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Neighborhood Calendar July 26th edition
    Parkinson Support Group, Neal Sr. Center
   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.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild         
   Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10AM - 12PM at the Lincoln County Senior Center, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen Street, Lincolnton, room 319. They teach and encourage those interested in the art of quilting. Visitors and new members are welcome. The meeting will be in the multipurpose room in The Senior Center.Information: Tony Darr 704-439-6532.
Solid Rock Garden, Lawndale
  Solid Rock Community garden in Lawndale will have regular work nights on Monday evenings at 6:00 pm, now through the summer months. If you enjoy gardening and want to help grow nutritious food for our neighbors - please join us. We will meet at the garden which is located on the grounds of the Upper Cleveland Rescue Squad in Lawndale. For more information send an email to solidrockgarden@gmail.com or come to the garden!

Neal Senior Center, Shelby
   Bingo Each Monday Night (except holidays) - Doors open at 5:30 (no admittance after 7:00 p.m.). Jackpot up to $500.00. Public invited 12 years and up. Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby.
      Dine Around  - Thursday, July 26, 5:00 p.m. Applebee’s, Earl Rd., Shelby. Please call 704-482-3488 to sign up by Tuesday, July 24th.
   Friday Night Dance - Theme: Luau Beach Party - Friday, July 27, 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Council on Aging, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby. Music provided by: Sixteenth Avenue Band. Cost $5.00 per person.
   Covered Dish - Friday, July 27 - 11:30 a.m-1:00 p.m. Bring your favorite dish and join in all the fun and fellowship. Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby.
South Mtn. State Park Environmental Programs

   Saturday, August 4 - “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 11:00 am in the Visitor Center.
  Saturday, August 4 - “Animals of the South Mountains” - Join a Park Ranger to learn about the many animals that call South Mountains home. The program will begin at 2:00 pm in the Visitor Center auditorium.
   Sunday, August 5 - “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.
  Saturday, August 11 - “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.
  Saturday, August 11 -“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.
Cleveland County Red Cross Blood Drives

     Monday, July 30th - 8:00am-12:30pm. PPG (closed to the public). 940 Washburn Switch Road, Shelby.
    Monday, July 30th 2:30pm-6:30pm. Polkville Baptist Church. Hwy 226, Polkville.
   Thursday, August 2, 3:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Family Video, 821 S. Lafayette St., Shelby.
   Monday, August 13, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.  Second Baptist Church, 120 Linwood Rd., Kings Mtn.
   Tuesday, August 14, 3:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. First Baptist Church, 403 Cleveland Ave., Grover.
   Friday, August 17, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Owens & Minor (closed to the public).
Survivors Of Suicide Support Group
   Survivors of Suicide Support Group, meets the last Tuesday of every month, 11:30am - 1:30 pm at the Cleveland Memorial Library. Sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Cleveland County, this support group offers support to those who have lost a loved one to suicide. All members of the group, including the facilitator, have experienced this unique loss. For details, contact the Mental Health Association at 704-481-8637 or mha@clevelandcountymha.org.
    Family-to-Family Caregiver Support Group, meets every third Tuesday of the month, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Cleveland County Red Cross (1333 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC 28150) Co-sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Cleveland County and NAMI Rutherford/Cleveland, this support group offers a safe space for close relatives of persons suffering from a severe mental illness to share their experience with others in a similar situation. For details, contact the Mental Health Association at 704-481-8637 or mha@clevelandcountymha.org  
Girls Fast Pitch Softball Tryouts To Be Held
  The Lady Bandits 12u & 14u will be hosting tryouts for the 2012 fall season and the 2013 spring/summer seasons.  We are looking for dedicated players who are serious about the game but also know how to have fun while competing.  ‘99 and ‘00 birthdays preferred but will consider the right candidates.   Tryouts will be held July 28th at 11:00 am at Boiling Springs Baptist Church: 307 South Main Street, Boiling Springs NC.  If you are interested and have any questions or would like a private tryout, please call Will at (630) 606-3972.
Showtime At The Apollo
  “Show Time At The Apollo”  will  be held at Shelby City Park on Saturday, July 28, at 6 p.m. The event is sponsored by Alpha Sigma Omega and Alpha Theta Delta. $10.00 advance, $12.00 event day.
Hot Dog & Bake Sale Benefit
For Robert Brackett
    A Hot Dog & Bake Sale to assist Robert Brackett on Saturday, July 28, 9:30 until at Casar Fire Department, Casar, NC. Hot dogs $1.00 each. All donations are accepted and appreciated.
Lost Playwrights Of Western NC Meeting
  Lost  Playwrights  of  Western  North  Carolina  will  meet  in  the  Kapplan  Auditorium  at  Henderson  County  Library,  Hendersonville,    Saturday, July   28th, from  2:00  to  4:00 PM.     All  persons  interested  in  any  aspect  of  theatre  or  creative  writing  are  encouraged  to  attend.
Upper Cleveland Fall Baseball Sign-Ups
  Upper Cleveland Fall Baseball Sign-ups will be held on the following Saturdays at Polkville Park: 8/4/2012 2pm to 4pm; 8/11/2012 2pm to 4pm. Divisions/Ages/Fees: Wee-ball (Ages 3-4) ($25) T-Ball ( Ages 5-6) ($30) Rookie ( Ages 7-8) ($35); Minor (Ages 9-10) ($40) Major (Ages 11-12) ($40); Babe Ruth (Ages 13-15) (Ages 16-18) ($50). For more information call 704-300-9501 or Visit www.ucbaseball.net
Boiling Springs Little Chargers
Football & Cheer Sign-Ups
   The Boiling Springs Little Chargers Football & Cheer Sign-Ups  will be held August 1st through August 3rd, 5:30-7:00 p.m. and August 6th and 7th, 5:30-7:00 p.m. This is for boys and girls grades K through 6th grade, as of this coming school year. Practices will begin on August 1st at Boiling Springs Elementary School. For more information contact John White 704-477-7773.
Cherryville Little Theatre Presents
“Disney’s Little Mermaid, Jr.” 
   The Cherryville Little Theater will be presenting the production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. on Friday and Saturday, August 3rd, 4th, 10th, & 11th at 7 PM. Also there will be a matinee on Sunday, August 5th with performance at 3 PM. The Cherryville Little Theater is located on 301 W. Academy Street, Cherryville, NC 28021. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children. For more information, please contact Page Lavender Thompson 704-473-5671.
Hospice Cleveland County 
   “Reflections” Sharing group, a grief sharing group that meets for six weeks will hold meetings on Tuesdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28 and September 4, 11, 2012  at 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building. There is no cost and is open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend.

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