Relay for Life
The Angels of Hope team will hold a yard sale, Saturday, April 9, 2016, 7:00am until 12:00 noon, at 107 Twin Lake Drive, Boiling Springs, NC (turn at Old John Deere dealership onto W. Homestead and 2nd street to right. Lots of items to sell, collection of clowns, dolls, linens, clothes, baby furniture, household items, toys, pictures, frames, Carolina Panthers Sunday book and much more! Rain or shine. All monies go for Relay for Life!
Grand View Campground, Casar
Grand View Campground, 680 NC Hwy 226, Casar, NC, will be having a free Easter Celebration, Saturday, March 26, 2016, 12:00pm - 4:00pm. There will be an Easter egg hunt, arts and crafts, egg dying and refreshments. The Easter bunny will be stopping by for a visit and pictures. The hippo slide will be up and running free of charge. All events are free. Bring your own Easter basket for the egg hunt. Fun for all ages. They also have campsites available for rent, 704-472-3100.
Guardians of the Children of Cleveland County and John Knox Presbyterian Church
Guardians of the Children of Cleveland County and John Knox Presbyterian Church will be sponsoring an Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, March 26, 2016, 11:00am - 3:00pm, at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 610 Charles Road, Shelby, NC. Easter egg hunt, face painting, games. Hotdog plates: Adults $5, kids eat free.
Lincoln County Parks and Recreation
Lincoln County Parks and Recreation upcoming Camps: This year's Camp will be held March 28 - April 1, 2016 at East Lincoln Community Center in Denver for children Kindergarten thru 6th Grade. The total for the week is $95, or $20 per day. Summer Camp will begin on Monday, June 13, 2016, for rising 1st thru 6th Grade. Summer Camp will be held at both East Lincoln Community Center and Howards Creek Community Center. Call Lindsay at 704-483-8980 for more information on all camps!
Lincoln County Parks and Recreation is now offering Pickelball! This program is being offered for all ages. Games are now being held at Block Smith Gym (130 Rhodes St., Lincolnton) on Thursdays starting at 11am and will continue through March. For more information, please call Drew at 704-748-1518.
Senior Chair Volleyball is now being offered for adults 50 years old and up. Games are being held at Block Smith Gym (130 Rhodes St., Lincolnton) on Tuesdays starting at 11am and will continue through March. For more information, please call Drew at 704-748-1518.
They are now holding registration for their Spring Women's (age 21 and up) Softball League at East Lincoln Park in Denver. Games will be played on Sundays beginning April 3, 2016. The fee to play is $500 per team with all team info due by March 25, 2016. Please contact Lindsay at 704-483-8980 for more information or to register.
Hospice Cleveland County
Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC, Calendar of Events:
"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. Tuesdays: March 29, April 5, 12, and 19, 2016, 5:30pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.
"Spring Memorial Service" - Patients that have died September 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 will be remembered. Family members will receive a special invitation. Please RSVP to ext. 114 with your loved one's name. Sunday, April 10, 2016, 2:00pm, Putnam Baptist Church, 1146 Country Home Road, Shelby, NC.
Vietnam War Commemoration Event
The Jacob Forney Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Lincolnton, NC extends an invitation to attend: A small program presented to those in attendance honoring Vietnam Veterans Day - The Final Withdrawal of US Troops from Vietnam Commemoration Event. The ceremony will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 11:00am, at the east side of the Lincoln County Court House located at 1 Court Square, Lincolnton NC. The event ceremony will be held at the East Side of the Court House. Following the ceremony, there will be photographs at the Citizens Center, located on West Main Street, where the Vietnam War Commemoration Flag is being flown March 29 and March 30, 2016 in support and honor of our Vietnam veterans. Please pass the word to any Vietnam Veteran. The event is free and open to the public please let anyone you know who would be interested in attending this event know the Jacob Forney Chapter, NCSDAR is proud to host this event.
Cleveland County Schools
Cleveland County Schools presents "Cleveland County Elementary Honors Chorus" featuring 125+ select students from the following elementary schools: Bethware, Boiling Springs, Casar, East, Elizabeth, Fallston, Graham, Grover, James Love, Jefferson, Kings Mountain Intermediate, North, Marion Intermediate, Shelby Intermediate, Springmore, Township Three, Union, Washington, and West. All-day rehearsal at The Barnes Auditorium at Kings Mountain High School on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 8:30-12:00 and 12:45-2:15. (Please take pictures and do interviews during the later rehearsal time! Preferably around 1:45pm!) Performance Date: Thursday, April 7, 2016 at the Malcolm-Brown Auditorium at Shelby High School, 7:00pm (free to public). Directed by select Music Teachers of Cleveland County Schools. Any questions, please call Angie Costner at 704-487-7809.
