DASG - Depression Anxiety Support Group

DASG is a Support group for individuals and their loved ones that experience depression and/or anxiety. The support group will be held every 2nd Tuesday of the month at The Cleveland Memorial Library from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Www.depressionanxietysupport.com.

Hospice Cleveland County, Shelby

Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC - Calendar of Events:

"Reflections" Sharing Group, Thursdays: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 2018, 5:30pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Administration Building. 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.

Memory Bear & Pillow Workshop, Tuesday, March 20, 2018, Tuesday, April 17, 2018, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Administration Building. 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.

Hospice Volunteer Training Class, Monday, April 9, Tuesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 12, 2018, 9:00am - Noon or 5:30pm - 8:30pm, Hospice Administration Building. Hospice training is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about hospice care and the services provided to the community. To get credit for the entire course, you will need to attend all days at one of the times offered or call to schedule a time to complete the training. Online training is also available by calling 704-751-3547.

National Pet Therapy Day - Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 4:00pm - 6:00pm. You and your Therapy Dog are invited to join Hospice for a drop-in celebrating National Pet Therapy Day.

Spring Memorial Service - Patients that have died September 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 will be remembered. Family members will receive a special invitation. Please RSVP to ext. 114 with your loved one's name. Sunday, April 15, 2018, 2:00pm, Ellis Chapel Baptist Church, 114 Ellis Chapel Rd., Shelby, NC 28152.

Chicken Dinner & Dessert Sale - (1/2 Chicken, Slaw, Pickles, Baked Beans, Rolls, Dessert) $12 a plate - Drive-thru only! Free business delivery for orders of 10 or more available for advanced purchases. Variety of home-made desserts for sale at each site. Chicken prepared by Doug Fortenberry. Tickets can be purchased at the Hospice Administration Building, The Hospice Store, Testa Family Hospice House, and online at www.hospicecares.cc. Sponsorship opportunities available by calling 704-751-3573. Friday, May 4, 2018, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, American Red Cross Building, 1333 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC 28150 or Testa Family Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Blvd., Kings Mtn., NC 28086

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, and play activities. There will also be time to relax and go swimming in the afternoon. Professionals who are trained in grief and loss will facilitate the retreat. Lunch, snacks, and water will be provided. Campers will also receive a free T-shirt. Please call one of our Grief Counselors at 704-487-4677 to reserve your space. Friday, June 22, 2018, 9:00am - 3:00pm, Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter Street, Shelby, NC.

Cleveland County Schools Preschool Screening

Cleveland County Schools Preschool Screening for the 2018-2019 preschool classes will be March 19-23, 2018 (No make-up screening will be offered.) Location: Office of School Readiness, 308 W. Marion Street, Building B, Shelby, NC 28150 (location of old Shelby Middle School, small building near tennis courts. Parking is in back). This is for children who live in Cleveland County and will be 4 years old by August 31, 2018. For more information or to schedule a screening appointment, please call 704-476-8064 between the hours of 8:30am - 3:00pm. Appointments will be made until all are booked. Screening provided by appointment only.

Crouse Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Spaghetti Fundraiser

The Crouse Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is holding a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 1:00pm until 6:00pm. Plates are $7. This includes spaghetti, salad, roll and dessert. Tea will be available for dine in orders only. It will be held at the Crouse Fire Department, 2765 old West hwy 150, Crouse, NC 28033. Call in Orders, 704-735-2247. Place orders now! They will deliver on five or more orders. For more information call Terry Seibert at 704-214-7579. Just leave a message and someone will call you back.

Post-Polio Support Group Meeting

This month's Post-Polio Support Group Meeting will be held Monday, March 19, 2018 at 6:00pm. Mr. Tom Forney will give a program about his life experiences! Everyone attending should bring their meal. Coffee, and water will be provided. 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 you may call Wanda-Greg Horne at 704-482-8807 or Dianne Garner 704-434-4928.

Cleveland County Veteran Services

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans. National Vietnam War Veterans Day is Thursday, March 29, 2018. To celeberate, the Cleveland County Veteran Services will host a Lunch, Thursday, March 22, 2018, 11:00am - 2:00pm, in the Crestview Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 1090 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby, NC. All Vietnam Veterans and spouses welcome! Call 704-484-4803 for more information.

