| Neighborhood Calendar Oct. 27th edition |
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Piecemakers Quilt Guild
“Piecemakers Quilt Guild” meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10AM – 12PM at the Lincoln Co. Senior Center, Room 319, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen St., Lincolnton. We are here to teach and encourage those interested in the art of quilting; visitors & new members are welcome. Meetings include a business meeting, show-and-tell, and a program related to quilting. On October 5th Anna Norris will present the program. Members also meet the third Wed. of each month 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. to work on our community projects. For information call Judy Smith 704 747 2192”
Council On Aging/Neal Senior Center
All events take place at the Neal Senior Center unless otherwise noted 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC.
10/27 – Annual Membership Event – Thursday, October 27, 5:30 PM - Pre-Dinner Reception and 6:00 p.m Dinner. $50.00 members attend free; $25.00 members attend for $6.00; Non-member singles $15.00; Non-member couples $25.00. Tickets may be purchased in advance. Contact Mary Hamrick, Secretary for tickets. Call 704-482-3488.
10/28 – Covered Dish – Friday, October 28, 11:30 AM. Bring your favorite dish and join us for fun and fellowship at Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby.
10/28 – 4th Friday Night Halloween Dance – Friday, October 28. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Dance begins at 7:00pm-10:00pm. The Blax Station Band will provide the music. Wear your Halloween costumes if you like. Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby.
10/29 – Dine Around – Saturday, October 29, 9:00 AM. Please sign by the 27th if you plan to attend. Call 704-482-3488. Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby.
10/31 – Monster Halloween Party – Monday, October 31, 11:30-1:00pm. We will have a costume contest at 12:15 p.m. Lots of other surprises. Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby.
11/3 – Blood Pressures – Thursday, November 3, 10:00 a.m-12:00 noon. Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby.
11/4 – Holiday Bazaar – Friday, November 4, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The Holiday Bazaar is open to the public and all ages are welcome to shop or eat until they drop. The Senior Center’s mouth-watering country ham biscuits or plain biscuits as well as pinto plates will be available.Bulk biscuit orders are also available during the Bazaar to area businesses and individuals, but you need to make sure to place your orders early (no later than 5pm on November 1, 2011) by calling Mary Hamrick at the Senior Center (704)482-3488
American Red Cross Bloodmobile
10/31 – Wal-Mart– 12:00 pm-4:30 pm – 705 East Dixon Blvd., Shelby. Halloween T-shirts!
South Mountain State Park
Saturday, November 5 - “Skulls and Skins” - Look for a Park Ranger and his interesting display of skulls and skins at the Visitor Center. Drop by between 11:00-12:00 and hear about some of the animals that call South Mountains State Park home.
Saturday, November 5 - “Where Am I? How to Use a Map and Compass” Join a Park to learn the fundamentals of map reading, identification of land features, and compass use. Bring a compass if you have it, and meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 2:00 pm.
Sunday, November 6 - “Where Am I? How to Use a Map and Compass” - Join a Park to learn the fundamentals of map reading, identification of land features, and compass use. Bring a compass if you have it, and meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 2:00 pm.
Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Association Events
The following events will be sponsored by the Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association.
Saturday, December 10 - 10 am to 4 pm - 2011 Holiday Home Tour - A special day filled with signs and sounds of Christmas cheer. Take a tour of some of the most beautiful homes in historic Shelby. Price: $15. Contact the office for more information and for ticket prices. Call the park office at (828) 433- 4772 for more information.
Shelby Parks & Recreation
Visit the Halloween Spooky Train and Talking Pumpkin at the Shelby City Parks & Recreation. The Train yard and Tunnel Decorated October 27-31 (1-6 PM) plus open until 8 PM October 29. Talk to the Pumpkin that talks back from 3-6 PM on October 27, 28, 29 and 31. Please note: On Sunday October 30, the Carrousel and Train will only be open as part of the GCCBA Greatest Treat event. (4-6:00 PM, Free).
Deer Brook, Shelby
As a Senior Project, Tray Sellers will hold a 2 man Captains Choice at Deer Brook Golf Club on Friday, October 28, at 1 p.m. Cost is: $50 per person, which includes lunch. Door Prizes Closest to the pin, and Cash Prizes. Shot gun start.
