10/21 – Thursday – Blood Pressure – 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby, NC.

10/22 – Friday – Flu Shots and Pneumonia Shots – 9:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00 at Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby, NC. Flu shots for persons without Medicare-B (55 & Older) will require a fee of $30.00. Without Medicare-B the pneumonia shots will require a fee of $45.00. Be sure to bring your social security card numbers. Flu shots are free with Medicare-B card.

10/22 – Friday – Halloween Dance – Doors open at 6:00. Dance begins at 7:00 p.m. at Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby, NC. Music will be provided by Sixteenth Avenue Band. Wear your Halloween costumes if you would like.

10/28 – Thursday – Membership Event - Pre-Dinner reception – @ 5:30. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Play at 6:35 p.m. at Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby, NC. “The Last Day at W.O.R.K.” will be presented by The Neal Center Players with special persmission by the “ArtsAge Senior Theatre Resource Center. Cost: $50.00 Members Free; $25.00 Members $6.00. Public is invited. Non-members $15.00 individuals and $25.00 for couples. Please note: reservation is not confirmed until tickets are picked up prior to noon on Tuesday, October 26.

10/29 – Friday – Covered Dish Luncheon – 11:30-1:00 at 6:00 p.m. Play at 6:35 p.m. at Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby, NC. Bring a covered dish and join the fun. We will be celebrating Halloween with a “Monster Halloween Party.”

10/30 – Saturday – Dine Around – 9:00 a.m. at Golden Corral. Please sign up prior to October 28.

11/1 – Monday – Flu Shots and Pneumonia Shots – 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Lawrence Patrick Center, 909 East King St., Kings Mountain, NC. Flu Shots for persons without Medicare-B (55 & Older) will require a fee of $30.00. Without Medicare-B the Pneumonia shots will require a fee of $45.00. (Be sure to bring your Social Security Card Numbers). Flu shots are free with Medicare-B card.

11/2 – Tuesday – General Elections 2010 – 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 pm at Council on Aging, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. Precinct #8. For more information on the 2010 General Election, please contact the Cleveland County Board of Election.

11/5 – Friday – Holiday Bazaar – 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm at Council on Aging, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. Senior Center’s mouth watering Ham Biscuit at $2.50, Livermush Biscuit at $2.00, and Plain Biscuit at $1.00. Bulk orders may be placed by calling Mary Hamrick at 704-482-3488 or fax orders to 704-481-0151. Pinto Bean Plates will be available for lunch. Vendors will also be available with lots of homemade crafts and goodies. Anyone interested in being a vendor contact Lisa Abernethy at 704-482-3488.

11/9 – Tuesday – Flu and Pneumonia Shots – 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Boiling Springs Baptist Church, 307 S. Main St., Boiling Springs, NC. Flu Shots for persons without Medicare-B (55 & Older) will require a fee of $30.00. Without Medicare-B the Pneumonia shots will require a fee of $45.00. (Be sure to bring your Social Security Card Numbers). Flu shots are free with Medicare-B card.

11/12 – Friday – Veterans Celebration – at Council on Aging, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. Sponsored by Council on Aging, Healthy at Home and Dover Foundation. Veterans free and guest $7.50. Tickets went on sale October 18th at the COA/Senior Center.

South Mountains State Park Programs

10/23 – “Leaf Lookers Tree ID Hike” – Saturday – Meet a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm 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 all and winter.

10/24 – “Leaf Lookers Tree ID Hike” – Sunday – Meet a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm 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 all and winter.

10/30 – “Leaf Lookers Tree ID Hike” – Saturday – Meet a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm 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 all and winter.

10/31 – “Leaf Lookers Tree ID Hike” – Sunday – Meet a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm 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 all and winter.

South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC  28612. (South Mountains State Park is located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18.) We welcome the community to join us for our monthly educational interpretive programs. Call the park office at (828) 433-4772 or www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/somo for more information. 

American Red Cross Bloodmobile

10/23 – Saturday – Boy Scouts (30) – 10:00 am – 2:30 pm – Come & support the Boy Scouts. Cleveland County Fair Grounds, 1751 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC. Free Cleveland Mall Chick Fil-A Coupons.

