Thursday, June 13, 2019
What: State Employee's Association of NC District 4 Annual Meeting
When: 6:00 pm, June 13
Where: Cleveland County Extension Auditorium, 130 S. Post Rd., Shelby, NC
More Info: RSVP by Monday, June 10, to Jerry Bridges at 704-472-7007 or Tim Southard at 704-473-2619.
What: Opioid & Heroin Community Forum
When: 6:00 - 6:30 pm: Registration and light refreshments (free), 6:30 - 8:00 pm: Program, June 13
Where: Cleveland County Public Health Center, 200 South Post Road, Shelby, NC
More Info: Register for free: 980-484-5335 or email jamie.todd@clevelandcounty.com or online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/communityforum2019.
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.
What: State Retiree Forum
When: 5:30 pm, June 17
Where: Isothermal Community College, ICC Loop Rd., Spindale
More Info: RSVP by June 13 to Tim Southard at 704-473-2619
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: South Mountains State Park Events
Where: South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC
More Info: Saturday, June 8 - "Hug-A-Tree". Teaches children basic techniques to aid in their survival is they do become lost. Visitor Center at 2:00 pm.
Sunday, June 9, 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 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.
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.