Announcements
What: South Mountain State Parks Interpretation and Education Schedule for October 2019
Saturday, October 12, 11:00am Skins and Skulls Visitor Center
Saturday, October 12, 2:00pm Hug-A-Tree Visitor Center
Sunday, October 13, 2:00pm Fly Fishing 101 Visitor Center
Friday, Oct. 18 - Sunday, Oct. 20 Overnight Backpacking Trip
Saturday, October 19, 11:00am Nature Hike Jacob Fork Parking Area
Saturday, October 19, 2:00-3:00pm Skins and Skulls Visitor Center
Sunday, October 20, 2:00pm Skins and Skulls Visitor Center
Saturday, October 26, 11:00am The 10 Essentials Visitor Center
Saturday, October 26, 2:00pm Backcountry 1st Aid Visitor Center
Sunday, October 27, 2:00pm Fishing at Clear Creek Clear Creek Access
More Info: Contact the park office for more information, 828-433-4772
What: Hospice Cleveland County 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, October 15, 2019, Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Administration Building
Hospice Volunteer Training Class - Hospice training is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about hospice care and the services provided to the community. To get credit for the entire course, you will need to attend all days at one of the times offered or call to schedule a time to complete the training. Online training is also available by calling 704-751-3547. Monday, October 21, Tuesday, October 22, and Thursday, October 24, 2019, 9:00am - Noon or 5:30pm - 8:30pm, Hospice Administration Building
"Coping with the Holidays" - The Holidays can be a very difficult time for those who are grieving. Our HCC Grief Counselors will offer helpful ways to deal with this year's holiday rush. Please RSVP to ext. 114 if you plan to attend. Tuesday, November 5, 2019, Thursday, November 7, 2019, 10:00am - Noon & 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Cleveland County Admin. Building
Fall Memorial Service - Patients that have died March 1, 2019 through August 31, 2019 will be remembered. Family members will receive a special invitation. Please RSVP by Friday, November 8, 2019 to 704-487-1833 ext. 179 with your loved one's name. Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 2:00pm, Walls Memorial Baptist Church, 2223 Elizabeth Ave. • Shelby, NC 28150
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 ext. 114 if you plan to attend. Tuesday, December 10, 2019 10:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Cleveland County Admin. Building
Sponsor a Holiday Meal - This year Hospice Cleveland County will again provide Holiday dinners for our patients and families who need them. Any contribution will be appreciated. If you would like to help sponsor a Holiday dinner for a patient and their family, please mail your donation to: Hospice Cleveland County C/O Holiday Dinner, 951 Wendover Heights Dr. • Shelby, NC 28150 You may designate your donation In Honor or In Memory of a loved one. For more information, please call 704-487-4677.
Lighting the Way - Please join us on Friday, December 13th as we light the way in Uptown Shelby. For each contribution of $10, a luminary with the name of the individual to be remembered will be placed on the Court Square in Uptown Shelby. A special military luminary is also available. Forms can be found on our website at www.hospicecares.cc and must be turned in no later than December 7th, 2018. Proceeds support the general operations of Hospice Cleveland County. For more information call 704-487-4677.
Christmas Card Fundraiser - During this holiday season, experience a unique opportunity to celebrate the love and warmth of giving. For a $10 per card donation, we will mail a beautiful imprinted holiday card stating that you have made a contribution in honor or in memory of your loved ones, friends and / or business associates. Forms are available at the Hospice Administration Building or online at www.hospicecares.cc Deadline to order is December 13th. For more information, please call 704-751-3486. Proceeds support the general operations of Hospice Cleveland County.
Thursday, October 10
What: Shelby Food Pantry
When: October 10 - 11:00 am -12:00 pm (or until all distributed), and October 21: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: Shelby SDA Church, 2350 Hoey Church Rd, Shelby NC
More Info: Monthly food distribution in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. One distribution per household, per month. Recipients must have current application on file or fill out application form on site to apply for eligibility. Distribution on a first-come-first-served basis.
Saturday, October 12
What: Friends of Pack 112 - 3rd Annual Community Yard Sale
When: October 12
Where: Union Baptist Church 3800 Polkville Rd., Shelby.
More Info: We are also still talking applications for both rentals. The spaces are 10x15 and are $15. So if you have stuff you would like to sell we would love to have you and you will be helping out a great program. If you are interested or have any questions please contact either. Allyson at 680-207-1230 or Sebrina at 704-524-7089.
What: Casar's Halloween Bash and Trunk-or-Treat
When: 4:00-7:00 pm, October 12
Where: Casar, NC
More Info: Games, Bounce House, Music, Costume Contest, Crafts, Trunk-or-Treat, Food, and More! Festivities are free!
Sunday, October 13
What: Program Featuring Mike Baxter, Professor of History at Central Piedmont Community College and Belmont Abbey
When: 3:00 pm, October 13
Where: American Legion Post, 1628 South Lafayette St., Shelby, NC.
More Info: The program will feature Mike Baxter Professor of History at Central Piedmont Community College and Belmont Abbey. The topic will be "The Era of the Great Depression and the Role the CCC Camps Made Nationally in Our Local Area". Building Fund Raffle $1 per ticket.
Thursday, October 17
What: Dementia Education Workshop
When: October 17
Where: H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center, Kings Mountain, NC
More Info: Join the Alzheimer's Association - Western Carolina Chapter and the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center for a dementia workshop. "Navigating a Dementia Diagnosis" is a two-part program that will cover understanding Alzheimer's disease; dementia and the diagnostic process; and effective strategies for coping with day-to-day challenges of Alzheimer's. There will also be a panel of experts who will discuss creating a care team, as well as tips, resources, and services available for individuals and their families. Registration is strongly suggested to ensure space for all attendees. To sign up, visit https://tinyurl.com/KingsMtnOct17 or call 1-800-272-3900.
Tuesday, October 22
What: Relay for LIfe Wrap-Up for 2019 and Kick-Off for 2020
When: 6:00 pm, October 22
Where: Ascension Lutheran Church, 300 North Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC
More Info: Hope to see everyone there!!!
Monday, November 11
What: Cleveland County Annual Veterans Day Parade & Program
When: November 11
Where: On the South Lawn of the Earl Scruggs Center in Uptown Shelby, NC
More Info: The Cleveland County Veterans Advisory Council is taking applications for the annual Veterans Day Parade. Entry forms and Grand Marshall forms are available at the CC Veterans Service Office, CC Admn. Office, 311 E. Marion St., Shelby NC. Forms can also be obtained by emailing TVMustang68@bellsouth.net or calling 704-435-1516. The 2019 parade theme is "Women in the Military." Women veterans are encouraged to apply for Grand Marshall of the parade. Women veterans may be nominated by local veterans organizations too. The annual Veterans Day Program follows at 11 am. ALL Veterans and the public are welcome to attend.
Sunday, December 1
What: 2019 Boiling Springs Christmas Parade
When: 3:00 pm, December 1
More Info: For additional information please call 704-434-2357 or visit www.boilingspringsnc.net.