Relay for Life
Team Ollie will be having a Spaghetti Supper, Saturday, March 19, 2016, 4:00pm-8:00pm at the Friendship Masonic Lodge in Boiling Springs, NC. $10 a plate. Includes spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and drink. They will also be having a raffle for a set of Carolina Panthers acorn hole Boards. Raffle tickets are $5 each. Drawing will be held on March 19, 2016. To purchase tickets contact Stephanie at 704-472-5714.
Cooking for a Cure with Extreme Styles, the taste of BBQ Cooked on slow smoking hickory wood for your Easter dinner. Cooked by Joey Hamrick. Boston Butts, $35 (includes slaw and sauce), extra sauce (16 oz.) $3. Taking orders now until Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Contact Stephanie Hamrick at 704-466-0913 or Extreme Styles at 704-487-7891 to place your order. Pick up will be March 26, 2016, 8:00am - 12:00pm, at Big Lots parking lot. All orders will require a $20 non-refundable deposit due when order is placed.
The Shelby Lions Club
The Shelby Lions Club will be distributing USDA Commodities on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the Cleveland County Fair Ground. Those who come to the fairground to fill out an application will only need some identification 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.
The Kings Mountain Mauney Memorial Library
The Kings Mountain Mauney Memorial Library is sponsoring "Galaxy Quest" at the Gateway Trail in Kings Mountain, NC, along with the Cleveland County Astronomical Society, Friday, March 11, 2016, 6:00pm till 9:00pm. View the Solar scope of the sun, then hike up the trail to view the quarter moon and Jupiter and other celestial bodies of the night sky. This is a free family event!
Cherryville Little Theatre
Cherryville Little Theatre would like to invite you to journey "Into the Woods" to a place full of fairytale characters with a Brothers Grimm twist. There, you will find a baker and his wife who are frantically trying to undo a witch's curse, Cinderella, who is desperately trying to get to the ball and Jack, who would do just about anything for his pet cow, even if it means climbing a beanstalk. They will stop at nothing in order to have their wishes granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. "Into the Woods", directed by Lauren Parker, is a Tony-award winning, musically sophisticated show by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim, that gives the opportunity to feature actors adept at dark comedy. The talented cast and crew will be taking this production to stage March 11, 12, 18, and 19, 2016 at 7:00pm and March 13 and 20, 2016, at 3:00pm. Tickets are available at the door: $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Pre-sale tickets are available by phone now until the Thursday prior to each of the weekend performances. CLT Box Office 704-842-2147.
Broad River Genealogical Society
Broad River Genealogical Society, 1145 County Home Road, Shelby, NC, will hold their General Meeting Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Neal Senior Center, 100 T. R. Harris Dr., Shelby, NC, at 3:00pm. Park and enter at the rear of the building. The speaker will be James "Jimmy" Holland, local genealogist, historian and retired librarian from Cleveland County, and he will lead you down the path he took and the resources he used to research his Holland line. Jimmy is a native of Cleveland County. He graduated from Crest High School and Gardner-Webb College. He has worked many years at the Cleveland County Memorial Library. Open to all persons interested in local history and family lineages. Fellowship and light refreshments served after presentations.
Shag Lessons, Shelby City Park
Beginner Shag Lessons will be Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Shelby City Park (Aquatics Room between Gym and Pool). No partner needed. Instructors: Sam & Regina Lail. (Registration at 6:00pm) Call Sam or Regina Lail, 704-482-6376.
South Mountain Fire and Rescue
South Mountain Fire and Rescue and Women are taking orders for BBQ Butts for your Easter enjoyment. The cost is $30 for BBQ pork butt, slaw, sauce and rolls. Please call Penny at 828-438-1670 to order by Friday, March 18, 2016. Pickup will be on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the fire department.
Shelby High School
Shelby High School will host a Military Extravaganza on Saturday, March 19, 2016, beginning at 9:30am till 4:30pm along with a honor guard to present the colors. There will be gift bags that we will hand out to the soldiers. The speakers of the event will receive a rose, only 12 can be given out. There will be different donation tables: cancer, food, money, clothes. For the end of the service there will be a honor guard to present the colors along with a moment of silence. So come out and support the United States Military.
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 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, and 19, 2016, 5:30pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.
"Memory Bear Workshop" Participants will have the opportunity to make a teddy bear 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. Thursday, March 17, 2016, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Testa Family Hospice House or Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.
"Hospice Volunteer Training Class" Hospice training is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about hospice care and the services provided to the community. This 12-hour course is free. To get credit for the entire course, you will need to attend both days at the times offered or call to schedule a time to complete the training. For more information, contact ext. 111. Saturday, March 12, 2016: 8:30am - 4:30pm and Sunday, March 13, 2016: 1:30pm - 5:30pm, Testa Family Hospice House.
"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.
NC Cooperative Extension
The Cleveland County Extension & Community Association (ECA) Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon will be held Friday, March 18, 2016, at the Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Center, 130 South Post Road, Suite 1, Shelby, NC. This year's theme is: "Springtime with Birds, Butterflies and Bunnies." Tickets are $12. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Two settings are available - 11:00am - 12:00 noon and 12;30 - 1:30pm. Call 704-482-4365 for more information and to purchase your tickets.
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.
American Legion Post 82 Cruise-In Fund Raiser, Shelby
American Legion Post 82 will have a Cruise-In Fund Raiser on Saturday, April 16, 2016, 10:00am to 2:00pm, 1628 S. Lafayette St. Suggested donation for vehicles entered in the cruise-in is $10. All vehicles, makes, models, motorcycles, anything that rolls is welcome. Fun family event featuring a silent auction, door prizes, music and serving our famous grilled hotdogs. This is a rain or shine event. The auction and hotdog sale will be inside in the event of rain. Come and join us for this exciting day. For more information, call 704-435-1516, ask for Tom.
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.

Lawndale Baptist Church
Lawndale Baptist Church will be holding a "Gospel Music Benefit" Sunday, March 6, 2016, at 6:00pm, to benefit Joey Parker and his family. Love offering will be taken and all proceeds to go to Joey's medical expenses. Hal Greene and Larry Brewton in gospel concert.
Corinth Baptist Church, Casar
Corinth Baptist Church WMU will sponsor a Benefit Meal for Ronald and Bonnie Sisk, Saturday, March 5, 2016, 4:00pm - until. Menu consist of livermush, pintos, coleslaw, cornbread, dessert and drink for cost of adults $7, children ages 5-12 $4, and under 5 years old eat free. Carry out plates will be available. Proceeds will go toward Ronald's medical expenses.
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.