Lincoln County Parks & Recreation

Lincoln County Parks and Recreation Office, 206 Gamble Dr., 1st Floor (With the Veterans Admin. Office) Lincolnton, NC, will be holding their Spring Break Camp again this year on April 2-6, 2018. Camp is for Kindergarden-6th graders and is being held at East Lincoln Community Center in Denver, and at Howard's Creek. Camp will include fun activities, arts and crafts, field trips and more! For more information, contact Program Coordinator, Lindsay Ross at (704) 483-8980.

Lincoln County Farmers markets will officially open for the season on Saturday, April 7, 2018. The Lincolnton Market is located at the Water St. shelter and the Denver Market is located at Rescue Squad Park, off of Galway ln, across from Lincoln Charter School. Both markets will be open Saturdays from 8am to 12pm. The market at DSS in Lincolnton will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning April 10, 2018. If you have any questions, give us a call at 704-748-1518.

Join Lincoln County Parks and Rec 5K on April 7, 2018! The purpose of this event is to promote health and fitness here in Lincoln County and to invite the community to learn more about their local parks. Youth ages 13 and under can register for only $10 and adults can register for just $20! To sign up, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Vale/LCPR5k. For more information, call Shannon at (704) 748-1518.

CC Special Olympics and GWU SAAC Hosts Fundraiser, Shelby

The Gardner-Webb University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), which is a group comprised of student athletes that serve as team representatives to provide insight into the student-athlete experience on campus, within conference, and at the national level, have partnered with the Cleveland County Special Olympics to assist in helping them raise funds for their trip to the U.S. Games this summer in Seattle. They will be hosting a fundraiser on Friday, April 6, 2018 at First Baptist Church in Shelby, NC, which will be a paid dinner and& a silent auction. All of the money raised will go to the CCSO. For more information please reach out to Heath Greene, Director of Student-Athlete Development at Gardner-Webb University.

City of Shelby Spring Bulky Item Pick-up

The City of Shelby Solid Waste Department is having the Spring Bulky Item Pick-up the week of April 16-19, 2018. Beginning on April 13, you may begin placing items such as: furniture, boxes, mattresses, and bagged clothes, etc., on the curbside without being subject to citations of fines. Please DO NOT place any items in the street or mix these items with limbs, leaves or grass. The Solid Waste Department does not pick-up items such as appliances, electronics, telelvisions, tires, building materials, paints, oils, and batteries. These items may be taken to the Cleveland County Landfills. Please have your bulky items available by 7:00am, they will be picked up only on the same day during the week that your garbage is scheduled for pick up. Items placed or left on the curb after April 19 will be subject to citations and fines. There will be no leaf or brush collection during bulky item pick up week

Habitat for Humanity Cleveland County

Habitat is taking initial applications for its 2018 Home Build now through April 15, 2018. The applicant must be able to make no interest house payments of $475 to $550 a month, must have a real need for better housing, must live in Cleveland County, and must be willing to partner with Habitat by completing "sweat equity" on the home and by attending Homeowner Workshops. The typical Habitat home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and is approximately 1100 square feet. Applications may be picked up at the Habitat ReStore, 323 W. Grover St., Shelby or to receive an application by mail, call the Habitat office at 704-482-6200. In order to be considered, completed initial applications must be received by the Habitat office no later than April 15, 2018. Habitat is an Equal Housing Opportunity organization.

Old Paths Farm

Old Paths Farm will host a day camp for children ages 6-12. Two sessions-June 25-29 or July 16-20; M-F 9:00-2:00. Children will help with feeding and caring for pigs, cows, chickens, and horses. They will engage in various activities involved with sustainable farming, including brush management, water control, grass usage, and other aspects of proper stewardship. Campers will keep a journal of daily activities, and will have opportunities to participate in team building games and challenges. Located about ten minutes from Gardner Webb, just across the South Carolina state line. Visit them on Facebook at Old Paths Farm. Contact Stacy at 864-909-9558 or thegoodlife@oldpathsfarm.