:00 am – 2518 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby.

For more information on Journey, please contact Len Byers at 980-487-3855.

South Mountains State Park

Summer Kid’s Club

Join a Park Ranger this summer to learn all sorts of fun stuff about water critters, trees, animals, and fish just to name a few. Programs will be offered now to August 19th. The same program will be offered twice a week every Tuesday at 11:00 am and Thursday at 2:00 pm.  See below for program schedule and descriptions.

7/17 – “Animals of the South Mountains” – Join a Park Ranger and learn about the many animals that call South Mountains home. The program will begin at 11:00 am in the Visitor Center auditorium. 

“Streamside Hike” – Join a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 2:00 pm for a streamside hike along theh Jacob Fork River.

7/18– “Tree ID Hike” – Join a Park Ranger for a 1.0 mile hike along the Hemlock Nature Trail. Tree identification will be the focus of this hike. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am.

“Caddisfly Cases” – Kids are introduced to the life cycle of an aquatic insect and its adaptation as they construct their own caddisfly cases. Join a Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 for this fun activity.

7/24 & 7/25– “Streamside Hike” – Join a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am for a streamside hike along theh Jacob Fork River.

“What’s in the Water?” – How many different kinds of critters live in the river?? Join a Park Ranger in the stream to turn over some rocks and learn more about what you might find there. Come prepared to get wet!! Meet at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm.

7/31 – “Animals of the South Mountains” – Join a Park Ranger and learn about the many animals that call South Mountains home. The program will begin at 11:00 am in the Visitor Center auditorium. 

“Birds of Prey” – Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm and learn about some of the birds of prey found in the South Mountains. You will learn about the distinguishing characteristics of these animals, and find out why they are called birds of prey.

South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC  28612. (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 or www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/somo for more information. 

Cleveland County Memorial Library

7/20 – Tuesday – Do the “WRITE” thing! Summer Writing Club, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. –  Do the “WRITE” thing and join the summer writing club at the Cleveland County Memorial Library. COME ON IT”LL BE FUN! The writing club is for rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. The first meeting will be on Tuesday July 20 at 6:30 pm. After that, we will meet every OTHER week. Please call the library at 704-481-1234 to register your young writer. If possible, it would be helpful if your child would bring a three-ring binder, notebook paper, and a pencil or eraser pen.

Now-7/28 – Make Waves at Your Library Teen Summer Reading Program, 3:00-4:00 p.m. –  Cleveland County Memorial Libary, Large Meeting Room.  Make Waves with the Library and enjoy our summer reading program. The program is open to all young adults in grades 7th through 12th grade. Summer reading will begin on Wednesday, June 16th at 3:00 p.m. The program will be every Wednesday, except for the week of July 5th-9th, 2010. The program is free and open to all young adults who wish to attend. There will be special events throughout the summer and ou can read books on your reading level for fantastic prizes. So Let’s Make Waves this summer at the Library.  For more details, please contact Kimberly Logan, Adult Services Librarian at 704-487-9069 ext. 238.

Now-7/30 – Water Your Mind – READ, Adult Summer Reading Program: Cleveland – Don’t let your mind dry up this summer. Cleveland County Library System. Register and use your book review prize entry forms to enter into weekly drawings for fabulous prizes! Some of these prizes include: a Fatz Café coupon book worth $20.00, a Ruby Tuesday’s Gift Card, where there is a new Sunday Brunch from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., an Alston Bridges Barbecue dinner for two coupons, an Arnold’s Jewelry Store Gift Set, and much, much more. Registration begins June 14th. So Water Your Imagination this summer and READ! For more information, please contact Kimberly Logan, Adult Services Librarian at 704-487-9069, ext. 238.

Now-8/5 – Make A Splash @Your Library Children’s Summer Reading Program - June 14-August 5, 2010, 10:00-11:00 AM – The theme for the week of July 11th is High Seas Adventure. The program is for children ages pre-school to 6th grade will meet every Wednesday. Children will read books on their reading level and the books must come from the library. For more information, please contact Barbara Wakefield, Children’s Librarian at 704-487-9069, ext., 233.

