Relay for Life
The Relay for Life events:
May 16, 2017 - Bank Night and Tee Shirt pickup (Cleveland County Fairgrounds) time tba.
Relay for Life. Friday, May 19, 2017, 4:30pm - 11:30pm. There will be a Drawing Held for a Handmade Afghan on Friday, May 19, 2017, made by Lori Cain. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. All proceeds to benefit Relay for Life and The American Cancer Society! See Kathy Sloan or Lori Cain.
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, Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 10:00am-12:00pm. The library is located at 104 Howie Drive, Shelby, NC. For information call 704-466-3975.
South Mountains State Park
Upcoming Environmental Programs at South Mountains State Park:
May 13, 14, 2017 - "Animals of the South Mountains". Join a Park Ranger to learn about the many animals that call South Mountains home. The program will begin at 2:00 pm in the Visitor Center auditorium.
May 13, 2017 - "The 10 Essentials". What items should you always carry with you when hiking? Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 11:00 am to learn about the "10 Essentials".
May 13, 14, 2017 - "Animals of the South Mountains". Join a Park Ranger to learn about the many animals that call South Mountains home. The program will begin at 2:00 pm in the Visitor Center auditorium.
May 20, 27, 2017 - "Streamside Hike". Join a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am for a streamside hike along the Jacob Fork River. "
May 20, 21, 2017 - "Let's Talk Turkey". Yelps, purrs, cuts and cackles. Join a Park Ranger and learn about Wild Turkeys in the South Mountains. Participants will learn about characteristics, habitat, populations, life history and vocalizations. Program starts at 2:00 pm at the Visitor Center.
May 21, 28, 2017 - "Fly Fishing 101". Get Hooked! Join angler Jeff Newton at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm for an introductory class on fly fishing. Jeff is an instructor with Project Healing Waters and is a member of Trout Unlimited. All class materials will be provided free. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fishing regulations still apply.
May 27, 2017 - 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. Meet at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm.
May 28, 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 2:00 pm.
South Mountains State Park is located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18. Call the park office at (828) 433-4772 for more information.
Foothills Post-Polio Support Group
The Foothills Post- Polio Support Group, will hold their meeting on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 6:00pm at the conference room of the Life Enrichment Center of Shelby. The conference room is located at the back of the building. The center is located off Hwy. 18 North on Life Enrichment Blvd, just north of Cornerstone Dentistry. The program will be Marsha Spurling sharing her life story as a Post Polio survivor. 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. For more information you may call Wanda-Greg Horne at 704-482-8807 or Dianne Garner 704-434-4928. Each person attending should bring his/her own meal. Drinks- coffee and water - will be provided.
The Town of Waco
The Town of Waco will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 7:00pm. Everyone is invited to attend on May 15, 2017. If anyone has any suggestions to review for the upcoming Fiscal Year, please bring. The Town of Waco will hold their 2017-2018 Fiscal Budget Meeting on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 10:00 am. This meeting is not open to the public.
Hospice Cleveland County Events
Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC. Calendar of Events.
Memory Bear & Pillow Workshop - Participants will have the opportunity to make a teddy bear or pillow 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. Tuesday, May 16, 2017 & Tuesday, June 20, 2017, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Administration Building; Testa Family Hospice House by request only!
"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. Wednesdays: 17, 24, 31, and June 7, 14 2017, 11:30am - 1:00pm, Hospice Administration Building.
Educational Series: "Supporting and Understanding Veterans' and Their Family". Veterans, as well as their families, friends, and loved ones face unique challenges as their lives progress. These can stem from all aspects of their lives within the armed forces umbrella. Learn about these unique challenges and ways to support from Hospice Cleveland County Chaplain, Veteran, and We Honor Veterans representative Rev. Terry Floyd. Please RSVP to ext. 114 if you wish to attend. Thursday, May 25, 2017, 5:30pm - 6:30pm, Hospice Administration Building.
Hospice Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Fatz Cafe, 235 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC, Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 8am - 10am! Stop in and help support Hospice Cleveland County. Breakfast includes: pancakes, sausage links, maple syrup, butter, mixed fruit, coffee, tea or milk. Adult tickets are $8 and children 6 and under eat free (limit one "free" child per adult ticket). To purchase advance tickets contact Pam Sharts or Barb Robertson at 704-487-4677 or at barb.robertson@hospicecares.cc. Tickets can also be purchased online at: www.hospicecares.cc until June. Camp Mostly Smiles - This is a one-day retreat for children ages 6-16 who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Participants will have the opportunity to express their grief through writing, crafts, play activities and group discussions. Professionals who are trained in grief and loss will facilitate the retreat. Forms are available online at www.hospicecares.cc, at HCC Administrative Offices, or by calling 704-487-4677. Friday, June 16, 2017, 9am - 3pm, Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter Street, Shelby, NC. Activities, Fundraising, Marketing, Patient, and Office Volunteers needed! Please call 704-487-4677 for more information.
