| Neighborhood Calendar October 3rd Edition |
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Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Care & Health Service
Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Care & Health Service, 110 Life Enrichment Blvd., Shelby will be having a work shop, Thursday, October 3. Does your mom have macular degeneration? Do you wonder why people with dementia have vision problems? Experience what they experience. See the world through their eyes and hear through their ears. You will be able to experience the five senses the way older adults do in an Aging Sensitivity Training for families and professional (who can receive 1 CEU). You can walk with bunions, experience picking up coins with arthritic hands, “see” with cataracts. Partners Behavioral Health Management will lead the training. The program is free of charge and open to everyone who is interested in understanding older adults. You may choose one of two times: 2-3:15 or 5:30-6:45pm. To register, call Life Enrichment at 704-484-0405.
“Blessing of the Animals” Association for the Welfare of Animals, Shelby
Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, October 6, 6:30pm, at The Historic Court Square, Shelby. Contact: Alison Guess Still - Event Coordinator, 704-435-6699 or Nancy Six - President, Association for the Welfare of Aninals, 704-487-6555. This event is an opportunity for the community to gather and reflect on the important role that animals play in our lives. A service will be delivered by Pastor Roy Byers, and music will be offered by Chris Cline. This service also offers those who have, or have had special pets or animals a chance to recognize them with the purchase of a luminary. Luminaries may be purchased for $5 each by sending checks or money orders made payable to Association for the Welfare of Animals (AWA PO Box 564 Shelby 28151), and postmarked by October 4. They will also be available on the evening of October 6 on the Court House Square. If purchasing by mail (and we encourage you to do so!), please include names of pets and whether the recognition is honorary or memorial.
Cleveland County Branch NAACP Hosting Forums
The Cleveland County Branch of the NAACP is hosting Forums for the 2013 candidates for the School Board and the City of Kings Mountain. The Forum dates are:
Cleveland County School Board: Monday, October 7, 2013 at 6:30pm at the Library of the School Board Central Service Building, 400 W. Marion Street, Shelby, NC.
City of Kings Mountain: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 6:30pm at the Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church Family Life Center, 213 N. Cansler Street, Kings Mountain, NC.
All Candidates seeking office for the School Board and the City of Kings Mountain have been invited. You may contact Brenda Lipscomb, Cleveland County Branch NAACP Political Action Chairwomen at 704-974-9721 for additional information.
Library at Ruby C. Hunt YMCA, Boiling Springs
The Library at the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA, Boiling Springs, NC will host an Open House on Tuesday, October 8 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. This Open House will showcase a collection of 61 new children’s books that have been provided by a grant from The Libri Foundation of Eugene, Oregon. The goal of The Libri Foundation is to donate quality children’s books to rural public libraries. Families are encouraged to attend this free event to preview the newest additions to our collection of children’s titles. At the Open House, guest readers will share some of their favorite stories. The Library at the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA announces the opening of a “Readers on the Move” StoryWalk™ on Tuesday, October 8. This StoryWalk™ will give families the opportunity to read a popular children’s book while spending time together on the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA’s Fitness Trail. This StoryWalk™ is available to the general public free of charge. Families are encouraged to visit the StoryWalk™ on the campus of the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA. This StoryWalk™ is made possible by a grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation and the Library at the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA.
For questions about this, and other events at the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA, please contact Karen Bell, Media Specialist at 704-669-3648. The Library at the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA is open Monday-Thursday from 10 am - 6 pm. It is free and available to all Western Cleveland County residents.
American Red Cross, Shelby
American Red Cross Bloodmobile for October:
October 8 - First Baptist Church, 403 Cleveland Ave., Grover, 3:00pm - 7:30pm.
October 15 - Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Graham St., Shelby, 2:00pm - 6:00pm.
October 16 - Cleveland Community College, 137 S. Post Rd., Shelby, 11:00am - 3:30pm.
October 17 - Ambassador Baptist College, 101 Stockton St., Shelby, 11:30am - 4:00pm.
October 24 - Gardner Webb University, 110 South Main St., Boiling Springs, 11:00am - 4:30pm.
Roger Ridge Ranch Arts & Crafts, Smyrna, SC
First Annual Roger Ridge Ranch Arts & Crafts Festival, October 12, 9:00am - 6:00pm, 4000 Canaan Church Road, Smyrna, SC. Admission at Entrance $5 - Children 12 & under Free. Twelve prominent Carolina Artisans with displays, Petting Zoo and hayrides for kids, great food and treats. Information, 803-517-8046.
