| Neighborhood Calendar May 15, 2014 |
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Relay for Life Cleveland County, Shelby
Relay Fundraiser - Chicken Dinner, put on by Doug Fortenberry and Team. Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Friday, May 16, at Goforth Hall, 6:30-8:30pm. $10 donation.
Relay Voice at Relay for Life, May 16. If you would like to participate contact Mary Conner, 704-477-6087 or 704-669-2247.
20th ANNIVERSARY, May 16-17, 6:00pm til 9:00am, Fairgrounds.
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, May 17, 6:00am, Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Goforth Hall, $5 donation.
Other Dates to Remember:
Post Bank Night, June 3, 5:00pm til 7:00pm, Landmark Baptist Church.
“Finish the Fight” - Beans & Strings Pinto Bean Supper with Leonard McSwain Band, Saturday, June 7, at Double Springs Baptist Church Family Life Center. Pinto Bean Supper, 5:00-6:30pm, Leonard McSwain Band, 6:45-7:30pm. Admission: Donation to Relay for Life
RFL Celebration/Wrap-Up, June 24, 6:00pm, Landmark Baptist Church.
“Fly Fishing 101” - Sunday, May 18, 25. Get Hooked! Cast your line in one of the state’s most pristine mountain trout streams at South Mountains State Park. Whether you want to learn how to tie flies, develop your casting skills, or discover the joy and challenges of fly fishing for the first time, join anglers Jeff Newton and Bob Tupper at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm for an introductory class on fly fishing. Jeff and Bob are instructors with Project Healing Waters and are members of Trout Unlimited. All class materials will be provided free, and there will be optional fishing time in the Jacob Fork afterwards. Classes may vary based on interest and skill level of the participants. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fishing regulations still apply.
South Mountains State Park is located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18. We welcome the community to join us for our monthly educational interpretive programs. Call the park office at (828) 433-4772 for more information.
Life Enrichment Center, Shelby
Are you caring for someone with dementia? Come and learn from America’s premier dementia expert, Teepa Snow, on Thursday, May 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the Life Enrichment Center, 110 Life Enrichment Blvd., Shelby, NC. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! Limited seating is available. Call 704-484-0405 to register today.
Have you been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease? Join Dr. Kevin Klein of Klein Neurology and Doug Murphy to learn some useful ways to help yourself while living with Parkinson’s Disease. This informative meeting will be at the Life Enrichment Center on Tuesday, May 27 at 6:00pm located at 110 Life Enrichment Blvd., Shelby, NC. Questions? Call 704-484-0405.
Cleveland County Library, Shelby
Please join us at our last Through the Garden Gate program of the season on Thursday, May 15 at 12:15 here at Cleveland County Library, 104 Howie Dr, Shelby, NC. Stacey Costner of Living Earth Sanctuary in Kings Mountain will be our presenter. Stacey returned to her family farm about 5 years ago to practice self-sufficiency, raising animals and food plants as well as herbs. She has since become a holistic clinical herbalist. Stacey will share her story of her homestead experience as well as information about the healing power of herbs. Come share a cup of her fresh herbal tea and hear her story. You are in for a treat.
Friends of the Library Annual Meeting
The award-winning Southern writer Sharyn McCrumb will be speaking at the Friends of the Library Annual Meeting Thursday, May 15. The meeting will be held at the Earl Scruggs Center at 6:30pm. Tickets are on sale now for $20, and a current Friends of the Library membership is required for purchase. New members can also buy tickets with their paid membership. Ask at Cleveland County Memorial Library front desk. Tickets include: Dinner, catered by Dressing on the Side, as well as an optional tour of the Earl Scruggs Center prior to dinner. The tour begins at 5:00 and dinner will be served at 6:30. The last day to purchase tickets is May 8. About the Author: Sharyn McCrumb’s books have been named Notable Books of the Year by The New York Times and the Los Angles Times. She was named a “Virginia Woman of History” for Achievement in Literature and won the Appalachian Writer of the Year Award.
Greater Shelby Community Theatre
Greater Shelby Community Theatre will hold auditions for the hilarious comedy “Leading Ladies” by Ken Ludwig. Two actors, down on their luck, resolve to pass themselves off as nieces of a dying lady, just to get her cash. This play has parts for 5 men ages 18-60 and 3 women ages 18-70. Auditions will be held in the basement of the Arts Council on May 16 from 6:00-9:00pm, May 18 from 1:30-4:30pm, and May 19 from 6:00-9:00pm. You will be asked to read from the script. Performances are July 18-20 and July 25-27. Questions? Call 704-480-8495 and leave a message, or message us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/gsctfan
Broad River Genealogy Society
The Broad River Genealogical will be having open house on May 17, 10:00am at the Achieves Building, 1145 County Home Road, Shelby, NC. Anyone interested in finding their ancestors there will be people available to help. There will be food and drinks available.
Cherryville Little Theatre
Cherryville Little Theatre is excited to be auditioning for a summer production of Aladdin, Jr. Sunday and Monday, May 18-19 by appointment. Call back dates are Tuesday, May 20. We are in need of singers, dancers, and gymnasts ages 12-18 years. Rehearsal dates are July 7-July 25 from 9:00am - 3:00pm. There are four performances over the weekend of July 25-27. There is an $80 participation fee. You can contact the directors for an appointment and audition requirements via email: pagethompson1@gmail.com.
