Thursday, June 13, 2019
What: Ham Radio Class
When: 7:00 pm, June 13
Where: Shanghai Fire Volunteer Department, 1435 Burke Rd., Shelby, NC
More Info: CCARS Amateur Radio Club will be teaching Ham Radio
Monday, June 17, 2019
What: Post-Polio Support Group Meeting
When: 6:00 pm, June 17
Where: Shelby Life Enrichment Center, 110 Life Enrichment Blvd, off Hwy 18 North, Shelby, NC.
More Info: Bring you own meal if you would like to eat with us Coffee and water will be available. A program will be given by Mrs. Lynn Armonld on how to eliminate chemicals in you home. Cleaning your home safely without dangerous ingredients found in many home cleaning brands. If you are a polio survivor and would like to attend, we would love to see you there! Feel free to bring a caregiver with you. For more information call Wanda-Greg Horne at 704-482-8807 or Dianne Garner 704-434-4928.
What: Playing With A Purpose Basketball Camp
When: June 17-21
Where: Shelby Middle School
More Info: Session 1 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Rising K-4th Grade; Session 2 - 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Rising 5th - Rising 9th Grade. T-shirts, food, awards, fun. Boys and girls welcome.
Thursday, July 4, 2019
What: Lattimore 4th of July Celebration
When: 9:00 am, parade begins, July 4
Where: Lattimore, NC
More Info: The parade will feature floats, tractors, horses, antique cars, go carts, and much more. At the conclusion of the parade, a patriotic program and bluegrass entertainment will be featured at the recreation park of Lattimore Baptist Church. Concessions and lunch sold by the Lattimore Baptist Youth Department to raise funds for youth projects. Entertainment provided by Carolina Divide. Entries are needed for the parade! Businesses, families, and individuals desiring to enter floats, cars, etc. in the parade should line up on Towery Road at 8:30 am. For questions, please call 704-434-2620, email townoflattimore@gmail.com, or visit the town's Facebook page @TownofLattimore.
Friday, August 9, 2019
What: 50th Anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival Fundraiser
When: 3:00 pm, August 9
Where: City Pavilion, Shelby, NC
More Info: Stop by and listen to some great tunes by the bands, Cra Cra, The Rivers End and Groovin. Vendors will be on hand selling food, beverages, crafts and more. Janet Horn Miller will instruct a yoga class for participants. Face painters and classic VWs will be on hand as well. Proceeds from the event will benefit the new Cleveland County Music Hall Fame. To learn more about the Cleveland County Music Hall of Fame, check out of Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CCMUSICHALL. Don't forget your lawn chair!
Saturday, September 7, 2019
What: Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's - Gaston/Cleveland/Lincoln
When: September 7
More Info: Help turn our community into a sea of purple and take steps to fight Alzheimer's. Lace up your walking shoes and wear purple. To sign up as a walker or Team Captain, or to learn more about becoming a sponsor or volunteer, visit http://act.alz.org/GastonClevelandLincoln or call 800-272-3900.
Announcements
What: CCC Summer Enrichment Camps
More Info: Cleveland Community College is offering summer enrichment camps for rising fourth graders through rising 12th graders. The camps offer a variety of experiences, including a college boot camp that helps high school juniors and seniors navigate the process of applying for college. Campers learn how to handle the college application process, begin preparing for the ACT/SAT tests, work on interview skills and manage other related tasks. Other summer camps offer fun with science and computers through such hands-on activities as building human batteries, learning to create video games, programming with Raspberry Pi and robotic programming. For more information on dates, times and costs, visit clevelandcc.edu/ce. If you have questions or are ready to register your child, email coned@clevelandcc.edu or call 704-669-4015.
What: Cleveland County Library Summer Reading- "Reading Challenges for all Ages"
Where: Cleveland County Memorial Library, 104 Howie Dr., Shelby, NC
What: Craft Night (ages 18+)
When: 6:00 pm, Monday, June 17
More Info: A relaxing night of crafting. We'll be making decorative glass votive holders.
What: Bright Star Theater Presents: "One Small Step..." (ages 6-12 and up)
When: 1:30 pm, Tuesday, June 18
More Info: Bright Star Touring Theater retells the incredible story of the Apollo Program's astronauts and the mankind's first landing on the moon!
What: Storytime: "What is Space?" (ages 5 and under)
When: 10:30 am, Wednesday, June 19
More Info: Our weekly Pre-K storytime will focus on outer space all summer long with space-themed stories, and STEM play focusing on space science!
What: Canvas Graffiti Art (ages 13-18)
When: 2:00 pm, Thursday, June 20
More Info: We start Teen Summer reading with an incredible art project. Be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on, as you'll have free reign to create a piece of art as unique as you are!
Pick up your challenge record at the circulation desks at Cleveland County Memorial Library or Spangler Branch Library, and get to reading! No registration is necessary and the programs are free. For more information call the library at (704) 487-9069 or visit our website at ccml.org.
What: South Mountains State Park Events
Where: South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC
More Info: Saturday, June 15 - "Basic Wilderness First Aid". Join park volunteer, Jeff Newton. He will introduce the items to take with you and what is available for first aid when you're in the back-country. This is not a certification class. Sunday, June 16 - "Skulls & Skins". Join a Park Ranger to learn about the many animals that call South Mountains home. Begins at 11:00 am in the Visitor Center auditorium. Saturday, June 22 - "Streamside Hike". 11:00 am at the Jacob Fork Parking Area. Sunday, June 23, 30 - "Fly Fishing 101". Visitor Center at 2:00 pm. This introductory class on fly fishing will meet at the Clear Creek access off Branstrom Orchard Rd. Morganton NC. Saturday, June 29 - "Wilderness Survival Class". Program is free and open to the public. Meet at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm. South Mountains State Park is 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.