Parkinson Support Group, Neal Sr. Center 

   A Parkinson Support Group Meeting will be held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Neal Sr. Center, 100 Harris Dr., Shelby. Sgl. Doug Murphy 704-487-8822.

Piecemakers Quilt Guild

   Piecemakers  Quilt Guild  meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00am -12:00pm at  the Lincoln County Senior  Center, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen Street, Lincolnton, in room 319. We are here to teach and encourage those interested in the art of quilting. Visitors and new members are welcome. We also have a new class that meets on the second Thursday of each month from 10:00am - 3:00pm to provide one on one instruction to beginning quilters. Contact Linda at 704-483-2778 for more information on this class. 

   The Mental Health Association in Cleveland County sponsors a Support Group for Survivors of Suicide. It meets the last Tuesday of every month, 11:30am - 1:30 pm at the Cleveland Memorial Library. This support group offers support to those who have lost a loved one to suicide. All members of the group, including the facilitator, have experienced this unique loss. For details, contact the Mental Health Association at 704-481-8637 or mha@clevelandcountymha.org.

   Family-to-Family Caregiver Support Group, meets every third Tuesday of the month, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Cleveland County Red Cross (1333 Fallston Road, Shelby), Co-sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Cleveland County and NAMI Rutherford/Cleveland, this support group offers a safe space for close relatives of persons suffering from a severe mental illness to share their experience with others in a similar situation. For details, contact the Mental Health Association at 704-481-8637 or mha@clevelandcountymha.org

   The  Shelby  Lions  Club  has  made  changes  in  its  meeting  schedule. The  first  Tuesday  of  each  month  will  be  a  business  meeting held  at  the  Lions  Senior  Village  on  North  Morgan  Street. The  regular  membership  meeting  will  be  held  on  the  second  Tuesday of  each  month  at  Deerbrook  Country  Club. Shelby Lions are making this change to encourage local residents to take a look at the club and consider getting involved.  Shelby Lions are active in the community and offer fellowship and fun to members.  The meeting schedule change will help us to keep our membership dues low, reduce the monthly meeting time, and still offer the fellowship and community involvement that many are looking for. To learn more about Shelby Lions, contact Lion Dave Titus, Membership Chairperson, at 704-406-9331.

Cleveland County Memorial Library, Shelby

   THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE…Spend your lunch hour at the library and feed your mind! The Main Library in Shelby, Cleveland County Memorial Library, 104 Howie Drive, Shelby, is continuing the series of programs for our community that will give folks a chance to spend their lunch hour being entertained. The idea is to bring your bag lunch and the library will provide water, tea and a great program. The programs will be held in the Plaster Meeting Room and you can “come through the garden gate” entrance. The programs will be on the first and third Thursdays of every month from 12:15 to 12:45 and will feature stories, music and educational topics. The month of November’s programs are:

November 15 - Suspense and Thriller Stories with storyteller, Georgiana Wright.

Kiwanis Club, Shelby

   Kiwanis Club of Shelby meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at noon at Deer Brook Restaurant, 201 Deer Brook Drive, Shelby. 704-482-4419. Membership dues are $110 per quarter which includes meals and dues.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Shelby

   DBSA support groups are open to anyone who is diagnosed with a mood disorder, has a family member or friend who is diagnosed, or who thinks they might have depression or bipolar disorder. DBSA support groups are not run by professionals, but instead offer peer-to-peer support. The support group meets every Tuesday from 6:30-8:00pm at The Episcopal Church in Shelby. For questions or information contact 704-232-5147 or laura@dbsafoothills.com.

Mauney Memorial Library, Kings Mtn

   Mauney Memorial Library, 100 South Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, will be having free computer classes. Dates are as follows: Thursday, November 8, 3:30-5:00, Email. Tuesday, November 13, 3:30-5:00, Resume. Thursday, November 15, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Internet. Tuesday, November 20, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Ebay. Thursday, January 3, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Email. Thursday, January 10, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Resume. Thursday, January 17, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Internet. Thursday, January 24, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Computers. Call 704-739-2371, main desk to reserve your place.

Greater Shelby Community Theatre presents “Hollywood Arms”

   Greater Shelby Community Theatre will present the dramedy “Hollywood Arms”, written by Carol Burnett and her daughter Carrie Hamilton. The autobiographical play, set in the 40’s-50’s, tells of the heartbreak and laughter of 3 generations of women struggling to survive in one apartment house. If you liked “Mama’s Family”, you’ll enjoy this one too! The play will run November 9-11. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and Sunday performances at 2:30pm. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors/students. Discount presale tickets are available at Arnold’s Jewelers, Badcock & More, CC Arts Council, and the Neal Senior Center. All performances are in the Keeter Auditorium on the campus of CCC. Season ticket holders receive reserved parking privilege.

North Shelby School Fall Musical

  North Shelby School, Carlos Young Building, 1205 Northside Drive, Shelby, is having a “Fall Musical”, Kickin Up Country Fun 2012, Thursday, November 8, 6:15pm. Everyone invited.

COA/Neal Senior Center, Shelby

   Council on Aging/Neal Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC, will have Bingo each Monday night (except holidays). Doors open at 5:30 (no admittance after 7:00pm). Jackpot up to $500. Public invited, 12 years old and up.

   Thursday, November 8, 11:00am - “Veterans Day Celebration”, Council on Aging/Senior Center. This special invitation is extended to all senior veterans to acknowledge the men and women who have courageously fought to preserve our freedom and to protect our rights. Veterans may attend the celebration at NO COST. All friends and family attending with a veteran will be charged $7.50. Tickets for the Veterans Day Celebration will go on sale at the COA/Senior Center on Monday, October 8, 2012. The deadline to register will be Monday, Nov. 5. Please see Mary Hamrick, Secretary for your tickets.

