The Cleveland County affiliate of Habitat has started a house at 316 Dilling Avenue in Kings Mountain, NC. Our affiliate is committed to building houses all over Cleveland County. We have a family waiting to move into their home. This is a Methodist build because of matching funds from Duke Endowment rural development grant. We welcome funds from any individual, business or church. We are all volunteers and depend on donations to keep buildings houses and giving hope to families. Our building crew works every Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm weather permitting. We are building a five bed room two bath home. What can you do? 1. Pray for our volunteers and for the family. 2. Make a church commitment to help with the financing. 3. Provide a meal on Thursday or Saturday for the construction crew. 4. Join our construction crew on a need basis. The best way to contact is thru our office at 704 482-6200. Someone will return your call. The second way and the most efficient way is to come by and see our construction foreman Jerry Henry on Thursday or Saturday. We are excited for Kings Mountain, the family and for the opportunity that this construction provides for church missions. We are seeking all the support we can as we continue to end poverty housing in Cleveland County.

South Mountains State Park Programs

10/9 – “Streamside Hike” – Saturday – Join a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am for a streamside hike along  the Jacob Fork River.

10/9 – “Tree ID Hike” – Saturday – Join a Park Ranger for an easy 1.0 mile walk along the Hemlock Nature Trail. Tree identification will be the focus of this hike which will begin at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 2:00 pm.

10/10 – “Streamside Hike” – Sunday – Join a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am for a streamside hike along the Jacob Fork River.

10/10 – “Animals of the South Mountains” – Sunday – Join a Park Ranger to learn about the many animals that call South Mountains home. The program will begin at 2:00 pm in the Visitor Center auditorium.

10/16 – “Birds of Prey” – Saturday – Join a Park Ranger in the Visitor Center auditorium at 11:00 am and learn about some of the birds of prey found in the South Mountains.

10/16 – “Owl Pellets” – Saturday – Join a Park Ranger to examine owl pellets and reconstruct prey skeletons. Owl pellets are clean of flesh, odorless and can be handled easily by all age groups. Meet at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm.

10/17 – “Birds of Prey” – Sunday – Join a Park Ranger in the Visitor Center auditorium at 11:00 am and learn about some of the birds of prey found in the South Mountains.

10/17 – “Animals of the South Mountains” – Sunday – Join a Park Ranger to learn about the many animals that call South Mountains home. The program will begin at 2:00 pm in the Visitor Center auditorium.

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. 

Cleveland County Arts Council

“Made for Each Other” – Now – October 14 – A Juried Art Exhibition Featuring Ceramic Cream & Sugar Sets.

American Red Cross Bloodmobile

10/7 – Thursday – GWU (88) – 11:00 am – 4:30 pm – 110 S. Main Street, Boiling Springs, NC. – For an appointment please call 704-405-4732.

10/11 – Monday – Ruby C. Hunt YMCA (22) – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm – 1322 Patrick Ave., Shelby, NC.

10/12 – Tuesday – First Baptist-Grover, 403 Cleveland Ave., Grover, NC (27) – 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm – 403 Cleveland Ave., Grover, NC. – Call Jerry for an appointment 704-915-4149 – Free  Cleveland Mall Chick fil-A Coupons. 

10/13 – Wednesday – CCC (39) – 11:00 am – 3:30 pm – 1137 S. Post Road, Shelby, NC. – In Loving Memory of former CCC student, Miss Megan Saunders. Call Mr. Osborn for an appointment 704-576-7321. Free Cleveland Mall Chick fil-A Coupons.

10/15 – Friday – Buffalo Baptist (19) – 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm – 1410 Buffalo Baptist Ch. Road, Shelby, NC. Call Lucille for an appointment 704-300-6781. Free Cleveland Mall Chick fil-A Coupons.

10/15 – Friday – West Elementary School (30) – 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm – 500 W. Mountain St., Kings Mountain, NC. Red Cross is donating school supplies for every pint collected also come support Jeenifer Tate’s school project.

10/18 – Monday – Belwood Community Center (19) – 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm – 145 Carpenters Church Road, Belwood, NC. Call Merle for an appointment 704-300-1512. 

10/19 – Tuesday – Christian Freedom (19) – 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm – 246 Range Road, Kings Mountain, NC. Call Judy for an appointment 704-739-4152. Free Cleveland Mall Chick Fil-A Coupons.

10/19 – Tuesday – Shelby Presbyterian (19) – 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm – 226 E. Graham St., Shelby, NC. 

