Thursday, November 1, 2018
What: "All Souls Day" Memorial Service
When: 6:00 pm, November 1
Where: Casar Park
More Info: This memorial service is to honor your loved ones. Please bring a photo of who you would like to honor. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday, November 3, 2018
What: South Mountains State Park "Events"
When: "Leaf Lookers Tree ID Hike" 11:00 am, Nov. 3,10&17; Hug-A-Tree" Nov. 3,10,17&24
Where: South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC
More Info: "Leaf Lookers Tree ID Hike"- Meet a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am for a short hike to learn about the trees found in South Mountains State Park. Identify 10 common trees and learn why leaves change colors as the trees prepare for fall and winter.
"Hug-A-Tree" - The National Association for Search & Rescue (NASAR) is committed to reducing the number of children who become lost each year by teaching children basic techniques to aid in their survival if they do become lost. Many people become disoriented and lose their way while hiking and camping in parks, forests and wilderness areas. Join a park volunteer at the Visitor Center to learn these basic techniques.
Sunday, November 4, 2018
What: South Mountains State Park "Fly Fishing"
When: 2:00 pm, November 4,11,18&25
Where: South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC
More Info: Get Hooked! Join angler Jeff Newton at the Visitor Center for an introductory class on fly fishing. Please bring all personal equipment available. Classes may vary based on interest and skill level of the participants. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fishing regulations still apply.
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
What: Hospice "Coping with the Holidays"
When: 10:00 am - noon & 5:00-7:00 pm
Where: Hospice Cleveland County Admin. Building, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC
More Info: The Holidays can be a very difficult time for those who are grieving. Out HCC Grief Counselors will offer helpful ways to deal with this year's holiday rush. Please RSVP to 704-487-4677, ext. 114 if your plan to attend.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
What: CC Library's Annual Fall Book Sale
When: 10:00 am until 7:30 pm, November 7
Where: Cleveland County Library, 104 Howie Dr, Shelby, NC, in the Plaster Meeting Room.
More Info: The Friends of the Cleveland County Library will hold its annual fall book sale. Proceeds benefit the Cleveland County Memorial Library.
What: Cleveland County Community Foundation Celebrating "Greater Support of Cleveland County Nonprofits
When: 4:30-5:30 pm, November 7
More Info: The Cleveland County Community Foundation recently awarded grants from its annual competitive grants cycle. We are proud to announce our grantmaking has doubled in the past two years, resulting in greater support of Cleveland County nonprofits. To celebrate, we are hosting a grantee reception and welcome a member of your news team to attend, conduct interviews of our board and/or grantees, take photos, etc. Please contact me for a copy of the news release or event invitation, if needed! btodd@fftc.org
Saturday, November 10, 2018
What: KMHS Class of 1971 Reunion Luncheon
When: 11:30 am, November 10
Where: Italian Gardens Restaurant, 213 East King Street, Kings Mountain, NC
More Info: Dutch treat. No reservations necessary. Please feel free to bring a spouse or friend. Please help pass the word to other classmates! Classmates, please join us at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/km class of '71 reunion. Call or text 704-616-5675 for more information, Susan Fite Lovelace.
What: Annual Veterans Day Parade and Program
When: Parade 10:00 am; Program 11:00 am, November 10
Where: Parade Begins at the corner of S. Lafayette St. and W. Graham St. in uptown Shelby, NC. The Program is on the north lawn of the Earl Scruggs Center/Historic Courtsquare.
More Info: The Cleveland County Veterans Service Office and the Veterans Advisory Council announce the Annual Veterans Day Parade and Program to honor all veterans. Anyone desiring to participate in the Parade please register by November 5. Call 704-435-1516 and leave a message with your name and phone number to register. You may also email mccoyv@bellsouth.net to register too.
Announcements
What: Belwood Heritage Museum
When: 1st Sunday of each Month
Where: 133 Carpenter's Grove Church Rd., Lawndale, NC, beside the old Belwood School
Sunday, November 11, 2018
What: Hospice "Fall Memorial Service"
When: 2:00 pm, November 11
Where: First Baptist Church, 129 Douglas Street, Lawndale, NC
More Info: Patients that have died March 1, 2018 through August 31, 2018 will be remembered. Family members will receive a special invitation. Please RSVP to ext. 175 with your loved one's name.