Hospice Cleveland County Upcoming Events

   Hospice Cleveland County, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, will be holding the upcoming events: 704-487-4677.

   Thursday, November 8, 4:00pm - 6:00pm: “Coping with the Holidays”  Workshop. Participants will be able to share and learn about the difficulties of grieving the loss of a loved one during the holidays. Meal will be provided.

  Sunday, November 11, 3:00pm: “Fall Memorial Service”, Ellis Chapel Baptist Church, 114 Ellis Chapel Road, Patterson Springs, NC. Patients that have died March 1, 2012 through August 31, 2012 will be remembered. Family members will receive a special invitation.

   Tuesdays: November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 11, 18, “Coping with the Holidays” Sharing Group will meet at 11:30pm - 1:00pm, at The Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building. This grief sharing group is at no cost and is open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend.

Cleveland County Red Cross Blood Drives

   Thursday, November 8, 10:00am-2:00pm, First National Bank, 106 Lafayette Street, Shelby.

   Tuesday, November 13, 1:30pm-6:00pm, Swooger’s, 1016 Shelby Road, Kings Mountain.

   Tuesday, November 13, 2:30pm-7:00pm, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 818 McGowan Road, Shelby.

   Saturday, November 17, 10:00am-2:00pm, Buffalo Baptist, 1410 Buffalo Church Road, Shelby.

   Tuesday, November 20, 2:00pm-6:30pm, Belwood Townhall, 145 Carpenters Church Road, Belwood.

   Tuesday, November 20, 2:30pm-6:30pm, Central United Methodist, 200 East Marion Street, Shelby.

   Sunday, November 25, 11:00am-3:00pm, Patterson Grove Baptist, 301 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain.

   Monday, November 26, 3:30pm-7:30pm, Sharon United Methodist, 871 College Avenue, Shelby.

   Tuesday, November 27, 1:30pm-6:00pm, Crest Middle School, 315 Beaver Dam Church Road, Shelby.

   Tuesday, November 27, 2:30pm-6:30pm, First Baptist Church, 120 North Lafayette Street, Shelby.

   Friday, November 30, 2:00pm-6:30pm, New Hope Baptist Church, 2621 Blacksburg Road, Grover.

   Friday, November 30, 10:00am-2:00pm, Patrick Senior Center, 909 East Kings Street, Kings Mountain.

   Cleveland Regional Medical Center will have a Kick Off for Relay for Life, November 13 at 6pm, at T.R. Harris Center, Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby. Relay For Life Cleveland County, Shelby will be May 17-18, 2013. You are invited. Cleveland County-Shelby Team Meeting Dates are January 15, February 12, March 12, April 9, and May 7, at 6:00pm. Meetings held at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, 2nd floor, TR Harris. Website: www.RelayForLife.org/shelbync.

Kings Mtn. Woman’s Club Hosts Breakfast

   The Kings Mtn. Woman’s Club, l09 Mtn. Street, Kings Mountain,  will host Breakfast with Santa from 7:00-10:30 am, November 17. Adult tickets are $5 and children eat for $3.00. Children can have their photo’s made by a professional photographer beginning at 8:30. (Prices are variable). The Elves Closet will be open from 8-11:00 for children to shop without their parents.  All items are $1.00 each. Contact any member for tickets or call 704 739-3561.

The Marburger Automotive Family’s “30 Days of Thanksgiving” Canned Food Drive

   Formerly know as “Shelby Motors” the all new Marburger Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram-Nissan family invites you to join us for our 30 Days of Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive which started October 20 continuing through Tuesday, November 20. Help us feed Shelby this Thanksgiving! We know that times are often hard around the holidays, and at Marburger Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram-Nissan, we want to help ease the burden this Thanksgiving. We will be hosting a 30 day canned food drive to benefit the local food bank in an effort to relieve local hunger this Thanksgiving.

    However, your donations will not go un-rewarded! As a thank you we will be offering special service deals for your donations. For every can you donate, you will receive percentage off of your total service bill up to $50, with a maximum of a 10% discount. For instance: 1 can = 2.5% discount; 3 cans = 5% discount; 5 cans = 7.5% discount; 10 cans = 10% discount.

  Cash donations will also be accepted to be used for the purchase of turkey(s) to be served on Thanksgiving Day at local shelters.

   Donations can be made at: Marburger Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Nissan, 1310 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, or call Bryce Hipp for more information at 704-484-0049.

Town Of Boiling Springs Christmas Parade

   The Boiling Springs Christmas Parade will be held on Sunday, November 25, at 3:00 p.m. Entry forms are available online at www.boilingspringsnc.net. For additional information please contact the Boiling Springs Town Hall at 704-434-2357. 

PTO of Springmore Elementary School

   The PTO of Springmore Elementary School would like to announce the 1st Annul Springmore Holiday Gift Show, Saturday, December 1, 10:00am - 3:00pm. Free admission. Our Gift Show includes: personalized and hand-carved woodwork, discount home goods, handmade soaps, jewelry and home decor, homemade candy, sweets and breads from local bakers (including Phyllis Sweet Shop and Babycakes), as well as well as merchandise from consultants for Thirty-One Gifts, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Compelling Creations and much more. Lunch: Edward’s Catering. Raffles to win one or more of many great merchant gifts.a  Photos with Santa, bring your camera!