Annual Boy Scout Fish Fry, Lawndale
The Annual Boy Scout Fish Fry will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016, starting at 5:00pm, at the Community Center, Piedmont Drive, Lawndale, NC. Fish, slaw, hushpuppies, fries, tea and dessert, $10. There will be a raffle: first prize will be a Remington 870 Shotgun or Henry .22 Caliber Rifle; second prize will be a Yeti 50 Cooler. For more information call 704-473-0950.
Broad River Genealogical Society, Shelby
The Broad River Genealogical Society will hold their General Meeting Sunday, April 10, 2016, at 3:00pm, at 1145 County Home Rd., Shelby, NC. Email: brgs1145@gmail.com
Journey Partnership for End-of-Life Issues
Journey Partnership for End-of-Life Issues would like to invite you to "Protecting your Identity Now and Later" on Thursday, April 14, 2016, 10:00-11:00am, at the Neal Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC. Topic: "Scams..Don't be a Victim" with Captain Joel Shores, Cleveland County Sheriff's Department. Lunch is available in cafeteria. Also: "What Happens To Your Identity When You Die?" with Eddie Winecoff, Owner & Corporate IT Consultant Computer Connections, Inc. from 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Free and open to public. Donations accepted. Light refreshments sponsored by: Brookdale Shelby. For more information, contact Len Byers at 980-487-3855.
South Mountain Family Camp
SMFC will host a groundbreaking ceremony and reception for the new Lodge on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Come and see the camp and learn more about the new motel like rooms we are adding to our "for rent" camp. The Lodge is located on the Great Meadow so the view is breathtaking. We have several weeks open for camp this summer so we welcome church youth groups, children's programs and many other group who would like a great place for a wonderful camp.
Depression and Bipolar Support Group, Shelby
Depression and Bipolar support group meets every Tuesday at the Cleveland Memorial Library, 104 Howie Dr., Shelby in the small conference room from 6:30pm until 8:00pm. Contact Jodi with questions at 704-484-8998.
BENEFITS
Dellinger Benefit
The Griggs Bluegrass Band and Heart 2 Heart Ministry, both from Stanley, NC will be doing a benefit at Lowesville Gospel Concerts - Living Word Ministries - 1062 South Hwy 16 - Lowesville (Stanley) Saturday, March 26, 2016, 6:00pm. All proceeds will go to RC and Joyce Dellinger for medical expenses. 2 hotdogs, beans, chips, drink, and plenty of homemade desserts will be served, beginning at 4:30pm. They are asking a $10 donation at the door. The church is located 1.8 miles south of intersection hwy 73 and 16 business. Contact Carroll Cooke 704-618-9762 with any questions. Check their concert schedule at www.gospelgigs.com/lowesvilleconcerts.
Bailey Benefit
Good food for a good cause! Doug "Dumpy", Kim, Kelsey, and Heather Bailey lost everything in a house fire. The benefit will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016, 11:00am - 2:00pm. $8 per plate (Cheeseburger, hotdog, chips, & drink) at Casey Allison's Custom Golf Carts, 1516 Abes Mt. Rd., Mooresboro, NC. Tickets for plates available. Donations appreciated. 704-473-9349.
REUNIONS
Crest High School Alumni
Crest High School Alumni party at Neal Senior Center in Shelby, NC has been changed to Saturday, March 26, 2016, 7:00pm. Tickets are $15 per person. This is for Crest High Classes of 1970-1980's. HomeTrust Bank, P.O. Box 999, Shelby, NC, 28151, Attention: Kelli. Payable to Crest High Classes of 1970-1980. For more information call 704-297-0771 or for tickets.
Burns High School Class of '76
The Burns High School class of '76 will hold its 40-year class reunion on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Deer Brook Golf Club. For more information, go to the class Facebook page, "Burns High School Class of 1976" or contact Betsy Hord Jones at jones.betsyh@gmail.com.