10/24 – Sunday – Amanda Stacey’s Senior Project – 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm – National Guard Armory, 200 Phifer Road, Kings Mountain, NC. Free Cleveland Mall Chick Fil-A Coupons.

OCTOBER CPR CLASS SCHEDULE

10/28 – Thursday – First Aid – 6:00 pm

You have to prepay and register before day of class!

1333 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC

704-487-8594

Hospice Cleveland Co. – Upcoming Events

10/20, 27 – Reflections – Wednesdays – 10:30 am - Noon - Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. The classes will be held at Kings Mountain Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Boulevard, Kings Mountain.

Oct. 21, 28 – Reflections – Thursdays – 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. The classes will be held at Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC.

11/21 – Fall Memorial Service – Sunday – 2:00 pm - Family members will be receiving a special invitation. The service will be held at First Baptist Kings Mountain, 605 W. King Street, Kings Mountain, NC.

11/30 – Memory Making with Ornaments – Tuesday – 10:00 am - Noon or 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. This workshop will be held at Kings Mountain Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Boulevard, Kings Mountain, NC.

12/2 – Memory Making with Ornaments – Thursday – 10:00 am - Noon or 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. This workshop will be held at Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC.

An Evening With David Putnam

Friends of the Library are pleased to announce David Putnam’s speaking engagement at Cleveland Community Memorial Library on Thursday, October 21, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. He will be speaking in the large meeting room. A reception will follow David Putnam’s discussion. Books are available for purchase and author signing.

Halloween Spooky Train & Talking Pumpkin at City Park

Visit the Halloween Spooky Train and Talking Pumpkin at City Park. The Train yard and Tunnel is decorated. October 21-24 and October 28-30, regular schedule (1-6 PM), plus open until 8 PM October 30. Talk to the Pumpkin that talks back from 3-6 PM on October 28, 29, and 30th. Please note: On Sunday, October 31, the Carrousel and Train will only be open as part of the GCBA Greatest Treat event, (4-6:00 PM, Free).

Uptown Shelby In October

The Cleveland County Arts Council will present the 8th annual Art of Sound Music Festival, October 21-23, 2010, in Uptown Shelby. For Band Bios, ticket info and much more, please call 704-484-2787 or visit www.artofsoundcc.com

The Livermush Expo will be 10 am-5 pm. Taste Shelby’s famed Livermush and learn new recipes. Mack’s Livermush will be selling their famous livermush sandwiches. Cooking demonstrations and taste testing will be held. Join the Art of Sound Music Festival and party all night. Enjoy the husband calling contest sponsored by WADA radio. Media sponsor Cleveland Headline News. Located on Uptown Shelby Courtsquare, Washington St., Shelby, www.TourClevelandCounty.com or call 704-484-3100. 

Dress up the kids and your pet and join us in Uptown Shelby for our annual Fall Festival.  The festival will start on Saturday, October 23, at 10 a.m. with lots of great activities for kids and pets. Children can paint a pumpkin, play on the inflatable obstacle course, or participate in one of the other free fun crafts or activities. While the kids are having fun, one of our newest uptown businesses, Roll Over, has expanded the pet portion of the festival to include amazing activities for pets. This year our Pet Parade around the courtsquare will begin at 10:30 so the children can watch and prepare the grand finale Kid’s Parade at 11:30. www.UptownShelby.org.

The Foothills Farmers Market will open at 8 a.m. with locally grown produce, plants, cut flowers and baked goods. The Agriculture Extension Office visits each vendor to verify that “we grow what we sell.” This market will give any guest a true taste of Cleveland County, www.foothillsfarmersmarket.com.

Casar Elementary School PTO Festival

Our Fall Festival will be held Friday, October 22 and the Dairy Queen will begin serving at 5:30 pm. We’ll have face painting, games, bingo and more will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. There will also be an auction and a cake walk. For more info, please call 704-538-3922.