Double Poker Run
A Double Poker Run for Team Vicki will be held on October 12. Rain date will be October 13th. One leaves from Iron Thunder in Hickory and the other leaves from Iron Thunder in Concord They will meet in the middle at Horsefeathers for lots of fun with music, prizes, t-shirt sales, free koozies to the first 50 to register. Come on out and help fight bone cancer. $15 for single and $20 for double, $5 for extra hands, best hand, worst hand, 50/50 and raffle tickets for a Browning 308 with Sightron scope to be given away the end of Oct. Reg. at 11 to 12:30 first bike out by 11:30. For more information call 828-493-4697.
Broad River Genealogical Society
The Broad River Genealogical Society will be having a Presentation on the Battle of Cowpens on Sunday October 13, 3:00pm, at the Neal Senior Center in Shelby. John Robertson will tell how important the Battle was in the outcome of the Revolutionary War. We will also recognize some descendants that come and who their grandfathers were at the Battle. Also the Military Order of the Purple Heart will present Broad River with the Purple Heart Sanctioned Library and Achieves. We also hope to honor the Gold Star Mother of the Soldier the MOPH project will be named after. Park at the back of the building. Light refreshments will be served. Mark your calendar and bring a friend.
Hospice Cleveland County
Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC, 704-751-3573. Calendar of Events:
Diamond Ring Raffle! - Win a 14KT white gold five stone diamond band, set with five brilliant cut diamonds. Diamonds have a combined weight of 1 carat. Ring valued at $3,250. Drawing held on October 17, 2013 at Corks & Taps for Hospice at the LeGrand Center. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25 and can be purchased at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building, Kings Mountain Hospice House, or The Hospice Store. For more information call ext. 168.
Corks & Taps for Hospice! - This is a wine & beer tasting event and silent auction. Food provided by Smoke on the Square. Music by Dirty Grass Soul. Tickets are $30 in advance, and $35 at the door. Tickets available at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building, Kings Mountain Hospice House, or The Hospice Store. For more information call ext. 168. Thursday, October 17. Silent Auction 6pm - 8pm • Tasting 6pm - 9pm, LeGrand Center, 1800 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28152
Memory Bear Workshop - Participants will have the opportunity to make a teddybear out of a loved one’s shirt or other article of clothing. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Thursday, October 24, 9:00am - noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm. Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building
“Flu Shots” Double Springs Baptist Church, Shelby
Flu shots will be given October 17 at Double Springs Baptist Church Family Life Center from 4:30-7:00pm. The shots are free of charge for those with Blue Cross and Blue Shield or with Medicare Part B. For all others, the cost is $31. The church is located at 1130 Double Springs Church Road, off Washburn Switch Road. The event is sponsored by the church’s health care team.
Christian Women’s Club, Shelby
The Christian Women’s Club invites you and a friend to their “Country Fair Luncheon” Thursday, October 17, 11:30am, at Cleveland Country Club, 1360 E. Marion St., Shelby, NC, $15 at the door. Y’all Bring the Homemade Stuff: Baked goods, Crafts, White Elephants, Seasonal Decorations and extra cash to shop at our Country Fair for Stonecroft Ministries. Givn’ a Toot: Glen Chambers, Trumpeter from Shelby. Jus’ Fine Talkin’: Annis Barnette of New Bern, NC on “Living Confidently in a Changing World”. She’s an Arts Council volunteer and she reads to visually impaired on Public Radio. Loves rainbows! To make a reservation call Nancy Green: 704-482-1673 by Tuesday, October 15. Cancellations are important.
Twilight 5k and Glow Run, Fallston
Twilight 5k and Glow Run will be Saturday, October 19, at Fallston Elementary School. Twilight 5k begins at 5:00pm. Glow Run for kids begins at 6:30pm. Race registrations can be downloaded at the Fallston Elementary School website at www.clevelandcountyschools.org. All proceeds go toward a new playground. $20 on or before October 1; $25 after October 1; Glow Run for Kids: $10 - Shirt and Glow item will be included.
Casar Halloween Bash
Casar Halloween Bash will be at the Casar Park, Saturday, October 19, 5:00-8:00pm. Trunk-or-Treat, 7:00pm. Complete with live entertainment and costume contest! Games, food vendors, and lots of candy. Martial Arts demo by Universal Self Defence Academy. Karaoke show by Barry’s and much more! Best part it’s free. For more information call Daniel 704-473-3242 or Sharon 704-473-5739.
Dancing with the Stars Cleveland County
Dancing with the Stars Cleveland County will be October 26, 2013, 5:30pm at The Don Gibson Theatre. Join Communities in Schools for an evening you will not forget. Proceeds from this event go to support programs and operations of CIS, Helping local students on the path to success. www.cisofclevelandco.org.
