Thursday, March 14, 2019
What: "dar 101" Daughters of the American Revolution 101
When: 6:00 p.m., March 14
Where: Showmar's Restaurant, East Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC
More Info: Your Opportunity to Make a Difference. You may think DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) is just about genealogy and tea parties. The Benjamin Cleveland Chapter DAR would like to invite you to: "DAR 101". Our country is in great need of women who will promote Historic Preservation, Education and Patriotism. (DAR Mission). DAR Motto: "God, Home and Country" Please call Lydia 704-538-0618 to reserve your seat; leave name & number. Bring your sisters, cousins & friends.
Friday, March 15, 2019
What: CCRM Hosts Seventh Annual Celebrate Hope Banquet
When: 5:30-8:00 pm, March 15
Where: LeGrand Center, Shelby, NC
More Info: The event will include silent auction, catered meal, entertainment, guest speaker, and success stories from the men and women who have been served by CCRM over the past year. Jeff Stultz, AKA "Motorcycle Missionary" will cap off the evening with his powerful testimony. Jeff was once a drug addicted, violent motorcycle gang leader who ended up homeless and living on the streets. His story will share how the work being done at CCRM is just the kind of opportunity that helped him find salvation for his desperate life. Table Host opportunities are still available at $500/table of 10 and there are a very limited number of individual tickets for sale at the time of this printing for $50/seat. For more information about the event, please call Teresa Gash at (704) 751-1256 or visit myccrm.org.
Monday, March 18, 2019
What: Post-Polio Support Group Meeting
When: 6:00 pm, March 18
Where: Shelby Life Enrichment Center, 110 Life Enrichment Blvd, off Hwy 18 North, Shelby, NC
More Info: The program will be given by Dr. Benjamin Eskenazi, of Piedmont Plastic Surgery. 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. Coffee and water will be available. For more information call Wanda-Greg Horne at 704-482-8807 or Dianne Garner 704-434-4928.
Saturday, March 23, 2019
What: Walk to End Alzheimers & The Longest Day Expo
When: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, March 23
Where: Dilworth Neighborhood Grille, 911 E. Moorehead, Charlotte, NC
More Info: Join the Alzheimer's Association - Western Carolina Chapter to learn more about its two signature fundraising events to support the organization's mission. Attendees will have a chance to hear from top team captains, get equipped with valuable resources and materials, and network with other supporters from their area. Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge to attend the event, but RSVPs are encouraged by registering online at https://tinyurl.com/ALZExpo19.
Friday, March 29, 2019
What: Hospice Veteran Partnership Panel Discussion
When: 7:00-8:00 pm, March 29
Where: American Legion Post 48, 820 South Alabama Street, Chesnee, SC
More Info: In honor of Welcome Vietnam Veterans Day, you're invited to a free panel discussion about Veterans unique challenges at end of life. Panelists will discuss how to best meet the needs of Veterans and their loved ones. Light refreshments served. Hosted by: Hospice Carolina Foothills and American Legion Post 48. For more information contact Tracy Roberts at 864-457-9100 or troberts@hocf.org.
Saturday, March 30, 2019
What: Kings Mountain Historical Museum Program
When: Saturday, March 30
Where: Mountain Historical Museum, 100 East Kings Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC
More Info: A local author comes back to the Kings Mountain Historical Museum for a program that highlights the 250th Anniversary of Daniel Boone's excursion through the Cumberland Gap and tells the stories of the women that were part of the adventure. Free Admission! This project was made possible by the funding from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Saturday, April 13, 2019
What: Community Foundation Run/Walk/Donate
When: 9:00 am, April 13.
Where: Rotary Pavilion, Downtown Gastonia, NC
More Info: Join Team Austin. Your generous support will help to fund Gaston Control Substances Coalition (GCSC) for Education and Prevention of Opioid Crisis. Certified 5K Run, 2K Fun Walk, non-profit booth exhibits, cornhole tournament, and Healthy Kids Zone. For Walkers and runners of all ages, participating non-profits, community spectators. Sign up now at www.cfgaston.org. Designate donation to Rembering Austin.
Saturday, May 4, 2019
What: ALS Family Fun Day
When: 1:00-5:00 pm, May 4
Where: Holly Oak Park, Shelby, NC
More Info: ALS Family Fun Day is an event that is in honor of Timmy Thompson and all those who have lost their lives and are battling ALS. Timmy was born and raised in Kingstown, NC, and was dedicated Supervisor for The City of Shelby. He battled ALS for three years. There will be a guest speaker from The ALS Association who will discuss more about this rare disease. Proceeds will go to current ALS patients and families for medical needs, supplies, and other finance issues. Bouncey houses, basketball, sweet treats, outside games, hot food, ALS memorabilia for sell, Bingo ($50 grand prize), snow cones, raffles ($100 grand prize). Admission: Adults $4, kids $2 (kids 4 and under are free)
Announcements - Relay for Life
What: Relay For Life Meeting Dates
Committee Meeting Dates at 6:00 pm at Shelby Police Department: March 25, 2019, April 29, 2019
Team Captain Meeting Dates at 6:00 pm at Ascension Lutheran Church: March 11, 2019, April 8, 2019
May 13, 2019 - Bank Night at Cleveland County Fairgrounds
Relay for Life Cleveland County - May 17, 2019 at Cleveland County Fairgrounds.
What: Yard Sale Hotdog Supper
When: 3:00-7:00pm, March 22
Where: Double Springs Baptist Church, 1130 Double Springs Church Rd., Shelby, NC (Family Life Center)
More Info: All proceeds go to Relay for Life. Make checks payable to American Cancer Society
What: Team Ollie "Sip & See"
When: 3:00-5:00pm, March 31
Where: Dragonfly Wine Market, 101 W. Warren St., Shelby, NC
More Info: Come join us to for hors d'hoeuvers, two glasses of wine and see Artwork by Alan Biggerstaff. Tickets $25. Contact Stephanie Newcomb (704) 472-5714 for more information.