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Neighborhood Calendar March 2, 2017

Relay for Life
The Relay for Life Team Captain's Meeting dates are March 14, 2017, April 11, 2017, 6:00pm til 7:00pm, at Hampton Inn & Suites, 2001-B East Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC.
Other activities:
May 10, 2017 - Paint the Town, Uptown at Earl Scruggs Center.
May 16, 2017 - Bank Night and Tee Shirt pickup (Cleveland County Fairgrounds) time tba.
May 19, 2017 - Relay for Life Cleveland County, NC, 4:00pm til 12:00am, at Cleveland County Fairgrounds.
Habitat for Humanity Cleveland County
Habitat is taking initial applications for its 2017 Home Build now through April 15, 2017. 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 15th. Habitat is an Equal Housing Opportunity organization.
Lincoln County Senior Games Registration
Lincoln County Senior Games registration is OPEN now through March 3, 2017. The Senior Games program is available to residents 50+ years old and encourages seniors to be active both physically and socially through competition. Registration packets are available online, at the Lincoln County Parks and Recreation office on Gamble Drive in Lincolnton, at Lincoln County Senior Services in Lincolnton, and at the East Lincoln Community Center on Optimist Club Road in Denver. Registration is only $10, includes participant Senior Games t-shirt, and covers all events registered for except golf and bowling which have additional fees. Completed registration packets can be returned by mail to Lincoln County Parks and Recreation, PO Box 25, Lincolnton, NC 28093 or dropped off in person to our office in Lincolnton, to Senior Services, or to the East Lincoln Community Center.
Carolinas HealthCare System
Carolinas HealthCare System, Levine Cancer Institute will hold a Free Skin Cancer Screening Saturday, March 4, 2017, 8:00am to noon, at Levine Cancer Institute-Cleveland, 201 E. Grover St., Shelby, NC. Skin cancer is the fastest growing cancer in the United States - 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of it during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. But the good news is that skin cancer is the most preventable type of cancer. There are things you can do now to lower your risk. Learn more at the free skin cancer screening. Screenings are by appointment only. Call 704-512-3209 today to schedule your appointment.
Kingdom Living Life Center
Kingdom Living Life Center, "The Heart Beat of the Community" located at 413 Weathers Street Shelby, NC is opening its doors to the community. The Life Center is designed to be a great asset to the community by hosting various events including educational, business, ministry seminars, conferences, weddings and all other memorable events. Our nondenominational services are held every Sunday morning beginning at 9:30am and our bible study is held every Tuesday at 6:00pm. Please contact us at 704-252-3907 for more information.
Friends of Shelby
Friends of Shelby, a group, (mostly seniors), who enjoy dining together, dances and other activities. They dine together third Thursday of the month Showmars 5pm and member's choice first Friday monthly. Many have found lifelong companions and lasting wholesome friendships. Feel free to bring some fresh ideas to share. For information, 704 756 0551.
South Mountains State Park, Connelly Springs
South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC: Upcoming Environmental Programs:
Saturday, March 4, 2017 - "Knot Tying 101" - Knot tying is a fundamental skill for many tasks. Whether you are a beginning climber, backpacker or just want to learn a few knots. Join a Ranger at the Visitor Center at 11:00am. "Streamside Hike" - Join a Park Ranger for an easy walk to learn more about the Jacob Fork River. We'll talk about watersheds, common plants and animals, and water quality. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 2:00pm.
Sunday, March 5, 2017 - "Masked Bandits" - Fact or Fiction: Do raccoons wash their food? Find out the answer to this and much more about those furry little "masked bandits" at South Mountains State Park. Meet Ranger Amanda at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm to learn a few myths and legends as well as fun facts about raccoons. All ages welcome! "Fly Tying 101" - Get Hooked! Join angler Jeff Newton at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm for an introductory class on fly tying. Please bring all personal equipment available. Classes may vary based on interest and skill level of the participants.
Saturday, March 11, 2017 - "Knot Tying 101" - Knot tying is a fundamental skill for many tasks. Whether you are a beginning climber, backpacker or just want to learn a few knots. Join a Ranger at the Visitor Center at 11:00 am. "Streamside Hike" - Join a Park Ranger for an easy walk to learn more about the Jacob Fork River. We'll talk about watersheds, common plants and animals, and water quality. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 2:00 pm.
Sunday, March 12, 2017 - "Masked Bandits" - Fact or Fiction: Do raccoons wash their food? Find out the answer to this and much more about those furry little "masked bandits" at South Mountains State Park. Meet Ranger Amanda at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm to learn a few myths and legends as well as fun facts about raccoons. All ages welcome! "Fly Tying 101" - Get Hooked! Join angler Jeff Newton at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm for an introductory class on fly tying. Please bring all personal equipment available. Classes may vary based on interest and skill level of the participants.
