Thursday, July 5, 2018

What: Summer Reading "Libraries Rock"
When: July 5-12
Where: Cleveland County Memorial Library, 104 Howie Dr., Shelby
More Info: Thursday, July 5: Pork Chop Productions RAPunzel, program for school age children (1:30-2:30pm). Pork Chop productions presents a modern take on a classic tale of a very long bad hair day. Monday, July 9: Graphic Novel Book Club program for ages 16 and up (6-7pm). This month we'll be discussing Paper Girls, Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chang. Tuesday, July 10: Libraries Rock with Music program for school age children (1:30 - 2:30pm). Learn how you can make your own music with everyday objects - even fruit! There is no need to register to attend, and all events are free and open to the public. Fore more information about Summer Reading, call the library at (704) 487-9069, or visit our Facebook page by searching for @ClevelandCountyLibrarySystem.
Saturday, July 7, 2018

What: South Mountain State Park - "The 10 Essentials"
When: 11:00am, July 7 and July 14
Where: South Mountains State Park Visitor Center, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC
More Info: What items should you always carry with you when hiking? Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center to learn. Located south of Morganton off 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.
Sunday, July 8, 2018
What: South Mountain State Park "Fly Fishing 101"
When: 2:00pm, July 8, 15, 22, 29
Where: South Mountains State Park Visitor Center, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC
More Info: Get Hooked! Join a volunteer angler at the Visitor Center for an introductory class. Please bring all personal equipment available. Classes may vary based on interest and skill level of the participants. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fishing regulations still apply. Located south of Morganton off 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.
Saturday, July 14, 2018

What: Kingstown, NC Founder's Day Celebration
When: 10:00am until, July 14
Where: 107 Paul Ramseur Ct., Kingstown, NC
More Info: Guest Speaker, Hope Cupit, President & CEO South East Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (SERCAP), Roanoke, VA. Activities and food for all. Please join us for an Exciting, Memorable and Historic Celebration!
Wednesday, July 18, 2018

What: Summer Reading Program: Dancing Through the Ages
When: 10:00am - 12:00noon, July 18
Where: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
More Info: We are partnering with Mauney Memorial Library to host an event as a part of their Summer Reading Program. It will begin at Central United Methodist Church where Gaston County Museum will do an interactive program, "Dancing through the Ages." Afterward, the Museum's historic houses (right across the street) will be open to tour and outside will be crafts, historic games, face painting, and live music. Something fun for all ages!
Saturday, July 21, 2018

What: Alzheimer's Association Education Program "Navigating a Dementia Diagnosis"
When: 9:00am - noon, July 21
Where: Southminster Retirement Community, 8919 Park Road, Charlotte, NC
More Info: The 3-hour session is free and will include a light breakfast. It is open to individuals with a recent diagnosis and/ or in the early stages of Alzheimer's and related dementia diseases, their families and care-partners, and anyone interested in learning more about planning and resources and services that are available. Registration is strongly suggested to ensure space for all attendees. To register, visit tinyurl.com/NavigatingDementiaCLT or call 1-800-272-3900.
What: South Mountain State Park "Animals of the South Mountains"
When: 11:00am, July 21
Where: South Mountains State Park Visitor Center auditorium.
More Info: Learn about the many animals that call South Mountains home. Located south of Morganton off old Highway 18. Call the park office at (828) 433-4772 for more information.