Lincoln County Senior Games
Senior Games are coming to Lincoln County in 2017. Visit the informational meeting to learn more and to try out some of the games that will be offered. The meeting will be Thursday, June 9, 2016, 10:00am - 12:00pm, at Howards Creek Community Center, 394 Howard's Creek School Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28093. Sports to include: Archery, Basketball Shooting, Billiards, Bocce, Bowling, Cornhole, Croquet, Football Throw, Golf, Horseshoes, Shuffleboard, Softball Throw, Tennis, and more! Silverparts to include: Visual Arts (Photography, Drawing, Watercolor), Literary Arts (Essays, Short Stories, Poetry), Performing Arts (Dance, Comedy, Vocal), and Heritage Arts (Pottery, Crocheting, Knitting, Woodcarving) and more! For more information or to receive updates, email recreation@lincolncounty.org or call the Recreation Department at 704-748-1518. For additional information on State Games with game rules, visit www.ncseniorgames.org.
Shelby High School Class of 1955
Shelby High School Class of 1955 will hold a monthly get together on the second Friday of each month at Ichiban's Buffet on East Dixon Blvd. in Shelby, NC. All classmates and guests are welcome to join us for food and fellowship. Mark your calendar for Friday, June 10, 2016 at 11:30am and on the second Friday of each month. For more information, check our Facebook page, "SHS 1955".
Lincoln County Historical Assn.
The Lincoln County Historical Association and Crouse Community Photo and History Project are pleased to host the first book signing for Robert C. Carpenter and his newly published book, "Gaston County, North Carolina in the Civil War," from McFarland Press of Jefferson, North Carolina. Retired principal Robert C. Carpenter will be signing books that will be available for purchase, as well as giving a brief presentation and Q & A. Carpenter is an adjunct professor at Belmont Abbey College and the president and editor of Footprints in Time, the bulletin for the Gaston Lincoln Genealogical Society. He lives in Bessemer City, North Carolina. Admission is free. This event will be held in the Lincoln Cultural Center Art Galleries on Friday, June 10, 2016, from 6:30-8:00pm. Free and open to the public. The Lincoln Cultural Center is located at 403 East Main Street in historic downtown Lincolnton. For more information, contact Jason L. Harpe, LCHA, 403 East Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092. Phone: (704) 477-0987 or lcmh@bellsouth.net. You can also contact Mona Ramsey, Crouse Community History and Photo Project, Crouse, NC 28033. Phone: (704-736-1440) or rramsey6@bellsouth.net
The Shelby Lions Club
The Shelby Lions Club will be distributing USDA Commodities on June 15, 2016 at the Cleveland County Fairground. Those who wish to come and fill out an application on that day must live in Cleveland County. If a person is unable to come in person, they may send a note stating the number in the family, their address and their whole family income, signed by them. The distribution is based on the number in the family and the income of the household. The commodities for June are as follows: Canned chicken, canned corn, Cranberry juice, concentrate, dried cranberries, Great Northern beans, orange juice, peanut butter, pears, peas, canned pork, raisins, canned salmon, spaghetti, walnuts, 10 lb. package of quartered chicken, and frozen orange juice.
Hospice Cleveland County
Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC, Calendar of Events:
Camp Mostly Smiles - This is a one-day retreat for children ages 6-16 who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Participants will have the opportunity to express their grief through writing, crafts, play activities and group discussions. Professionals who are trained in grief and loss will facilitate the retreat. Forms are available online at www.hospicecares.cc, at HCC Administrative Offices, or by calling 704-487-4677. Friday, June 17, 2016 • 9:00am - 3:00pm Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter Street • Shelby, NC
Memory Bear & Pillow Workshop - Participants will have the opportunity to make a teddy bear or pillow out of a loved one's shirt or other article of clothing. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Please call one of our Grief Counselors at 704-487-4677 to reserve your space. Third Tuesday of each month, alternating locations. Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Testa Family Hospice House & Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.
"Reflections" Sharing Group - This grief sharing group meets for six weeks. No cost and open to anyone who has lost a loved one. If you plan to attend one of our groups, please make every effort to attend all six sessions. Registration forms are available at HCC Administrative Office or by calling 704-487-4677. Thursdays: June 23, 30, and July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2016, 5:30pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.
The Town of Waco
The Town of Waco will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, June 20, 2016. The meeting will be held at 222 AW Black Street-WacoTown Hall. Meeting is to discuss 2016-2017 Budget.
The Foothills Post-Polio Support Group
The Foothills Post-Polio Support Group, formerly called the Cleveland County Post-Polio Support Group, will hold a meeting on Monday, June 20, 2016, at 6:00pm at the conference room of the Life Enrichment Center of Shelby, NC. The conference room is located at the back of the building. The center is located off Hwy 18 North on Life Enrichment Blvd, just north of Cornerstone Dentistry. Todd Putnam will give the program on Archeology. Each person attending should bring his/her own meal. Drinks: coffee and water - will be provided. If you are a polio survivor and would like to attend, they would love to see you there! Feel free to bring a caregiver with you. For more information you may call Wanda-Greg Horne at 704-482-8807 or Dianne Garner 704-434-4928.
The Town of Casar
Casar, NC is having a chili cook-off at their July 4th celebration on Monday, July 4, 2016 from 2:00-6:00pm at Casar Park and they are looking for people and groups to enter. It is free. Please call 704-312-9029.
The Town of Kingstown
The Town of Kingstown will be having it's annual Founder's Day Celebration Saturday, July 9, 2016, at Kingstown Park. The town still has space for any vendors who are interested in participating. For more information call 704-484-9776 or email Townofkingstown@yahoo.com.
Shelby Friends 50 and Over
Please join a wonderful caring group of people enjoying meals together, dances, picnics, day trips, trail walks, and other social activities. We meet third Thursday of the month at Showmars, (Shelby) and alternate restaurants for dinner first Friday of the month. We look forward to seeing you for new friendships and lasting memories. For information, please call 704-756-0551.