Saturday, March 18, 2017 - "Streamside Hike" - Join a Park Ranger for an easy walk to learn more about the Jacob Fork River. We'll talk about watersheds, common plants and animals, and water quality. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am. "Skulls & Skins" - Drop by between 2-3:00 pm and hear about some of the animals that call South Mountains State Park home. "Wilderness Survival 101" - Wilderness Survival 101 will cover basic survival information as covered in the Boy Scouts of America handbook. Topics covered will include basic first aid, shelter and others based on class interest and instructor discretion. Program will be presented by park volunteer, Jeff Newton, who also teaches Fly Fishing 101 and has a great deal of experience in the outdoors. Program is free and open to the public. Please meet at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm.
Sunday, March 19, 2017 - "The 10 Essentials" - What items should you always carry with you when hiking? Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm to learn about the "10 Essentials". "Fly Tying 101" - Get Hooked! Join angler Jeff Newton at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm for an introductory class on fly tying. Please bring all personal equipment available. Classes may vary based on interest and skill level of the participants.
Saturday, March 25, 2017 - "Streamside Hike" - Join a Park Ranger for an easy walk to learn more about the Jacob Fork River. We'll talk about watersheds, common plants and animals, and water quality. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am. "Skulls & Skins" - Drop by between 2-3:00 pm and hear about some of the animals that call South Mountains State Park home.
Sunday, March 26, 2017 - "The 10 Essentials" - What items should you always carry with you when hiking? Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm to learn about the "10 Essentials". - "Fly Tying 101" - Get Hooked! Join angler Jeff Newton at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm for an introductory class on fly tying. Please bring all personal equipment available. Classes may vary based on interest and skill level of the participants.
South Mountains State Park is located south of Morganton off of 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.
Shelby Lions Club March Distribution
The Shelby Lions Club will be distributing USDA Commodities on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the Cleveland County Fair Ground. Those who wish to come on that day and fill out an application will only need to give your home address and 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.
Veteran's Coffee and Conversation
The Veteran's Services would like to invite veterans of all ages and military service to join them at Veteran's Coffee and Conversation, on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 8:30am - 10:30am. The events are an opportunity for the local veterans to connect with other veterans, share stories and enjoy free coffee and treats along with good conversation. Government and nonprofit organizations that would like to provide support programs and activities for veterans are invited to attend the events to share about their program. Please call 704-484-4803 to schedule a time for your program information. Upcoming dates are: March 8, 2017, April 12, 2017, May 10, 2017, June 14, 2017, July 12, 2017, August 9, 2017, September 13, 2017, October 11, 2017 and November 8, 2017. County Administration Building, Lane Alexander Conference Room, 311 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC. For more information call the Veteran's Services Office at 704-484-4803.
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Mountain Historical Museum, 100 East Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC, will hold an event starting at 2:00pm on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Admission free! Textile worker, labor activist, and protest balladeer Ella May played a central role in the Loray Mill strike of 1929, the biggest communist-led strike in United States history. Ella's union involvement, ability to move audiences with her music, and her efforts to support desegregation and labor rights for African Americans at the height of Jim Crow made her a target of violence. At only 28-years old, pregnant and a mother of five surviving children, Ella May was assassinated on her way to a union meeting in Gastonia, NC. Although there were many witnesses, no one was ever held accountable for the crime. Kristina Horton, great-granddaughter of Ella May, will discuss the 1929 strike and ongoing efforts to memorialize Ella May's legacy, as well as her personal journey in discovering an unsung heroine in one of her ancestors.
Lost Playwrights, Hendersonville
Lost Playwrights will meet Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Kapplan Auditorium of the Henderson County Library, 301 North Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC. Anyone interested in any aspect of theater or creative writing is invited. There are no dues.
The Shelby Amateur Radio Club
Interested in becoming a FCC licensed Ham Radio operator? The Shelby Amateur Radio Club will hold a testing session at the Cleveland County Memorial Library, Shelby, NC on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 10am-12pm. The library is located at 104 Howie Drive, Shelby. For information call 704-466-3975.

BENEFITS
Benefit Concert For Life Enrichment Center
There will be a Benefit Concert for Life Enrichment Center on Friday, April 7, 2017, at The Don Gibson Theatre, 318 South Washington St., Shelby, NC. Door opens at 6:00pm. Show starts at 7:00pm. Featuring "Oak Grove String Band", "Charlie Carpenter", "Ashely Heath", and "Bryon McMurry". Great pickers for a great cause! 100 Percent of proceeds going to the Life Enrichment Center. Tickets available at DonGibsonTheater.com.


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