| Neighborhood Calendar March 6, 2014 |
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Relay for Life Cleveland County, Shelby
County Team Captain Meetings - Tuesday, March 11, 6:00pm; and Tuesday, April 8, 6:00pm. All meetings will be held at Landmark Baptist Church Family Life Center.
Other Dates to Remember: March 30: Spaghetti Lunch at Aldersgate United Methodist Church from 12 noon 5 2 pm. April 17: Kick-Off- 20th Anniversary, 5:00pm til 7:00pm, Uptown Shelby Courtsquare. May 8: Survivors Reception, Elizabeth Baptist Church. May 12-13: Bank Day, 3:00pm til 7:00pm, Fairgrounds/Goforth Hall. 20th ANNIVERSARY, May 16-17, 6:00pm til 9:00am, Fairgrounds. Post Bank Night, June 3, 5:00pm til 7:00pm, Landmark Baptist Church. RFL Celebration/Wrap-Up, June 24, 6:00pm, Landmark Baptist Church.
Hospice Cleveland County Events
Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC will be having the following events:
“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 6, 9:00am - noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, at Kings Mountain Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Blvd., Kings Mountain, NC.
“Reflections” Support 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 effect to attend all six sessions. Please call ext. 163 to register. Registration forms are available at HCC Administration Offices. Tuesdays: March 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 8, 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm., at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.
“Hospice training Class” 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 and there is no obligation to volunteer. To get credit for the entire course, you will need to attend all days at one of the times offered. For more information, contact ext. 111. March 17, 18, and 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm or 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.
Cherryville Little Theatre
The Cherryville Little Theatre presents the classic Southern comedy “Dearly Departed” on March 7-8, 7:30pm. General admission tickets are $8 for adults, and $6 for Seniors and Students. (This show is not recommended for young children.) Meet the Bible Belt Kin of Bud Turpin. They’ve got a funeral to plan and - between the feuds, marital flings, and Macaroni and Ham Loaf Surprise - it may escalate into a multiple-coffin memorial service. By the time the Turpins sort through the hangovers, money problems, and headstone engraving options, they’ve learned that coping with life’s losses can turn out to be drop-dead funny.Performances will be at 301 West Academy Street. For more information visit Cherryville Little Theatre, Inc. on Facebook.
Ellenboro Fire Department
Ellenboro Fire Department, 175 Depot Street, Ellenboro, NC would like to envite you to celebrate their 50th Anniversary Celebration with them, Saturday, March 8, 11:00am - 3:00pm. Free refreshments. 828-453-8141, Ellenboro Fire Department.
Broad River Genealogical Society
Come Learn about your Revolutionary Ancestors, March 9, 3:00pm, at Putnam Memorial Baptist Church, 1146 County Home Road, Shelby, NC, Fellowship Hall (This month only). Everyone welcome!
Kings Mountain Cherryville VFW Post 9811
The Kings Mountain Cherryville VFW Post 9811, 3800 Margrace Road, Kings Mountain NC, will have Cleo Summers State Service Officer at the Post, March 10, 6:30. He will be speaking on VA Benefits, and answering questions. All Veterans are invited.
Shelby Lions Club Distributing USDA Commodities
The Shelby Lions Club will be distributing USDA Commodities on March 12, 2014, at the Cleveland County Fair Ground. Those who wish to come to the fairground and 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. In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture Policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Lost Playwrights of Western North Carolina
Lost Playwrights of Western North Carolina will meet Saturday, March 15, 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the Kapplan Auditorium of Henderson County Library, 301 North Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC. All persons interested in any aspect of theatre or professional writing are encouraged to attend. There are no dues or admission charges.
Cleveland Lincoln County Rose Society
Cleveland/Lincoln County Rose Society will have a ‘Rose Pruning Party’ Saturday, March 15, 10:00am, in Lincolnton, NC. For our March meeting, members of the rose society will be pruning the rose garden at the Charles R. Jonas Library in Lincolnton. We will prune the roses, clean the rose beds, put out lime, fertilize and spray the roses. This is the Tracy Jenkins Memorial Rose Garden at the Library, located at 306 West Main Street in Lincolnton. In case of rain, we will postpone this event until Saturday, March 22, 10:00am. Consulting rosarians will be available to answer your questions about pruning and growing roses. Visitors are always welcome at the events and meetings of the Rose Society. For more info call Jan, 704-418-1865. Check out our website at: clevelandlincolnrose.com.
Broad River Greenway Special Events
“Trees”, Sunday, March 16, 2:00pm. An easy walk along the beautiful banks of the Broad River. Trees look different without their distinctive leaves, learn how to identify trees from their bark and limbs before they get dressed for Spring.
Meet at the Ranger Station. Contact Ranger Jolly at 704-434-0040 or email kduren@broadrivergreenway.com for more information.
Cleveland County Memorial Library
Participate in WWE Wrestle Mania Reading Challenge and Attend “Live From New York! Anything and Everything WWE!” Now through March 7, 2014, children between the ages of 4-12 can select a WWE Superstar Reading Buddy and read digital books to participate in the WrestleMania Reading Challenge. New this year, teens ages 13-18 can select a WWE Superstar Pen Pal, read a book and write a brief essay about their book choice. Through this expanded partnership with Pearson Foundation’s digital reading initiative, They Give Books, and The Young Adult Library Services Association, both age groups will have the opportunity to win prizes including a trip to WrestleMania 30 in New Orleans, a visit from a WWE Superstar and book donations for their local schools and libraries. Interested youth should sign up at http://wwereadingsuperstar.com.
