Greater Shelby Community Theatre
The Greater Shelby Community Theatre presents their first production of 2015-2016 season, "Graceland" and "Asleep on the Wind". Graceland tells of two Elvis Presley fans, Bev and Rootie, who camp out at the front gate three days before the estate is opened to the public. Asleep on the Wind is set ten years earlier when Rootie learns news from her brother, Beau, that changes her life. Both written by Ellen Byron and directed by Melissa Scott. Performances: Fri.-Sat., October 16-17 & 23-24, 2015, 7:30pm. Mattinees: Sunday, October 18 and 25, at 2:30pm., in Mildred H. Keeter Auditorium on the campus of Cleveland Community College in Shelby. Admission: Adults $12; Students and senior citizens at the door, $10. For more information visit www.gsct.org or call 704-480-8495. New for the 2015-2016 season, admission to the October 17, 2015 performance will be "pay what you can," in lieu of set ticket prices. The mattinee performance on Sunday, October 25, 2015 will be interpreted in American Sign Language for deaf and hard-of-hearing audience members.
Somerset Court, Cherryville
Somerset Court, 401 West Academy Street, Cherryville, NC has rescheduled their Western Day Event for Saturday, October 17, 2015, from 2:00-4:00pm. Entertainment will be "The Melody Express". There will be face painting and animal balloons for the kids. Chili beans, cornbread, apple pie and root beer floats will be served. Door prizes will be raffled off. If rain, event will be in the dining room.
Notice to Veterans
Gifts from local merchants will be given away to U.S. Military Veterans at the Mush, Music & Mutts Festival in Uptown Shelby, on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Veterans, please stop by the Daughters of the American Revolution booth to receive free beverage while you register for the drawing. Participating merchants include: Walmart, Clark Tire, Affinity Salon & Spa, Alston Bridges BBQ, Don Ramon and Mi Pueblito. Merchants interested in participating may contact; Benjamin Cleveland Chapter DAR at 704-538-0618.
American Legion, Post 82
American Legion, Post 82 invites you to a Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, October 17, 2015, 7:00am - 10:00am, at Applebee's Restaurant, 433 Earl Rd., Shelby, NC. Tickets are $7 per person. Walk-ins are welcome and take out is available. Proceeds from the breakfast will be used for maintenance of the Post 82 home on South Lafayette St.
Cleveland County Association of Teacher Assistants
The Cleveland County Association of Teacher Assistants is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast Saturday, October 17, 2015, at Fatz Cafe, 1235 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC, from 7:00am - 10:00am. Donations: $7. There will be a Silent Auction from 8:00am - 9:30am.
Boiling Springs Fire and Rescue
Boiling Springs Fire and Rescue, 149 North Main Street, Boiling Springs, NC, will be holding a "Chicken Lunch" Fundraiser, on Sunday, October 18, 2015. Serving from 11:00am - until. Dine in and drive thru take out. $10 per person. Kids under six eat free. Menu includes: Chicken quarters, hush puppies, dessert, French fries, slaw, tea/water. The funds will help with newer/better equipment. 704-434-6881.
The Town of Waco
The Town of Waco will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, October 19, 2015, at 7:00pm, at 222 AW Black Street, Waco, NC. Everyone is invited to attend.
Foothills Post-Polio Support Group
The Foothills Post- Polio Support Group, formerly called the Cleveland County Post-Polio Support Group, will hold the October meeting at the conference room of the Life Enrichment Center of Shelby on Monday, October 19th, 2015 at 6:00 in the evening. 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 given by Patsy Cheng with a follow-up demonstration of Tai Chi. If you are a polio survivor please plan to attend. 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.
Free Flu Shots
Free flu shots will be given if you do not have health insurance or your insurance does not pay for the flu shot. Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 11:30am to 12:30pm, Shepherds Table Lunch Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 502 W. Sumter St., Shelby, NC; Saturday, October 31, 2015, 8:00am to 10:00am, Walls Memorial Baptist Church, 2223 Elizabeth Avenue, Shelby, NC. Services provided to you by Walgreens, Cleveland County Health Department and ACES. Quantities limited.
Kidney Walk for Awareness to Benefit National Kidney Foundation
Kidney Walk for Awareness to benefit the National Kidney Foundation will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2015, at 3:00pm. The start/finish line will be at Shelby City Park. The cost is free. The National Kidney Foundation's kidney walk is the nation's largest walk to fight kidney disease. Held in nearly 100 communities, the event raises awareness, and funds lifesaving programs that educate and support patients, their families, and those at risk. Starting at Shelby City Park walking to the Court Square they will be selling $1 raffle tickets and raffling off certificates, gifts, etc. donated by local businesses. Then a nice stroll back to the park to the finish line. You do not have to walk to participate in the event. We will start selling raffle tickets at the Court Square at 3:00pm and you do not have to be present to win! Raffle will begin at 4:00pm. All proceeds will then be turned in on November 8, 2015 in Durham, NC for the National Kidney Foundation. The team name for Durham event is "City of Pleasant Living", representing Shelby, NC! If you would like to donate or be a sponsor (T-shirt) for the event please contact: Tomika Elliott, 704-466-6769.
Southern Christmas Show with Shelby City Park
Join Shelby City Park at The Southern Christmas Show Thursday, November 12, 2015, located at The Park Expo and Conference Center, Charlotte, NC (formerly Charlotte Merchandise Mart). Leaving from the parking lot at Rutherfordton Senior Center at 8:00am and from Shelby City Park at 8:30am. Leaving Charlotte around 3:30pm and plan to be back around 4:30pm. $27 per person, due when signing up. Cost includes transportation (by Travel Lynx) and the cost of the ticket. Tickets will be distributed on the bus the morning of the trip. Please sign-up at Shelby City Park Office, 704-484-6811 or at Rutherford Senior Center, 828-287-6413. The deadline is Friday, October 30, 2015. Taking the first 53 people. www.cityofshelby.com/departments/parks-and-recreation.
Shelby No-Name Al-Anon Family Group
Shelby No-Name Al-Anon Family Group meets each Monday from 12:00-1:00pm, at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 502 W. Sumter Street., Shelby, NC. The purpose of Al-Anon is to provide support to friends and families of alcoholics. Any one who is effected by someone else's use of alcohol or drugs is invited to attend. Call Mary at 704-477-8390 for additional information.