Lincoln County Parks & Recreation
Lincoln County Parks & Recreation, www.lincolncounty.org, is now offering Pickleball and Senior Chair Volleyball at Block Smith Gym, 130 Rhodes St., Lincolnton, NC. Pickleball (open to everyone) is being held on Thursdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm while Senior Chair Volleyball is being held on Tuesdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm. They are also offering Pickleball at East Lincoln Community Center, 8160 Optimist Club Rd., Denver, NC, on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:00-3:00pm beginning Thursday, November 10, 2016. For more information on either program, contact Drew at 704-748-1518.
Lost Playwrights, Henderson
Lost Playwrights will meet Saturday, November 19, 2016, from 2:00pm until 4:00pm in the auditorium of Henderson County Library, 301 North Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC. There are no dues. All persons interested in any aspect of theatre or creative writing are invited.
The Foothills Community Choir
The Foothills Community Choir will sponsor a Gospel Sing on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 6:00pm at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Shelby NC. Southern Sounds Quartet will also be providing music during the evening. A love offering will be taken to benefit patients of the Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association.
Clifford's Army Rescue, Shelby
Cllifford's Army Rescue will hold the Clifford's Army Annual Santa Pics and Bake Sale at Tractor Supply Co., 1655 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC, on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at 10:00am until 4:00pm. $5 pics with Santa printed on site. $10 to email file. Best homemade desserts in town. Get your holiday desserts the week before Thanksgiving. All proceeds will go to help the abandoned animals in our area. Want to contribute some baked goodies? Can be dropped off at Tractor Supply Friday, October 18, Saturday morning of the event, or they will be more than happy to pick up on Friday. Just give them a call at 704-460-9030. Bring the two and four legged kids out for pics with the best Santa ever! Clifford's Army is a 501c3 non profit animal rescue.
Ellenboro Fiddlers' & Bluegrass Convention
Ellenboro's 25th Annual Fiddlers' and Bluegrass Convention will be held Saturday, November 19, 2016, at 6:30pm, at Ellenboro School Gymtorium, 813 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Ellenboro, NC. CDs may be offered for sale. Fiddlers' Convention Admission, $10; children under ten, free. $400 1st Place Band; $200 2nd Place Band; $100 3rd Place Band; $40 1st Place each instrument and vocal; $20 2nd Place each instrument and vocal; $15 3rd Place each instrument and vocal. Trophies awarded: Best Band, Best Banjo, Best Fiddle, Best Mandolin, Best Guitar, Best Bass, Best Dobro, Best Vocalist, People's Choice Band. No electric instruments. Soft drinks, coffee and snacks available for purchase beginning at 5:30pm. Proceeds benefit Ellenboro Elementary School. For information call 828-453-7457 or 828-657-5212. Performers register on arrival.
American Legion Post #74
Gun Show, Rutherfordton
The American Legion Post #74 will host a Gun Show Sat-Sun., November 19-20, 2016, 9:00am-5:00pm at Old Green Hill School, 2501 US 64/74A Hwy., Rutherfordton, NC. Admission, $5. For information call 828-395-2223 or email: americanlegion74@att.net.
Kairos Outside of Western North Carolina
Kairos Outside of Western North Carolina is hosting "Short Stacks for Big Change", a pancake breakfast on Saturday, November 19, 2016, from 8:00-10:00am, at Fatz Cafe, in Shelby, NC. Breakfast includes: pancakes, sausage links, maple syrup, butter, mixed fruit, coffee, tea or milk. Adult tickets are $7 and children 6 and under eat free (limit one "free" child per adult ticket) To purchase advanced tickets contact David Lowe, 704-300-4085.
Fallston Elementary Fall Festival
Fallston Elementary School will hold their Fall Festival on Saturday, November 19, 2016, 10:00am - 3:00pm. Fun for the whole family. Music, food, vendors, funhouse, face painting, choo-choo rides, rock wall, raffle, and bouncy houses.
Rutherford County Toy Run
The Rutherford County Toy Run will be Sunday, November 20, 2016. Meet at old K-Mart next to Denny's at 12:30pm, depart at 1:30pm. Ride will end at the National Guard Armory. Food served for all participants. 50/50 drawing will be held at the Armory and Door prizes to be given away! Hosted By: Prior Moose Lodge Members and Cleveland County Independent Bikers.
Foothills Post-Polio Support Group
The Foothills Post-Polio Support Group will hold their meeting on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 6:00pm in the conference room of the Life Enrichment Center of Shelby, NC. 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. Dianne Garner will share her pictures, art and information on her two trips to Australia. Each person attending should bring his/her own meal. Drinks- coffee and water - will be provided. If you are a polio survivor and would like to attend,they 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.
Community Table Thanksgiving Meal, Shelby
The Community Table Thanksgiving Meal is a community effort to bring all areas of the Shelby community together in unity for a shared meal and fellowship. The meal will take place in two locations simultaneously at 4:00pm, Wednesday, November 23, 2016, in some of our community's high need areas. Our goal is to have as many Shelby area businesses, churches, organizations, groups and individuals embrace this idea, not just to serve and provide, but also to come together and enjoy a meal with one another. The two locations are: Jefferson Park and South Side Flea Market. We are excited to have our Shelby Police department participating and attending the meals! The need: Commitments from businesses, churches, groups, and individuals to provide food, supplies and manpower to make this meal happen for our community! Questions: Heather Stevens, 704-692-1079, info@feedingkidsc.org.