Cleveland County Arts Council

“A Day in the Life of Cleveland County” – Exhibit: Now through - July 29th – You’re invited to the Opening Reception. This is a viewers choice competition, come vote for your favorite photograph.

“Shavings & Thrums” – A juried exhibition that seeks to showcase a wide range of outstanding works related to fiber and wood media. Contemporary, innovative and traditional works created with fiber or wood as the primary media are welcome. Entry deadline: July 30.

“Made for Each Other” – September 9 – October 14 – A Juried Art Exhibition Featuring Ceramic Cream & Sugar Sets.

American Red Cross Bloodmobile

JULY 2010 OPEN & CLOSED BLOOD DRIVES

DONOR APPEAL!!  0 NEG AT CRITICAL LOW

(Please call for an appointment --- LESS WAITING TIME!)

7/19 – Monday – Belwood Community (25) – 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm – 145 Carpenters Church Road, Belwood, NC. For appointment call Merle at 704-300-9993.

7/21 – Wednesday – Fas Controls (Employees & Immediate family members Only) (20) – 12 Noon –4:00 pm – 1100 Airport Rd., Shelby, NC.

7/23 – Friday – Neal Senior Center (25) – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – 100 TR Harris Road, Shelby, NC.

7/27 – Tuesday – Purolator (Open to Public) (20) – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – 1022 Industrial Dr., Shelby, NC. Free Cleveland Mall Chick fil-A Coupons. For appointment call 704-406-1001.

7/29 – Thursday – American Red Cross (20) – 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm – 1333 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC. Free Cleveland Mall Chick fil-A Coupons. For appointment call Carrie at 704-487-8594.

7/30 – Friday – Wal-mart (25) – 12 Noon – 4:30 pm – 705 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC.

JULY CPR CLASS SCHEDULE

7/20 – Tuesday – Adult CPR – 6:00 pm

7/29 – Thursday – Infant & Child CPR – 6:00 pm

You have to prepay and register before day of class!

1333 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC

704-487-8594

Hospice Cleveland Co. – Upcoming Events

7/20, 27, 8/3, 10, 17, & 24 – Reflections – Wednesdays – 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm – 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 who has lost a loved one. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Kings Mountain Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Boulevard, Kings Mountain, NC.

7/22, 29, 8/5, 12, 19, & 26 – Reflections – Thursdays – 10:30 am - Noon – 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 who has lost a loved one. Please RSVP to 704-487-4677, ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC.

9/21 – Memory Bear Workshop – Tuesday – 9:00 am - Noon or 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm – 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. Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC.

Windjammers Christmas Run In July

   The Windjammers Motorcycle Club will have their “Christmas Run In July” Saturday, July 17th with a $10.00 donation. The Run will start at Cleveland Mall at 4:00 pm, and ends at the Windjammers Clubhouse. There will be a Steak Dinner with Music by “Crimson Kiss”. All profits go to the Cleveland County Children’s Home. For more information call Teddy Bear at 704-477-8774; Shakey at 828-289-9951; Pope at 704-692-8253; or Axle at 704-477-7653.

Family Swim Theme Nights

   Family Swim – Now thru Aug. 19 – Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. The cost is $1.00 (12 and under and 55 and over); and $2.00 (13 and over). Theme nights will be on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. On July 22 - Beach Night; and Aug. 12 - Team Night. Please visit www.cityofShelby.com/parks or visit us on facebook.

2010 Back-To-School Supplies Project

   Applications will be taken July 19th, 20th, and 21st from 9:00 - 11:30 am and 1:30 - 4:00 pm at the Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association, located at 1175 Wyke Rd., Shelby. Parents must bring: parent’s valid ID showing correct address, Children’s Social Security Card or Medicaid Card, Children’s Birth Certificate or Valid ID verifying their age. Applications will NOT be taken without this information. The back-to-school party and pick-up will be on August 7th from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Blood Drive at Neal Senior Center

   Give Blood and See America! Participate in donating blood or platelets between July 1 and September 30 and enter our drawing to win a $1,000 Gift Card! The Blood Drive will be held at the Neal Senior Center Friday, July 23rd from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Please contact Lisa Abernathy at 704-484-5491 to make your life-saving appointment. All donors will recieve a Chick fil-A coupon. All donors must present a photo ID or an American Red Cross blood donor card at registration. The Neal Center is located at 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby.