Georgiana Wright will present her stories or songs on March 20. On April 17 she’ll bring her jazzy renditions of some favorite musical numbers.
On May 1, a library staff member, Joy Cushing will accompany vocalists who will perform a selection of Broadway tunes. Other programs are TBA.
Through the Garden Gate happens every first and third Thursday from 12:15-12:45 in the Library Meeting Room. Iced tea and water are served and your bag lunch is welcome. Take a friend and enjoy something a little special on your lunch hour.
Council on Aging/Neal Senior Center
Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC will have the following events in February:
“Bingo” - Each Monday night (except holidays), at the Senior Center. Doors open at 5:30 (no admittance after 7:00pm). Jackpot up to $500. Public invited 12 years and up.
Community Empowerment Awarness Event
A Community Empowerment Awareness Event will be held on Saturday, March 22, 11:00 am-2pm. at Edward C. Steward Park, 500 Highland Ave., Spartanburg, SC. The entire event is free. Event guest sare: City and County Elected Officials, Spiritual Leaders, Law Enforcement, Small Smiles, Youth Mentors, Health Wellness, Safe Homes & Anointed Vision Domestic Violence Advocates, Substance Abuse Counselors, Kickboxing & much more. Event activities include: Music, dance, songs, bouncy house, face painting & more. FREE FOOD and 300 FREE BOXES of household products/paper towels, toilet tissue, personal hygiene, etc. These boxes will be given out on a first come first serve basis. We will also give out FREE baby diapers for all sizes. This event is for all cultures so join us for a day of empowerment, awareness and fun for the entire family! The event is sponsored by: Word of Deliverance, R.O.T.W. Reaching Outside The Walls Ministries, 3324 Chesnee Hwy, Chesnee, S.C. (864)461-7178 (Church Phone). Senior Pastor, Tommy R. Twitty
Special Olympics Cleveland County
Special Olympics Cleveland County will hold its annual Spring Track and Field Day Saturday, April 12, 2014 on the campus of Shelby High School. Anyone interested in volunteering needs to call Kevin Roberts at 704-487-9941 by February 13. All volunteers must be 16 years old.
Parents Without Partners, Shelby
PWP meets every Monday night at 7:00 pm. at the Shelby Presbyterian Church for educational programs and at other times as scheduled for monthly social activities including: dances, plays, and concerts. The dances are held at the American Legion from 6:30pm - 10:00pm. every 1st & 3rd Thursday night of the month. For more information, call Connie at 704-487-1268 or Jo Ann at 704-538-9559.
Mental Health Association of Cleveland County
Survivors of Suicide Support Group meets twice a month, with a daytime and evening meeting. The Evening Group meets the 2nd Monday of every month from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer (502 W. Sumter Street, Shelby, NC). The Daytime Group meets the last Tuesday of every month from 11:30am - 1:30pm at the Cleveland Memorial Library (104 Howie Drive, Shelby, NC). Sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Cleveland County, this group provides a safe and confidential place for those who have experienced the unique loss of suicide to find help, healing and hope. Our group is open to those who have lost a family member, friend or co-worker to suicide. This group is not intended for those who have personally survived a suicide attempt. For details, contact the Mental Health Association at 704-481-8637 or mha@clevelandcountymha.org.
Kiwanis Club, Shelby
Kiwanis Club of Shelby is a group of professionals who are involved in the community and looking to change Cleveland County, one child at a time. This fundraising and project oriented club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at noon at Deer Brook Restaurant, 201 Deer Brook Drive, Shelby, NC; or the 2nd Thursday evening of every month at 5:30pm at Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant, 213 West Warren Street, Shelby, NC. One evening social a month at area restaurants. Membership dues are $30 per quarter plus $60 per quarter if you attend lunch meetings. For more information or to join, please contact: Pam Isaacs, President, 704-751-3573, pam.isaacs@hospicecares.cc
Singles Dinner Group, Shelby
Singles 50 and over meet for dinner the first Friday of the month at Golden Coral, Shelby at 6:00 p.m. and the third Thursday at Fishermans Feast at 5:30pm. We participate in dancing and other monthly activities. We invite new members to join us. For more info, call 704-406-9166.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild
Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00am - 12:00pm at the Lincoln Co. Senior Center, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen St., Lincolnton. We are here to teach and encourage those interested in the art of quilting, visitors and new members are always welcome. Meetings includes a general business meeting, show-and-tell, and a program related to quilting. On March 5, Jane Garrison will lead a workshop ‘All about threads. For more information contact Pam Haskins 704-280-8309.
Cleveland County Department of Social Services
The Cleveland County Department of Social Services announces the availability of funds for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). This program provides a one-time vendor payment to eligible households to assist with the rising costs of heating. The funding is limited but at this time there is still funding available. The household must meeting income guidelines, be responsible for heating bill, include a U.S. citizen or an eligible alien, and have resources less then $2,200. The program will run through March 31, 2014 or until funding is exhausted, whichever comes first. The agency is open Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. We are taking applications on a first come first serve basis. Please be prepared for a possibly lengthy wait. Applicants can call the energy information line recording at 704-487-0661 Ext. 394 for more information.
Streaming Radio For Veterans’ Information
Visit www.JohnnyShort.com and click on the Country Travelers Radio Show link for the latest information that concerns veterans and provides them with answers. There are over 240 archived shows that feature different topics. If you are a veteran and would like to be on the air with your comments, please all Johnny Short at 704-538-8408.
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