Kings Mountain Little Theatre
Kings Mountain Little Theatre presents “Nunsense - The Mega - Musical” on October 28 & 29 and November 4 & 5, 7:30 p.m. at the Joy Performance Center, 202 S. Railroad Ave. Tickets $10. Information/reservations 704-730-9408. Sponsored by Dilling Heating Company, Inc.
Shelby City Park Shag Lessons
Shag Lessons will be held on Tuesday, November 1 at Shelby City Park (Girl Scout Hut). All ages are welcome. No parnter needed. Beginners get regular class instruction plus review sessions and individual help as needed. Class one night a week on Tuesday. Ample time to learn and practice the steps in class. Beginners learn the Basic, Female Turn, Start, Belly Roll, Juniors FREE with paid parent. Instructors: Sam and Regina Lail. $40 per person. This is six 1-hour lessons. Call 704-482-6376 for information. www.keepshaggin.com. No smoking atmosphere and no alcohol.
Uptown Shelby’s Taste of the Holidays
Shelby, is already building excitement for the coming holiday season. The Taste of the Holidays crawl will be Thursday, November 3rd, from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. Customers taking part in the event can purchase a passport to enjoy sample featured menu items at our fine uptown eateries and special discounts at participating shops and restaurants. Patrons may buy a passport for the crawl for $5.00 in advance or $10.00 on the night of the event. Visit a restaurant and sample a complimentary dish, and the holder will get their passport punched. Likewise at participating merchants, customers can visit, get their passport punched and take advantage of special discounts or offerings. Those who get all the punches will be entered in a special drawing for a grand Uptown gift basket. Participating Uptown Businesses include Alley Quilts, Celebrity Consignments, Country Heart, Frame Masters Gallery, RollOver A Dog & Cat Store, Victoria-Stephen Gifts, Two Doors Down Women’s Clothing, Joe’s Place, Newt’s Modern Burger Joint, Ni Fen Wine & Tapas, Pleasant City
Join Wood Fired Grill, Smoke on the Square, and Sugarbaker’s Creamery and Coffee Co. Passports may be purchased in advance at select
participating businesses. Uptown businesses are exploring fun ways to make the whole experience more fun and exciting. You may hear a bit of live music, enjoy traditional snacks and refreshments, and learn about new merchandise for the season. One restaurateur is offering
a class designed to help maintain your sanity while hosting a great party. “We look forward to giving everyone a fresh introduction to the holidays with this evening in the heart of Uptown Shelby,” said Allison Gragg, Director of Marketing and Events. “This grew out of talks with chefs and merchants in Uptown Shelby and we are looking forward to adding to the tastes and traditions of people visiting uptown Shelby.” The Taste of the Holidays is sponsored by Uptown Shelby Association, with media sponsorship by Awen Group in Uptown. Crawl passports will also be available in advance at Uptown Shelby Association. If you would like to arrange groups of friends, civic clubs, or professional groups, please call Uptown Shelby Association at 704.484.3100.
CC Home Builders’ 20th Annual Hog Happnin’
The 20th Annual Hog Happnin’, supported by the Cleveland County Home Builders, will take place on Friday & Saturday, November 4-5. This charity event which supports the Children’s Homes of Cleveland County and several other local non-profits, takes place
at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds; admission to the grounds is free on Friday evening and there is a $2 gate fee on Saturday; pre-purchased meal tickets for Saturday include the gate fee. In addition to the Taster’s Choice starting at 6:00 on Friday evening, a DJ will play on the main stage from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. followed by Karaoke at 9:00 p.m. Adults and youth can enjoy playing “Minute to Win It” at 7:30. On Saturday there is a BBQ competition, a car and motorcycle show and an outside arts and crafts show. On Saturday, The Tim Cook Band will perform on the main stage from 10:30 a.m. to noon and again from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Special guest Travis Powell will appear from noon to12:30 p.m. on the main stage. Other entertainment includes Rock Springs Bluegrass Band on the Performing Arts Stage from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., followed by Chaz the Magician at 12:30 p.m., amusement rides for the children (tickets required), Becki the balloon lady, and a corn hole tournament coordinated by Richie Kinmon at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. For more information and a complete schedule of events on the 20th Annual Hog Happnin’, please log onto www.hoghappnin.com or go to Hog Happnin’ on Facebook.