The Foothills Marine Corps League
The Foothills Marine Corps League 1164 in conjunction with Lilly Beans coffee shop in downtown Shelby offer Free Coffee to any Verified Veteran the first Monday of each month from 9:00 - 11:30. Come and join in the conversation and fellowship!
Singles of Faith
The Singles of Faith Bible Study meets once a month on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00pm at the Ruby Hunt YMCA in Boiling Springs. On Thursday, October 10, we will be completing our study of the “End Times” and beginning a new study on “The Promises of God for Singles,” based on a powerful sermon by Charles Stanley. It can change your life.
Parents Without Partners, Shelby
PWP meets every Monday night at 7:00 pm. at the Shelby Presbyterian Church for educational programs and at other times as scheduled for monthly social activities including: dances, plays, and concerts. The dances are held at the American Legion from 6:30pm - 10:00pm. every 1st & 3rd Thursday night of the month. For more information, call Connie at 704-487-1268 or Jo Ann at 704-538-9559.
Singles Dinner Group, Shelby
Singles 50 and over meet for dinner the first Friday of the month at Golden Coral, Shelby at 6:00 p.m. and the third Thursday at Fishermans Feast at 5:30p.m. We participate in dancing and other monthly activities. We invite new members to join us. For more info, call 704 406 9166.
Kiwanis Club, Shelby
Kiwanis Club of Shelby is a group of professionals who are involved in the community and looking to change Cleveland County, one child at a time. This fundraising and project oriented club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at noon at Deer Brook Restaurant, 201 Deer Brook Drive, Shelby, NC; or the 2nd Thursday evening of every month at 5:30pm at Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant, 213 West Warren Street, Shelby, NC. One evening social a month at area restaurants. Membership dues are $30 per quarter plus $60 per quarter if you attend lunch meetings. For more information or to join, please contact: Pam Isaacs, President, 704-751-3573, pam.isaacs@hospicecares.cc
Piecemakers Quilt Guild
Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00am to 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 to 3:00pm to provide one to one instruction to beginning quilters. Contact Linda at 704-483-2778 for more information on this class.
Solid Rock Community Garden in Lawndale
If you enjoy gardening and want to help provide nutritious food for our neighbors - please join us at the garden on Monday evenings 6:30pm through the growing season. The garden is located on the grounds of the Upper Cleveland Rescue Squad in Lawndale. For information email solidrockgarden@gmail.com or call 704-473-4722.
Mental Health Association of Cleveland County
Survivors of Suicide Support Group meets twice a month, with a daytime and evening meeting. The Evening Group meets the 2nd Monday of every month from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer (502 W. Sumter Street, Shelby, NC). The Daytime Group meets the last Tuesday of every month from 11:30am - 1:30pm at the Cleveland Memorial Library (104 Howie Drive, Shelby, NC). Sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Cleveland County, this group provides a safe and confidential place for those who have experienced the unique loss of suicide to find help, healing and hope. Our group is open to those who have lost a family member, friend or co-worker to suicide. This group is not intended for those who have personally survived a suicide attempt. For details, contact the Mental Health Association at 704-481-8637 or mha@clevelandcountymha.org.
Food and Ensure Needed for Food Pantry
The Service Department at the Council on Aging Senior Center is reaching out to the community for help with our Emergency Food Pantry. We are in need of shelf-stable foods such as vegetables, soup, crackers, salmon, oatmeal, grits, cereal etc. Also, there is a need of dish and laundry detergent; paper products such as toilet paper, paper towels, and tissues.
We also are starting a drive for Ensure. You can help by donating Ensure either chocolate or vanilla, or ones that are for diabetics. You can also send in monetary donations that are specified for this drive. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Heather Ledbetter or Katherine Cobb at 704-482-3488.
Council on Aging/Neal Senior Center
“Bingo” - At Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC. Each Monday Night (except holidays). Doors open at 5:30 (no admittance after 7:00pm). Jackpot up to $500.00 – Public invited 12 years old and up.
Daily Activities: Inside and outside walking trail; cards and billiards; computer lab; exercise; Dining Room Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11:30-1:00.
Rhema Outreach Ministry Giveaway
Rhema Outreach Ministry Giveaway every other Tuesday located at 624 E. Kings Street, Kings Mountain, NC. Items include clothes, home decor, some furniture and some food items based upon family size and income.
Belwood Veterans Memorial
The Belwood Veterans Memorial Committee is in the process of adding additional names to our Veteran Memorial. This memorial spans all wars and conflicts from the Revolutionary War to the present. The memorial is for Veterans that at some time attended Old Belwood School, or currently live in the Old Belwood School District or are buried within the old school district. If you are a Veteran or know of someone who meets any of the above criteria and whose name is not currently on the memorial, or you have questions, please contact Steen Richard at 704-538-8841 and request a form.
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