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

10/5 – Tuesday – First Aid – 6:00 pm

10/14 – Thursday – Adult CPR/AED – 6:00 pm

10/19 – Tuesday – Infant & Child CPR – 6:00 pm

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

Oct. 7, 14, 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.

10/13, 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.

10/16 – Yard Sale – Saturday – 7:00 am - 11:00 am - Rib Sale & Music 11:00 am - 1:00 pm - For Rib pre-orders call 704-487-4677. The sales will be held at Hospice Cleveland County, Back Parking Lot, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC.

Oct. 19 – Pet Loss Workshop – Tuesday – 10:30 am - Noon and 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. The workshop will be held at Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC.

11/6 – Camp Mostly Smiles – Saturday – 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. The retreat will be held at Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC.

11/9 – Hospice Cleveland County, 25 Year Anniversary! – Tuesday – 11:00 am - 1:00 pm - This event will be held at Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC.

11/11 – Coping with the Holidays – Thursday – 10:30 am - Noon - Hospice Cleveland County & 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at Kings Mountain Hospice House.

11/20 – Cake & Casserole Sale – Saturday – 8:00 am - 11:00 am - For more information call 704-487-4677 ext. 168. The sale will be held at Kings Mountain Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Boulevard, Kings Mountain, 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.

Salvation Army Accepting

Applications For Christmas!

The Salvation Army will take applications Oct. 7 and 8 for its annual Christmas Cheer toy and food distribution. Each year the Salvation Army helps provide Christmas to hundreds of needy residents in the area. Applications can be filled out from 9:15 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. on those days at the Disabled American Veterans building, 890 Withrow Road., Forest City.  Interested folks can call for guidelines: (828) 287-1115 or (704) 482-0375. The Salvation Army is feeling the pinch of the economy and will provide for children 0 thru 12 years of age. Guidelines are as follows: 1.  Applicant must present Original Photo Identification. 2.  His or Her Social Security Card (original - no copies). 3.  Must present Social Security Card or Birth Certificate for each child. 4.  Social Security Card for other adults or older age children living in home. 5. Copies of previous month’s bills.

Spaghetti Dinner at Burns High School

On Friday, October 8th (Before Homecoming Game), we will have a Spaghetti Dinner from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in the Burns High Cafeteria. The cost is $6.00 per plate, dine in or take out. Tickets on sale in the BHS office or from and club member. Proceeds will be used for local and international service projects. This event is sponsored by the BHS Interact Club and Shelby Breakfast Rotary Club.

NAMI Rutherford/Cleveland Oberserves Mental Illness Awareness Week

Join us for a Statewide Balloon Launch! We will be taking part in a statewide balloon launch to take place on Saturday, October 9 at 12:00 noon outside the Orthodonties office of G. Stephen Bell, D.D.S., 492 West Main Street in Forest City, NC. This week is an opportunity to learn more about serious mental illnesses such as major depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Education changes Attitudes and Lives.

Heritage Christian School Fall Festival

Heritage Christian School will have their Annual Fall Festival, located at 4279 Cherokee Ave., Gaffney, SC on Saturday, October 9 from 11:30-2:00 pm. We have a Wild West Theme and lots of games, prizes and fun in the school gym and we have outdoor games too.In the lunchroom, we will be selling sloppy joes, corn dogs, drinks, and desserts. Everyone welcome to attend. Call 864-489-0788 for more details.

Benefit Ride for Shriners Hospital

Help From The Heart!! Our Second Semi-Annual Benefit Ride for Shriners will be held Saturday, October 9 at McGuinns Store, 4884 Hwy 9N, Mill Springs, NC. Please come and join us for the ride. Registration begins at 9:30 am and we will leave from the store at 11:00 am. $15 single and $20 double (includes meal). We will have prizes, BBQ, Games, Live Gospel Music and Kid Rides. For more information call 828-625-1313 or 828-625-4755 or e-mail Daniel at daniel_merck_1981@yahoo.com

Shelby High School Homecoming Parade

Shelby High School Homecoming Parade will be held Thursday, October 14, beginning at 4:30 PM in Uptown Shelby. Students from Shelby High School’s sports teams, student clubs, organizations and homecoming court representatives will parade down Lafayette Street starting at 4:30. Officers from the Shelby Police Department will close Lafayette Street from Marietta to Graham at about 4:15pm for the parade. The parade begins on Lafayette at Marietta, continues past the court square, turns right on Graham and ends in an empty lot on Graham and Market St. For more information please contact Uptown Shelby Association 704-484-3100.