What: Veterans Day Service
When: 10:00 am, November 11
Where: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 112 Mt. Zion Church Road, Cherryville, NC
More Info: We would like to show our appreciation to all Veterans for your service to our country at this special service. Every Veteran and their families are invited to attend and you will be our honored guests. We'll have Veterans involved in our worship service and each Veteran in attendance will receive a gift from our Church. A BBQ meal honoring all Veterans will be served in our dining hall following the service.
Monday, November 12, 2018
What: Operation Christmas Child
When: Mon., Nov. 12, 1:00-4:00 pm; Tue., Nov. 13, 6:00-8:00 pm; Wed., Nov. 14, 1:00-4:00 pm; Thur., Nov. 15, 9:00-11:00 am; Thur., Nov. 15, 6:00-8:00 pm; Fri., Nov. 16, 1:00-4:00 pm; Sat., Nov. 17, 9:00-11:00 am; Sun., Nov. 18, 2:00-4:00 pm; Mon., Nov. 19, 9:00-11:00 am
Where: Heritage Fellowship Church, 104 Oliver Avenue Shelby, NC 28152 (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs, NC)
More Info: I hope you know about Operation Christmas Child, https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/, and are packing shoeboxes full of fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items as a way of sharing God's love and the Good News of Jesus Christ with hurting, needy children around the world. This ministry is so special and powerful! Heritage Fellowship Church in Boiling Springs, NC, is a drop-off location for Operation Christmas Child's National Collection Week November 12th through the 19th! Bring your shoeboxes to start them on their journey to children that God knows by name.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
What: Crest Middle School - Annual Blood Drive
When: 2:00-6:00 pm, November 15
Where: Crest Middle School
More Info: If you would like to schedule an appointment to donate blood please email agates@clevelandcountyschools.org or call 704-476-8221 ext. 4528 and leave a message for Angie Gates.
Saturday, November 17, 2018
What: Cleveland County Partnership for Children's 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar
When: Doors open at 8:00 am, November 17
Where: The Cleveland County Partnership for Children, Historic Central School, 105 East Ridge Street, Kings Mountain, NC.
More Info: The Cleveland County Partnership for Children's Second Annual Holiday Bazaar will be benefiting Early Head Start. Vendors will be on hand selling homemade items, baked goods and items from vendor favorites, such as Avon, Thirty-One and more. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there too!
Sunday, November 25, 2018
What: 2018 Boiling Springs Christmas Parade
When: 3:00 pm
Where: Boiling Springs, NC
More Info: For additional information please call 704-434-2357 or visit www.boilingspringsnc.net/events.
Saturday, December 1, 2018
What: 2018 Crouse Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Parade
When: 1:00 pm, December 1 (Deadline for entries Mon., Nov. 19)
Where: Downtown Crouse, NC
More Info: Spectators are welcome and interested churches, organizations or individuals are urged to submit an application form to enter golf carts, tractors with trailers, floats, lawn mowers with trailers, classic cars, trucks, four wheelers, bicycles, floats, and goats, horses with wagons or buggies and horses with riders. We do ask that business and corporate entities maintain a seasonal atmosphere and play down any commercial aspects. The Santa Claus Float at the end of the parade will be the only Santa Claus in the parade. On parade day all entries will begin lining up at 12:00 noon in Crouse United Methodist Church parking lot located at GPS Address 3311 Crouse School Road, Crouse, NC. With all entries required to be on site by 12:00 and in line by 12:30 pm. All entries must have a holiday theme. No exceptions. Be creative, decorate your entry with a festive holiday theme. Fill out a parade entry form in advance, these can be picked up at the Crouse Fire Department, Crouse Post Office, Mem'ry Lane Antiques & Finds or at the Crouse Community History & Photo Project Office, and return to the Crouse FD. Entry forms can also be filled out the day of the parade but the Ladies Auxiliary prefers having them in advance. For more information or questions concerning the parade please contact Crouse Fire Department, 704-735-2247 or Mona Ramsey Crouse Community History & Photo Project 704-736-1440.
What: Winter Bazaar
When: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, December 1
Where: Fallston Fire Dept.
More Info: Free to public. Crafts and other items for sale from vendors. Pinto Bean plates to go, $5.