Shelby Police Academy Class Reunion
The Shelby Police Academy cordially invites all former graduates to attend a class reunion on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 6:00 until 8:00pm at the Shelby City Park Gym. Cost is $5.00 per person. Dinner is included. All checks mailed by October 10 and made payable to John & Carol Beck, 2314 Berwick Rd., Shelby, NC 28150. For more information call Suzette Ross 704-482-9058.
PCOL Of Lawndale
The PCOL will be hosting the Cleveland County Community Development Cooperation at it’s next monthly meeting on Monday, November 7, at 6pm at Philadelphia United Methodist, 4828 Philadelphia Rd. Lawndale, NC 28090. The CDC will be discussing ways in which they can assist individuals who have lost their job due to layoffs and are facing foreclosure. They will also be discussing housing finances and low income home loans. The public is welcome to attend. For more info: Contact Donald Schenck at 704-538-5544.
Lions Club/Boys And Girls Club Peace Poster Contest
Lions Clubs International and The Shelby Lions Club , in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland County, is sponsoring a Peace Poster Contest for children ages 11, 12, and 13. The theme is “Children Know Peace.” The posters will be turned in to the Boys and Girls Clubs and judged by a committee from the Lions Club. The local Lions will give the local winner a certificate and a fifty dollar prize, and he or she will attend November 8th Shelby Lions Club meeting with parents. The poster will advance to higher levels of competition. The international winner will receive five thousand dollars and a trip to the United Nations. Entries should be turned in before November 1st.
Carillon Assisted Living Of Shelby
Carillon Assisted Living of Shelby will be hosting an educational seminar for Veterans and their families regarding Aid & Attendance, a VA benefit available to veterans and spouses to assist with senior care. The event will be held on 11/11/11 (Veteran’s Day) 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Presenter will be Lane Ginsberg from the American Association of Wartime Veterans. Lunch will be served and a ceremony honoring the veterans will follow. Families of veterans are also invited to attend! Please RSVP (or call with questions) to Kristina McNeil, Marketing Director, by Monday, 11/7/2011 at 704-471-2828.
Southern Christmas Show with Shelby City Park
Shelby City Park will sponsor a trip to the Southern Christmas Show at the Park (formerly Charlotte Merchandise Mart) on Monday, November 14. The bus will leave 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 around 4:00 p.m. and be back to the park around 5 p.m. Cost is $17 per person, due when signing up. This includes the 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 Office at 704-484-6811 or at Rutherfordton Senior Center 828-287-6413. Deadline is Nov. 4. Taking the first 55 people. Visit www.cityofshelby.com/parks.
Burns High School Spanish Club 5K Race
Burns High School Spanish Club 5K R.A.C.E. - Respecting All Cultures and Ethnicities: Saturday, November 19 · 8am-11am. Burns High Stadium, 307 E. Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale. Registration: $20 for students (elementary middle & high school), $25 for adults (t-shirt included). Checks may be made payable to Burns High School. Race day registration begins at 6:30am. Race begins at 8am. Follow this link to print out your registration form: http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org/schools/bhs/images/BHS/PDF/race.pdf. Come run to support the Burns High Spanish Club and raise cultural awareness!
Boiling Springs Christmas Parade
The Boiling Springs Christmas Parade will be held on Sunday, November 27, at 3:00 p.m. Parade entry forms are available online at www.boilingspringsnc.net. For additional information please contact the Boiling Springs Town Hall at 704-434-2357.
City Of Shelby Announces Curbside Recycling
To Come In January 2012
Right now you can notify the City that you are interested in receiving a Recycle cart, that will be delivered to your residence in December, by signing up on our website at www.cityofshelby.com. Please locate and click on the green Recycle icon at the lower right-hand side of our home page and fill out the information requested and click submit. More information coming soon! Please encourage your friends, family and neighbors to recycle - it’s a great thing to do for our environment and our County landfill.
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