2nd Annual Ride For Life, Rutherfordton

Our 2nd Annual Ride for Life will be held Saturday, October 16th at Gregory’s On Main Street, Rutherfordton. Registration begins at 9 am-10 am (Ride starts at 10:30 am). The cost: $20 one rider and $30 two riders. Contact Kelleigh Hayes at 828-287-2171 or Renee Samuel at 828-286-1816 for additional event information. Meal provided at end of ride for all paid bikers, courtesy of Gregorys. 5% of Gregory’s sales on Oct. 16 will go the American Cancer Society. This event is sponsored by Gregory’s on Main Street and Cuttin Up on Mane Street (will be cutting hair for Pantene Beautiful Lenghs). Contact the salon at 828-287-5504 to schedule an appointment or for more information. Donations for Relay For Life will also be collected at the salon.

2nd Annual Fund Run and Fur Ball

This event will be held Saturday, October 16th with registration begins at 11:00 am at the Cleveland County Humane Society, 1609 East Marion St., Shelby. First Bike to leave at 12:00 pm; Last Bike out at 1:00 pm. Route to be announced. Last stop to be at Mauney Field in Cherryville. For Single Riders the cost is only $15.00; and For Couples the cost is only $25.00. Please help the animals of Cleveland County by being a T-Shirt sponsor or donating a service for our silent auction. We also need donations of food and drinks for our bikers. All proceeds will benefit the Cleveland County Humane Society for care and placement of the many four legged friends that cross their path everyday. All donations will receive a letter to serve as a tax receipt. Even if you don’t ride please come and support our great cause. The cost is only $10.00 per person for food, entertainment, motorcycle games and bike show. Extra hands available at Mauney Field for $5.00. Great evening of fun and everyone is welcome! Contact Leanna Fraser at 704-484-2828. No weapons or attitudes.

Fall Festival at North Brook Elementary

North Brook Elementary presents their 2nd Annual Fall Festival October 16 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Come and join us for Family Fun, Moon Bounce, Silent Auction, and Grade Level Games. Tickets are 25¢ each. Food and Snacks for sale. Call 704-276-2479 for more information.

GSCT Announces FREE Season Opener!

GSCT Announces FREE Season Opener! Greater Shelby Community Theatre will kick off its 2010-11 Season with a free evening of entertainment and fare on Sat. Oct. 16 at 7:30pm at the Cleveland County Arts Council, Washington St., on the square. The opener will celebrate the “home grown” talents of local playwrights and artisans. Complimentary local food and beverage will be served. GSCT season tickets (which are “flex” passes) will be available for purchase. GSCT’s season will include “Deadly Murder”, “Hats, the Musical”, “Welcome to Mitford”, and “Rounding Third”.

Life Enrichment Center –

Relieving Caregiver Stress

“Finding Stress Relief for Caregivers” will be the program topic for the regular caregiver meeting at the Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Care in Shelby Tuesday, Oct. 19. Counselor Ron McCollum will answer questions and help caregivers find ways to relieve stress. The meeting is free of charge and open to any caregiver. Adults with dementia may attend a free sitter service at the center at the same time, but a reservation must be made by calling 704.484.0405 by Oct. 13. The group will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m., but caregivers are encouraged to come late or leave early if need be. For more information, call Linda at Life Enrichment at 704.484.0405.

8th Annual Art of Sound Music Festival in Uptown Shelby

The 8th Annual Art of Sound Music Festival in Uptown Shelby,  Cleveland County’s largest and oldest music festival, will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 21-23. Sponsored by the Cleveland County Arts Council, over 20 bands, duos, and solo artists of all types will play Thursday and Friday nights and Saturday from about mid-day until late evening. Venues will be an outdoor stage on Washington Street (free, Saturday), the Arts Center and the Don Gibson Theatre. Everything from solo songwriters and performers to jazz, bluegrass, country-rock, and old-time string band music will be featured. Homegrown musical excellence will be joined by artists from Boston, Nashville, New York, Virginia, Texas and North Carolina from Asheville to Wilmington. Please call the Cleveland County Arts Council at 704-484-2787 for information, or visit www.artofsoundcc.com for details and ticket prices or to find out about volunteer opportunities and sponsorship.

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.

7th Annual Greatest Treat Festival

Our 7th annual Greatest Treat Festival will be Sunday, October 31st from 4-6 pm at the Shelby City Park. There will be free food, games rides, trunk or treat, and more. Please join us to learn all about the Greatest Treat.

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

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.