Bar H Haunted Hayride

Bar H Haunted Hayride and Maze will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 22-23 and October 29-30, dark until at Bar H Arena, Boiling Springs, NC. The event is sponsored by Boiling Springs Lifesaving and Rescue. Concessions are available. For more information call 704-434-3866 or www.barhevents.com

GSCT Presents “Deadly Murder”

GSCT presents a thriller - “Deadly Murder” Greater Shelby Community Theatre will present the myster thriller, “Deadly Murder” October 22-24 and October 29-31 at Keeter Auditorium, CCC. Performances will be on October 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7:30 p.m. October 24 and October 31 performances are at 2:30. Camille (Kyrin Packard has the world at her feet. One night she is taken hostage and must use all her wits and cunning to save her life. Full of twists and turns, this play will keep you glued to your seat. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors/students. Presale tickets are available at a discount at CC Arts Council, Neal Senior Center, Arnold’s Jewelers, Maxwell B. Hamrick Insurance, Badcock and more. This play is not recommended for children under 12.

Benefit Cornhole Tournament

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!!!!!!! Saturday: October 23, Start: 9:00 A.M. Location: Ballard Park softball fields; Address: Cherryville, North Carolina. Entry Deadline: Friday, October 22, Please contact:  Meleah at 704-435-6624 or 980-241-8627. Friends and Family of the April Childer’s family. This event will begin at 9:00 a.m. and go until tournament is over. This is a double-elimination tournament.  All proceeds will be given to the family of this great lady and friend who recently lost her life in a tragic car accident. She left behind her husband and two small children. The cost of the tournament is $20.00 for a team of 2, and $10.00 for any individual wanting to play. We ask that you bring your boards out to this event and help us raise some money for a great cause (If you don’t have boards of your own that’s ok, we will have some). We will also have food at this event, so please come hungry.

2010 Cleveland Women’s Show

2010 Cleveland Women’s Show will be held at Cleveland Mall  on Saturday, October 23 from 11:00am-5:00pm. A Celebration Of Women: Fashion Show, Cooking, Health Screenings, Pampering Sessions Interactive Exhibits, Shopping and so much more. Interested in becoming a Vendor or for more information Contact Charles Walton at 704-904-6297.

Fallston 5k and Fun Run

The Fallston 5k and Fun Run will be held Saturday, October 23 at Fallston Elementary. 5K - $15.00, $20 (on race day); Fun Run (ages 12 and under) Free. Fun Run: $10.00 for a T-shirt.  Registrations at www.clevelandcountyschools.org click “schools”, click “Fallston Elementary”; registrations turned in by October 13 - guaranteed t-shirt. 5K at 8:30 am and Fun Run at 10:00 am. For more info contact Carol Rikard at 704-538-7341.

R-S Central High – Fall Gospel Concert

Youth Empowerment Fall Gospel Concert will be held Saturday, October 23 at 7:00 pm at R-S Central High School. Featured will be “In His Glory” and “Sisters in Christ”. We will have a Spaghetti Supper from 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm with a minimum $5.00 Donation. Admission to the Concert is $10.00.

Burns High School – BBQ Chicken Dinner

On Friday, October 29th prior to the Burns vs. RS Central football game we will be serving  a delicious BBQ Chicken Dinner. We begin at serving at 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm in the Burns High School Cafeteria. On the menu: 1/2 BBQ chicken, baked beans, slaw, chips, pickles, dessert and tea). You can dine-in or take-out. Tickets available at BHS office, from a Soccer Club Member or limited at the door tickets. The cost is $10.00 for adults, children under 12 $5.00 (available at the door only). The proceeds benefit Burns High Lady DAWGS Soccer.

Public Announcement – Halloween

This notice is to inform the general public that by consensus of Shelby City Council, Mayor Alexander officially declared trick or treating for Halloween within the City of Shelby will be allowed on Saturday, October 30, instead of the traditional observance of Halloween on October 31.

Relay for Life Charity Auction

A Charity Auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 6th at Starnes Auditorium, Cherryville, NC. You can preview at 4:30 and the Auction begins at 6:00 pm. The Cherryville Schools are hosting this event. For more information call Tina West at 704-435-6800 or 704-435-0986.