Springmore Bulldogs Basketball Skills Camp at Crest High School

   The Deadline Sign-up date for the Basketball Skills Camp is Saturday, July 24th at Crest High School. Camp dates are July 26 thru July 30th; time is Mon.-Thurs. 4 pm - 8 pm, and Friday 4 pm - 6 pm; Cost is $40.00 per camper; ages 10-14 years old (boys and girls) at Crest High School. For more information contact Camp Director/Coach, Keith Rhodes at 704-576-7321 or email: rhodesb132@student.clevelandcommunitycollege.edu. 

Carolina Panthers Junior Training Camp

    The Carolina Panthers Junior Training Camp event will take place on Monday, August 2 at 9:00 am. To attend the Panthers Camp, parents must sign up children at Polkville Park on Saturday, July 17th. Sigh ups will be from 2-4 pm, and only the first 200 children will be able to participate. Boys and girls from any Cleveland County School grades K-7th are welcome. More details will be available at sign ups. If you have any questions about our camp, please contact Andrea Bivins abivins03@aol.com.

Hope For Carey FUNdraiser

    We will have a FUNdraiser Saturday, July 17th beginning at 5:00 pm at Casar Park. There will Gospel Singing, Country Band 30AutSixx, ACW Wrestling, Bounce House, Games including Cornhole by Tyler Watts, The Harvest Works Petting Zoo, and Knobby & The Man. Tickets are $6.00 for adults; Ages 6-12 will be $4.00; and FREE to 5 and under. Food will be sold at the event. All proceeds will go directly to the family, no profit will be made on this event. For more information call 704-473-5739 or visit www.acwworld.8k.com.

16th Annual High Country Bead, Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

    This event will be held July 16-18 at Boone National Guard Armory, located at 274 Hunting Hills Lane, Boone, NC (near the Hospital and behind Fire Station No. 2). Open to the Public. Admission: $2.00; under age 16 free, with free parking. On Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am until 5:00 pm. Questions may be directed to Van Wimmer, Show Director at 540-384-6047; or website: www.toteshows.com

9th Annual Truck and Tractor Show

  This is our 9th Annual Truck and Tractor Show. A Good day of Family Fun Entertainment, Saturday, July 31, to be held at Brad Wike’s Farm, Blackburn Bridge Road, Lincolnton NC, 8 am - 4 pm. All Make, Models and Years are Welcome. Admission $5-Adult, Kids 12 & under free, Percentage of Admission fee going to American Cancer Society. www.bradsclassictrucks.com.

Citizen’s Police Academy

    The Shelby Police Department is currently taking applications for our Citizen’s Police Academy scheduled to start August 5th, 2010. This will be an eight-week class that will meet each Thursday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Excel Youth Academy located at 706 Julius Street. The classes are designed to educate citizens on how our police department operates on a daily basis. Due to the sensitive nature of police work, a background check will be conducted to ensure you meet our eligibility requirements. You must meet te following requirements: • Must be at least 18 years of age • Live, work or attend school in Shelby, NC • No felony convictions • No misdemeanor convictions within the past three years. The Chief of Police may waive any of the requirements. If interested, please pick up an application inside the Shelby Police Department at the Cleveland Mall or at Shelby Police Department’s main office located at 311 S. Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC. Please feel free to contact Lt. Rick Stafford at 704-482-4899 or 980-721-2234 for further information.

Foothills Bridal Fair at Cleveland Mall

   Foothills Bridal Fair – Sunday, August 8th at Cleveland Mall in Shelby, NC from 12 noon – 4:00 pm. This wedding expo will feature interactive exhibits, fashion show, giveaways, live entertainment, and much more. The Foothills Bridal Fair serves Cleveland, Rutherford, Polk, Gaston and Lincoln Counties. Brides may pre-register at www.foothillsbridalfair.com. Sponsored by Time-Out Management and Foothills Bridal Magazine. Any business interested in participating as an exhibitor should contact Time-Out Management at 704-214-9799.