The Cherryville Little Theatre
The Cherryville Little Theatre is extremely pleased to announce "Junie B. Jones is NOT a Crook" on stage this spring. This is a fantastic story about Junie's adventures in losing her favorite mittens only to find a wonderful multicolored pen. This amazing cast brings these story book characters to life in just over an hour-long production. And as always, Junie teaches us an important life lesson that is great for kids, teens and especially adults. The cast is made up of seven amazing local actors. From Kings Mountain we have Sophia Kelstrom playing the exciting role of Junie B Jones, Ethan Clinard boasting the role of Handsome Warren, Sydney Bridges rocking the role of Jim and Morgan Shipton as the stressed out classroom teacher. From Shelby, we have Ely Thompson as the precious Lucille. Anna Grace Jones, from Lattimore, will be playing the part of the spirited Grace. Cherryville's very own John Randall plays a perfect five-year-old in the role of Ricardo. Page Thompson is the director gifted with the job of wrangling these characters and Connie Fox is the producer who keeps everyone sane. Join them for one of the evening performances at 7:00pm, Friday, May 19, 2017 or Saturday, May 20, 2017. There will be a matinee shows starting at 3:00pm on both Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21. Tickets available at the door for General Admission. If you would prefer to purchase general admission tickets early, you are welcome to drop by the theater May 15-18 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm to purchase them in the lobby. Ticket prices are $5 for adults and children.
Paws and Balls Golf Tournament
Cleveland County Humane Society 13th annual Paws and Balls Golf Tournament will be held Friday, May 19, 2017 at Deer Brook Golf Club. Shotgun start at 1:00pm. Contests at 11:30am and lunch at 12:00. Great prizes, contests, $5,000 hole in one, $10,000 Mutt Putt and more. Four person captain's choice at $85 per player. Join in and help the animals! Call 704-487-4041 or e-mail CCHS@carolina.rr.com for registration information and sponsor information.
Cleveland County Farm Tour 2017
The Cleveland County Farm Tour will be held Saturday, May 20, 2017, 9:00am to 3:00pm. $10 per adult and $5 per child (12 and under) charter-bus transportation and local-grown lunch provided. Depart at 9:00am from USDA office at 844 Wallace Grove Rd., Shelby, NC. Call 704-471-0235 ext. 3 for tickets or more information. Sponsored by NC Cooperative Extension, Cleveland County Soil and Water Conservation, USDA, Case Farms, Carolina Farm Credit, and Farm Bureau.
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
The Kings Mountain Historical Museum, 100 E. Mountain St., Kings Mountain, NC, will hold an Old-Timey Spring Picnic Saturday, May 20, 2017, from 12:00pm-4:00pm, with live music, BBQ, historic games, storytelling, craft demonstrations by costumed interpreters, tours of the historic Barber & Cornwell homes, and more! Free admission for museum members; only $10 for non-members.
Cleveland County Master Gardeners
The Cleveland County Master Gardeners will sponsor a Trip to Duke Gardens, Thursday, May 25, 2017. $30 per person. Contact: Jim Toole at 704-473-9879.
Cleveland County Veterans Advisory Council
The Cleveland County Veterans Advisory Council will be hosting it's annual Veterans Memorial Day Program Sunday, May 28, 2017, at 2:00pm, at Cleveland Memorial Park in the Mausoleum Chapel, 1225 College Avenue, Highway 150, near Boiling Springs, NC. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice serving our country. Please come out and remember our fallen heroes!
Lincoln County Parks & Recreation
Lincoln County Parks & Recreation's Summer Day Camp will begin on Monday, June 12, 2017, for rising 1st-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 the camps.
NARCONON - New Life Retreat Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and Education
Narconon wants to educate families on the new escalated risk Fentanyl has added to opiate abuse. Fentanyl has been found to be 50 to 100 times more potent than heroin and has a greatly increased chance of overdose. Learn more about the new dangers of opiate addiction and the details on Fentanyl. Learn more by visiting http://www.narcononnewliferetreat.org/blog/fentanyl-laced-heroin-worsening-overdose-crisis.html. Addiction Screenings: Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for free screenings or referrals. 1- 800-431-1754.

BENEFITS
First Annual Wanda's Wish Swinging For Scholars Golf Tournament
The First Annual Wanda's Wish Swinging For Scholars Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, May 27, 2017. Four person teams. Captain's Choice Tournament. Shotgun Start 1:30pm. Registration $65 per person. Includes lunch prior to tee off, golf balls, goody bag, one courtesy card for green fees and free beverages for each golfer. Cash and prizes for top three teams as well as hole short and longest drive prizes. Registration in advance is recommended. Email WandasWishSF@gmail.com for more information or visit Wanda's Wish Facebook page for a link to purchase tickets, make donations or become a Wanda's Wish Sponsor.

REUNIONS
Shelby High School Class of 1977 Reunion
The Shelby High School Class of 1977 40th Anniversary Reunion will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at the Don Gibson Theatre, 318 S. Washington Street, Shelby, NC, from 7:00pm until midnight. The State Theater was renamed The Don Gibson Theatre in honor of the famous Shelby native known for his songwriting skills. There will be heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar, and Mr. Dick Hamrick (their chemistry teacher!) will be the DJ. Cost is $30 per person before July 31, 2017. Checks made payable to "SHS Class of '77" can be mailed to Donna Blanton Rash, 1045 Allison Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Please include your phone number and email address. Please join their Facebook group if you're on Facebook, "Shelby High Class of 1977 Reunion." They need help finding some classmates. For more information, email dblantonrash@yahoo.com or jodiegravely@yahoo.com.