Benefit Motorcycle Ride for Bobby Jones

The Red Knights International Firefighters Motorcycle Club Inc. NC Chapter 14 is holding a benefit motorcycle ride for Bobby Jones, retired Captain of the Shelby Fire and Rescue Dept. and former Chief and current member of Boiling Springs Fire and Rescue Dept. on Sunday, November 7th. Mr. Jones is battling throat cancer and all proceeds will go to the Jones family to help with medical expenses. The ride will start at 1:30 pm at Shelby Fire Station III, located on Kings Rd. ext. Bikes and cars are welcome. Registration will begin at 12:00 pm. It will be an escorted ride throughout Cleveland County, passing by several county V.F.D.’s. The ride will end at Boiling Springs Fire and Rescue Department where there will be a Hot Dog Supper for $5.00 a plate. Prices for Ride is $20 per bike or car (includes 2 meal tickets). T-Shirts will also be available at $10.00 each. Make checks payable to Red Knights Chapter 14. 

Kings Mtn. Historical Museum Exhibit

The Kings Mountain Historical Museum is proud to announce the opening of the annual Honor Our Veterans Exhibit on Now – November 13. This year we are featuring World War II with uniforms, weapons, equipment, photos, and memorabilia. The exhibit also includes other US Military campaigns and World War I. The Museum is located at 100 East Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC  28086.  Our hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 – 4:00.  For more information please call 704-739-1019 or check out our web site www.kingsmountainmuseum.org

Crowders Mountain State Park

Come join the fun at Crowders Mountain State Park on Saturday, November 13 from 10 am ‘til 2 pm. This is our Annual Fun, Fangs and Feathers Fall Festival and  the event is FREE and open to the public. Free games, local music, Smokey the Bear, S’Mores at the campfire, firetrucks, hiking educational programs, fishing, etc. Enjoy the day outside, take a hike, watch the leaves turn. Located off Sparrow Springs Road, 522 Park Office lane, Kings Mountain, NC.

New Wilderness Adventures

Fall Adventure

New Wilderness Adventures Ministry will sponsor a Fall Hunt (Fall Adventure) to Brent, Alabama, on November 10-14. This event is open to men and father/son pairs (12 and up). 10 spots open for hunters and 5 spots for non hunters for this event. Base price is $375 or $600 for father/son pairs (12 & up). This includes: 9 meals (2 out at your expense), lodging and guide fees, materials, NWA Fall Adventure T-Shirt, and you can take a doe every day. To add a hot it is $50.00 per day. Processing not included, more fees may apply. Please go to www.newwildernessadventures.com or www.facebook.com/newwilderness for more info, to register and to enter our contest to win this trip on Facebook. Only 5 spots are left. This event will focus on Godly initiation.

Southern Christmas Show

With Shelby City Park

A trip to the Southern Christmas show will be sponsored by the Shelby City Park on Monday, November 15 (located at The Park, formerly Charlotte Merchandise Mart). The group will be leaving from the parking lot at Rutherfordton Senior Center at 8:00 a.m. and from Shelby City Park at 8:30 a.m. They will leave Charlotte to return around 3:30 p.m. and be back to the park around 5 p.m. The cost is $15.00 per person, which is due when signing up. This includes transportation (by Travel Lynx) and the cost of the ticket. Tickets will be given out that morning on the bus. Please sign up at Shelby City Park (704-484-6811) or at Rutherfordton Senior Center (828-287-6413). Deadline will be Friday, November 5, 2010. They will be taking the first 50 people to sign up. Visit www.cityofshelby.com/parks.

DAVA Fundraiser

Looking for vendors to rent table space at $10 a table. DAVA (Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary) Chapter 18 is having a Craft/Flea market, bake sale and hot dogs/refreshment sales on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the DAV, located at 1138 E. Marion St., Shelby. Raffle tickets for sale for nice prizes. Donations would be appreciated. Please call Cindy at 704-297-3481 or Jerry at 704-445-8126 for more details.

Breathe 4 Brycee 5K

Breathe for Brycee 5K is on Saturday, December 18th at Shelby Fitness. We are having the 5K in honor of a very special little boy........Bryce Barbee. Bryce is a sweet boy suffering from 7 heart defects within his one little heart. WANT TO BE A PART????????? 1. Go to www.active.com and register to walk/run 2. Go to www.active.com and register your child 12 and under for the FUN RUN! *Registration is $25 up until November 25th then increases to $30. *Fun Run is $15 *You can also register the morning of the event at 8am. *The run will begin at 9am and the FUN RUN will begin around 10:30 am. We will have live entertainment, music, breakfast and much much more! Please join us for this wonderful cause! *But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on the wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. -Isaiah 40:31