| Neighborhood Calendar October 18th Edition |
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Parkinson Support Group, Neal Sr. Center
A Parkinson Support Group Meeting will be held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Neal Sr. Center, 100 Harris Dr., Shelby. Sgl. Doug Murphy 704-487-8822.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild
Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00am -12:00pm at the Lincoln County Senior Center, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC, in room 319. We are here to teach and encourage those interested in the art of quilting. Visitors and new members are welcome. We also have a new class that meets on the second Thursday of each month from 10:00am - 3:00pm to provide one on one instruction to beginning quilters. Contact Linda at 704-483-2778 for more information on this class.
Mental Health Association Support Groups
The Mental Health Association in Cleveland County sponsors a Support Group for Survivors of Suicide. It meets the last Tuesday of every month, 11:30am - 1:30 pm at the Cleveland Memorial Library. This support group offers support to those who have lost a loved one to suicide. All members of the group, including the facilitator, have experienced this unique loss. For details, contact the Mental Health Association at 704-481-8637 or mha@clevelandcountymha.org.
Family-to-Family Caregiver Support Group, meets every third Tuesday of the month, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Cleveland County Red Cross (1333 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC 28150) Co-sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Cleveland County and NAMI Rutherford/Cleveland, this support group offers a safe space for close relatives of persons suffering from a severe mental illness to share their experience with others in a similar situation. For details, contact the Mental Health Association at 704-481-8637 or mha@clevelandcountymha.org
The Shelby Lions Club
The Shelby Lions Club has made changes in its meeting schedule. The first Tuesday of each month will be a business meeting held at the Lions Senior Village on North Morgan Street. The regular membership meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at Deerbrook Country Club. Shelby Lions are making this change to encourage local residents to take a look at the club and consider getting involved. Shelby Lions are active in the community and offer fellowship and fun to members. The meeting schedule change will help us to keep our membership dues low, reduce the monthly meeting time, and still offer the fellowship and community involvement that many are looking for. To learn more about Shelby Lions, contact Lion Dave Titus, Membership Chairperson, at 704-406-9331.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Shelby
DBSA support groups are open to anyone who is diagnosed with a mood disorder, has a family member or friend who is diagnosed, or who thinks they might have depression or bipolar disorder. DBSA support groups are not run by professionals, but instead offer peer-to-peer support. The support group meets every Tuesday from 6:30-8:00pm at The Episcopal Church in Shelby, NC. For questions or information contact 704-232-5147 or laura@dbsafoothills.com.
Cleveland County Red Cross Blood Drives
Thursday, October 18, 11:30am - 4:00pm, Ambassador Baptist College, 101 Stockton Street, Shelby.
Friday, October 19, 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Shelby First Church-The Nazarene, 1205 Charles Road, Shelby.
Friday, October 26, 12:30pm - 5:00pm, Telerx, 110 Commerce Blvd, Kings Mountain.
Friday, October 26, 2:30pm - 6:30pm, Calvary Baptist Church, 320 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby.
Tuesday, October 30, 3:00 pm- 7:00pm, Ruby C. Hunt YMCA, 1322 Patrick Avenue, Shelby.
Tuesday, October 30, 8:00 am- 12:30pm, PPG Industries, 940 Washburn Switch Road, Shelby.
Mauney Memorial Library, Kings Mtn
Mauney Memorial Library, 100 South Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC will be having free computer classes. Dates are as follows: Thursday, October 18, 3:30-5:00, Resume. Tuesday, October 23, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Computers; Tuesday, October 30, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Internet. Thursday, November 8, 3:30-5:00, Email. Tuesday, November 13, 3:30-5:00, Resume. Thursday, November 15, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Internet. Tuesday, November 20, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Ebay. Thursday, January 3, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Email. Thursday, January 10, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Resume. Thursday, January 17, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Internet. Thursday, January 24, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Computers. Call 704-739-2371, main desk to reserve your place.
Cleveland County Memorial Library, Shelby
Cleveland County Memorial Library, 104 Howie Drive, Shelby, NC is embarking on a series of programs for our community that will give folks a chance to spend their lunch hour being entertained. The idea is to bring your bag lunch and the library will provide water, tea and a great program. The programs will be held in the Plaster Meeting Room and you can “come through the garden gate” entrance. The programs will be on the first and third Thursdays of every month from 12:15-12:45 and will feature stories, music and educational topics. The month of October’s programs are: October 18 – Suspense and Thriller Stories with storyteller, Georgiana Wright. Look for future announcements of this exciting series that will run through May!
Cleveland County Partnership for Children, Shelby
The Cleveland County Partnership for Children’s Planning and Oversight Committee will hold their First Quarter meeting Thursday, October 18, 12:00noon. The meeting will be held at the Partnership office, 312 W. Marion Street, Shelby, North Carolina.
The Cleveland County Partnership for Children’s Board of Directors will hold their First Quarter meeting Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 12:00noon. The meeting will be held at the Partnership Office.
