| Neighborhood Calendar October 4th 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. The October 3rd meeting will feature a Chinese Auction. Contact Tony Darr, Publicity, for information at 704-992-2871 or ldarrnc@aol.com
Solid Rock Garden, Lawndale
Solid Rock Community garden in Lawndale will have regular work nights on Monday evenings at 6:30 pm, now through the summer months. If you enjoy gardening and want to help grow nutritious food for our neighbors - please join us. We will meet at the garden which is located on the grounds of the Upper Cleveland Rescue Squad in Lawndale. For more information send an email to solidrockgarden@gmail.com or come to the garden!
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.
Singles-Over-45-Dinner-Group, Shelby
Singles-Over-45-Dinner-Group will meet to eat: Friday, Oct. 5 at the Golden Corral, Hwy. 74 Shelby 6:00-8:00pm. For more info call 828-453-0404.
Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Care & Health Serivce, Shelby
Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Care & Health Service, 110 Life Enrichment Blvd., Shelby, NC will hold a meeting where Attorney-at-Law Jesse Bone will explain to veterans how to get the benefits they deserve, Thursday, October 4, 6:00 - 7:30pm. The meeting is free of charge and open to any veteran or family member. Located just off Fallston Road, between Teddy and Meekins Law Office and Cornerstone Dental Associates. Handicap parking is located behind Life Enrichment near the meeting room. For more information, please call Linda at 704-484-0405 or email: linda@lifeenrichmentcenter.org.
Tuesday, October 16: Begins 5:30pm - 7:00pm. A program for caregives with dementia will answer questions at the Life Enrichment Center in Shelby. The program is free and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to attend even if arriving late. The meeting is informal. A sitter service is available at no charge to the family for the person diagnosed with dementia, but a reservation is required by October 9 to use the sitter service. Call 704-484-0405 to make the reservation. The Life Enrichment Center is an adult day health service, which has been caring for people with dementia for more than 32 years.
Boiling Springs Little Chargers
Boiling Springs Little Chargers are having a Boston Butt Fundraiser Sale. Pickup will be Saturday, October 6, 8:30am - 10:00am, at The Boiling Springs Elementary School Bus Parking Lot. BBQ Butt, Slaw & Sauce, $35 each (prepaid). Contact John White, 704-477-7773.
Gateway Festival, Kings Mountain
Gateway Festival Crafters Needed. Calling all Crafters for the Gateway Festival October 6, at Patriot’s Park in Kings Mountain! The Gateway Festival features a variety of activities to draw guests from across the region and is a celebration of Kings Mountain music, art, history and culture. In its tenth year, the Gateway Festival features artisan and craftspeople from across the region. Crafts feature everything from primitive wood crafts to handmade jewelry, homemade soaps to personalized children’s books. “This isn’t a juried event,” says Loretta Cozart, “but we bring in a good representation of crafts from our area. In the past, we’ve had wonderful items offered including homemade knives, wooden spoons, primitive benches and tables, homemade soaps, perfumes, candles, and quilts. We’ve even had soda can airplanes; the kids just love them! We welcome any craftsperson to participate in the festival. And, we encourage our citizens to join us to see the wonderful items offered.” If you would like to participate as a crafter, visit the City of Kings Mountain’s website (www.cityofkm.com) and download an application from the Special Events page. Cost to participate is $30 and proceeds benefit the Col. Frederick Hambright, Daughters of the American Revolution scholarship fund. The registration should be mailed to: D.A.R., c/o Loretta Cozart 421 Minuet Lane, Suite 204 Charlotte, NC 28217
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 4, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Internet. Tuesday, October 9, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Basic Computers. Tuesday, October 16, 3:30-5:00, Email. 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.
1st Annual Kidney Disease Awareness Day
1st Annual Kidney Disease Awareness Day, Saturday, October 13, 7:00am - 4:00pm, at Golden Valley Music Park. All proceeds go to Davita Dialysis Center. Yard sale: 7:00am - until. Bake sale: 7:00am - until. Hot dog plates - 2 hotdogs, chips, dessert & drink, $5. Temporary Hair Coloring and tattoos. Car and Motorcycle Show, 12:00pm - 3:00pm. Prizes awarded in Best of Show, 1st, & runner up for cars and motorcycles. Plus ugliest truck! Entry fee only $5. 1/2 and 1/2 drawing during car and bike show. More info: 828-289-7649, 704-477-0285.
Kings Mountain Woman’s Club
Kings Mountain Woman’s Club will be having their annual Fall Festival, Wednesday, October 17, 108 E. Mountain Street in Kings Mountain. Turkey or ham with all the trimmings will be served from 11:30-1:30 and 5:30-7:00pm, eat in or take out. Adult tickets are $10 or children 12 and under $6. A country store, and floral displays and “Trash Formation” will also be available. For the Trash Formation you may use computer parts, glass, scrap metal, old clothing, papers, magazines, phonebooks, etc. Please bring these to the clubhouse between 8:00-12:00 noon on the 19th. Ribbons and certificates will be given to all participates. Please call Johann Sherrill at 704-739-0405, Betty Gamble, 704-739-3800 or Lois Blanton, 704-734-1876 for tickets or more information.
Crest High School Class of 1982, Shelby
Crest High School, Class of 1982, Shelby will be having their High School Reunion. Friday: October 12, 2012 - Alumni Family & Friends come watch the CHS Home Football Game (Class of 82 will be recognized) Crest vs. Hunter Huss 7:30 PM Crest High School Football Stadium. More details to follow about meeting place and section to sit in. Saturday: October 13, 2012 - CHS Class of 1982...Taking back “Old School”. Where: Owl’s Eye Vineyard & Winery, 1414 Metcalf Rd Shelby NC 28150. www.owlseyevineyard.com. 6:30 pm Registration & social hour, with hors d’oeuvres served, Corn hole on the patio (weather permitting). Cash Bar: Wine and Beer available. 8:00 pm Group photo will be taken promptly at 8 pm and Memorial Service immediately after. Please plan to arrive prior to the group photo time. Dance begins at 8:15 - 11:30. Late night snack bar and S’mores station,10pm - 11pm. Dress: Casual/Dressy. Cost: $35 person (payment received after September 10, 2012 will increase to $45 person). Mail payment with your name (Ladies include maiden name) and guest/spouse name to: Crest Class of 1982, c/o Jan Blanton, 1200 Washburn Switch Rd, Shelby, NC 28150.
Hospice Cleveland County Upcoming Events
Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC will be holding the upcoming events:
Saturday, October 13 and 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.
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 Hospice Administration Building, Kings Mountain Hospice House, and Smoke on the Square.
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.
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.
Lost Playwrights of Western North Carolina
Lost Playwrights of Western North Carolina will meet Saturday, October 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm in Kapplan Auditorium of Henderson County Library, 301 North Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC. Anyone interested in any aspect of theatre or creative writing is encouraged to attend.
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