Community Thanksgiving Day Event, Forest City
Word of Deliverance Assemblies, Inc. R.O.T.W. Reaching Outside the Walls Ministries is sponsoring a Free Community Thanksgiving Day Event, Thursday, November 24, 2016, 9:00am - 11:00am, at the Cool Springs Gym, 400 W. Main St., Forest City, NC. Free giveaways: There will be 200 boxes of paper products, personal hygiene items and canned goods. Baby diapers will be given out until they run out. You will enjoy music, dance and songs, face painting, games, along with great fellowship. The Senior Pastor is Apostle Tommy R. Twitty. For more information contact the church at 864-461-7178.
Ambassador Baptist College, Lattimore
The public is cordially invited to kick off the Christmas season with Ambassador Baptist College's annual presentation of Handel's Messiah. On Friday, November 25, 2016, and Saturday, November 26, 2016, the college chorale and selected soloists will be singing excerpts from Handel's Messiah, as well as additional Christmas selections. The doors will open each night at 6:15pm and the concert will start at 7:00pm. Both concerts will be held in the R.A. Torrey Auditorium and are free of charge. Selections include "All We Like Sheep," "For Unto Us a Child is Born," "And With His Stripes," and the world-famous Hallelujah Chorus. Please plan to come early since seating is limited. A nursery for young children will be provided. At the conclusion of the concert, a love offering will be received for the student scholarship fund. Ambassador Baptist College is a private, four-year college dedicated to training young people for the ministry. It is located at 101 Stockton Street in Lattimore, NC, located between Shelby and Forest City. For further information, please call the college at 704-434-0303 or visit online at www.ambassadors.edu.
2016 Boiling Springs Christmas Parade
The Boiling Springs Christmas Parade will be held on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 3:00pm. Entry forms are available online at www.boilingspringsnc.net. For additional information please contact the Boiling Springs Town Hall at 704-434-2357.
Shelby Senior Singles 50 and Over
Shelby Senior Singles 50 and Over invites you to join them the third Thursday of the month at Showmars at 5:00pm and alternate restaurants for dinner the first Friday of the month. Go see what they are all about as many have found lifelong companions and lasting friendships. For info, please call 704-756-0551.
The Library at Ruby C. Hunt YMCA, Shelby
The Library at the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA will host a book talk by local author and educator, Morgan Blanton on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 4:00pm. Morgan Blanton, one of Cleveland County's own has published three children's books and would love to share these lovable characters with you and your family. Copies of the books will be available for purchase. The Library at the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA is located at 1322 Patrick Avenue, Shelby, NC. For additional information please contact Karen Bell, kbell@clevecoymca.org or call the library at 704-669-3648.
Union Elementary School Christmas Bazaar
Union Elementary School is sponsoring their first ever Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 3, 2016, 9:00-3:00. During this event over 50 vendors will be set up selling various items. Vendors include: Lularoe, It works, Matilda Jane, homemade jewelry, wreaths, baked goods and more! They also have over 50 items to raffle off. The bazaar will be held at Union Elementary School which is located on 1440 Union Church Road, right off of Highway 226 North. Admission is free! For more information please contact Leslie Phillips or Jennifer Ledford at 704-481-8001.
Crouse Christmas Parade
The Crouse Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will hold their Annual Crouse Christmas Parade (Old Hwy. 150, Crouse, NC), Saturday, December 3, 2016, 1:00pm. Rain or shine. For more information call 704-214-7579. Pickup applications at Crouse Fire Department or Memory Lane in Crouse.
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Kings Mountain Historical Museum - Saturday, December 3, 2016, 10am-3pm: Experience the magic of the Toys, Games and Trains exhibit, and tour the historic Barber House decorated for the holidays. Learn about the history of Christmas celebrations, and participate in traditional craft demonstrations led by 18th century costumed interpreters. Bring home your own hand-made ornaments! 3pm-5pm: City of Kings Mountain's annual Christmas Parade. 5pm-7pm: Enjoy a special "night run" of the Toys, Games & Trains exhibit, candlelight tours of the historic Barber House, and hot apple cider with cookies by the firelight. Admission for this event is free.
On Saturday, December 10, 2016, Santa Claus will be at the Museum during the Toys, Games & Trains exhibit to visit with the little ones. Mrs. Claus will also do a special reading of the classic 1823 children's story, "The Night Before Christmas." The museum will be open from 10:00am to 4:00pm Admission to this event is FREE!
19th Annual Earl Christmas Parade
The 19th Annual Earl Christmas Parade will be held on the Sunday, December 4, 2016, at 3:00pm, rain or shine. The 2016 Theme is "Home for Christmas" celebrating the comforts and support of family, friends and neighbors in the holiday season. Renown Beach Music singer/songwriter B.J. Earl is the 2016 Parade Grand Marshal. Participation is free and registration information can be found and forms and maps downloaded at www.TownOfEarl.ORG., by calling 704-709-9627 or by email to PARADE@TownOfEarl.ORG. Registration forms are available at both the Earl Post Office and Town Hall. A Community Christmas music service will be held after the parade at New Hope Baptist Church in Earl, NC.
Hospice Cleveland County
Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC. December events:
Memory Making with Ornaments Participants will have the opportunity to make holiday ornaments in memory of their loved one. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP to 704-487-4677 ext. 114 if you plan to attend. Thursday, December 8, 2016 10:00:00am - noon or 5:00pm - 7:00pm Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain, NC.
Casar Christmas Parade
The Casar Christmas Parade is will be held Sunday, December 11, 2016, at 3:00pm. Starts at Casar Elementary and goes to Casar Post Office. DJ and public bathrooms at Fire Department. If you would like to enter the Parade please contact Eddie Walker 704-538-3366 or Sharon Moses 704-312-9029. Entry Fee is a new unwrapped toy for Angel Tree.
Depression Peer Support Group, Shelby
Depression Peer Support Group meets every Tuesday at the Cleveland Memorial Library in the small conference room. Join then in sharing peer support for those with depression.