Hospice Cleveland County Upcoming Events
Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC will be holding the upcoming events:
Thursday, October 18: Corks & Taps For Hospice - Food & Beverage Tasting 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Silent Auction 6:00pm - 8:00pm, LeGrand Center, 1800 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC. This is a wine and beer tasting event and Silent Auction. Food provided by Smoke on the Square. Music by Jaron Strom and the band “Harvest”. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Tickets available at the following locations for a limited time: Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard & Winery, 3521 Fallston Waco Road, Lawndale; Hospice Administration Building, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby; Kings Mountain Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Blvd., Kings Mountain; Owl’s Eye Vineyard & Winery, 1414 Metcalf Road, Shelby; Smoke on The Square, 5 East Marion Street Suite 5, Shelby; Woodmill Winery, 1350 Woodmill Winery Lane, Vale. For more information, call 704-487-4677 or visit our website at www.hospicecares.cc.
Saturday, October 20, 9:00am- 3:00pm, Hospice Training Class - Kings Mountain House. Hospice training is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about hospice care and the services provided to the community. This 12-hr course is free and there is no obligation to volunteer. To get credit for the entire course, you will need to come to both classes. For more information, contact 704-487-4677 ext. 111.
Tuesday, October 23: “Memory Bear Workshop”, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm. Participants will have the opportunity to make a teddy bear out of a loved one’s shirt or other article of clothing. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP to ext. 704-487-4677 ext. 166 if you plan to attend.
COA/Neal Senior Center, Shelby
Council on Aging/Neal Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC, will have Bingo each Monday night (except holidays). Doors open at 5:30 (no admittance after 7:00pm). Jackpot up to $500. Public invited, 12 years old and up.
October 1 - October 31, 8:00am - 5:00pm ”Coat Drive” for seniors who are homeless or any senior that may be in need. We are asking businesses, individuals, civic groups, sororities, fraternities, churches and the community at large to support this effort in order to help us meet this very important need. For more information contact Sharon Robbs, Senior Center Director at (704)482-3488.
October 18, 8:00am - 10:00am. - Blood Sugar Screening: Blood pressure check: 9:00am - 11:00am, COA/Senior Center. Thursday, October 25 - Annual Neal Center Membership Dinner Theatre, 6:00pm. Immediately following dinner, The Mystery Comedy “Who Murdered Who?” will be presented by the Neal Senior Center players in honor of contributing members of the Council on Aging/Senior Center. All current $50.00 annual members will attend free - $25.00 annual members will receive a reduced price and can attend for $6.00. The public (non-Senior Center contributing members) is invited to enjoy all the festivities for the low cost of $15.00 for individuals or $25.00 for couples. Tickets are available at the Senior Center (100 T.R. Harris Dr). Reservations must be made by Monday, October 22, 2012. Please call Mary Hamrick @ (704)482-3488 for further information.
Friday, October 26, 11:30am - 1:00pm, “Covered Dish”. COA/Senior Center. Please bring your favorite dish and join us for the fun and fellowship.
October 26, 9:00am - 11:00am, 1:00pm - 3:00pm.”Flu Shots”. For more information, please call Sharon Robbs, Senior Center Director at (704) 482-3488 or via email at srobbs@agingcouncil.org.
Friday, October 26, 7:00pm - 10:00pm. “4th Friday Night Dance” Theme Halloween. Music will be presented by Sixteenth Avenue Band. COA/Senior Center, (704)482-3488. Saturday, October 27, 9:00am - “Dine Around”, I Hop, Hwy 74, near K-Mart, Shelby, NC. Please call the Senior Center by 5:00pm, Tuesday, October 23 if you plan to attend.
Senior Dinner Club, Shelby
Senior Dinner Club has been changed to Shelby Senior Center. Dinner and Entertainment will meet October 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm (3rd Friday of each month) at Ryan’s, Hwy 74A, Forest City. Dress to impress. Bring a friendly smile. Bring a name tag if you have one. For more info call Susan at 828-453-0404.
Burns Soccer Fundraiser
Burns Girl’s Soccer 4th Annual BBQ Chicken Dinner, Friday, October 19 prior to the Burns vs. RS Central football game, 5:30-7:00 pm, Burns High School Cafeteria (½ BBQ chicken, baked beans, slaw, chips, pickles, dessert, tea). Dine-in or take-out or tailgate. Adults, $10. Children under 12, $5 (available at the door only). See a soccer player or soccer parent to get your tickets. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.
Shelby Intermediate School
Shelby Intermediate School will be having a Pancake Breakfast at Fatz, October 20, 7:30-10:30. Price: $7. All you can eat! Pancakes, fruit, sausage and beverage. We want to invite the community to attend. Come support our school, and have a great breakfast!
NAMI Rutherford-Cleveland, Rutherfordton
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Rutherfordton-Cleveland Education Forum is having Pastor McEntyre speak on “The importance of Safe Housing for persons with Mental Illness with Co-occurring Additive Disorders and those suffering from the Disease of Addiction”, Thursday, October 25, 7:00pm at Rutherford Regional Hospital, The Crawford Building, 288 South Ridge Rd., Rutherfordton, NC. Pastor McEntyre heads up The Foothills Harvest Transitional Services, Inc. His program offers Christ-centered recovery based services for the homeless. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments. Betty Frye, 704-583-0845.
Town Of Boiling Springs Christmas Parade
The Boiling Springs Christmas Parade will be held on Sunday, November 25, at 3:00 p.m. Entry forms are available online at www.boilingspringsnc.net. For additional information please contact the Boiling Springs Town Hall at 704-434-2357.
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