Cleveland County Post-Polio Support Group
The Cleveland County Post-Polio Support Group will hold the May meeting at the conference room of the Life Enrichment Center of Shelby Monday, May 19, 6:00pm. 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. Each person attending should bring his/her own meal. Drinks- coffee and water - will be provided. The program will be presented by Janet Walker, a polio survivor. She will share her story of life with polio. If you are a polio survivor please plan to attend. Feel free to bring a caregiver with you. For more information you may call Janet Walker at 704-692-6249.
Rhema Outreach Ministry, Kings Mountain
Rhema Outreach Ministry will have a Giveaway Tuesday, May 20, 5:00-7:00pm located at 624 E. Kings Street, Kings Mountain, NC. Items include: Home Decor, some furniture and some food items based upon family size and income. Donations welcomed especially food and furniture.
Lady Rumble First Division Travel Soccer Team Tryouts
Lady Rumble First Division Travel Soccer Team Tryouts will be May 20-21, 6:00-7:30pm, at Dunbar Park, Forest City, NC. Age Group: U-17 Women. Tryout Fee: $25 (includes at t-shirt). Contact Jacki Rumfelt, 828-289-0365.
American Red Cross
5/23/2014 - American Legion Kings Mtn. Post 155, 813 Gold Street, Kings Mountain, 1:30pm - 6:00pm.
5/27/2014 - Central United Methodist Church, 200 E. Marion Street, Shelby, 2:00pm - 6:30pm.
Broad River Greenway Special Events
“Bird Walk”, May 24, 8:30am. An easy walk to look and listen for birds at the river. Discover different types of birds and their habitats. Bring binoculars, if you have them. Meet at the Ranger Station. Contact Ranger Jolly at 704-434-0040 or email kduren@broadrivergreenway.com for more information.
Cleveland/Lincoln County Rose Society
Cleveland/Lincoln County Rose Society will tour the McGill Rose Garden, May 31, located 940 N. Davidson Street in Charlotte, NC. The McGill Rose Garden contains over 1000 roses, plants and herbs. Sculptures and Garden Art, International Working Herb Garden, Meditation Garden for Hospice, Giving Garden, Garden Shoppe and Gallery for your shopping.
Shelby area members meet at 9:00am to car pool at Cleveland County Coop Extension Office, 130 S. Post Road, Shelby, NC. Information: contact Jan 704-418-1865.
Lincolnton area members meet at 9:00am to car pool at BiLo parking area near Peoples Bank on Hwy 150 on W. end of Lincolnton. Information: contact JoAnn 828-310-1636.
Plan to dine out after touring the McGill Gardens.
5th Annual Casar Masonic Charity Ride
The 5th Annual Casar Masonic Charity Ride will be Saturday, May 31. The ride will equally benefit The Masonic Home for Children and Whitestone. Sign in by 11:30am. Bikes leave at 12:00pm. All bikes must return by 4:00pm. Will start and stop at Casar Fire Department, 5765 Casar Rd., Casar, NC. $20 per bike, $10 for extra shirts (one free t-shirt per bike). Drawing for door prizes and food will be served after the ride. For more information, call: London Warlick, 704-473-3313 or Eric Newton, 704-692-8503. Return registration form, if needed please contact us!
Cleveland County Arts Council, Shelby
Hypertufa Garden Planters. Learn to make garden ornaments, pots, planters and pavers with Hyypertufa, a mixture of cement, sand and peat moss. You’ll take home your project. Call for a list of materials to bring. $35 fee, preregistration required. Saturday, May 31, 9:00am - 12:00pm. All skills level welcome. ccartscouncil.org.
Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Library, Shelby
Please check out the Book Club which meets on the first Monday of each month in the library at the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA.
Children’s Activities: Children’s Story Time, Tuesdays at 10:00am. Family Activities: Storywalk on the Fit Trail. Come read a new story each month! Adult Activities: Book Club - 1st Monday of each month at 10:00am; Writing Club - 2nd Monday of each month at 10:00am.
Summer Reading Program: Weekly sessions will be offered June 12 - July 24, 10:00am - 11:30am. For more information, visit: www.clevecoymca.org.
South Mountain Family Camp Summer Day Camp
South Mountain family Camp, 142 Mace Rd., Casar, NC announces Summer Day Camp for students going into 1st through 6th grade. June 23-27, 9:00-3:00. Only $50 for the whole week. Bring your lunch and come walk the P.A.T.H. with us. Learn about Christ through scripture, songs, crafts, games, creek stomping, hiking, water games. Call or e-mail Esther at 704-840-5160 or esthermullinax@gmail.com to reserve a spot.
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.
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 Dragonfly Wine Market, 101 West Warren Street, Shelby, NC. One evening social a month at area restaurants. Membership dues are $40 per quarter plus $60 per quarter if you attend lunch meetings. For more information or to join, please contact: David Barker, President, 704-472-1286, Peedidlr@gmail.com.
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 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.
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. For more information contact Pam Haskins 704-280-8309.
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.
Sheltered Children of Unlimited Praise, Shelby
Sheltered Children of Unlimited Praise Abuse Prevention Outreach & Support Group for Women, Children & Men, will meet Mondays 7:00pm - 8:00pm at Unlimited Praise Inc. 704-255-5165 RSVP. 1415 S. Lafayette St. Shelby, NC 28150 @ your lowest point look up!
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.
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.
Lawndale Missionary Methodist Church
Lawndale Missionary Methodist Church, Lane Street, Lawndale, NC, will have a “Parade of Tables”, May 17, 4:30pm - 7:00pm. Fundraiser for Leslie Queen. Hamburger Steak with sides or Hot dogs with sides. Adults $8, Kids under 10 - $4.
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